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Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto: “We can’t be entirely satisfied with the 16 points we picked up”

By Paul Hensby

October 12, 2021

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Mattia Binotto feels Ferrari could have scored more than the sixteen points they did during Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix based on the performance levels shown by both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Charles Leclerc: “It’s a shame that we lost out on a podium finish”

By Paul Hensby

October 12, 2021

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Charles Leclerc felt pitting so late during Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix cost him the chance of fighting for a top three finish, while Carlos Sainz Jr. felt he could have finished better than eighth but for a slow pit stop.

"A double podium for us was a great result" - Red Bull's Christian Horner

By Nick Golding

October 11, 2021

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Red Bull Racing may consider racing with a special livery more often after an excellent double podium at the Turkish Grand Prix saw Verstappen regain the championship lead in second with third for Pérez.

"It wasn't the most fun race to drive" - Max Verstappen

By Nick Golding

October 11, 2021

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Max Verstappen regained the championship lead after a second place finish at the Turkish Grand Prix with Sergio Pérez making it a double Red Bull podium in third.

"Absolute dominance" from Bottas whilst Wolff Sticks By Decision to Pit Hamilton Late on in Turkey

By Paul Hensby

October 11, 2021

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Toto Wolff felt the decision to pit Lewis Hamilton late in the Turkish Grand Prix was justified, whilst he was extremely happy with Valtteri Bottas’ race-winning performance in difficult conditions on Sunday.

Valtteri Bottas: “Today was probably one of the best races I've had ever”

By Paul Hensby

October 11, 2021

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Valtteri Bottas took a superb victory in the wet Turkish Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton lost a podium finish due to his team calling him in for a late pit stop for fresh intermediate tyres.

Bottas wins ahead of Verstappen as Hamilton finishes fifth

By Sudha Sundararaj

October 10, 2021

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Bottas clinches a dominant win ahead of Verstappen as Hamilton finishes fifth at the 2021 Turkish GP

"I am confident that we have good potential" - Charles Leclerc

By Nick Golding

October 9, 2021

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Charles Leclerc to start from third for the Turkish Grand Prix, after being given a helping hand into final qualifying by Carlos Sainz Jr who played the perfect team role.

"Starting from the inside will be tricky" - Max Verstappen

By Nick Golding

October 9, 2021

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Max Verstappen to start from second place for the Turkish Grand Prix with the Dutchman focused on taking back the championship lead from Lewis Hamilton.

"Tomorrow is Going to be Difficult" - Lewis Hamilton

By Nick Golding

October 9, 2021

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Valtteri Bottas inherited pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton, with the world champion being dropped from first to eleventh due to his 10-place grid penalty.

Hamilton fastest in Turkish Grand Prix Qualification but Bottas inherits pole position

By Sudha Sundararaj

October 9, 2021

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Hamilton goes fastest but Bottas inherits pole at the 2021 Turkish GP

Gasly Leads Wet Final Practice at Istanbul Park, Russell Causes Red Flag

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Pierre Gasly topped the final practice session ahead of Qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix, with the AlphaTauri driver edging out Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez.

Pierre Gasly: “Hopefully we can continue to improve our performance in FP3”

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Pierre Gasly finished inside the top ten in both Friday sessions in Turkey despite not feeling confident behind the wheel of his AT-02.

Fernando Alonso: “Today was like discovering a new track for the very first time”

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon were encouraged by their pace during Friday’s practice sessions in Turkey.

Lando Norris: “It felt good to be back in the car and to get things going again”

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Lando Norris was competitive in both practice sessions on Friday, with the McLaren driver happy to get back behind the wheel after his late-race heartbreak in Russia.

Max Verstappen: “Hopefully we can make improvements before qualifying”

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Max Verstappen feels Red Bull have work to do in order to be in contention for the win this weekend in Turkey after a far from easy Friday for the Dutchman.

Charles Leclerc: “Although things are looking positive so far, it’s only Friday”

By Paul Hensby

October 9, 2021

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Charles Leclerc showed some encouraging pace for Ferrari in Turkey, with the Monegasque ending third and second quickest respectively across the two Friday practice sessions.

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