Red Bull’s connection with Honda, according to Max Verstappen, is “far more integrated” than the team’s previous relationship with Renault. There were clear conflicts between Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and former Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul when the French manufacturer supplied Red Bull with engines, despite their inferior performance to competitors Mercedes and Ferrari.… Continue reading
Ferrari’s ‘clear objective’ is to beat McLaren to 3rd spot
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
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