Author Archives: Charlotte

Horner questions Mercedes’ wing: Hamilton was in a different formula

Christian Horner of Red Bull has pondered what is allowing Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to reach such incredible top speeds down the straights. Lewis Hamilton’s tremendous straight-line speed in Brazil, according to Red Bull’s Christian Horner, is particularly concerning, after the defending World Champion cut his way from last to fifth place in the Sprint […]

Lando Norris: To make it even more difficult, Hamilton should have three wheels!

In Saturday’s Sprint Qualifying race in Brazil, Lando Norris did little to prevent Lewis Hamilton from past him. Despite this, the McLaren driver remarked that his rival’s recovery wasn’t as impressive as it appeared. After Lewis Hamilton’s comeback during Sprint Qualifying in Brazil, Lando Norris suggested that he should be forced to drive on three […]

Red Bull will not assist Verstappen in paying the €50,000 fine

Max Verstappen received a huge punishment for touching Lewis Hamilton’s rear wing in qualifying, but Red Bull will not assist him pay it. After Helmut Marko stated that Red Bull will not be assisting him, Max Verstappen will have to pay his €50,000 fine out of his own pocket. The stewards called Verstappen on Friday […]

Hamilton is preparing for a fightback: I’ve got to do it all over again

Lewis Hamilton will start in the middle of the field for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and he is expecting another tight battle. Lewis Hamilton has vowed to go all out in the Brazilian Grand Prix after channelling his anger about his exclusion from qualifying into a charge through the field in Saturday’s Sprint race. Hamilton […]

Mercedes’ hearing in Brazil has been scheduled by the stewards

The stewards’ hearing for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes has been confirmed ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Following an examination into Lewis Hamilton’s car, the stewards have set a time for Mercedes to be summoned at the Brazilian Grand Prix. After Hamilton was referred for a possible Drag Reduction System (DRS) infringement following Friday’s qualifying, […]

Hamilton engine penalty: Wolff explains the ‘technical reason’

Because of an engine change at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton will get a grid penalty, and Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff says there were some key reasons for the decision. Toto Wolff has revealed why Mercedes chose to penalize Lewis Hamilton with an engine penalty during the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton’s car had […]

Helmut Marko: Mercedes claims Verstappen caused Hamilton’s wing to be damaged

Mercedes is now claiming that Max Verstappen damaged Lewis Hamilton’s rear wing in parc ferme conditions, according to Helmut Marko. According to Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, Mercedes claims that Max Verstappen damaged Lewis Hamilton’s rear wing under parc ferme conditions following qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Following Friday’s qualifying session at Interlagos, Hamilton […]

Norris is astonished that AlphaTauri aren’t closer in points to McLaren/Ferrari

While McLaren and Ferrari battle it out for third place in the Constructors’ Championship, Lando Norris is concerned about AlphaTauri’s threat. Given their recent competitiveness, Lando Norris admits he’s surprised AlphaTauri isn’t closer to McLaren and Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship. Pierre Gasly has put up some excellent performances, including a fourth-place finish at the […]

Mercedes is granted permission to replace the rear wing by the Stewards

Mercedes has been granted permission to change their rear wing ahead of second practice by the race stewards at Interlagos. Mercedes has been granted permission to replace its rear wing assembly for the second practice session in Brazil, since the legality of the rear wing they used on Friday is still being investigated. The stewards […]

Damon Hill: Ricciardo should have backed out of Bottas move

Valtteri Bottas’ performance was seriously hindered after a collision with Daniel Ricciardo on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix. While Ricciardo escaped stewards’ penalty, Damon Hill believes the Australian was to fault. Damon Hill believes Daniel Ricciardo should have reconsidered his move that resulted in his collision with Valtteri Bottas on the first […]