2021 F1

McLaren boss: I respectfully totally disagree the current system of F1 governance

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2 years ago

September 1, 2021

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McLaren Racing team boss Zak Brown

McLaren Racing team boss Zak Brown said the Belgian Grand Prix disaster underlined the weaknesses of F1 existing system of governance, which is his suggestion – the sport helpless to avoid the negative consequence of Belgium Grand Prix dramatic race event.

The Sunday race ended with tons of frustration for both drivers and teams, the fans – especially fans claims that they will not receive any financial reimbursement for their tickets.

After the Sunday race event Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said F1 needed to “move on” from the Spa tragedy, but Brown opposed, saying the sport needs action to ensure a repeat is impossible.

“I respectfully totally disagree,” Brown told ESPN, in reference to Wolff’s comment.

“I think there’s a tremendous amount of learning to come out of that weekend, in how to handle the wet, how to handle the rules and the points, how do you handle the fans.

“I’m very happy that the leader of our sport, Stefano [Domenicali], shares those same views that that was an unacceptable result and has called all the team bosses in together in Holland to discuss it, to address it, to learn from it, to fix it.

“I think the biggest mistake we could make would be not learning from the mistakes we made last weekend.”

Brown reminded controversial 2005 U.S. Grand Prix, after 14 drivers leaves due to safety concerns over the Michelin-made troubled tires on their cars, Michael Schumacher wins a less-than-satisfying victory at the 2005 United States Grand Prix. The race goes down one of the most controversial F1 racing events in history.

“I think taking a step back and reviewing how the weekend played out is exactly what the sport needs to do,” Brown said.

“[The situation showed] an overarching point about governance, how the sport operates, and highlights some of its flaws.

“What it’s highlighted to me is the governance and the way the sport functions when you get into a spot like that.

“It’s the same thing, this is where the comparison to the [2005] U.S. Grand Prix is. There you had a situation there where the FIA, Formula One and the teams had different views and because of the governance of the sport the end result was they kinda put on a race, but lost the North American fan base for 10 years.

“So while the teams have the ability to be extremely short-sighted, and this is bigger than the Belgian Grand Prix in general, I think more of the governance and control of the sport needs to sit with Stefano because the teams unfortunately — not all of them, but too many of them — only think through in the moment what’s best for them and don’t think through the consequences of a U.S. Grand Prix, where everybody lost. That’s where there’s some similarities.”

“All other sporting events would be rescheduled … [In F1] you can’t just run it on Monday, you know, where are the marshals? And we’re flying stuff around for other races. Brown added

“That’s where I think we need to learn… had we come into the grand prix and future grands prix with ‘in the event this happens, we would do this, do that’, but by the time we realised this race wasn’t going to happen at 6 o’clock on Sunday, it’s too late to react.”

2021 F1

What penalty do Red Bull face for breaching F1 cost cap?

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6 months ago

October 10, 2022

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FIA recently confirmed that, Red Bull Racing have been found guilty of violating Formula 1 budget cap for 2021.

The Official confirmation by FIA said that a “minor” breaking of the budget cap. As resulted exceeding the budget by less than 5% or $7.25m – could have big consequences if the FIA decide to punish them.

Max Verstappen, who won a second F1 championship in weird conditions in Japan on Sunday, clinched the 2021 F1 title after late and controversial drama involving the safety car in Abu Dhabi.

The cost cap breaches penalty ranges from a public reprimand to a financial penalty or secondary level sporting penalties.

• Public reprimand
• Deduction of Constructors’ Championship points awarded for the Championship that took place within the Reporting Period of the breach;
• Deduction of Drivers’ Championship points awarded for the Championship that took place within the Reporting Period of the breach;
• Suspension from one or more stages of a Competition or Competitions, excluding for the avoidance of doubt the race itself;
• Limitations on ability to conduct aerodynamic or other Testing; and/or
• Reduction of the Cost Cap

Red Bull hint they will appeal FIA decision

The statement, released on their social meadi page read: “We note the findings with surprise and disappointment. Our 2021 submission was below the cost cap limit so we need to carefully review the FIA’s findings as our belief remains that the relevant costs are under the 2021 cost cap amount.

“Despite the conjecture and positioning of others, there is of course a process under the regulations with the FIA which we will respectfully follow while we consider all the options available to us.”

2022 F1

Verstappen won his second F1 World Championship

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6 months ago

October 9, 2022

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Max Verstappen won the rain hit Japanese Grand Prix and he secure his second world title as well. The Dutchman takes the full 19 points and his teammate Sergio Perez made second place, following the Charles Leclerc receives five seconds penalty, who crossed the line just ahead of Perez… but final corner cutting was given his time penalty.

Verstappen: It’s crazy

“It’s crazy. Very mixed emotions,” he said.

“Looking back, what a year we’ve had so far. It’s been incredible. It’s something I could never have imagined. After last year, fighting until the end, and then having such a good car again this year. I’m so thankful to everyone who has been contributing to this success.”

… More to follow

2023 F1

Nyck de Vries secures 2023 AlphaTauri F1 race seat

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6 months ago

October 8, 2022

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The Dutch racing driver Nyck de Vries sealed AlphaTauri F1 racing seat as replaced the Alpine-moved Pierre Gasly for 2023 F1 season.

27 years old, former F2 and Formula E world Champion’s demand has been raised, after he made an extraordinary performance at Monza for Williams racing team, who finished ninth on his F1 debut.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining Scuderia AlphaTauri for 2023 and I want to thank both Red Bull and the team for giving me the opportunity to drive in F1,” the Dutchman said.

“After Formula 2, I took a slightly different path with motorsport, but F1 has always been my dream and I’m grateful to be able to fulfil it.

“I’ve had a lot of chances to experience the 2022 car this year and I think that has put me in a great position for the upcoming season, I hope this has helped to prepare me for what is to come.”

“After Formula 2, I took a slightly different path with motorsport, but F1 has always been my dream and I’m grateful to be able to fulfil it.

“Having spent most of my teenage years in Italy for karting, I’ve always felt at home there, so for me, it’s great to be joining an Italian team, that already has a real family feel,” he added.

“I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to start to build our relationship before the next season.”

AlphaTauri team head Franz Tost also gave his full care to De Vries, point out: “We are pleased to start a new chapter with Nyck, who’s very much welcome at Scuderia AlphaTauri.

“He is a very highly skilled driver, as he won in all the categories he competed in, with many races and championships under his belt.

“His last big success was winning the Formula E World Championship, and this is clear evidence that he is a very competitive driver, who deserves a seat in F1.

“I am looking forward to seeing him in our car and I’m confident that with Yuki and Nyck we will have a very strong driver lineup for 2023.”

The Austrian also paid praise to Gasly, who has spent at least part of every season at the team since his debut in 2017.

“AlphaTauri had a very successful time with Pierre,” he said.

“We will never forget his fantastic victory in Monza and his podium finishes in Brazil and Azerbaijan.

“I want to thank Pierre for all the effort he’s put into the team in the last years, and I wish him all the best for his future.”