Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that Esteban Ocon and George Russell would be ahead of Max Verstappen if the team needed to replace one of its existing drivers. “I am very happy with my two drivers. If there is a generational change in the future, then George Russell and Esteban Ocon are in
MoreHonda’s planned withdrawal from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season leaves Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri in a somewhat precarious situation, with Mercedes already ruling out a supply deal. Instead of finding another engine supplier, Red Bull are reportedly looking to continue using and developing Honda’s power unit even after the
MoreScuderia AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly is reportedly eyeing a move to Renault for 2021, when the Enstone-based team will be rebranded Alpine. Blick, a Zurich-based newspaper, claims that the Frenchman “is even supposed to negotiate with Renault for the seat next to comeback star Fernando Alonso, for compatriot Esteban Ocon.” READ: Ferrari Set To Bring
MoreLewis Hamilton has won the Eifel Grand Prix to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 Formula One grand prix victories and extend his lead in the Championship to 69 points. Hamilton started the race second on the grid and momentarily overtook team-mate Valtteri Bottas in the first sequence of corners, before the Finn quickly retook
MoreFollowing the announcement of Honda’s decision to exit Formula One at the end of 2021, Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has called for changes to the sport’s engine regulations. Speaking to Autosport, Abiteboul said the “engine situation is simply unsustainable,” both from an economic and technological perspective. READ: Sebastian Vettel Admits He Failed At Ferrari
MoreRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that Max Verstappen does not have a so-called “engine clause” in his contract which could see him leave the team if they are unable to secure a competitive power unit after Honda withdraws from F1. “There is no such clause in his contract,” Horner said, adding that
MoreRed Bull have confirmed the existence of a clause in the new Concorde Agreement which allows the team to leave Formula One at the end of any season, despite them committing to the sport until 2025. “We can cancel the contract annually. There is a clause in it [the Concorde Agreement] that allows you to
MoreOutgoing Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo has insisted he doesn’t regret signing for McLaren despite the French works team’s recent impressive form, but said it is somewhat “bittersweet” for him. “It’s obviously no disrespect to Renault and where I currently am, but no, I don’t regret it,” he said. READ: Salo Admits Hamilton’s Russian GP Penalties
MoreHonda’s surprise exit from Formula One has left its two customer teams – Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri – in a rather difficult position. The Japanese manufacture is poised to stop supplying its customer teams at the end of the 2021 season, and a forced Red Bull-Renault reunion appears to be the scenario that
MoreHonda’s decision to leave Formula One at the end of next year means Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri will need to find a new power unit supplier. With Mercedes boasting the strongest and most efficient power unit in Formula One, they are likely to be Red Bull’s preference. READ: Honda To Leave F1 After
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