Teams and drivers using radio communications to push for rivals to get penalties has become a feature of modern Formula 1. But seldom has it succeeded as spectacularly as it did for Red Bull and Max Verstappen in yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix. They felt they had been on the receiving end of a rival’s lobbying
By Balazs Szabo on 02 Dec 2024, 14:00 Having lost his well-earned pole position after the qualifying session at the Qatar Grand Prix, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner explained that the incident gave the now four-time world champion even more motivation. Following a low-key showing in Qatar F1 Sprint, Max Verstappen bounced back with
Formula 1 used two different Safety Cars during yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix after a technical problem struck the first. Race leader Max Verstappen was confused when the warning lights used to signal the status of the race to the pack failed to turn off during the second Safety Car period yesterday. The FIA confirmed the
Fernando Alonso has explained his “cannot ******* believe it” radio message that he issued in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix. The Spaniard had been running eighth during the initial safety car phase that had been triggered by Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto’s opening corner crash. But at the restart for the beginning
Fernando Alonso has explained his “cannot ******* believe it” radio message that he issued in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix. The Spaniard had been running eighth during the initial safety car phase that had been triggered by Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto’s opening corner crash. But at the restart for the beginning
The FIA has explained why Formula 1’s race director did not suspend yesterday’s Qatar Grand Prix after warning drivers about debris on the track. Double waved yellow flags were shown when Alexander Albon’s right-hand wing mirror fell off his car and landed near the pit exit at the approach to turn one. This led to
By Balazs Szabo on 02 Dec 2024, 13:00 Reflecting on the incident-filled Qatar Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz revealed what hindered him from overtaking the Alpine of Pierre Gasly in the closing stages of the 57-lap race. Ferrari had been expected to struggle for pace at the Qatar Grand Prix because of the track
By Balazs Szabo on 02 Dec 2024, 13:00 Having arrived in Qatar in a pessimistic mood, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has hailed the Scuderia for nailing the setup of his car and extracting the most of the package. Ferrari had been expected to struggle for pace at the Qatar Grand Prix because of the track
Former Formula 1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone is selling at least a part of his private grand prix car collection. The 94-year-old is disposing of 69 cars through UK-based performance car specialist Tom Hartley Jr via a private treaty sale. Since they aren’t being aunctioned, the final transaction values will remain out of the public domain. Ecclestone, originally
For decades the exact contents of former Formula 1 ‘ringmaster’ Bernie Ecclestone’s private car collection has been known only to the man himself and those he entrusts with its care. Some of them may even have dared to suggest to him that, as with other manifestations of worldly wealth, you can’t take it with you.
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