Mercedes deemed there were no reliability or performance benefits in changing all of Lewis Hamilton’s engine components ahead of this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton is aiming for pole position in Turkey on Saturday to minimise the loss he will suffer when he takes his ten-place grid penalty for an engine component change.
Lewis Hamilton was again quickest in second practice for the Turkish Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc was his closest challenger on Friday afternoon.
Hamilton Tops Opening Practice in Turkey, But Will Take Grid Penalty Following Engine Change
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Lewis Hamilton topped the opening free practice in Turkey, but the reigning World Champion will take a grid penalty on Sunday following an engine change.
Lance Stroll took his maiden Formula 1 pole position in the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix, while Sebastian Vettel took his final podium finish of his Ferrari career at the same event.
Red Bull and Honda are continuing their alliance beyond the end of 2021 and also outside of Formula 1. Red Bull will also take over the intellectual rights of the Honda power unit after this season.
Red Bull will run a special livery this weekend in Turkey to honour engine suppliers Honda, who would have been racing in their home Grand Prix this weekend in Japan but for COVID-19.
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “There's been a brilliant buzz in the team over the last week or so”
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Toto Wolff says Mercedes enjoyed returning to winning ways in the Russian Grand Prix, and with it being Lewis Hamilton’s one-hundredth win, it made it even more special.
After the bitter disappointment of not winning the Russian Grand Prix, Lando Norris is ready to go again this weekend in Turkey as he continues his search for his first victory.
With softer tyres being used for this season’s trip to Turkey, Pirelli believe there is a chance drivers could see higher levels of tyre wear at the Intercity Istanbul Park, where rain looks to threaten once again!
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin go into this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix having never raced at the circuit before, a steep learning curve lays ahead for the rookies this weekend.
Haas remain rooted to the bottom of the Constructor’s Championship, and Team Principal Guenther Steiner admits there are very few high points to take away from the 2021 season.
Alfa Romeo have not given up in their quest to beat Williams to eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship in 2021, according to Xevi Pujolar.
Enzo Ferrari would have approved of Charles Leclerc racing at Ferrari, according to his son and current vice president of the team, Piero Ferrari.
Alexander Albon has downplayed the stories that being team-mate to Max Verstappen puts too much pressure on a driver, believing it is the pressure from within that is the bigger issue.
Christian Horner says Red Bull’s young driver programme is thriving, and there are plenty of options to whom will be the next Junior Team driver to be promoted to Formula 1.
Pierre Gasly will be considered for a return to Red Bull in 2023 if the team decide to change their driver line-up, according to Team Principal Christian Horner.
