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Brake Duct Protests Showed ‘Ruthlessness’ of Racing Point’s Rivals in 2020 – Szafnauer

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
1 Mins read

Otmar Szafnauer continues to insist the penalties handed out to Racing Point early on during the 2020 season for ‘illegal’ use of ‘Mercedes-designed’ brake ducts was unjustified.

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‘No Shame’ in Bringing in Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing – Helmut Marko

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
2 Mins read
Red Bull hired a driver outside of their young driver programme for the first time since 2007 when they took on Sergio Pérez, but Helmut Marko says there is no shame in going this way.
Formula 1

Grosjean Wants to use Bahrain Crash Experience to Help Save Future Lives in Formula 1

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
2 Mins read
Romain Grosjean says he would like to help save more lives in Formula 1 in the future by using his crash experience from the Bahrain Grand Prix to further improve safety in the sport.
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McLaren Benefitted from Having Two Strong Drivers in 2020 – Zak Brown

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
1 Mins read
McLaren took third place in the Constructors’ Championship by having two strong drivers as opposed to the one that Racing Point and Renault had in 2020, according to Zak Brown.
Formula 1

Customer Teams Helping Out Ferrari by Fielding Young Drivers – Mattia Binotto

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
2 Mins read
Ferrari are thankful to their customer teams at Alfa Romeo and Haas for giving young Ferrari drivers an opportunity to race in Formula 1.
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Daniil Kvyat - The Decline of a Young Talent

By Fergus Mckie
January 3, 2021
12 Mins read
For Russian Daniil Kvyat, it has always been a case of what could have been? We look back at his career and where it went wrong
Formula 1

Tsunoda has ‘a Great Mix Between Aggressiveness and Driving with Your Head’ - Marko

By Paul Hensby
January 3, 2021
1 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda has been given high praise by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko ahead of his debut Formula 1 season in 2021.
Formula 1

Changing Gear: Daniel Ricciardo Leaves Renault for McLaren

By Jasmine Butler
January 3, 2021
4 Mins read
In this mini-series, The Checkered Flag looks at those who are switching race suit and team for the 2021 season. First up, Daniel Ricciardo.
Formula 1

Seidl Expecting ‘Four or Five Teams’ to Fight for Third in 2021 Constructors’ Championship

By Paul Hensby
January 2, 2021
2 Mins read
Andreas Seidl, the Team Principal of McLaren, says four or five teams could be in the fight for third place in the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.
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Daniel Ricciardo on 2020 Podiums: “It’s not as though we fluked a couple of results”

By Paul Hensby
January 2, 2021
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo says Renault deserved the results that came their way in 2020, with his podiums in the Eifel and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix no flukes.
Formula 1

Russell Has Confidence Williams can Beat Haas and Target Alfa Romeo in 2021

By Paul Hensby
January 2, 2021
1 Mins read
Both George Russell and Nicholas Latifi hope Williams can move off the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.
Formula 1

“The driver I was then, compared to the driver I am now, I’m so much better” - Magnussen

By Paul Hensby
January 2, 2021
2 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen scored only one podium during his F1 career, but he felt he drove better in many races during his time in the sport than he did in finishing second in the 2014 Australian Grand Prix.
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Sebastian Vettel: “When you are self-critical, you always have doubts”

By Paul Hensby
January 2, 2021
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel says he is still able to perform at the highest level despite finishing only thirteenth in the Drivers’ Championship in 2020.
Formula 1

Tsunoda Looking to ‘Absorb a lot’ from Team-mate Gasly During Rookie F1 Campaign

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2020
1 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda is expecting to make mistakes during his rookie campaign so he will be looking at team-mate Pierre Gasly in a bid to improve his driving.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly Says‘Positive Energy’ at AlphaTauri Behind Strong 2020 Formula 1 Season

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2020
1 Mins read
Pierre Gasly feels there is a good harmony at AlphaTauri, and as such, everyone works together to get the best possible result for the team each and every weekend.
Formula 1Formula 2

Ilott Hoping for Free Practice Outings as Part of Ferrari Reserve Driver Role

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Callum Ilott hopes Ferrari give him opportunities to run in free practice sessions in 2021 as part of his role as reserve driver.
Formula 1Formula 2

Aitken Aiming for Increased Role with Williams but Unsure about 2021 Racing Plans

By Paul Hensby
December 26, 2020
2 Mins read
Jack Aitken wants to build on his 2020 with Williams and have an increased role with the Grove-based team that gave him his Formula 1 debut in the Sakhir Grand Prix.
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