Monday, May 31, 2021

F1’s endless tyre chatter is “super-boring” – Coulthard | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Listening to F1 drivers explain why they slowed down to save their tyres is "super-boring", the 13-times grand prix winner turned television presenter told RaceFans.

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Horner recalls his first encounter with Marko - PlanetF1

Christian Horner has told the story of how he and Red Bull partner in crime Helmut Marko met for the first time.

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Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the RaceFans Round-up: Ocon spurred on by reunion with "young, hungry" engineers from Manor days • Palou avoiding thoughts of title bid • Montoya says top five was possible for McLaren SP

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McLaren sure teams will find loopholes next year - PlanetF1

McLaren technical director James Key is sure teams will find loopholes in the 2022 regulations, but to a lesser extent than before.

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The day Senna was able to tame 'Il Leone' at Monaco in 1992 - Motorsport.com

Monaco is known as being a nigh-on impossible place for anyone to overtake. While that characteristic has turned many of its grands prix over the years into dull affairs, in 1992 it made the race one of the most exciting in F1 history as Senna pulled off a brilliant victory.
Heading in to the weekend, Senna had known that his chances were pretty slim, with the Williams of championship leader ...Keep reading

Read more: The day Senna was able to tame 'Il Leone' at Monaco in 1992 - Motorsport.com

Ocon to leave talks with Alpine over new F1 contract to management - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon has impressed through the early part of the season, scoring points in four out of five races and leading Alpine’s charge as two-time world champion Fernando Alonso continues to get up to speed upon returning to F1.
Ocon’s performances have won praise throughout the F1 paddock and prompted Alpine to already open talks over a new deal, with his current contract due to expire at the end ...Keep reading

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Ocon to leave talks with Alpine over new F1 contract to management - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon has impressed through the early part of the season, scoring points in four out of five races and leading Alpine’s charge as two-time world champion Fernando Alonso continues to get up to speed upon returning to F1.
Ocon’s performances have won praise throughout the F1 paddock and prompted Alpine to already open talks over a new deal, with his current contract due to expire at the end ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon to leave talks with Alpine over new F1 contract to management - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Flexi-wings won't be "a game-changer at all" in Baku - Motorsport.com

Following comments from Lewis Hamilton about Red Bull's "bendy wing" over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, a saga emerged surrounding the flexibility of the rear wings run by a number of teams. 
The FIA wrote to teams announcing it would be clamping down on rear wing designs from the French Grand Prix onwards, sparking a variety of responses up and down the paddock.
Mercedes and McLaren ...Keep reading

Read more: Flexi-wings won't be "a game-changer at all" in Baku - Motorsport.com

Marko has no regrets over letting Sainz go - PlanetF1

Helmut Marko has said the rise of Max Verstappen has ensured there are no regrets over letting Carlos Sainz leave the Red Bull family.

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Interview: Why F1’s midfield star of 2021 has committed his future to McLaren | Interview - RaceFans

A superb start to 2021 has put Lando Norris third in the championship. He told RaceFans why this was the time to commit his future to McLaren.

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Horner: Renault was only in F1 for marketing - PlanetF1

Christian Horner says that, under their former leadership, Renault were only in Formula 1 for marketing purposes.

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Verstappen aware Baku record ‘needs to change’ - PlanetF1

Heading to round six in Baku as the World Championship leader, Max Verstappen knows his record there "has to change" if he is to continue being a title contender.

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Can F1 really give up wind tunnels by 2030? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

That's the hope of many in the sport, and the plan has the tentative support of a majority of team bosses.
It was discussed at a meeting of the F1 Commission late last year, and in an exploratory vote, eight of out 10 teams backed the basic principle.
The vote was on a "statement of intent" about something that probably seemed far away at the time. However, any decision that adheres to the ...Keep reading

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Can F1 really give up wind tunnels by 2030? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

That's the hope of many in the sport, and the plan has the tentative support of a majority of team bosses.
It was discussed at a meeting of the F1 Commission late last year, and in an exploratory vote, eight of out 10 teams backed the basic principle.
The vote was on a "statement of intent" about something that probably seemed far away at the time. However, any decision that adheres to the ...Keep reading

Read more: Can F1 really give up wind tunnels by 2030? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Can F1 really give up wind tunnels by 2030? - Motorsport.com

That's the hope of many in the sport, and the plan has the tentative support of a majority of team bosses.
It was discussed at a meeting of the F1 Commission late last year, and in an exploratory vote, eight of out 10 teams backed the basic principle.
The vote was on a "statement of intent" about something that probably seemed far away at the time. However, any decision that adheres to the ...Keep reading

Read more: Can F1 really give up wind tunnels by 2030? - Motorsport.com

Vasseur: ‘Karting is the problem, not Formula 1’ - PlanetF1

Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur thinks karting would be better served holding on to the youngsters before they become part of Formula 1's feeder series.

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Red Bull won’t open contract talks with Perez before summer break - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Following his exit from Racing Point at the end of last year, one-time grand prix winner Perez linked up with Red Bull for 2021, replacing Alexander Albon on a one-year deal.
Perez is yet to score a podium for Red Bull and has picked up less than half as many points as team-mate Max Verstappen, who leads the drivers’ world championship after five races.
But the Mexican driver has helped ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull won’t open contract talks with Perez before summer break - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull won’t open contract talks with Perez before summer break - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Following his exit from Racing Point at the end of last year, one-time grand prix winner Perez linked up with Red Bull for 2021, replacing Alexander Albon on a one-year deal.
Perez is yet to score a podium for Red Bull and has picked up less than half as many points as team-mate Max Verstappen, who leads the drivers’ world championship after five races.
But the Mexican driver has helped ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull won’t open contract talks with Perez before summer break - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Rosberg still ‘competitive as hell’ in Extreme E - PlanetF1

A "competitive as hell" Nico Rosberg has said he has approached Extreme E as if it was Formula 1 after his team won the second race of the season.

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Red Bull won't open Perez contract talks before summer break - Motorsport.com

Following his exit from Racing Point at the end of last year, one-time grand prix winner Perez linked up with Red Bull for 2021, replacing Alexander Albon on a one-year deal.
Perez is yet to score a podium for Red Bull and has picked up less than half as many points as teammate Max Verstappen, who leads the drivers' world championship after five races.
But the Mexican driver has helped Red ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull won't open Perez contract talks before summer break - Motorsport.com

Castroneves reveals how he used traffic to beat faster Palou | IndyCar - RaceFans

Helio Castroneves explained how he took advantage of slower traffic in the final laps of the Indianapolis 500 to beat Álex Palou to victory.

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Sainz Jr never considered rallying over Formula 1 - PlanetF1

His father may be a rally legend, but Carlos Sainz says he never came close to following in his footsteps rather than pursuing an F1 career.

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“I didn’t expect second place would hurt that much” – Palou | IndyCar - RaceFans

A dejected Álex Palou took consolation from losing Sunday's Indianapolis 500 to "probably the best" driver in rival Helio Castroneves.

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Wolff: Rich kids ‘fighting their own demons’ - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff sympathises with the stigma attached to drivers from wealthy backgrounds, but stressed that racing is not accessible right now.

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Red Bull expect to lure 50 away from Mercedes – report - PlanetF1

Red Bull expect to poach 50 Mercedes staff for their new power-unit division once their recruitment drive is finished, according to a report.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Villeneuve: Red Bull out of practice in title fights - PlanetF1

Jacques Villeneuve thinks Red Bull’s lack of a recent World Championship challenge is hindering them in the strategy battle against Mercedes.

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Wolff says current junior racing costs are "absurd" - Motorsport.com

Hamilton was raised on a council estate in Stevenage, with his father holding down multiple jobs to fund his early karting career that helped pave the way for his success in F1.
The seven-time F1 world champion said in an interview with Spanish publication AS that F1 "has become a billionaire boys' club", adding: "If I were to start over from a working-class family, it would be impossible for ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff says current junior racing costs are "absurd" - Motorsport.com

The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

A lowly seventh place for Lewis Hamilton was accompanied by urgent questioning of his strategy from the world champion, who lost two places to Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez over the pitstop sequence.
Then there was the very public embarrassment of the crew struggling to remove the right-front wheel from the car of Valtteri Bottas, forcing the retirement of an otherwise healthy ...Keep reading

Read more: The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

A lowly seventh place for Lewis Hamilton was accompanied by urgent questioning of his strategy from the world champion, who lost two places to Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez over the pitstop sequence.
Then there was the very public embarrassment of the crew struggling to remove the right-front wheel from the car of Valtteri Bottas, forcing the retirement of an otherwise healthy ...Keep reading

Read more: The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

No call on 2022 Red Bull line-up before August - PlanetF1

Red Bull driver chief Helmut Marko said a decision will not be made on their drivers for 2022 until the summer break.

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Wolff has ‘respect’ for Horner’s achievements - PlanetF1

Despite Nico Rosberg’s opinion that Toto Wolff “doesn’t like Christian Horner very much”, the Mercedes F1 boss has “respect” for his Red Bull rival.

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Tsunoda moving to Italy after erratic start - PlanetF1

Red Bull driver programme boss Helmut Marko has sent Yuki Tsunoda to live in Italy to work more closely with Franz Tost.

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JV: Vettel makes millions, so why should he retire? - PlanetF1

Jacques Villeneuve thinks that just because Sebastian Vettel is no longer winning races, it is not a reason for him to walk away from F1.

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Schumacher: Vettel giving me lots of advice in good friendship - Motorsport.com

Schumacher made his F1 debut in 2021 with Haas after winning the Formula 2 title last year, joining Vettel as the only other German driver on the grid.
Vettel has taken a keen interest in Schumacher’s career, having raced against his seven-time world champion father, Michael, between 2010 and 2012, and looked up to him during his own early career.
Vettel ...Keep reading

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Cowell ‘among 50 Merc staff to join RB’ – report - PlanetF1

Red Bull expect to poach 50 Mercedes staff for their new power-unit division including their former engine boss Andy Cowell, according to a report.

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Vasseur staying put to build up Alfa Romeo team - PlanetF1

Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur wants to sink his teeth into the challenge of building up the operation, rather than look for something new.

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Sainz: Norris can take McLaren to the top in Formula 1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz and Norris raced together at McLaren in 2019 and 2020, striking up one of the closest partnerships on the grid as they lifted the team to third place in the constructors' championship.
Sainz left McLaren at the end of last year to join Ferrari, but Norris had continued his impressive form, scoring two podiums so far this season.
McLaren rewarded Norris for his impressive form by ...Keep reading

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Sainz: Norris can take McLaren to the top in Formula 1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz and Norris raced together at McLaren in 2019 and 2020, striking up one of the closest partnerships on the grid as they lifted the team to third place in the constructors' championship.
Sainz left McLaren at the end of last year to join Ferrari, but Norris had continued his impressive form, scoring two podiums so far this season.
McLaren rewarded Norris for his impressive form by ...Keep reading

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Power expects Penske will be more competitive in race trim after scraping into Indy 500 | IndyCar - RaceFans

After narrowly qualifying for today's Indianapolis 500, Will Power expects Penske will be more competitive in race trim.

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Norris did not feel like a ‘star’ after Monaco - PlanetF1

Lando Norris was in dreamland after a podium at the Monaco Grand Prix, but said he never feels like "a star".

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Marko: Tyres bigger factor than wings in title battle - PlanetF1

Helmut Marko believes tyres will be more important than the controversy over wings in the World Championship fight between Mercedes and Red Bull.

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Schumacher: Vettel giving me lots of F1 advice in good friendship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Schumacher made his F1 debut in 2021 with Haas after winning the Formula 2 title last year, joining Vettel as the only other German driver on the grid.
Vettel has taken a keen interest in Schumacher’s career, having raced against his seven-time world champion father, Michael, between 2010 and 2012, and looked up to him during his own early career.
Vettel and Schumacher have been spotted ...Keep reading

Read more: Schumacher: Vettel giving me lots of F1 advice in good friendship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Schumacher: Vettel giving me lots of F1 advice in good friendship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Schumacher made his F1 debut in 2021 with Haas after winning the Formula 2 title last year, joining Vettel as the only other German driver on the grid.
Vettel has taken a keen interest in Schumacher’s career, having raced against his seven-time world champion father, Michael, between 2010 and 2012, and looked up to him during his own early career.
Vettel and Schumacher have been spotted ...Keep reading

Read more: Schumacher: Vettel giving me lots of F1 advice in good friendship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Aston Martin ‘clawing back’ big performance loss - PlanetF1

Aston Martin F1 owner Lawrence Stroll considers it unlikely his team will be as competitive as last year at any stage during 2021.

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The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Motorsport.com

A lowly seventh place for Lewis Hamilton was accompanied by urgent questioning of his strategy from the world champion, who lost two places to Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez over the pitstop sequence.
Then there was the very public embarrassment of the crew struggling to remove the right-front wheel from the car of Valtteri Bottas, forcing the retirement of an otherwise healthy ...Keep reading

Read more: The lessons Mercedes will learn from its Monaco F1 mistakes - Motorsport.com

Sainz sees Norris as a potential World Champion - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz puts his former McLaren team-mate Lando Norris among a group of drivers who can be World Champion in the right car.

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McLaren have ‘clear idea’ of Ricciardo struggles - PlanetF1

McLaren principal Andreas Seidl says Daniel Ricciardo's Monaco struggles were driver-related, backed up by their data.

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Russell sympathises with Schumacher’s situation - PlanetF1

Speaking from experience, George Russell sympathises with the "difficult" situation Mick Schumacher finds himself in at Haas.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Horner: ‘Maybe Mercedes will need an engine from us’ - PlanetF1

Christian Horner says that Red Bull must make Toto Wolff and Mercedes regret not supplying engines to them.

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Tsunoda trying to cut out ‘out of control’ rants - PlanetF1

Yuki Tsunoda says that a lack of self-control over the team radio is a weakness of his and one that he's trying to cut out.

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Vasseur: Gio can take over from Kimi as leader - PlanetF1

Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur believes that Antonio Giovinazzi can take over from Kimi Raikkonen as the lead driver.

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Verstappen not letting P1 spot get to his head - PlanetF1

He may be leading the standings for the first time, but Max Verstappen says he'll only care about being top when it's after the final race.

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Todt still visits Michael Schumacher ‘twice a month’ - PlanetF1

Ex-Ferrari boss turned FIA president Jean Todt has said he still makes bi-monthly visits to see Michael Schumacher.

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Giovinazzi no longer needs Raikkonen as F1 reference – Vasseur - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Giovinazzi is in his third full season with Alfa Romeo, scoring the Swiss team's first point of 2021 with a 10th place in Monaco.
After a difficult debut campaign with the team in 2019, Giovinazzi got on par with Raikkonen as the pair finished 2020 with four points each, while Giovinazzi narrowly outqualified the 2007 world champion by nine to eight.
The Italian vowed to keep learning from ...Keep reading

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Giovinazzi no longer needs Raikkonen as F1 reference – Vasseur - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Giovinazzi is in his third full season with Alfa Romeo, scoring the Swiss team's first point of 2021 with a 10th place in Monaco.
After a difficult debut campaign with the team in 2019, Giovinazzi got on par with Raikkonen as the pair finished 2020 with four points each, while Giovinazzi narrowly outqualified the 2007 world champion by nine to eight.
The Italian vowed to keep learning from ...Keep reading

Read more: Giovinazzi no longer needs Raikkonen as F1 reference – Vasseur - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Does F1 need a rule to discourage deliberate qualifying crashes? | News Focus - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc's qualifying crash last weekend was accidental, but Formula 1's rules leave room for drivers to benefit from deliberate 'mistakes'.

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Aston Martin 'clawing back' performance in 2021 F1 season - Motorsport.com

After a difficult start to the year the former Racing Point team showed much improved form in Monaco, where Sebastian Vettel finished fifth and Lance Stroll eighth.
The team lost much of the momentum that it had established at the end of last season as a result of the changes to aerodynamic rules introduced for this year.
It has regularly been bringing updates to the car, including further ...Keep reading

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Marko draws more attention to Mercedes front wing - PlanetF1

The wing war between Mercedes and Red Bull is continuing to heat up as we head towards round six at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Rosberg suspects Wolff does not like Horner - PlanetF1

2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes Toto Wolff's dislike for Christian Horner is spilling over into the flexible wing debate.

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Between the lines: In defence of Formula 1's track limits - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“We've lost the victory, fastest lap, and pole position. I hope that's the end of it. Something has to change.”
That’s how Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko responded to TV reporters at the Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix with post-race emotions still running high after a spate of high-profile track limit infringements.
The problem is, track limits will always be a point of ...Keep reading

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Between the lines: In defence of Formula 1's track limits - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“We've lost the victory, fastest lap, and pole position. I hope that's the end of it. Something has to change.”
That’s how Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko responded to TV reporters at the Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix with post-race emotions still running high after a spate of high-profile track limit infringements.
The problem is, track limits will always be a point of ...Keep reading

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Tsunoda: Controlling myself on the radio my "main topic" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tsunoda's heated and often expletive-ridden team radio messages attracted a lot of attention this season and drew mixed responses from fans and observers.
Speaking on F1's Beyond The Grid podcast, Tsunoda accepted that his temper behind the wheel and his team radio communications are a "main topic" to improve in the coming races, admitting he doesn't know why he gets so hot under the ...Keep reading

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Tsunoda: Controlling myself on the radio my "main topic" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tsunoda's heated and often expletive-ridden team radio messages attracted a lot of attention this season and drew mixed responses from fans and observers.
Speaking on F1's Beyond The Grid podcast, Tsunoda accepted that his temper behind the wheel and his team radio communications are a "main topic" to improve in the coming races, admitting he doesn't know why he gets so hot under the ...Keep reading

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Brawn: Max, Lando, Sainz next gen of champions - PlanetF1

Ross Brawn says that the drivers that stood on the podium in Monaco are the next generation of world champions.

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Ocon praises impact of new engineers - PlanetF1

Esteban Ocon has spoken of the positive impact that his new race and performance engineers have had on him this season.

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Ricciardo at Ferrari would have been a ‘nice story’ - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo said it would have been a "nice story" if past talks with Ferrari had have progressed, but it was not his F1 dream.

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Marko: Wolff ‘should look at his front wings’ amid protest threat - Motorsport.com

F1 teams have been engaged in debate over the stability of rear wings since the Spanish Grand Prix, when Lewis Hamilton passed comment about Red Bull running a “bendy wing”.
The FIA has since moved to clamp down on the flexi-wings by introducing new rigidity tests that will come into force from the French Grand Prix. 
But Mercedes and McLaren were left unhappy that the FIA had not ...Keep reading

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Marko: Wolff ‘should look at his front wings’ amid F1 protest warnings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 teams have been engaged in debate over the stability of rear wings since the Spanish Grand Prix, when Lewis Hamilton passed comment about Red Bull running a “bendy wing”.
The FIA has since moved to clamp down on the flexi-wings by introducing new rigidity tests that will come into force from the French Grand Prix. 
But Mercedes and McLaren were left unhappy that the FIA had not ...Keep reading

Read more: Marko: Wolff ‘should look at his front wings’ amid F1 protest warnings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Marko: Wolff ‘should look at his front wings’ amid F1 protest warnings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 teams have been engaged in debate over the stability of rear wings since the Spanish Grand Prix, when Lewis Hamilton passed comment about Red Bull running a “bendy wing”.
The FIA has since moved to clamp down on the flexi-wings by introducing new rigidity tests that will come into force from the French Grand Prix. 
But Mercedes and McLaren were left unhappy that the FIA had not ...Keep reading

Read more: Marko: Wolff ‘should look at his front wings’ amid F1 protest warnings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Coulthard predicts post-Hamilton ‘Verstappen era’ - PlanetF1

David Coulthard is expecting F1 to soon go from the current "Hamilton era" to a new one dominated by Max Verstappen.

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Norris ‘trying to help’ Ricciardo get up to speed - PlanetF1

Lando Norris insists he is ready for the moment when Daniel Ricciardo “clicks” at McLaren and is trying to help him along the way.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Button exclusive: Lewis v Max, Williams and more… - PlanetF1

2009 World Champion Jenson Button sat down with PlanetF1 to discuss all things Formula 1 and his vast array of other projects outside the sport.

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F1 keen to ensure sprint races aren’t “a blur” for fans - Motorsport.com

F1 announced in April that it would be holding ‘sprint qualifying’ at three events this year, running a 100km race on Saturday afternoons to set the grid for the grand prix on Sunday. 
Silverstone will stage F1’s first sprint race in July at the British Grand Prix, rejigging its weekend schedule by running qualifying on Friday evening.
F1 has been working with AWS to provide ...Keep reading

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How Bottas' Merc wheel was finally removed - SkySports F1

From Monte Carlo to Brackley, Mercedes reveal how Valtteri Bottas' front wheel was finally removed...

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Ricciardo’s McLaren troubles ‘getting old’ - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo says that his struggles at McLaren are "getting old" now and he's keen to move on from them.

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Mercedes: Red Bull ‘should be on pole everywhere’ - PlanetF1

Mercedes continue to push the favourites' tag down on their title rivals, with Toto Wolff saying Red Bull should be on pole at every race track in 2021.

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‘I need that point, we’ve lost a ton’: Hamilton team radio transcript analysis | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton's team radio transcript from the Monaco Grand Prix reveals why he was mystified by a strategy which cost him two places and the championship.

Read more: ‘I need that point, we’ve lost a ton’: Hamilton team radio transcript analysis | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Schumacher learning ‘so much’ from Vettel friendship - PlanetF1

Mick Schumacher says that he has already learnt a huge amount from the friendship that he has formed with Sebastian Vettel.

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Hamilton: "Childish" to get into war of words in F1 title battle - Motorsport.com

Hamilton lost the lead of the F1 drivers' championship for the first time this season after finishing seventh in Monaco last Sunday, while Verstappen claimed victory for Red Bull.
The result came at the end of a week that had seen Hamilton say on Wednesday that Verstappen "feels perhaps he has a lot to prove" with aggressive on-track moves in wheel-to-wheel battles. 

Read ...Keep reading

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Alonso sets new timeline to reach ‘100%’ level - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso has said it will now take him "eight or nine races" to get back to 100 per cent after initially believing it would take a maximum of four events.

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Hamilton: "Childish" to get into war of words in F1 title battle - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton lost the lead of the F1 drivers’ championship for the first time this season after finishing seventh in Monaco last Sunday, while Verstappen claimed victory for Red Bull.
The result came at the end of a week that had seen Hamilton say on Wednesday that Verstappen “feels perhaps he has a lot to prove” with aggressive on-track moves in wheel-to-wheel battles. 
Verstappen ...Keep reading

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Hamilton: "Childish" to get into war of words in F1 title battle - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton lost the lead of the F1 drivers’ championship for the first time this season after finishing seventh in Monaco last Sunday, while Verstappen claimed victory for Red Bull.
The result came at the end of a week that had seen Hamilton say on Wednesday that Verstappen “feels perhaps he has a lot to prove” with aggressive on-track moves in wheel-to-wheel battles. 
Verstappen ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton: "Childish" to get into war of words in F1 title battle - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz calls on Ferrari fans to ‘be patient’ - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz has called on Ferrari fans to "have some patience" as the Italian team try to work their way back to the top.

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F1 respond to criticism over Monaco TV coverage - PlanetF1

Formula 1 has acknowledged the complaints made about the poor television coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix in a short statement.

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How Bottas' pitstop ended up being 43 hours long - Motorsport.com

F1 teams regularly churn out stops in around two seconds, so it was quite a shock to find that Mercedes had to wait until the car was back in the factory on Tuesday morning to get the wheel off. That was more than 43 hours after the pitstop began.
So, what went wrong for Mercedes and what's so special about the equipment that teams are using that enable them to break the two-second ...Keep reading

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How Bottas' Monaco F1 pitstop ended up being 43 hours long - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 teams regularly churn out stops in around two seconds, so it was quite a shock to find that Mercedes had to wait until the car was back in the factory on Tuesday morning to get the wheel off. That was more than 43 hours after the pitstop began.
So, what went wrong for Mercedes and what's so special about the equipment that teams are using that enable them to break the two-second ...Keep reading

Read more: How Bottas' Monaco F1 pitstop ended up being 43 hours long - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

How Bottas' Monaco F1 pitstop ended up being 43 hours long - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 teams regularly churn out stops in around two seconds, so it was quite a shock to find that Mercedes had to wait until the car was back in the factory on Tuesday morning to get the wheel off. That was more than 43 hours after the pitstop began.
So, what went wrong for Mercedes and what's so special about the equipment that teams are using that enable them to break the two-second ...Keep reading

Read more: How Bottas' Monaco F1 pitstop ended up being 43 hours long - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Leclerc “not too harsh on myself” over Q3 Monaco crash - Motorsport.com

Last weekend Leclerc took provisional pole in Q3 before thumping the barriers at the swimming pool section, severely damaging the right-hand side of his Ferrari in the process.
The ensuing red flag meant no other drivers were able to improve their laptimes, meaning Leclerc would take pole despite his off.
Ferrari decided it would be able to repair Leclerc's car without changing the gearbox ...Keep reading

Read more: Leclerc “not too harsh on myself” over Q3 Monaco crash - Motorsport.com

Wolff: ‘We want to prove you can’t slow us down’ - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has said Mercedes are welcoming the challenges and obstacles thrown their way as it offers the all-conquering team new motivation to succeed.

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F1 keen to ensure sprint races aren’t “a blur” for fans - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 announced in April that it would be holding ‘sprint qualifying’ at three events this year, running a 100km race on Saturday afternoons to set the grid for the grand prix on Sunday.
Silverstone will stage F1’s first sprint race in July at the British Grand Prix, rejigging its weekend schedule by running qualifying on Friday evening.
F1 has been working with AWS to provide in-race ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 keen to ensure sprint races aren’t “a blur” for fans - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 keen to ensure sprint races aren’t “a blur” for fans - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 announced in April that it would be holding ‘sprint qualifying’ at three events this year, running a 100km race on Saturday afternoons to set the grid for the grand prix on Sunday.
Silverstone will stage F1’s first sprint race in July at the British Grand Prix, rejigging its weekend schedule by running qualifying on Friday evening.
F1 has been working with AWS to provide in-race ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 keen to ensure sprint races aren’t “a blur” for fans - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Norris: Ricciardo wave stories are ‘absolute crap’ - PlanetF1

Lando Norris has hit out at those talking "absolute crap" about his wave to Daniel Ricciardo at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Brawn expects any rear wing protests to fail - PlanetF1

F1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn thinks any protest against Red Bull’s ‘bendy’ rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix would be doomed to failure.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

McLaren and Mercedes keeping up pressure in flexi-wings row ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Mercedes and McLaren remain dissatisfied rival teams are able to continue using rear wing designs which they believe flout the regulations.

Read more: McLaren and Mercedes keeping up pressure in flexi-wings row ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Button: Verstappen ‘not as complete’ as Hamilton - PlanetF1

Jenson Button, feels Max Verstappen is not as "complete" a driver compared to his former team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

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Why the Indianapolis 500 will be back to its best this weekend | 2021 Indianapolis 500 preview - RaceFans

With aero tweaks to aid passing, cooler race day temperatures and the return of fans, America's greatest race will be back to its best on Sunday.

Read more: Why the Indianapolis 500 will be back to its best this weekend | 2021 Indianapolis 500 preview - RaceFans

Norris has ‘got rid’ of social media: ‘It sucks’ - PlanetF1

McLaren driver Lando Norris has said he has "got rid" of social media - but still has "a minion" to update his platforms for him.

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Horner: ‘It’s about time Toto had something to do’ - PlanetF1

Christian Horner believes Toto Wolff and Mercedes have had too much of an easy ride in the turbo hybrid era, and quipped that it’s “about time” they had some pressure to deal with. The Red Bull team principal has also said recently that the Silver Arrows’ winning “cycle” will end eventually, so he and his […]

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Ferrari: Low-speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Motorsport.com

Ferrari came into the Monaco weekend as a dark horse for the podium after impressing in Barcelona's slow third sector, which is often a good indication of Monaco pace.
But the Scuderia performed beyond its wildest expectations by setting the pace around the streets of the principality. Charles Leclerc took pole, while his late Q3 crash prevented teammate Carlos Sainz from getting near Leclerc's ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Low-speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Motorsport.com

GP Racing Podcast: Valtteri Bottas: Our Exclusive Interview For The May Edition - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

An exclusive and extraordinarily frank interview with Bottas is the cover feature of this month’s GP Racing magazine. In the latest edition of the Flat Chat podcast, GP Racing editor Ben Anderson and columnist Mark Gallagher join host Stuart Codling to debate where Bottas’s career goes from here. Is it time for him to reconcile himself to the ‘wingman’ role and simply enjoy it?
Perhaps ...Keep reading

Read more: GP Racing Podcast: Valtteri Bottas: Our Exclusive Interview For The May Edition - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

GP Racing Podcast: Valtteri Bottas: Our Exclusive Interview For The May Edition - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

An exclusive and extraordinarily frank interview with Bottas is the cover feature of this month’s GP Racing magazine. In the latest edition of the Flat Chat podcast, GP Racing editor Ben Anderson and columnist Mark Gallagher join host Stuart Codling to debate where Bottas’s career goes from here. Is it time for him to reconcile himself to the ‘wingman’ role and simply enjoy it?
Perhaps ...Keep reading

Read more: GP Racing Podcast: Valtteri Bottas: Our Exclusive Interview For The May Edition - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

‘You would have expected more from Alonso’ - PlanetF1

Sky F1 pundit Paul di Resta says more was expected from a returning Fernando Alonso, but people will "start to worry" once he finds his groove.

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Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is always an Achilles’ heel - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes lost the lead of both F1 world championships on Sunday as Lewis Hamilton brought home its only points in seventh place, with team-mate Valtteri Bottas retiring due to a wheelnut failure.
The result saw Hamilton fall to second place in the drivers’ standings behind race winner Max Verstappen, whose victory also helped vault Red Bull to the top of the constructors’ table.
Mercedes ...Keep reading

Read more: Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is always an Achilles’ heel - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is always an Achilles’ heel - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes lost the lead of both F1 world championships on Sunday as Lewis Hamilton brought home its only points in seventh place, with team-mate Valtteri Bottas retiring due to a wheelnut failure.
The result saw Hamilton fall to second place in the drivers’ standings behind race winner Max Verstappen, whose victory also helped vault Red Bull to the top of the constructors’ table.
Mercedes ...Keep reading

Read more: Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is always an Achilles’ heel - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Palmer: Ricciardo’s performances ‘very weird’ - PlanetF1

Jolyon Palmer finds Daniel Ricciardo's struggles at McLaren "very weird," especially given that others at new teams are starting to improve.

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Why Perez has to become another Mr Saturday - Motorsport.com

It was a superb performance from the Mexican, who managed his tyres in the opening laps and, after going long, was able to deploy sufficient pace to jump three cars after his pitstop.
However, it was also a question of what might have been had he qualified closer to teammate Max Verstappen, rather than seven places behind the Dutchman.
Qualifying remains an Achilles Heel for Perez in 2021 as ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Perez has to become another Mr Saturday - Motorsport.com

Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is Achilles’ heel - Motorsport.com

Mercedes lost the lead of both F1 world championships on Sunday as Lewis Hamilton brought home its only points in seventh place, with team-mate Valtteri Bottas retiring due to a wheel nut failure.
The result saw Hamilton fall to second place in the drivers’ standings behind race winner Max Verstappen, whose victory also helped vault Red Bull to the top of the constructors’ ...Keep reading

Read more: Allison: Mercedes F1 must find out why Monaco is Achilles’ heel - Motorsport.com

McLaren Gulf Oil Formula 1 livery remains a one-off for now - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren announced in the build-up to Monaco that it would be running a special livery for the entire race weekend, adopting Gulf’s iconic powder blue and orange colours with a retro design.
Drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris also sported special race suits and helmets for the Monaco weekend, celebrating Gulf’s history in motorsport as part of the partnership with McLaren.
The ...Keep reading

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McLaren Gulf Oil Formula 1 livery remains a one-off for now - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren announced in the build-up to Monaco that it would be running a special livery for the entire race weekend, adopting Gulf’s iconic powder blue and orange colours with a retro design.
Drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris also sported special race suits and helmets for the Monaco weekend, celebrating Gulf’s history in motorsport as part of the partnership with McLaren.
The ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren Gulf Oil Formula 1 livery remains a one-off for now - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hill ‘not convinced’ Hamilton has ever liked Monaco - PlanetF1

He may have won it three times, but Damon Hill believes that Lewis Hamilton has never enjoyed the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Ferrari: Low speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari came into the Monaco weekend as a dark horse for the podium after impressing in Barcelona's slow third sector, which is often a good indication of Monaco pace.
But the Scuderia performed beyond its wildest expectations by setting the pace around the streets of the principality. Charles Leclerc took pole, while his late Q3 crash prevented teammate Carlos Sainz from getting near Leclerc's ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Low speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari: Low speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari came into the Monaco weekend as a dark horse for the podium after impressing in Barcelona's slow third sector, which is often a good indication of Monaco pace.
But the Scuderia performed beyond its wildest expectations by setting the pace around the streets of the principality. Charles Leclerc took pole, while his late Q3 crash prevented teammate Carlos Sainz from getting near Leclerc's ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Low speed performance "not a given" after Monaco pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Max may have ‘more reserves’ for long title battle - PlanetF1

Helmut Marko thinks Max Verstappen’s youth could be decisive if his World Championship battle with Lewis Hamilton goes to the wire.

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Red Bull announced Tezos as Official Blockchain partner - F1technical.net

Red Bull Racing Honda today confirms a new multi-year technical partnership with Tezos, the world’s most advanced blockchain, as the Team’s Official Blockchain Partner. The energy efficient blockchain Tezos has been selected by the Team to build its first ever NFT fan experience.

Read more: Red Bull announced Tezos as Official Blockchain partner - F1technical.net

Perez sees Austrian double-header as valuable chance to master his RB16B | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Sergio Perez expects the addition of an extra race at the Red Bull Ring this year will help him make valuable progress in adjusting to his new car.

Read more: Perez sees Austrian double-header as valuable chance to master his RB16B | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Hamilton couldn’t match Perez’s tyre preservation - PlanetF1

James Vowles says Lewis Hamiton couldn't emulate Sergio Perez's Monaco strategy as he couldn't preserve his tyres as well.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

No fun to be had in Monaco Grand Prix even if you’re winning, says Hamilton | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton says he wouldn't have enjoyed a "boring" Monaco Grand Prix even if he'd finished higher than seventh.

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Marko sees ‘protest potential’ in W12 front wing - PlanetF1

With Red Bull’s ‘bendy rear wing’ set to be outlawed, Helmut Marko now wants tests to be tightened up on front wings.

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FIA to consider using IndyCar red flag rule - PlanetF1

Race director Michael Masi says the FIA will look at whether or not adopting an IndyCar qualifying rule will be suitable for use in F1.

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Mazepin “didn’t want to be responsible” for Haas collision - Motorsport.com

On the first lap, Schumacher went down the inside of the Russian at the hairpin. The two drivers went round the corner side-by-side before the German emerged in front.
Later, Schumacher had a fuel pressure issue that slowed him and obliged him to let Mazepin pass. They pair eventually finished 17th and 18th in a race of unusually low attrition.
“Yeah, it was very ...Keep reading

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Mazepin “didn’t want to be responsible” for Haas collision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

On the first lap, Schumacher went down the inside of the Russian at the hairpin. The two drivers went round the corner side-by-side before the German emerged in front.
Later, Schumacher had a fuel pressure issue that slowed him and obliged him to let Mazepin pass. They pair eventually finished 17th and 18th in a race of unusually low attrition.
“Yeah, it was very ...Keep reading

Read more: Mazepin “didn’t want to be responsible” for Haas collision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mazepin “didn’t want to be responsible” for Haas collision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

On the first lap, Schumacher went down the inside of the Russian at the hairpin. The two drivers went round the corner side-by-side before the German emerged in front.
Later, Schumacher had a fuel pressure issue that slowed him and obliged him to let Mazepin pass. They pair eventually finished 17th and 18th in a race of unusually low attrition.
“Yeah, it was very ...Keep reading

Read more: Mazepin “didn’t want to be responsible” for Haas collision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What does the UK government’s international travel traffic light system mean for racing fans? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

This will affect where motorsport fans can attend races this season, with some countries completely off-bounds to visitors because of travel restrictions.
Fans have already attended the Spanish Grand Prix and Monaco Grand Prix, and Portugal was added to the green list just one week after the race in Portimao.
The traffic lights will be under constant review, and countries such as Italy ...Keep reading

Read more: What does the UK government’s international travel traffic light system mean for racing fans? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What does the UK government’s international travel traffic light system mean for racing fans? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

This will affect where motorsport fans can attend races this season, with some countries completely off-bounds to visitors because of travel restrictions.
Fans have already attended the Spanish Grand Prix and Monaco Grand Prix, and Portugal was added to the green list just one week after the race in Portimao.
The traffic lights will be under constant review, and countries such as Italy ...Keep reading

Read more: What does the UK government’s international travel traffic light system mean for racing fans? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso to start a ‘new championship’ at French GP - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso has said some updates are coming for him at Alpine, hopefully in time for the French Grand Prix so he can hit reset.

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Hamilton grateful for ‘crappy days’ like Monaco to learn from - Motorsport.com

Hamilton lost the lead of the F1 drivers’ championship for the first time this year after struggling to seventh place on Sunday in Monaco, dropping four points behind Red Bull rival Max Verstappen in the standings.
Hamilton failed to feature with the front-runners in either qualifying or the race, while an undercut strategy backfired and cost him two positions, much to his frustration.
But ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton grateful for ‘crappy days’ like Monaco to learn from - Motorsport.com

Why Bottas deserves more respect at Mercedes - PlanetF1

There's something that doesn't feel quite right with the way that Valtteri Bottas is being spoken about like he's already been dropped by Mercedes.

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Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco F1 podium - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Leclerc endured a hugely disappointing Monaco race day, when a driveshaft hub failure on his way to the grid meant he could not take up his pole position slot.
But, rather than use the difficult situation as an excuse to leave early, Leclerc stayed with Ferrari to watch the race – and even joined the outfit at the podium to help celebrate team-mate Sainz’s runner-up spot ...Keep reading

Read more: Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco F1 podium - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco F1 podium - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Leclerc endured a hugely disappointing Monaco race day, when a driveshaft hub failure on his way to the grid meant he could not take up his pole position slot.
But, rather than use the difficult situation as an excuse to leave early, Leclerc stayed with Ferrari to watch the race – and even joined the outfit at the podium to help celebrate team-mate Sainz’s runner-up spot ...Keep reading

Read more: Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco F1 podium - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren's "special" F1 driving style is what's hurting Ricciardo - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ricciardo has had a difficult start to his McLaren career, as he has found himself struggling to match the pace of teammate Lando Norris.
He has lacked confidence in the car, especially under braking, and has had trouble extracting maximum performance in qualifying.
Last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix was especially difficult as he was knocked out in Q2, and then found himself lapped by ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren's "special" F1 driving style is what's hurting Ricciardo - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren's "special" F1 driving style is what's hurting Ricciardo - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ricciardo has had a difficult start to his McLaren career, as he has found himself struggling to match the pace of teammate Lando Norris.
He has lacked confidence in the car, especially under braking, and has had trouble extracting maximum performance in qualifying.
Last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix was especially difficult as he was knocked out in Q2, and then found himself lapped by ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren's "special" F1 driving style is what's hurting Ricciardo - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stroll relieved to finish F1 Monaco GP after kerb jumps "rattled my brain" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

TV cameras twice caught Stroll leaping over the kerbs at the exit of the Swimming Pool, where Charles Leclerc crashed heavily in Q3.
On the second occasion, Stroll first clipped the inside barrier on the right, something that – as in Leclerc’s case – often leads to steering failure and heavy contact with the barrier at the exit.
However, Stroll survived the incidents and used an ...Keep reading

Read more: Stroll relieved to finish F1 Monaco GP after kerb jumps "rattled my brain" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stroll relieved to finish F1 Monaco GP after kerb jumps "rattled my brain" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

TV cameras twice caught Stroll leaping over the kerbs at the exit of the Swimming Pool, where Charles Leclerc crashed heavily in Q3.
On the second occasion, Stroll first clipped the inside barrier on the right, something that – as in Leclerc’s case – often leads to steering failure and heavy contact with the barrier at the exit.
However, Stroll survived the incidents and used an ...Keep reading

Read more: Stroll relieved to finish F1 Monaco GP after kerb jumps "rattled my brain" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

‘McLaren considering new chassis for Ricciardo’ - PlanetF1

McLaren are considering building a new chassis for Daniel Ricciardo to alleviate his struggles, according to a report.

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Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco podium - Motorsport.com

Leclerc endured a hugely disappointing Monaco race day, when a driveshaft hub failure on his way to the grid meant he could not take up his pole position slot.
But rather than use the difficult situation as an excuse to leave early, Leclerc stayed with Ferrari to watch the race – and even joined the outfit at the podium to help celebrate teammate Sainz’s runner-up spot behind ...Keep reading

Read more: Binotto praises Leclerc appearing at Monaco podium - Motorsport.com

Ferrari ends first day of 2022-tyre testing at Paul Ricard - F1technical.net

Scuderia Ferrari completed a successful day at the Paul Ricard Circuit yesterday where the team is performing a two-day 2022-tyre testing programme with Pirelli.

Read more: Ferrari ends first day of 2022-tyre testing at Paul Ricard - F1technical.net

Wolff: Hamilton asked if undercut was the plan - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has indicated Lewis Hamilton was aware of Mercedes’ strategy in the Monaco Grand Prix – which he subsequently criticised on the team radio.

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Ecclestone’s fondest memories – and one regret – of ‘brother’ Mosley | F1 history - RaceFans

Bernie Ecclestone recalls his fondest memories of Max Mosley, the long-standing ally he came to regard as like a brother, and his one regret.

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Villeneuve ‘can’t be sad’ over Leclerc heartbreak - PlanetF1

Former World Champion Jacques Villeneuve says Charles Leclerc has only himself to blame as his Monaco curse continued.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

F1 will consider adopting “intelligent” IndyCar rule in wake of Leclerc crash | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says an IndyCar-style rule penalising drivers for disrupting qualifying sessions could be introduced to the world championship.

Read more: F1 will consider adopting “intelligent” IndyCar rule in wake of Leclerc crash | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Even Ferrari tried to remove Bottas’ wheel nut - PlanetF1

Little love is lost between Mercedes and Ferrari, but that did not stop the Scuderia trying to help their fierce rivals at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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What is a driveshaft hub and how was it affected in Leclerc's F1 Monaco crash? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari reported that the left driveshaft hub was broken on Leclerc's car, which the team only discovered following Leclerc's reconnaissance lap to the grid as the Monegasque driver struggled with drive.
This had not been part of Ferrari's pre-race checks, and so the underlying issue remained undiscovered until the team finally produced a full autopsy of the gearbox and associated components ...Keep reading

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What is a driveshaft hub and how was it affected in Leclerc crash? - Motorsport.com

Ferrari reported that the left driveshaft hub was broken on Leclerc's car, which the team only discovered following Leclerc's reconnaissance lap to the grid as the Monegasque driver struggled with drive.
This had not been part of Ferrari's pre-race checks, and so the underlying issue remained undiscovered until the team finally produced a full autopsy of the gearbox and associated components ...Keep reading

Read more: What is a driveshaft hub and how was it affected in Leclerc crash? - Motorsport.com

‘Lacklustre’ Vettel ‘found his mojo’ in Monaco - PlanetF1

Ross Brawn says he had been doubting Sebastian Vettel over his "lacklustre" form, so was pleased to see him back in the groove in Monaco.

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McLaren never expected F1 podium pace in Monaco - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Woking-based outfit was bracing itself for a tough time around the streets of Monte Carlo, but in the end its MCL35M was actually closer to Red Bull and Mercedes than at other tracks.
Team principal Andreas Seidl was delighted with how things had panned out, with Norris finishing third, as McLaren continues to stake its claim for third in the constructors' championship.
"I would say we ...Keep reading

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McLaren never expected F1 podium pace in Monaco - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Woking-based outfit was bracing itself for a tough time around the streets of Monte Carlo, but in the end its MCL35M was actually closer to Red Bull and Mercedes than at other tracks.
Team principal Andreas Seidl was delighted with how things had panned out, with Norris finishing third, as McLaren continues to stake its claim for third in the constructors' championship.
"I would say we ...Keep reading

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Whisper it, but are we seeing a changing of the guard? - PlanetF1

Five races into the 2021 campaign, it's hard not to think that a changing of the guard may well be taking place in Formula 1.

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The revamp that failed to help Mercedes win in Monaco - Motorsport.com

But with a tight battle on its hands against Red Bull, which excels at such venues, the world champion team pulled out the stops with a suspension revamp aimed to cure its Achilles Heel.
Whether the changes helped or not we will never know, as Valtteri Bottas was able to extract more from his car over the weekend than Lewis Hamilton.
But it was clear that the scope of the revisions certainly ...Keep reading

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Stoker to face Ben Sulayem in election to replace Todt as FIA president | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

The FIA's deputy president for sport Graham Stoker is standing as a candidate to take over as president when Jean Todt steps down at the end of the year.

Read more: Stoker to face Ben Sulayem in election to replace Todt as FIA president | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Alonso: Second place used to lead to ‘funeral’ atmosphere - Motorsport.com

Alonso’s compatriot, Carlos Sainz, matched the best result of his F1 career by finishing second in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, picking up his first podium finish for Ferrari.
Sainz is the first Spanish driver to score a podium for Ferrari since Alonso, who raced for the team between 2010 and 2014, and twice came close to winning the championship.
Alonso has been a long-running advocate ...Keep reading

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‘Perez’s Sundays very strong, Saturdays need work’ - PlanetF1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner likes what he is seeing from Sergio Perez come race day, but the qualifying form is yet to come.

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Alonso: Second place used to lead to post F1 race ‘funeral’ atmosphere - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso’s compatriot, Carlos Sainz Jr, matched the best result of his F1 career by finishing second in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, picking up his first podium finish for Ferrari.
Sainz is the first Spanish driver to score a podium for Ferrari since Alonso, who raced for the team between 2010 and 2014, and twice came close to winning the championship.
Alonso has been a long-running ...Keep reading

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Alonso: Second place used to lead to post F1 race ‘funeral’ atmosphere - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso’s compatriot, Carlos Sainz Jr, matched the best result of his F1 career by finishing second in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, picking up his first podium finish for Ferrari.
Sainz is the first Spanish driver to score a podium for Ferrari since Alonso, who raced for the team between 2010 and 2014, and twice came close to winning the championship.
Alonso has been a long-running ...Keep reading

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Graham Stoker: The quiet revolutionary running for FIA president - Motorsport.com

Graham Stoker is the most powerful figure in motorsport you’ve never heard of. As FIA Deputy President for Sport since 2009, he’s been Jean Todt’s right-hand man, modernising the FIA, the global motorsport governing body, driving through programmes to develop the sport around the world.
He has been in the room where it happens for decades; a key player on the World Motor Sport Council, he ...Keep reading

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Graham Stoker: The quiet revolutionary running for FIA president - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Graham Stoker is the most powerful figure in motorsport you’ve never heard of. As FIA Deputy President for Sport since 2009, he’s been Jean Todt’s right-hand man, modernising the FIA, the global motorsport governing body, driving through programmes to develop the sport around the world.
He has been in the room where it happens for decades; a key player on the World Motor Sport Council, he ...Keep reading

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Graham Stoker: The quiet revolutionary running for FIA president - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Graham Stoker is the most powerful figure in motorsport you’ve never heard of. As FIA Deputy President for Sport since 2009, he’s been Jean Todt’s right-hand man, modernising the FIA, the global motorsport governing body, driving through programmes to develop the sport around the world.
He has been in the room where it happens for decades; a key player on the World Motor Sport Council, he ...Keep reading

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Graham Stoker launches FIA president bid with Tom Kristensen as deputy for sport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stoker, a British barrister, is a former president of the Motor Sports Association and has been a member of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council since 2004.
Most recently since the FIA elections in 2012, Stoker has been deputy president for sport and worked closely alongside current FIA president Jean Todt, whose mandate ends this year.
Stoker has assembled a leadership team that includes ...Keep reading

Read more: Graham Stoker launches FIA president bid with Tom Kristensen as deputy for sport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Graham Stoker launches FIA president bid with Tom Kristensen as deputy for sport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stoker, a British barrister, is a former president of the Motor Sports Association and has been a member of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council since 2004.
Most recently since the FIA elections in 2012, Stoker has been deputy president for sport and worked closely alongside current FIA president Jean Todt, whose mandate ends this year.
Stoker has assembled a leadership team that includes ...Keep reading

Read more: Graham Stoker launches FIA president bid with Tom Kristensen as deputy for sport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Graham Stoker launches FIA presidential bid - Motorsport.com

Stoker, a British barrister, is a former president of the Motor Sports Association and has been a member of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council since 2004.
Most recently since the FIA elections in 2012, Stoker has been deputy president for sport and worked closely alongside current FIA president Jean Todt, whose mandate ends this year.
Stoker has assembled a leadership team that includes ...Keep reading

Read more: Graham Stoker launches FIA presidential bid - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo ‘not convinced’ he can match Norris’ data - PlanetF1

Struggling for form at McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo sees data from team-mate Lando Norris which he is not sure he can equal.

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Ferrari and Mercedes reveal cause for their Monaco failure - F1technical.net

Both Scuderia Ferrari and Mercedes endured disastrous technical issues in deciding stages of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend with Ferrari’s pole-sitter Charles Leclerc unable to start his home race while Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas forced to retire with a wheel nut issue.

Read more: Ferrari and Mercedes reveal cause for their Monaco failure - F1technical.net

Alonso feels disrespected after Sainz podium - PlanetF1

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso felt a little disrespected by the positive reaction to Carlos Sainz's P2 in Monaco.

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Ricciardo wants to avoid “paralysis over analysis” after poor Monaco GP | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Daniel Ricciardo said he needs to take a few days to come to terms with a poor Monaco Grand Prix performance in which he was lapped by his team mate.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Bottas partly to blame for wheel nut fiasco - PlanetF1

To all the world, it looked like Valtteri Bottas’ exit from the Monaco Grand Prix was zero per cent his fault – but Toto Wolff disagrees.

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Ferrari: Leclerc's driveshaft would have failed with new gearbox - Motorsport.com

Leclerc had qualified on pole position for the Monte Carlo event, but had faced an anxious wait to find out if he could start from the top spot amid concerns that he could need a replacement gearbox after a qualifying crash.
Final pre-race inspections confirmed that the gearbox was all good, but Leclerc suffered heartbreak during an installation lap when a left rear driveshaft hub broke on his ...Keep reading

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Mercedes thought Hamilton's Monaco strategy had "bigger potential" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday that the team would be willing to take risks with Hamilton's strategy after he only qualified seventh.
Hamilton ran sixth in the opening stint after Charles Leclerc failed to start, and was brought into the pits at the end of Lap 29 to switch to the hard compound tyre.
The move aimed to give Hamilton the undercut on Pierre Gasly, but AlphaTauri ...Keep reading

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Mercedes thought Hamilton's Monaco strategy had "bigger potential" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday that the team would be willing to take risks with Hamilton's strategy after he only qualified seventh.
Hamilton ran sixth in the opening stint after Charles Leclerc failed to start, and was brought into the pits at the end of Lap 29 to switch to the hard compound tyre.
The move aimed to give Hamilton the undercut on Pierre Gasly, but AlphaTauri ...Keep reading

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Driver ratings from the Monaco Grand Prix - PlanetF1

Who was a star and who flopped on the streets of Monte Carlo? Check out our driver ratings...

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Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga could lead to Baku protest - Motorsport.com

Amid concern from the FIA that a number of teams were exploiting flexible rear wings to get a straightline speed boost, new rigidity tests are being introduced from the French Grand Prix.
The timing means that those outfits which have been running the trick wings – which include Red Bull, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo – remain free to gain from them at the next race in Baku.
It is a situation ...Keep reading

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How Vettel redeemed himself in Monaco - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

However, in Monaco the German bounced back in style.
Having qualified eighth, Vettel crossed the line in fifth, both numbers marking his best performances of the season to date.
In the race, he was helped to the tune of two places by the non-start of Charles Leclerc and the retirement of Valtteri Bottas, but even seventh would have been a good reward.
Perhaps more important than the stats ...Keep reading

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How Vettel redeemed himself in Monaco - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

However, in Monaco the German bounced back in style.
Having qualified eighth, Vettel crossed the line in fifth, both numbers marking his best performances of the season to date.
In the race, he was helped to the tune of two places by the non-start of Charles Leclerc and the retirement of Valtteri Bottas, but even seventh would have been a good reward.
Perhaps more important than the stats ...Keep reading

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Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Amid concern from the FIA that a number of teams were exploiting flexible rear wings to get a straightline speed boost, new rigidity tests are being introduced from the French Grand Prix.
The timing means that those outfits which have been running the trick wings – which include Red Bull, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo – remain free to gain from them at the next race in Baku.
It is a situation ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Amid concern from the FIA that a number of teams were exploiting flexible rear wings to get a straightline speed boost, new rigidity tests are being introduced from the French Grand Prix.
The timing means that those outfits which have been running the trick wings – which include Red Bull, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo – remain free to gain from them at the next race in Baku.
It is a situation ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes still unable to remove wheel from Bottas’ car | 2021 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff admitted he'd never previously seen anything like the wheel nut failure which ended Valtteri Bottas' Monaco Grand Prix.

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Marko: ‘Mercedes make mistakes when under pressure’ - PlanetF1

Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko says a performance like we saw from Mercedes in Monaco happens when they are put under pressure.

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Bottas wheelnut still stuck on Mercedes car after pitstop issue - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Bottas ran second through the opening stint of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, sitting five seconds behind leader Max Verstappen when he came into the pits on lap 30 to change tyres.
But Mercedes was unable to get the front-right tyre off Bottas’s car, leaving him stuck in the pits. Despite the team’s best efforts, it was forced to retire the car, bringing the Finnish driver’s day to an ...Keep reading

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Bottas wheelnut still stuck on Mercedes car after pitstop issue - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Bottas ran second through the opening stint of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, sitting five seconds behind leader Max Verstappen when he came into the pits on lap 30 to change tyres.
But Mercedes was unable to get the front-right tyre off Bottas’s car, leaving him stuck in the pits. Despite the team’s best efforts, it was forced to retire the car, bringing the Finnish driver’s day to an ...Keep reading

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