After closing the gap on McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari said their “clear objective” is to pass them in third place. The 10-point swing in Ferrari’s favor at the Turkish Grand Prix has reduced the deficit to 7.5 points – with a large amount of extra prize money on available for those who win… Continue reading
Month: October 2021
Toto Wolff: With the sprint format, F1 has “little to gain, a lot to risk”
Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ CEO, believes the current sprint qualifying structure does not properly balance risk and reward. Formula One announced a new race weekend structure for 2021, which will be trialled at three rounds of the season, with a 100-kilometer sprint race replacing traditional Saturday qualifying. On these weekends, the usual Q1, Q2, and Q3… Continue reading
In Formula One’s midfield, Vettel admits that ‘mistakes have crept in’
Sebastian Vettel admits to making mistakes during the 2021 season, but believes Aston Martin has a strong future. Vettel moved to Aston Martin for 2021 after a disappointing final season in Ferrari red, giving them the proven experience of triumph they wanted for their comeback. Vettel and Aston Martin have been battling in the midfield… Continue reading
Allison compliments Bottas”majestic’ Turkey performance
Mercedes chief technical director James Allison praised Valtteri Bottas’ outstanding performance at the Turkish GP, calling it “majestic.” Bottas inherited pole as Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton dropped from P1 to P11 on the grid due to an engine penalty, and he made the most of it. Bottas would lead from the front throughout the race,… Continue reading
Stroll wants Vettel to stay at Aston Martin “forever”
Lawrence Stroll has expressed his hope that Sebastian Vettel will continue his journey with Aston Martin and “stay forever” with the team. Vettel has confirmed he will stay with the team next season, and team owner Stroll has been vocal about how Aston Martin’s expansion of staff, new factory, new wind tunnel, and hiring spree… Continue reading