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"We need to continue the hard work" - Alpine's Laurent Rossi

By Nick Golding
May 24, 2022
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Alpine recovered a double-points finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, after suffering from a shocking qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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"We proved that the pace is there" - Esteban Ocon

By Nick Golding
May 24, 2022
2 Mins read
Esteban Ocon believed the team got the best result possible from the Spanish Grand Prix, after a superb recovery drive from Fernando Alonso saw both Alpine’s in the points.
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“We were not expecting Barcelona to suit us too well” – Alfa Romeo’s Frédéric Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
May 23, 2022
1 Mins read
There were mixed results for Alfa Romeo in Spain, with Valtteri Bottas finishing a strong sixth to score points but with Zhou Guanyu retiring early.
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Valtteri Bottas: “We chose to be aggressive and take a risk with the strategy”

By Paul Hensby
May 23, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas scored more points for Alfa Romeo in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix, but Zhou Guanyu was an early retiree due to a technical issue.
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George Russell: "Thanks to all the fans out here in Barcelona"

By Jordi Wood
May 23, 2022
2 Mins read
George Russell was very happy to step-foot on the podium once again, after a brilliant performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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"With Lewis we had probably the fastest race car of all" - Mercedes' Toto Wolff

By Jordi Wood
May 23, 2022
1 Mins read
Toto Wolff was very pleased with the team’s progress in Spain, after George Russell finished third and Lewis Hamilton in fifth.
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Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto: “Clearly, we’re not happy with today’s result”

By Paul Hensby
May 23, 2022
2 Mins read
Ferrari were not happy with the result of the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, but Mattia Binotto feels there are still plenty of positives to take away from the opening six races of the season.
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Charles Leclerc: “In moments like these, it is important to look at the positives”

By Paul Hensby
May 23, 2022
2 Mins read
Charles Leclerc was dominating the Spanish Grand Prix right up to the point an issue with his power unit caused him to retire from the race.
Formula 1

"We already knew he had a DRS issue" - Red Bull's Christian Horner

By Nick Golding
May 22, 2022
1 Mins read
Following the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner explained how the team were already aware of race winner Max Verstappen’s DRS issue, however, is delighted with the 1-2.
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"A difficult beginning but a good end!" - Max Verstappen

By Nick Golding
May 22, 2022
3 Mins read
Max Verstappen won an enthralling Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull 1-2, despite DRS issues throughout the scorching hot afternoon.
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Verstappen wins an eventful Spanish Grand Prix as Leclerc retires

By Sudha Sundararaj
May 22, 2022
3 Mins read
Verstappen leads a Red Bull Racing 1-2 and takes over the lead of the drivers’ championship as Leclerc retires from the lead
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff pleased with season-best qualifying result in Spain: “I think we have made a solid step forward this weekend”

By Ashley Cline
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin are pleased with the team’s qualifying result and performance improvement at the Spanish Grand Prix, as both look to keep closing the gap to the front.
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"Our car tends to be stronger in the race" - Alfa Romeo's Frédéric Vasseur

By Nick Golding
May 21, 2022
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo’s Team Principal believes both drivers have the pace to finish in the points, despite a mixed qualifying. Valtteri Bottas will start seventh whilst Guanyu Zhou lines up fifteenth.
Formula 1

"The gap to the cars in front is not that big!" - Valtteri Bottas

By Nick Golding
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas was best of the rest in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, as the finish driver lines up in seventh for Sunday’s challenging race.
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: “I’m very happy with my lap and our performance in general”

By Paul Hensby
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. qualified first and third for the Spanish Grand Prix, with both aiming for the victory on Sunday afternoon.
Formula 1

“It's our best qualifying position as a team this season” - George Russell

By Ashley Cline
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were pleased with the step forward made by the team at the Spanish Grand Prix, which resulted in a season-best qualifying performance.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “We didn’t get the opportunity to fight for pole”

By Paul Hensby
May 21, 2022
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen was forced to abort his final run in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix after an issue with his Drag Reduction System.
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