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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Lando Norris has no regrets about his aggressive driving in the Austrian Grand Prix, despite a collision with Max Verstappen that led to his retirement. The British driver stood by his decision to fight for the lead, expressing excitement for future battles with his rival.
Silverstone, the historic British circuit, stands as a true test of a Formula 1 car’s limits, demanding a perfect balance of speed and technical mastery. As the Formula 1 calendar unfolds, this legendary track continues to captivate fans and drivers alike with its unique blend of high-speed sections and complex corners.
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.
Aston Martin’s Formula 1 Team Principal, Mike Krack, has thrown his full support behind Fernando Alonso’s call to action, urging the team to focus on delivering results on the track rather than talking about them. With the team facing a tough time lately, Alonso sounded a more critical tone after a pointless result at his home Grand Prix in Barcelona, stating ‘It’s time to work harder, to talk less, to deliver more.’
In a surprising turn of events, Ford has revealed that its return to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing was initiated by an unexpected email sent to team principal Christian Horner. This partnership, solidified in just 12 weeks, could set a new blueprint for manufacturer involvement in the sport.
The Austrian Grand Prix was a thriller, with George Russell claiming Mercedes’ first win since 2022. However, it was the intense battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that stole the show. Our Formula 1 Power Rankings judges have weighed in on the performances of the drivers, and the results are in.
As the Formula 1 season heads to Silverstone, the aftermath of the Austrian Grand Prix still lingers, particularly the contentious clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The incident not only ruined both drivers’ races but also handed George Russell his second career Formula 1 win. So, what does this mean for the highly anticipated British Grand Prix?
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.
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner has defended Max Verstappen’s aggressive driving style, dismissing criticism from McLaren as ‘wrong and unfair’. Horner emphasized that Verstappen will not compromise his hard-racing approach, which has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success in the 2023 Formula 1 season.