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‘Proper Racetracks Like Barcelona’ Highlight Williams’ Lack of Downforce – Albon

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read

Alexander Albon felt the shortfalls of the downforce levels of the FW45 were highlighted during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend as Williams struggled for performance.

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Haas’ Guenther Steiner: “We just couldn’t get the tyres to stay alive” in Spain

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Haas need to get on top of their tyre issues if they are to be top ten contenders, according to Team Principal Guenther Steiner.
Formula 1

‘Really High’ Tyre Degradation in Spain Ended Top Ten Chances – Nico Hülkenberg

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Both Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were forced to pit three times during the Spanish Grand Prix after Haas suffered with extreme tyre degradation on both cars.
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Sunday Struggles in Spain a ‘More Realistic Showing’ of McLaren’s Pace – Andrea Stella

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
A pointless Sunday for McLaren highlighted where the team currently sit with its performance levels, according to Team Principal Andrea Stella.
Formula 1

McLaren ‘Need to Work on the Race Pace’ after Disappointing Spanish GP – Oscar Piastri

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read
After both McLaren drivers started inside the top ten in Spain, neither were able to finish there, with Oscar Piastri the best of the two in thirteenth.
Formula 1

Spain Weekend 'feels a bit like a missed opportunity' - AlphaTauri’s Guillaume Dezoteux

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Guillaume Dezoteux believes AlphaTauri had the pace to score points during the Spanish Grand Prix, so it was disappointing to leave without making it into the top ten.
Formula 1

Tsunoda Bemoans ‘Very Harsh’ Spanish Penalty for Forcing Zhou Off-Track

By Paul Hensby
June 10, 2023
2 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda felt he had left enough space to allow Zhou Guanyu to stay on track during their battle over ninth place during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

James Key to Become New Technical Director of Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake from September

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After leaving McLaren earlier this year, James Key will take up the role at Alfa Romeo in September, taking over from Jan Monchaux
Formula 1

Spain proved Alfa Romeo are ‘Ready to Fight for Every Single Lap’ – Alessandro Alunni Bravi

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Alfa Romeo’s performance showed just how determined the team are to fight for every possible point and position in 2023, according to Alessandro Alunni Bravi.
Formula 1

Zhou Guanyu: “I knew I had to keep the pressure on the others to bring home a result”

By Paul Hensby
June 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Zhou Guanyu doubled his 2023 points tally thanks to one of his strongest drives of his Formula 1 career in Sundays Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer sets sights on stronger results after Spain: “We are aiming for more than minor points”

By Ashley Cline
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer is looking to make further progress up the grid after taking home five points at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon pleased with Alpine's streak of double-points finishes: “We can be proud of the last couple of weeks”

By Ashley Cline
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon finished eighth at the Spanish Grand Prix, while Pierre Gasly took tenth after contending with a grid penalty.
Formula 1

Aston Martin’s Mike Krack: “We should not be disappointed with this result”

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Mike Krack says Aston Martin cannot be disappointed to finish sixth and seventh in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix, even though they slipped to third in the Constructors’ Championship.
Formula 1

High Tyre Degradation led to Aston Martin's Spanish Grand Prix Struggles – Lance Stroll

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Aston Martin struggled more with its tyre degradations compared to their closest rivals during the Spanish Grand Prix, according to Lance Stroll.
Formula 1

Ferrari Suffered with 'Lack of Consistency' in Spain, not with Outright Performance - Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Frédéric Vasseur acknowledges that Ferrari have a lot of work to do to become genuine frontrunners as both Red Bull and Mercedes were faster than them during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Tyre Management and Degradation 'dictated' Spanish Grand Prix Pace - Sainz

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Neither Carlos Sainz Jr. nor Charles Leclerc were happy with their result or performance during Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Hamilton, Russell Praise Schumacher’s Sim Work amid Improved Spanish GP Form

By Paul Hensby
June 6, 2023
1 Mins read
Both of Mercedes’ race drivers heaped praise on reserve driver Mick Schumacher after his simulator work on Friday evening helped the team improve the set-up on their W14.
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