Damon Hill has called Max Verstappen the title favorite, but he has also stated that anything can happen in the final five races of the season. Verstappen brilliantly held off Lewis Hamilton in the closing laps of an exciting United States Grand Prix on Sunday, as Mercedes closed in on him on fresher tyres. The… Continue reading
Month: October 2021
After the title fight is determined, Anthony Hamilton expects “huge hugs”
Anthony Hamilton has denied that his son Lewis and Max Verstappen have a strained relationship, instead describing them as “fierce competitors.” The two title contenders have collided twice on track this season, with reigning World Champion Hamilton calling Verstappen after their high-speed crash at Silverstone, and the pair colliding again at Monza as both were… Continue reading
Leclerc explains why FP2 was so challenging
Charles Leclerc struggled in the United States on Friday due to high temperatures and a bumpy track surface, while Carlos Sainz believes tyre degradation will be crucial in Sunday’s race. Due to the challenges offered by the Circuit of the Americas, Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has some work to do in order to optimize their… Continue reading
Helmut Marko: Red Bull has ‘clearly’ made a step forward
Helmut Marko claims Red Bull has cut into Mercedes’ advantage after finishing a second behind in FP1 in the United States. After placing considerably behind competitor Mercedes earlier in the day, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes the team “obviously” taken a step forward between Friday practice sessions in the United States. Mercedes lapped a… Continue reading
Ricciardo sets a target for the United States Grand Prix weekend
Daniel Ricciardo is hoping to “struggle less than everyone else” in Austin after a hard but enjoyable Friday. Daniel Ricciardo believes McLaren is in a solid position heading into qualifying for the United States Grand Prix after both cars finished in the top five in FP2. The Australian finished fifth, while teammate Lando Norris achieved… Continue reading