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Marko Reveals Perez Won't Be At Red Bull For "Too Long"
While a lot of movement is expected in the driver market for next year, one driver who is expected to stay put is AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly. His current contract runs until the end of 2023. However, there have been suggestions that Gasly is already looking elsewhere as Red Bull are reluctant to promote him to the senior team again. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now given his thoughts on this while appearing on The Mike Hosking Breakfast podcast Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgysnldBldcYZbMLxrp4AaABCQ 0:00 - Helmut Marko Drop Big Hints About Gasly’s Future 1:30 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Helmut Marko Drop Big Hints About Gasly’s Future Marko began by responding to rumors that Pierre Gasly is currently in talks with Alfa Romeo “First of all, there is a contract which goes for two more years so I don’t know where these Alfa stories are coming from. Secondly Alfa isn’t at the level like AlphaTauri is” He then spoke about needing a strong leader at AlphaTauri “We have two Formula 1 teams as everyone knows and we are putting quite a lot of effort in our brand, AlphaTauri, fashion brand, and we need a strong leader there” He then looked at it from Gasly’s point of view “He is driving at his best, but being number one in a very good B-team is a very different story to being number two to Max Verstappen at a top team. Mentally that makes a big difference” He then signed off by revealing the plans they have for their drivers “We are looking at his progress, and in the next two years we will make a decision whether he’ll be on the free market or whether we’ll take him into Red Bull. Perez is 31 years now, so he won’t be too long [overall] in Red Bull Racing” Fast Feed Alpine’s Fernando Alonso pointed out that he is “not in a position now where [he] can be second. [He’s] not in a position where [he] can fight” [Soymotor] He suggested that if he “was driving a Mercedes or Red Bull and the other team was winning, [he] would feel like a volcano” “But when you're not in that position you have other challenges in your head, and other, more real goals each weekend. But the volcano is still there” Retired F1 driver Ralf Schumacher feels that Red Bull’s Max Verstappen “was having a hard time in Budapest, but compared to his teammate he was really getting everything out of the car” [Formule 1] “Verstappen has made a big step forward this year, mentally as well. You can see that in the way he drives. He still pushes hard, but drives smarter” “It's good that we have such a battle again and I'm also very happy to see others win. Especially Max, he deserves to be world champion”, Ralf surmised Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has explained that “when you're driving there, sometimes it can look lonely and sometimes you have such tunnel vision that ten laps, it's like a light year” [Motorsport-Total] “It feels like you're travelling through time. It's a very strange experience and then you forget that there are people on the other side of the line. It's nice to be reminded they are there for you” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that “at the end of this complete test [of Sprint races, they're] going to have a plan to see what will be the next step” [Motorsport] He reiterated that “if [they] move as [they] should in that direction in the future, it will be not every race” “[They] have ideas to create a special format for certain historical Grand Prix's, and certain special awards that [they] want to offer” Haas team principal Guenther Steiner thinks that “Williams did not expect this blessing in points, but they did a good job and were in the right place at the right time. And that's how it goes sometimes in racing” [Speedweek] “[Williams] were ready when a few points were up for grabs and that's why they were able to strike. But [he] wouldn't bet on that happening to [them]” Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has explained that “the driver gave his suggestion with the feeling he has” regarding Carlos Sainz’s suggestion to stay out in Hungary during his first stint “Then [they] look at [their] simulation and [their] evaluation. In the end [they] concluded that it was the right decision” He reiterated that “by having open communication over the on-board radio, [they] make sure [they] reach the right conclusion together” Do you think Pierre Gasly will get another chance to drive for Red Bull?
Why Aston Martin Believe Vettel Will Get His P2 Back
With many of the top drivers either crashing out or suffering damage into the first corner of the Hungarian GP, teams normally unable to fight at the front or finish on the podium got the rare opportunity to do so. Aston Martin and Sebastian Vettel seemed to do just that when they finished second. However, after the race, Vettel was disqualified because the required fuel sample could not be extracted from his car. Aston Martin have since appealed the decision. Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgyOs0jNVzP2Z1CX4sB4AaABCQ 0:00 - Aston Martin Believe There Was Enough Fuel In Vettel’s Car 1:24 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Aston Martin Believe There Was Enough Fuel In Vettel’s Car Soon after the race stewards announced the decision to disqualify Vettel, an Aston Martin spokesperson confirmed that they have appealed “Since we had reason to believe that there was more than one litre of fuel in Sebastian Vettel's car after the Hungarian Grand Prix, we decided to reserve our right to appeal” Many felt that this appeal will probably be rejected. Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer, however, doesn’t agree as he has now explained to Motorsport-Magazin “We still have 1.44 liters of fuel in the tank. There is only one problem. The feed pump is not working, which is why we had to turn off the car” He signed off by elaborating how they plan to prove they had more than the 1-litre required amount of fuel remaining “We know how much fuel we have put in. We know exactly how much we have used via the fuel flow meter. Because we have to declare the starting quantity, we can prove it that way” Fast Feed Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz thinks that his “start was great [at the Hungarian GP. He] put [himself] in a very strong position after that” [F1] They “were in the hunt for the win at that point, but instead [they] lost any real chance of fighting for it” “[They] had the bad luck of the traffic in the pit lane, which made [them] lose a lot of time behind [Yuki] Tsunoda and [Nicholas] Latifi”, he explained Williams’ Nicholas Latifi has expounded that “coming into this race it’s what [they] could have hoped for but was probably not what was realistic!” [Sky Sports] “But the start is what sealed it all, avoiding all the carnage, and then just making the right call” “So, a double points finish for the team, amazing being P8 in the championship going into the summer break, I guess that’s the best we could have hoped for this weekend” FIA race director Michael Masi has confirmed that the penalties imposed on Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll was “considering the rain” [Motorsport Week] “If it was dry conditions and the same incident happened, it may have been a stronger penalty” “Based on that, it was quite clear cut and that is why the stewards said in both decisions that both of those drivers were wholly to blame. It was point-blank their mistake”, Masi further clarified Lance Stroll, meanwhile, explained that “once the incident at the front of the field happened, [he] took the line to the inside to try and avoid making contact” “But [he] locked up under braking. As soon as that happened, [he] knew [he] would not make the corner because it was so slippery and tricky out there” He “did all [he] could to avoid contact but, unfortunately, [his] race was over. [They] will take the break to regroup and [they] want to come back stronger in Belgium” Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who was a victim of Stroll’s mistake, stated that they “knew it was going to be a tricky start, everyone knew that” [Ziggo Sport] “Then when you're trying to make a move for P4 when you're coming from P15 or so, it's a bit exaggerating”, he added referring to Stroll F1’s managing director Ross Brawn is of the opinion that “what you see when Fernando is involved in F1 are incredibly tough battles but you always know he is going to be fair” “I know Lewis was moaning a bit at one stage about Fernando’s defence, but I didn’t think it was a problem” “Fernando was tough and fair and always gave just about enough space, which is what you have to do”, Brawn surmised Will Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification be overturned?
Ferrari’s Unique Solution To Pay For Damages Under Budget Cap
The mistakes by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll into the first corner of the Hungarian GP led to the retirement of three other drivers and caused damage to a few more. This can have big implications in the budget cap era and Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has now suggested a novel way of dealing with this as quoted by Autosport Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugzt4Ia4REZSOZbZZVl4AaABCQ 0:00 - Teams Causing Crashes Should Pay For Damage Says Binotto 1:17 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Teams Causing Crashes Should Pay For Damage Says Binotto Binotto started off by pointing out how crashes like these can have a huge effect under the budget cap “I think there is value for discussions in the near future with the other team principals, FIA and F1. Obviously if you're not guilty, having such damage in the budget cap is something which is even more of a consequence now” One suggestion after the Hungarian GP was to exclude the cost of repairing damage caused by other team’s mistake Binotto explained why this might not be prudent “Should we add exemptions? I'm not sure that's the solution. I think it may be very difficult to be policed” He then signed off by offering an alternative solution “I think that what we may consider is that if a driver is at fault, the team of the driver should pay at least to the other teams for the damages and repairs. That will make the drivers more responsible” Fast Feed Honda's technical director Toyoharu Tanabe looked back at how “they had said they wanted to finish the first half of the season on a high and have a good summer break before going into the second half” [As-Web] However, “both cars were badly damaged [in Hungary]. Perez crashed out and Verstappen managed to come back under his own power [and despite the repairs, he] still finished 10th” “For [them] at Honda it was not a happy ending, but [they] have two weeks off, which is a bit longer than normal. [They] will also rest [their] bodies and [their] minds for the second half” Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner feels that Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas did “a great job for Mercedes in taking out both of our cars” [Racing News 365] “A significant amount of damage, lost another engine with Sergio and then Max was hugely compromised” “I have to say the mechanics worked wonders getting that car working again just getting some of the pipes straightened on it was an incredible response. But hugely frustrating obviously”, he added Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton thinks that his duel with Fernando Alonso “was a really great battle” [F1] “I knew when I was approaching him, I was like, this is going to be the hardest, because he’s very, very tough, I would say probably one of the toughest drivers to overtake” “It was very much on the limit – slightly over it at some points, but wheel to wheel racing is good, and I’m sure if I watch it back, it will just be close, and we both finished, so that’s how racing should be”, Lewis surmised Alonso, meanwhile, suggested that “Lewis was making small mistakes in the last two corners – that’s [his] honest opinion” [Sky Sports] “Because he had so much pace that you cannot take eight laps to pass with that pace advantage” “And in fact, after changing a few lines, he got past Carlos [Sainz, for P3] immediately one lap later, so it was not difficult to pass in [his] opinion, but he took four or five laps to figure it out” “In fairness to both Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll, they had incidents in front which forced them into action and they simply couldn’t respond in time”, suggested F1’s managing director Ross Brawn [F1] He doesn’t “think it was a case of a massive misjudgement. [However], It robbed us of something we were all looking forward to – Mercedes versus Red Bull” He also pointed out that Haas’ “Mick Schumacher delivered a fantastically feisty but fair drive, with his defence against Max Verstappen in a car that is well down on performance” Should teams that cause a crash pay for the damage?
Alonso Responds To Hamilton’s “Dangerous” Driving Comments
One of the highlights of the Hungarian GP was the battle that raged between Alpine’s Fernando Alonso and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton towards the closing stages of the race. Many feel that this defense cost Lewis the win which not only helped Alonso’s teammate Esteban Ocon clinch his maiden victory, it also reduced the damage to Max Verstappen’s championship hopes by preventing Lewis from widening the gap by a further seven points. Alonso has now delved into it all while speaking to Ziggo Sport Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugydh1bxqmzz08uR7w94AaABCQ 0:00 - Alonso Describes Strong Defense Against “Complaining” Hamilton 1:44 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Alonso Describes Strong Defense Against “Complaining” Hamilton Alonso began by explaining that his defensive drive was vital for Esteban’s race “I tried, I tried my best. It was hard to keep Lewis behind but it was important for Esteban [Ocon] in order to win the race because Hamilton was coming very quickly” He also pointed out how it was significant for championship contender Max as well “Also, yeah it was important for Max [Verstappen]. So, I tried my best” He was then asked if he enjoyed battling Hamilton “No! No! I didn't enjoy it. I was super stressed because the pace advantage at that moment it was huge for Lewis and every lap that we kept him behind, it was like a small miracle and at the end [I finished in the] top five” He then addressed the luck factor that allowed Alpine to win the race “I'm happy. It's the best result of the year for me. Obviously for the team, a victory is amazing. He [Ocon] was lucky you know with the first start and things like that but we've been unlucky all the races and we didn't say sorry so we will not say sorry now to be lucky” He signed off by responding to Lewis’ radio messages that his defense was unfair “He's always always complaining. I don't know. I didn't hear anything from the FIA. So, I guess it was okay” Fast Feed “Formula 1 Grand Prix winner, it’s unbelievable and it definitely has not sunk in yet” for Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and F1’s 111th different race winner [F1 TV] “There were a lot of decisions to make and the team executed that really well along with the crew who did a mega pit-stop, which was crucial to staying in front of Sebastian [Vettel]”, he pointed out “What a fight from Fernando too, his amazing teamwork at the end played a huge part in the win and it was great to share the moment with him”, Ocon surmised Alpine’s Executive Director, Marcin Budkowski “knew Lewis [Hamilton] would be a threat in the last laps, but [they] must pay huge credit to Fernando for fighting hard to defend against him” “This helped a lot to protect Esteban’s position. We’ve seen crazy races in the past and it’s about being there to capitalise on any opportunity and today we did just that”, Marcin added Red Bull’s Max Verstappen exclaimed “Taken out again by a Mercedes... This is not what you want. [He] missed the whole side of [his] car, the floor was damaged as well” [Sky Sports] “It was almost impossible to drive, to be honest. [He did his] best and scored one point [two points after Vettel’s disqualification] so at least it's something, but not what [they] want” He further hopes that after the summer break his “car will be competitive. It's a lot of weird moments that cost [them] hefty points” Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff “completely understands the feelings [of Max]. All [he] can do is to take it on [themselves]” [Sky Sport] “It was a small mistake being too late on the brakes and took out Lando [Norris] and the two Red Bulls. It's not how things should go but in the rain its quite tricky” Max’s teammate Sergio Perez explained that he “was already up to third place. [He] out braked the McLaren, felt that [he] was well ahead and unfortunately [Valtteri] Bottas did a big mistake” [Ziggo Sport] “It ruined our race. The engine is damaged, it went all the way to the radiator so a bad shunt”, Sergio suggested Red Bull team principal Christian Horner added that “Valtteri clearly made a bad start and it seems he misjudged his braking point for Turn 1” “This is a karting mistake when you are trying to regain too much ground. Unfortunately for us he took out both our cars. Hugely frustrating”, Horner added “It looks like we'll have to put a new engine in for Sergio”, Horner concluded reiterating Perez’s thoughts Without Fernando Alonso’s defense, would Lewis Hamilton have won the Hungarian GP?
Max Verstappen Addresses Crash And "Media Hype" Around It
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was comfortably leading the championship prior to the British Grand Prix. However, a crash on lap 1 after clashing with Lewis Hamilton that ended in a DNF coupled with a win for Lewis means that his championship lead currently stands at a slender 8 points. The last few days has seen a lot of back and forth between Red Bull and Mercedes regarding the crash and Red Bull have even gone so far as to officially appeal the 10-second penalty that Hamilton received for not being strong enough. Max has been relatively quiet through it all. He has now explained why in Red Bull’s preview for the Hungarian GP as quoted by Motorsport Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwRiE3LPh0_4MiNkZV4AaABCQ 0:00 - Max Verstappen Speaks About “Media Hype” Around His Crash 1:47 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Max Verstappen Speaks About “Media Hype” Around His Crash Max began by explaining why he doesn’t have much to say about the crash “I don’t have much to say on all the media hype. To be honest I am not interested in getting involved in any of that” Red Bull may have launched an official appeal but Max wants to focus on racing “The team can take care of the official side of things and anything that needs looking into after the crash but my job is the same as always – to be the best I can and try to win on Sunday” He then explained why he feels fine despite being in a 51G crash just days ago “I did a 24-hour sim race this week and it was a good test to see how my body would react to spending time sat in one position and behind screens for a long time, I felt absolutely fine which makes me feel positive heading into the weekend. I’m definitely ready to go again” He signed off by keeping his opinions about the crash to himself and reiterating the need to concentrate on the championship “I know what happened at Silverstone as I was in the car and obviously, I feel a certain way about how my race ended but now I’m just focusing on making sure we are the best we can be on track so we can stay ahead in the championship” Fast Feed The FIA has confirmed that Red Bull have challenged the decision to impose just a 10-second penalty on Lewis Hamilton for the lap 1 incident with Max Verstappen at the British GP [F1] The governing body issued summons to both Red Bull and Mercedes to appear via video conference on Thursday of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff feels that “everyone has their own opinion about the events at Silverstone, and it was a very polarizing incident” [Mercedes AMG F1] “Lewis was on incredible form at Silverstone with a brilliant recovery drive in front of his home crowd after the penalty” “It was also a strong weekend for Valtteri [Bottas] too with some great teamwork and good pace, which has closed the margin in both Championships” Retired F1 driver Mark Webber thinks that the Max-Lewis rivalry is “brilliant. It's exactly what we want. [Lap 1 of the British GP] was one of the best first laps we've seen in a long time” [W-series media call] “It's been coming, they've had some brilliant wheel-to-wheel battles – Barcelona, Imola, Bahrain. We all knew this was coming. Bring on more of it” He also feels that “Red Bull will be strong at [the Hungaroring], so Max could have a bit of a Red Bull Ring sort of weekend – pole and then disappear. Lewis might not get a punch on him” Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is of the opinion that George “Russell is doing a great job, he is pushing the limits of the Williams” [RTL] “A year ago, it was already impressive, this year even more so. [He hopes his drivers] Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin can follow in his footsteps in terms of growth” He further believes that Russell “is a driver who can win a world title if given the chance. In any case, his talent can only really be assessed if he has a competitive car” George Russell, meanwhile, has reiterated that he “will definitely drive a car with a Mercedes engine [next year], that's for sure” [RTL] He is “a loyal Mercedes man. Mercedes is [his] car, [his] brand. So, without a doubt it will be a Mercedes engine next season. What colour the car will be, [he doesn't] know yet” Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes AMG F1 have launched a charity initiative called Ignite to support more diversity and inclusivity in motorsport [Mercedes AMG F1] Lewis Hamilton stated that “the findings of The Hamilton Commission have provided [them] a fantastic base to begin [their] work” He is “confident that Ignite will result in real, tangible change within motorsport. Diverse workforces are not only more successful but are also the morally correct approach for any industry” Can Red Bull and Max Verstappen prevent Lewis Hamilton from winning the Hungarian Grand Prix a record-breaking 9th time?
Horner Defends "Personal" Verbal Attack Against Mercedes
The aftermath of the Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton clash from the British GP has led to something akin to a war of words between the two teams. Both teams feel wronged by the narrative put forward by the other and they have now made their displeasure known once again I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgxeyjT7VmZglo0XHFh4AaABCQ 0:00 - Toto Wolff Feels Red Bull Made It “So Personal”, Red Bull Call It “Unjustified” 2:35 - Fast Feed While speaking to Motorsport, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff began by putting forth his thoughts “I think you can understand that from a competitors' point of view, the situation was upsetting. I can understand that. Nevertheless, the language that was used, and making it so personal, was a level that we have not seen in this sport before” “I think once the emotions are down, we will try to restore our professional relationship for the sake of Formula 1. But beyond that, there were no discussions, and don't need to be” He also revealed the mindset of Lewis Hamilton “I think he's pretty relaxed about it, honestly. It is a very polarising story, and some of the comments that were made were very personal and probably inflamed the situation more. But overall, he's good” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, meanwhile, responded to Wolff on Red Bull’s official website “I would like to respond to some comments I have seen from Toto, who is quoted as saying our comments regarding Hamilton having caused the accident were ‘so personal’” He then explained why the emotions exhibited by them immediately after the crash were justified “I would like to make it clear. This was an on-track incident between two of the best drivers in the world. At the point in time when you have a driver in hospital and the extent of any injuries have not yet been made clear, your car has been written off and the stewards have penalised the driver seen to be responsible, it is natural that emotion comes into play, for all involved, whether you feel wronged or victorious” He also criticized the narrative put forth about Max “I also felt the narrative that Max was being ‘overly aggressive’ at that stage was unjustified. You only have to look at the fact Max has zero penalty points on his licence and has not been found guilty of any on-track misjudgements in recent years” “The aggressive 17-year-old F1 rookie Max Verstappen that Hamilton is referring to is not the Max Verstappen of today, just as Hamilton is not the same driver he was when he entered the sport” He signed off by suggesting that Hamilton has finally met his match in a competitive car “The reality is that Hamilton has met his match in a car that is now competitive, and I agree that both drivers need to show each other respect, but Hamilton was the aggressor on Sunday” Fast Feed Nico Rosberg has stated that “as a fan, it is such an awesome battle to follow because it is a battle of the generations” referring to the ongoing Max-Lewis rivalry [Mail Sport] “It is the best of the current generation with the best of the future generation and it marks a generational change” “It does remind [him] of [his] battle with Lewis, but it was different because [their] battle was team internal which added a layer of complexity” Williams’ George Russell pointed out that they “always go backwards on Sunday. It's not because [they're] doing badly on Sunday, it's mainly because [they're] just doing really well on Saturday” [Motorsport] Alpine’s Esteban Ocon is “pretty sure [they] solved the problem [they] had. [They] didn't just change chassis. A lot of other things have changed in the background as well” [Racefans] Toto Wolff feels that Formula E drivers Nick de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne “have the talent and the work ethic and the intelligence to be in Formula 1” [Motorsport] “Stoffel was thrown in a situation with McLaren that was difficult to handle back in the day. They both deserve to be Formula 1 and [he] would very much hope they can find their way back”, he added Helmut Marko has revealed that “the accident engine is in Japan at Honda. They cannot yet say whether it can be used again after the violent impact” [F1 Insider] Ralf Schumacher feels that “Max [Verstappen] will not be scared, he will not take his foot off the gas. He'll just maybe look in his rearview mirrors a bit more often” [F1 Insider] Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has stated that “unfortunately, it has happened to [him] now a few times that [he’s] stuck behind a McLaren [not being] able to pass” [Autosport] Alpine’s Fernando Alonso hopes that they “can keep [the sprint qualifying] format. And if anything, [he] will suggest Fridays could be more spicy as well” [Motorsport] “You know, like having one set of tyres and one attempt for everybody, it gives the same chances for all of [them]” Do you like Alonso’s idea of giving drivers only one set of tyres and one chance to set their qualifying lap time?
Red Bull Reveal Cost Of Max Verstappen’s Crashed Car
One major factor in the championship this year is the cost cap and this can be especially difficult for teams whose cars suffer a massive crash. Exceeding the cost cap of $145 million can result in penalties such as point deductions, race bans, and even exclusion from the championship. Any one of these can be catastrophic for a team like Red Bull which is involved in a very close battle with Mercedes for the 2021 championship. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has now revealed the cost incurred from Max Verstappen’s crash in Silverstone on the official Red Bull F1 website Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgxYoGEI8fv7AFQ719Z4AaABCQ 0:00 - Red Bull Reveal Cost Of Max Verstappen’s Crashed Car 1:56 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first up on Formula World: Red Bull Reveal Cost Of Max Verstappen’s Crashed Car Horner began by giving his thoughts on why Hamilton made a move into Copse “Had Max made it through Copse, I don't think Hamilton would have seen him again that afternoon as he learned in the previous day’s Sprint Race. No matter how experienced or talented, all drivers experience a build-up of pressure at times and this was a moment of extreme pressure for Hamilton in the championship” He then looked at the positives for the team “The positives we can take from the weekend are that last year, we qualified a second off Mercedes. This year, we were within a tenth. We had a faster race car and we were able to beat them in the Sprint Race which shows that the Team’s monumental effort with the support of Honda, has allowed us to close the gap to the seven-time world champions and the pressure is on them” He also spoke about the possibility of Red Bull requesting a review of the 10-second penalty that was given to Lewis Hamilton after the incident “Given the severity of the incident and the lenient penalty, we are reviewing all data and have the right to request a review. We are therefore still looking at the evidence and considering all of our sporting options” He signed off by revealing the cost of the crash “The other significant factor is the cost-cap element of this. That crash has cost us approximately $1.8million and an accident like that has massive ramifications in a budget cap era” Fast Feed Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has stated that they needed to “to make sure that the gap [in the championship] wasn't going to grow any further” [GP Fans] “The big one was that [they] were absolutely desperate to see the car perform well and the team perform well” "So, it is hugely reassuring to have been able to demonstrate [that they] are still in the fight for the championship” F1’s managing director Ross Brawn feels that “there is certainly still room for individual interpretation. There won't be ten identical cars on the grid” in 2022 [Formule 1] Retired F1 driver Giedo van der Garde is of the opinion that “as long as Hamilton is driving at Mercedes, [George Russell] is not going to come there” [Ziggo Sport] Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff has stated that “yes, the simulator wasn’t [Lewis Hamilton’s] most favourite tool in the past” [F1] However, he thinks they’ve “developed it to a level that is quite good and made it best in class, and he’s started to see the benefits of it” Red Bull’s test driver Alex Albon has explained that the Red Bull car “was tricky last year, it wasn’t easy to drive. When the car is on the limit, it’s never going to be easy” [F1] However, this year “already in winter testing, it was clear – when the guys went out – and there was a lot of rear grip in the car, which is something that [they] were struggling with last year. It was like ‘Ugh! OK! Fine!’ The team have definitely made a big step on it from one year to the next” He added that “there is that side [of frustration at missing out on driving a championship-contending car]. [He feels] like, the car, the team, [they’re] on the up” Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto pointed out that it’s “now two races in a row that [they] had got good pace in the race, which has been [their] weakness as well at the start of this season” [Motorsport] “Showing that as a team [they] were progressing and that is what [he’s] more pleased about, which is certainly more important, as well for the second part of the season now” "After 10 races, [they've] got 17 points more than what [they] had at the end of last season. As a team [they are] showing that certainly the progress is a lot” Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer pointed out that “even Mercedes — who bought Brawn, who were world champions — it took them another four years to win” “So, it’s just what it takes when you have the goal, the ambition, the objectives and the funding to put the infrastructure in place as well as the correct people and then challenge for the world championship” Would Alex Albon have fared better in the 2021 Red Bull car as compared to 2020?
Honda Point Out The Possible Major Implication Of Verstappen’s Crash
With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leading the championship by only eight points, the 2021 title-fight promises to be a close one. As such every little thing matters and the crash at Silverstone where Max did not score a single point can play a major role. Max Verstappen was on his second power unit for the season. If the crash has damaged the power unit, there could be significant consequences down the line as pointed out by Honda F1’s Managing Director Masashi Yamamoto to Auto Sport Web Link to poll: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgzNYEwqaPEIM9ShWl14AaABCQ 0:00 - Honda Point Out The Possible Major Implication Of Verstappen’s Crash 1:55 - Fast Feed I'm your host Dillon Shelley and first on Formula World: Honda Point Out The Possible Major Implication Of Verstappen’s Crash Yamamoto began by explaining his view of the clash between Max and Lewis “I think Max was thinking that he could have stayed in front of Lewis without hitting him. If he didn't, he wouldn't have run that line. On the other hand, I think Lewis when he passed [Charles] Leclerc at the end of the race after the red flag, he kind of pulled back, didn't he? It wasn't as tough as when he tried to pass Max” He pointed out how lucky Lewis was “So, he felt like he could pass Leclerc at any time, even if he didn't have to, but when he saw Max on the first lap, he felt like this was his only chance. But Lewis is amazing, isn't he? Just like in Imola, he has a lot of luck. He had a collision with Max and damaged his front wing, but the red flag came out and he was able to fix it right away” He then expressed his hope for the power unit that was installed on Max’s car during the British GP “I just hope that the power unit [PU] is OK. We are now running the second PU, but we hope to race with either the first or second one in Hungary, so we can only hope that the crash did not damage it” He signed off by responding to what will happen if the power unit used in Silverstone turns out to be damaged “I don't want to think about that, but if it happens, we'll have to race with the first unit or consider the third. If that happens, we are limited to three units per year, so it will have to be tough. Considering the championship battle, I'm worried” Fast Feed McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo thinks “there's now just still some underlying pace. It's strange because you'd think on one lap is where [he] would maybe lack more, when you really push the car on the limit, and maybe the race when everything settles down [he'd] have a bit more” [Motorsport] “But [they've] kind of seen the opposite this weekend. On the race when the car is a bit on fuel and starts to move around more that's where [he’s] still got to dial it in a bit more” Williams CEO Jost Capito has stated that they “need drivers who are willing to support the team, to get the team back, to lead the team, and to improve performance” [The Race] “At the moment we can see the interest in drivers to get to Williams is increasing. [They] are well-funded and this is known, and [they are] getting the steps in the right direction” Haas’ Mick Schumacher “saw that [Sebastian Vettel’s] race didn’t go as planned, that’s very unfortunate” [F1] “Therefore, I didn’t challenge him in any way because I knew he was going to go faster. So, I was rather trying to learn from him than impede him”, Mick added Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc pointed out that “the last year [in 2020] was more difficult for Seb [Vettel], but in his good days, he was just incredible, and just incredibly difficult to beat, if not impossible” [Beyond The Grid Podcast] He added that his current teammate Carlos [Sainz] is just very, very consistent, so it's different approaches, but both of them were very, very strong” Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen has stated that if he decides “decide to quit, [he] really don’t care who drives the car. That’s no longer [his] problem” [Sport 1] He also feels that “With his name, of course, [Mick Schumacher] has a lot of pressure. The worst car gives him an easier start because expectations are low. He has more time to learn things” FIA race director Michael Masi has clarified that “access to the stewards’ office is strictly limited to the stewards, the stewards’ secretary and the stewards operator” [PA News Agency] “Admission is only permitted with the prior approval of the stewards or following a decision of the stewards to summons a competitor and/or driver” “Any competitor or person associated with a competitor who does not comply with the requirements outlined above may be considered to have breached Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code” Alpine’s Fernando Alonso feels that he has “always been a clean driver, and [he] will remain a clean driver for all [his] career” [Autosport] He added that he’s one of the “few ones that don't have any points on the license” If Max Verstappen’s power unit is damaged from the crash in Silverstone, should he go to the older one or take a new one early?
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