George Russell has acknowledged the incredible job Mercedes has done with their recent upgrades, as they gear up for the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend. The racing driver praised his team’s efforts, stating that they have been ‘gifted a race victory’ in Austria, their first win since Brazil 2022.
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George Russell has expressed his opinion that the Formula 1 aerodynamic testing allocations should be based on points, rather than championship position. The current system, which grants more testing time to lower-ranked teams, has faced criticism from the Mercedes driver, who believes a points-based approach would create a more competitive championship.
Valtteri Bottas has voiced his concerns over Sauber’s persistent lack of pace, which has left them as the only team without points in the 2024 F1 season. The Finnish driver finished 16th in the Austrian Grand Prix, citing the team’s overall speed deficit as the primary reason for his uneventful race.
In the aftermath of the Austrian Grand Prix, FIA steward Johnny Herbert has revealed that Max Verstappen was handed the ‘hardest’ permitted penalty in Formula 1 for his clash with Lando Norris. Herbert defends the decision, stating that the stewards could not be harsher given the FIA regulations.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has expressed his confidence in the team’s competitiveness despite a recent dip in performance, which saw them fall behind their rivals in the Austrian Grand Prix. Vasseur remains optimistic about Ferrari’s chances, citing the natural ebb and flow of the Formula 1 season and the team’s focus on continuous improvement.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has accused Mercedes of using a ‘distraction tactic’ in their public pursuit of Max Verstappen, aiming to unsettle the reigning Formula 1 champions. Horner believes Mercedes’ interest is not genuine and is instead a ploy to divert attention from their own driver market issues.
Max Verstappen dominated the sole practice session for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, topping the timesheets despite a mid-session red flag. The Dutch driver’s blistering pace on the medium and soft compounds has set the stage for an exciting Formula 1 race at the challenging Red Bull Ring circuit.
Extreme H has unveiled its pioneering Pioneer 25 race car, a revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle that will take the world of motorsport by storm. Designed and built by the experts at Spark Racing Technology, this cutting-edge machine boasts unparalleled performance and a focus on sustainability, ushering in a new era of eco-friendly racing.
The WEC is gearing up for Round 10 of the 2024 FIA WEC Championship this weekend in Austria, and teams are eager to get back on track after a thrilling round in Spain. With the WEC 2024 calendar heating up, every point counts, and the Austrian Grand Prix is shaping up to be a crucial stop on the journey to the championship title.
Amidst speculation surrounding a potential move to Mercedes, reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull, citing that he is already working with the team on next year’s car. With Verstappen’s future now seemingly set, attention turns to the remaining seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid.