In the round-up: Max Verstappen says Formula 1 shouldn’t have the Drag Reductions System.
What they say
Verstappen was asked whether F1 should go back to the DRS rules used in 2011, when drivers could use it at any point on the track during qualifying:
I think no because then you start creating dangerous situation becuse people start opening it earlier and earlier. You have possible crashes and stuff. So I don’t think that’s the right approach.
I think we should get rid of DRS in general. That would be also for the viewers more natural if you can overtake without using the DRS it always looks better.
Quotes: Dieter Rencken
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Social media
Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
Emotional moment with @brabsdiva meeting Roland Ratzenberger’s parents tonight, last time was his funeral. pic.twitter.com/5nGLgzwbnc
— David Brabham (@brabsracer) July 18, 2018
In the Hockenheim paddock, @HaasF1Team team principal Guenther Steiner shoots down rumours the team is courting Robert Kubica for a 2019 drive:
"I can confirm that we are not having talks with Robert at the moment." #F1 #GermanGP pic.twitter.com/Vrg2YiBnLK
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Back in Germany where the dream began many years ago. In the first picture I’m sharing the podium with @HulkHulkenberg in my first ever race in Europe back in 2005 here in Hockenheim. Today we shared the mics in the press conference and we keep battling on the track. #GermanGP pic.twitter.com/RFK9l4axOz
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) July 19, 2018
Here's the power unit situation ahead of the #GermanGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/IqqsUyaNBq
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Links
More motor racing links of interest:
Did Ferrari hit Lewis and Mercedes on purpose? (Nico Rosberg via YouTube)
Rosberg: "They're managing to put more pressure into the engine via the turbo that goes in the engine. In that space, because of all that extra pressure, they manage to recharge more the battery, because there's a little turbine in there that does battery charging. And so they have like free battery charge which they're able to deploy every lap, all the way around, and so via the electric power they have more overall power and it's giving them a huge advantage and this is one of the reasons why they're so strong at the moment."
ACO & FIA Make LMP1 Equivalance Of Technology Changes Ahead Of Silverstone (Daily Sportscar)
"The performance gap of 0.25% is being reduced to 0% (the 0.5-seconds difference per lap at Le Mans between hybrids and non hybrids is no longer relevant). The fuel flow for privateer LMP1s goes up from 108 kg/h to 115 kg/h compared to 80 kg/h for the hybrids. Furthermore, the fuel flow of the refuelling system used by private teams has been increased. And last but not least, cars powered by normally-aspirated engine will benefit from a 15kg weight reduction."
Hamilton agrees two-year Mercedes deal worth up to £80m (The Times - registration required)
"While no financial details were released by the team, the long-awaited deal is understood to be worth up to £40 million a year for the Briton, which includes performance-related bonuses, cementing his place as the best paid British sportsman. Sebastian Vettel, who leads Hamilton by eight points in the championship before this weekend’s German Grand Prix, is thought to earn £30 million per year at Ferrari."
What next for Ferrucci? (Racer)
"In my personal dealings with Ferrucci, he has been entertaining, polite, enthusiastic and appeared to love what he does. Speaking to some of those that have worked with him at Haas, it seems I’m not alone in having had such experiences so far."
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Comment of the day
Valtteri Bottas has done enough to deserve at least one more year at Mercedes, reckons Ben:
What I’m hoping is that Bottas will get a similar deal [to Hamilton]. The level of bad luck he’s had this year makes him look far worse than he has been.
He lost a win in China due to a safety car costing him seven points. He lost a win in Baku (although that would have been slightly lucky as he was helped a little by the Safety Car) but still a bit of good luck was due. 25 points missed.
In France, he got knocked right to the back and would have almost certainly been second without that. Another 12 points lost. In Austria, he may have had a poor start, but instantly pleased the team by putting them back into a one-two position. If Mercedes didn’t mess either of their drivers strategies up, Bottas will have likely finish with 18 points. But both drivers had to retire.
Even in Britain. Bottas looked settled for second before the two Safety Cars near the end of the race. If Mercedes had chosen to pit him, the worst that would have happened was finishing third, but more likely second. So up to another six points possibly lost here.
So without all this, he could potentially have 172 points and be in the lead of the championship. Although if this was the case, Hamilton certainly will have had worse luck, this wouldn’t have been impossible would it?
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Joao (@johnmilk)
20th July 2018, 0:28
Look it’s the old “Ferrari hitting Mercedes subject on purpose” subject. That video is almost 2 weeks old no? Btw the answer to that question (in the video) is no, sorry for the spoilers.
It is the first time I hear the Kubica/Haas rumours, I have heard unfortunately that the Strolls are trying to get a seat at Force India
Ferruci btw is still in the Haas program, the team as launched an investigation to make a final decision.
eljueta (@eljueta)
20th July 2018, 7:42
Strolls getting a seat in FI is bad news for Williams AND for FI :D
Nitzo (@webtel)
20th July 2018, 9:02
@johnmilk @eljueta
This is not good news for all except the Strolls. Assuming this does happen, perhaps Esteban is assured of a seat in Williams. I don’t think Esteban should be too worried; lot of talent and potential. He has proved it. Plus there could be a vacancy opening up at Merc in couple of years–so if he gets an assurance of a precedence to that vacant seat at Merc, then two years at Williams isnt tough. Maybe Williams will turn up in 2019 with the new aero regs.
On the other hand, i am unsure about how Williams will get hit financially, once the Strolls move away–this could go south.
Jon (@johns23)
20th July 2018, 6:30
Hockenheim looks like 1 big DRS zone. Im sure he will be happy with that
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
20th July 2018, 8:13
For once I completely agree with Max. F1 should be trying to reduce the use of DRS, not increase it.
It cannot be beyond the teams, rule makers, designers and engineers involved in the sport to produce cars that can follow each other more closely and pass given the opportunity. It’s been done before so it can be done again.
Phylyp (@phylyp)
20th July 2018, 8:20
Fingers crossed for the 2019 aero revisions
Talby (@maichael)
20th July 2018, 12:39
The effect of DRS will be increased next year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlip10yYTQ
About 4:20 in.
grat
21st July 2018, 2:37
The reduction in drag will be increased, yes. But the ability to follow cars closely should also be improved by eliminating out-wash aero designs.
Joao (@johnmilk)
20th July 2018, 13:27
I agree with Max, but the cars are so dependent on it that remove it all together (while I wouldn’t mind) would probably have a negative effect. Formula 1 should research solutions to little by little get rid of it
ruliemaulana (@ruliemaulana)
20th July 2018, 10:03
Is creating energy from the wind legal? Didn’t they only allowed regenerate from kinetic & heat? What if other team install photovoltaic panel?
Jere (@jerejj)
20th July 2018, 10:14
Not until the long-standing problem of following another car has been fixed. If the aero modifications for next season still won’t fix it to the most desired extent then in 2021 at very the latest.
Champagne
20th July 2018, 11:07
Kubica and HASS would be great! I called it a few weeks ago…
grat
21st July 2018, 2:40
Personally, I wish the teams would all get together, and agree to disable DRS for a weekend at a track that normally sees high amounts of overtaking.
I’m sick and tired of all the armchair engineers who insist that F1 would be so much better without DRS.