McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team and its driver Lando Norris will bounce back from the disappointment of losing victory in last weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
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F1 race start times could be brought forward to avoid Spa-style wash-outs
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 will discuss allowing race start times to be brought forward to avoid a repeat of the wash-out which ruined the Belgian Grand Prix in August.
New technology in Ferrari’s power unit update vital for 2022 – Binotto
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Posted onFerrari say the new power unit introduced on Charles Leclerc’s car last weekend offered modest performance gains but was a significant step forward in terms of technology.
Mercedes have left too many points on the table, admits Wolff
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Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff admits the team has missed clear points-scoring opportunities in recent races, despite its improved position in both championships.
We made too many mistakes and didn’t deserve points – Gasly
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Posted onPierre Gasly said AlphaTauri deserved their second point-less result in a row at the Russian Grand Prix.
Sainz calls Sochi “definitely my best weekend for Ferrari” after podium
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said his third podium finish as a Ferrari driver at Sochi was the product of his best weekend so far with the team.
The signs Mercedes didn’t sacrifice Bottas to help Hamilton through “tactical” engine change
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Posted onMercedes admitted they might not have changed Valtteri Bottas’ power unit at Sochi had they realised how hard overtaking would be.
Hamilton at risk of penalties as Mercedes admit “question marks” over power units
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Posted onLewis Hamilton may have to emulate his team mate by taking grid penalties for power unit changes in future races as Mercedes admitted uncertainties over their hardware.
Radio messages reveal how Ricciardo made the “black and white” tyre call Norris missed
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Posted onWhile one McLaren driver made the right call to pit when rain fell at Sochi, the other took a race-losing decision to stay out. Their radio messages reveal how.
The grey area Alonso exploited with his first-lap corner-cut at Sochi
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Posted onFernando Alonso’s early decision to drive through the turn two run-off area on the first lap at Sochi paid off.
Leclerc suspects Norris will feel “very guilty” over lost win
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Posted onCharles Leclerc empathised with Lando Norris over his lost victory in Sochi but said he expects the McLaren driver will win a race soon.
Russell pleased with “really strong performance” despite drop from third to tenth
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Posted onGeorge Russell was satisfied with his race at Sochi Autodrom despite falling from third on the grid to finish tenth.
Bottas “could have been on the podium” with earlier pit stop
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Posted onValtteri Bottas said he could have finished on the podium had Mercedes brought him into the pits for intermediate tyres when they first discussed it.
“We never get lucky” rues Alonso after losing podium finish
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Posted onFernando Alonso said his Alpine team deserved a podium finish in the Russian Grand Prix after running third in the closing stages of the race.
Verstappen made “great call” on tyres to claim second place – Horner
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Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Max Verstappen’s decision to pit for intermediate tyres which helped him take second place.
Norris keeps seventh after reprimand for pit entry error
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Posted onLando Norris has kept his seventh place in the Russian Grand Prix after the stewards gave him a reprimand for crossing the pit lane entry line.
Staying on slicks “was no gamble” with information I had – Norris
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Posted onLando Norris defended his decision not to pit for intermediate tyres as rain fell in the final laps of the Russian Grand Prix.