Nikita Mazepin says he is driving a heavier car than the one raced more successfully by his high-profile teammate Mick Schumacher. “I wouldn’t say it’s unacceptable, it just complicates my job,” said the Russian rookie, whose Formula 1 debut this year has been tumultuous so far. “It does have quite a big impact on the…
Marquez had a huge high-side during second practice at Assen last Friday and hurt his right ankle after a heavy impact with the ground. The crash was blamed on the Honda’s electronics, with Marquez admitting he was “angry” with how the crash happened and lost confidence in the bike as a result. But Honda reacted…
Toprak Razgatlioglu looks set to remain in WorldSBK for another two seasons following MotoGP interest. The Yamaha rider’s manager and former five-time WorldSSP champion Kenan Sofuoglu confirmed the news to Speedweek.com. Razgatlioglu had been seen as a major possibility for one of the 2022 MotoGP seats at Yamaha. In fact, the Turkish superstar was involved…
A maximum crowd of 60,000 can gather for the second race in Austria this weekend. Last weekend, local covid restrictions capped the spectator numbers at just 15,000. However, many of those restrictions are now easing. “The Dutch people are coming and they will give Verstappen a second per lap,” beamed Dr Helmut Marko, the top…
McLaren is turning up the heat on struggling team newcomer Daniel Ricciardo. Although earlier renowned as one of the best drivers in Formula 1, the 31-year-old Australian has notably struggled since joining impressive younger teammate Lando Norris this year at McLaren. The team is currently locked in a close battle with Ferrari to hold onto…
After the Styrian Grand Prix the Formula One drivers remain on the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. After a dominant performance in the first race at this circuit, Helmut Marko expects Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen to dominate in the second race as well. The Red Bull Ring will host two…
Ross Brawn says that the winner of the Sprint Qualifying race will be the driver credited with having won pole position. The F1 MD was keen to clear up confusion over the fact that many had assumed the driver quickest in qualifying for the Sprint Qualifying race – and therefore starting it from pole position…
Mercedes’ upgrade plan for its 2021 car involves more than just new aerodynamic parts, the team has confirmed. The world champions’ strategy for developing the W12 was cast into doubt following the Styrian Grand Prix weekend, where Lewis Hamilton and CEO Toto Wolff indicated no further upgrades were coming.But earlier this week technical director James…
