In the aftermath of the Austria Grand Prix, Aston Martin made a strategic move by lodging a protest against the race result. The team alleged that the race organisers had repeatedly overlooked violations of the track limits. Aston Martin’s protest proved successful, leading to a reshuffling of the final standings and causing frustration among their
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At the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, Aston Martin lodged a post-race protest against the provisional result, shedding light on the contentious issue of track limits. This move prompted the stewards to confirm that multiple drivers had escaped penalties for track limit violations. Aston Martin’s successful appeal marked the second time this season that
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Mike Krack surprised some by protesting that not enough time deductions had been handed out at the Austrian Grand Prix. Some would argue the opposite, as the FIA dished out five-second penalties on track limit infractions to Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Kevin Magnussen, and Logan Sargeant. Krack said: “We’re not afraid
MoreFernando Alonso believes that Aston Martin should adopt a Formula 1 mindset rather than a football mentality to capitalize on their strong start to the season. Despite not reaching the podium in Austria, Alonso’s fifth-place finish, following late penalties, showcased the competitiveness of his performance and that of his team. Alonso, who has achieved six
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The FIA has revealed the schedule for the highly anticipated press conferences during the British Grand Prix weekend. World champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso are among the notable drivers who will only make appearances in the paddock, alongside Nyck de Vries. On Friday, the media will have the opportunity to engage with a group
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Lando Norris was told by Spanish driver, Fernando Alonso, that he had secured a fourth-place grid spot in the Austrian GP, having finished in fifth on the track. His former teammate and Ferrari racer, Carlos Sainz, received a post-race 10-second penalty for breaching track limits, causing Norris to overtake him in the rankings. Sainz was
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Lando Norris revealed that he pestered Zak Brown, McLaren Racing’s CEO, to include chrome in the team’s F1 livery. Norris says that he admired this design feature from a young age. On Monday, McLaren unveiled a specialised one-off livery that will run at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this Sunday. It will be featured
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is not alone in his fear regarding a potential tyre blanket ban. The world-famous tyre supplier is in the process of determining whether a ban on tyre blankets is possible, as they look to meet sustainability goals. Horner, among Formula 1’s top drivers, has shared concerns over the safety
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Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Lance Stroll’s current struggles against Fernando Alonso “doesn’t say much about Sebastian Vettel”, whom the Canadian partnered for two seasons. Stroll is enduring a bit of a woeful start to 2023, having found himself engulfed by Alonso’s shadow. The two-time World Champion has been exceptional, with him
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Giancarlo Fisichella has provided insights into his past relationship with former teammate Fernando Alonso, as the Spaniard enjoys a remarkable resurgence in his Formula 1 career. While Alonso experiences a late-career upswing with six podium finishes in the first eight races of 2023, Fisichella, his former teammate, observes from the sidelines following his departure from
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