2021 F1

Masi was wrong: Unbroadcast F1 team radio from the final laps in Abu Dhabi

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1 year ago

December 17, 2021

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2021 F1 Abu Dhabi GP News

The final race of the 2021 Formula 1 title-decider Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ended with huge controversy. The controversial incident was – the race director Michael Masi ordered only the five cars between the pair should be allowed to unlap themselves, instead of all lapped cars as is the normal procedure. The decision was hugely helped Verstappen beat Hamilton for the driver’s title.

Some radio messages were not broadcasted after the race – the Unbroadcast F1 team radio confirmed that Michael Masi decision was wrong in the final lap racing.

Lewis Hamilton: On the final lap, after rival Max Verstappen had passed him, seven-time F1 world champion said: “This has been manipulated, man.”

Ferrari F1 speedy radio message during the Safety Car confirmed that Masi was wrong.

Carlos Sainz: “What’s happening?”

Ferrari race engineer, Riccardo Adami.: “Lapped cars are unlapping. Safety Car in this lap”

CS: “I tell you… Tell this Aston Martin to unlap himself. What is he doing? What are these two cars doing?”

CS: “What are these two guys doing? They are not unlapping themselves, they need to go.”

RA: “They restart like this. Treat them as lapped cars”

Lance Stroll: “There’s cars overtaking the safety car.”

Aston Martin race engineer Ben Michell “Not us, not us”

LS: “I don’t understand. I should be able to overtake the safety car.”

BM: “That’s the chequered flag. We’ll explain what happened later.”

LS: “Yeah man, what the f—?” BM: “We’ll explain later.”

Daniel Ricciardo – After finishing 12th

McLaren race engineer Tom Stallard: “We finished P12 in the end. Obviously not enough laps and with the other cars being allowed to go after the safety car, then that pit stop didn’t help.”

DR: “OK, yeah. I’ve got no idea what they did with letting cars through. Obviously, I wasn’t really in that anyway, but it seems strange.”

As he pulled up in parc ferme Ricciardo added: “Alrighty. Cheers guys.

“I’m glad I’m not a part of that — whatever just happened. It seemed pretty f—– up.”

Sebastian Vettel: “Why did they not let us go straightaway? This is what I still don’t understand.”

Pierre Gasly:

Race engineer Pierre Hamelin: “Max won the race.”

PG: “No way, how did he do that?”

PH: “He put the softs on under the SC.”

PG: “Unbelievable. Incredible.”

Valtteri Bottas

Bottas’ race engineer Riccardo Musconi: “Unfortunately Max got Lewis on that last lap.”

VB: “Well f—! S—!”

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.”