Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted he is open to the idea of changes being made to Formula 1’s current sprint race weekend format, but has warned against a drastic overhaul and explained he would prefer a ‘conservative’ approach. Discussions continue to take place over the schedule of F1’s sprint race weekend, with the
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Some iconic race finishes have been marked by teams celebrating on the pitwall fence as legends of the sport have crossed the finish line, claiming maiden wins and titles. These moments are set to be no more though after the FIA informed teams that officials are going to begin enforcing a rule that would see
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Formula 1’s current race finish rules are “fine as they are”, despite the recent Australian Grand Prix having ended in chaotic circumstances. The closing laps at the Albert Park Circuit were certainly eventful, with two red flags having been flown in the final four laps. A red flag was
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Ferrari are not backing down in their attempts to get a penalty issued to Carlos Sainz at the Australian Grand Prix scrapped, with the punishment meaning he dropped from a fourth-placed finish to P12 and thus out of the points. A positive Friday turned into a nightmare weekend for Ferrari, who were one of the
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Toto Wolff has opened up on Mercedes’ upgrade plans after Lewis Hamilton suggested what they need to improve with their W14 2023 challenger. A disappointing start to the new era of regulations last season has carried over into the 2023 campaign, with the Silver Arrows still unable to reclaim top spot on the grid as
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has seemingly demonstrated the same view on the proposed new sprint format as reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, who has threatened to quit Formula 1 should too many changes be made. It has been reported that a new weekend format could be seen as soon as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix,
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has expressed his frustration with FIA officials after his drivers left Australia with zero points following a last lap penalty imposed on Carlos Sainz. When the race restarted after the second red flag, Sainz attempted to gain some places in the closing stages of the Grand Prix but, unfortunately, collided
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Pierre Gasly’s cheeky message to the FIA from last season’s Australian Grand Prix resurfaced on social media on Saturday, with it having been a year since the Frenchman told the governing body that they could “check my arse”. It was at the Australian GP last season where race director Niels Wittich informed the drivers that
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After Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz collided with the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso in a chaotic restart at the Australian Grand Prix, the Alpine of Pierre Gasly was forced off the track. Rejoining the circuit, Gasly didn’t spot his teammate, with Ocon ploughing into the back of his car, taking both Alpines out of the race.
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Former Ferrari team principal and former FIA president Jean Todt has revealed that he didn’t say anything to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff nor Red Bull boss Christian Horner during the 2021 season finale, despite both gentlemen having contacted the Frenchman. The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will forever be remembered as one of the most
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