Ferrari drivers offer their solutions to track limits
Date published:
May 15 2021
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz agree track limits should be universally defined in F1, each suggesting their solution to the issue.
The debate surrounding the enforcement of the track edges has been rumbling on throughout the season so far, with different corners at different circuits being treated on an individual basis – causing confusion among drivers and fans alike.
Max Verstappen in particular has been affected by this more than most, losing out on qualifying lap times at Imola and Portimao that would have been fast enough for pole position, but dipped a tyre the wrong side of the line and the Dutchman had his times deleted.
Published on: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Hamilton (right) celebrates on the podium next to Verstappen after the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. – AFP photo
BARCELONA: Lewis Hamilton claimed his fifth successive Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after a Mercedes pit-stop masterstroke.
Hamilton moved on to 98 career wins after a surprise second change of tyres hoodwinked Red Bull to lift him 14 points clear of Verstappen in the drivers’ standings.
“It was a really great strategy by the team. What a day!” beamed Hamilton, who was quick to acknowledge the smattering of fans allowed in to watch, a rare occurrence in the time of coronavirus.
It s like my first - history-maker Hamilton celebrates century of poles The Mercedes driver s latest milestone puts him 32 clear of Michael Schumacher in the all-time pole chart and leaves him in prime position to secure a record-extending 98th win in Sunday s race. Lewis Hamilton at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Picture: Twitter @F1.
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BARCELONA - World champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 100th pole on Saturday after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix and declared It s like my first! .
The Mercedes driver s latest milestone puts him 32 clear of Michael Schumacher in the all-time pole chart and leaves him in prime position to secure a record-extending 98th win in Sunday s race.
Bottas defiant on team order: ‘Not here to let people by’
Date published:
May 9 2021
Valtteri Bottas has admitted he deliberately defied team orders after being told not to hold up Sir Lewis Hamilton in the Spanish Grand Prix.
On lap 53, Bottas was told over the team radio to let Hamilton pass him seamlessly for second place as the seven-time World Champion chased down race leader Max Verstappen.
Hamilton had made a second pit-stop 11 laps earlier to give himself fresher tyres for an attack on the Red Bull towards the end of the race, having been unable to overtake Verstappen when they were on the same strategy.
Driver of the day at the Spanish GP
Given that his dominance can become tiring, it s sometimes easy to forget just what a driver Lewis Hamilton is. While in previous seasons, his car has clearly been superior, this time round he s having to show his full range. After losing the early initiative, Hamilton was forced in to an unusual position for him. But he was relentless, pushed his tires all the way, and timed his charge perfectly. He ll take some stopping.
Best team performance at the Spanish GP
Ferrari Clearly Mercedes were excellent, but given the season Ferrari are coming off, to have two drivers finish inside the top 7 is a big step in the right direction. Charles Leclerc drove superbly, took P3 at the start and then held up Bottas for a long stretch. Sainz will be annoyed to have lost a spot to the man behind him on the grid, but 7th was still points. Leclerc said the car felt amazing. A sign of things to come for Ferrari?