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To Experience Zandvoort in a Formula 1 Car ‘Will be Very Special’ – George Russell

By Paul Hensby
September 2, 2021
2 Mins read

George Russell and Nicholas Latifi are hoping Williams’ recent strong form can continue in this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

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Norris Looking to put ‘Disappointing Weekend in Belgium' Behind Him at Zandvoort

By Paul Hensby
September 2, 2021
2 Mins read
Lando Norris wants a return to the points this weekend in The Netherlands after not even getting a chance to score in either of the last two Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel on Zandvoort: “We’re ready to hit the track and experience it”

By Paul Hensby
September 2, 2021
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel believes Aston Martin have done as much preparation for the first Dutch Grand Prix since 1985 as they can as he bids to score points for the fifth time in 2021 this weekend.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “It will be special to have a race in the Netherlands in front of my home crowd”

By Paul Hensby
September 2, 2021
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen will get the chance to race in front of his home fans at his home track this weekend at Zandvoort as the Dutch Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar.
Formula 1

“There's still a feeling of frustration that we couldn't race in Belgium” - Toto Wolff

By Paul Hensby
September 2, 2021
2 Mins read
Toto Wolff says Mercedes are still a little frustated with what happened during last Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix that was run for only a couple of laps behind the safety car.
Formula 1

Kimi Räikkönen to retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2021

By Jasmine Butler
September 1, 2021
1 Mins read
Räikkönen has taken the difficult decision to retire from the sport he’s been part of since 2001.
Formula 1

Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “The Dutch Grand Prix is obviously a new challenge”

By Paul Hensby
August 31, 2021
2 Mins read
Pirelli are bringing their three hardest compounds to the first Dutch Grand Prix since 1985 this weekend.
Formula 1

Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto: “We must concentrate on the next race in Zandvoort”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
1 Mins read
Ferrari scored points with both drivers in Belgium, but Mattia Binotto admitted it was not the strongest weekend for the Italian outfit.
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: “It was a good call to make sure we are all safe given the gravity of the rain”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. felt it was the right decision by the FIA not to run the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday due to the inclement weather conditions at Spa-Francorchamps.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: “I think it’s strange that points are scored for this weekend”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Points should not have been awarded for the farce that was the Belgian Grand Prix, according to Alpine’s Fernando Alonso.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “I don’t think I’ve driven in conditions worse than this before”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly took sixth in the very wet Belgian Grand Prix but felt he did not deserve to score points in a race that was run completely behind the safety car.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: “The FIA had to make some tough decisions today”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel took fifth place in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, but the German believed the FIA got the decisions about racing correct due to the awful weather conditions.
Formula 1

McLaren’s Andreas Seidl: “We’re very sorry F1 could not put on a real race today”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
1 Mins read
McLaren regained third place in the Constructors’ Championship from Ferrari after Daniel Ricciardo took fourth place in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo: “It’s lucky we don’t get these situations very often but it is what it is”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo is glad that races like the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday do not come around very often, although he did claim his best result of his McLaren career to date.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “We are not happy that points have been awarded”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Toto Wolff feels points should not have been awarded for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix but Mercedes will accept the FIA’s decision if the regulations allow it.
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: “I love racing in the rain, but today was something else”

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed not to get a chance to fight for what would have been his one hundredth Grand Prix victory on Sunday afternoon thanks to the heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps.
Formula 1

Williams Celebrating ‘Great Result’ off the back of ‘Excellent’ Qualifying at Spa – Dave Robson

By Paul Hensby
August 30, 2021
1 Mins read
Dave Robson says Williams points haul and podium finish in the Belgian Grand Prix was just reward for their performance in Qualifying on Saturday and their hard work across the past few seasons.
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