In the round-up: Sebastian Vettel praises Pierre Gasly for raising his game since he lost his Red Bull drive.
What they say
Gasly’s second place on Sunday was the best result Toro Rosso have achieved since Vettel’s victory for them at Monza in 2008:
I’m happy for him. Obviously I don’t know the results, but I’m happy for him. I think he deserves it.
I think he drove brilliantly since he got downgraded. I don’t know what’s the plan in the future with him.
Quotes: Dieter Rencken
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Social media
Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
ICYMI: @PierreGASLY's Brazilian Grand Prix Vlog 🏆
After drag-racing a six-time world champion to P2, Pierre goes through all of his emotions as he took to the podium steps for the first time 👏 pic.twitter.com/CbWXJ4lF3O
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) November 19, 2019
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Links
More motor racing links of interest:
Formula One Yet to Settle on Future Brazilian GP Location (The New York Times)
"The city of Sao Paulo, governed by Doria's ally Bruno Covas, is set to sell the rights to manage Interlagos for 33 years to the private sector on January 8th. The plan is to have activities all year round in the circuit's area, as well as to build a hotel, exposition area and possibly a shopping mall."
Ford distances itself from Le Mans '66 film (Motorsport magazine)
"We hope audiences realise that movies—even movies that are based on real events—often employ a bit of dramatic license."
Hulkenberg out of running for ECR IndyCar seat (Autosport)
"Maybe we'll have the other #20 driver confirmed just before Thanksgiving, but most likely it will be the week after. But no, it's not Nico Hulkenberg."
Harry Thompson leaves Red Bull Junior Team (Formula Scout)
"For 2020, Thompson will switch to the 125cc two-stroke KZ class of karts with Kart Republic, which supports 2016 Formula 1 world champion Rosberg’s team, as well as the official Sauber Junior Team."
Verstappen’s verve lights up Brazilian Grand Prix but Ferrari flounder again (The Guardian)
"The stewards found neither driver to be wholly at fault but it seems almost impossible not to imagine that Ferrari’s examination will find Leclerc blameless."
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Comment of the day
Sunday’s result raised the possibility Carlos Sainz Jnr could beat Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly to sixth in the championship:
What an achievement that would be.
Sainz finished best of the rest last year in Abu Dhabi with Renault. Hulkenberg did it for Renault in 2016.
Am guessing there will be scrap between McLaren and Renault this year for the crucial seventh/eighth place finishes. Nevertheless, I think Albon needs to finish fourth and above to clinch the sixth place in the drivers’ championship if Sainz doesn’t score which i hope does not happen.
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Fast (@fast)
20th November 2019, 0:25
re: Le Mans ’66. who else find’s it ironic that Ford claims dramatic licence with elements of the movie that are accurate?
Chaitanya
20th November 2019, 1:06
As soon as spotlight(pressure of RBR enviornment) was taken away from Gasly he seems to regained some of his confidence back.
RB13
20th November 2019, 10:29
Every facet of the Red Bull is also completely built around Max. Horner has said himself it’s a much more difficult car to drive because of that post-race on Sky. RB are not-so-secretly running the most lopsided #1 driver policy on the grid…
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
20th November 2019, 11:53
So what does Max want from the car? What is so different that Gasly could not perform? Albom is coping with it it seems.
Phylyp (@phylyp)
20th November 2019, 2:24
Decent of Vettel to say that about Gasly, but does Seb also see the inherent irony involved, given his performances in recent years? His friend and former teammate Kimi hasn’t been as stellar, but he’s also done solidly well for himself this year.
Completely unironic, or a cry for help? :)
GreatF1
20th November 2019, 5:41
Vettel drove poorly after upgraded to Ferrari!
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
20th November 2019, 8:27
Yeah! Maybe Vettel needs to move to RedBull or some other place where there is less pressure.
[TR]
20th November 2019, 10:00
Ferrari have been anticipating this for so long that they even have 2 options to get Vettel “driving brilliantly”!
Joao (@johnmilk)
20th November 2019, 10:26
I came just to comment “maybe that is what he needs”
I see you have hinted at that alreadyl so I’m just here for the fireworks
TurboBT
20th November 2019, 11:10
I don’t like him particularly but why do you hate him so much? Give him a break, I believe he is much nicer guy than you in real life.
Postreader
20th November 2019, 11:34
I’ve noticed it’s mostly a phenomenon on British websites, which, to be frank, have always disliked Vettel.
Warheart (@warheart)
20th November 2019, 11:59
Happens as well on Spanish websites/press. Vettel’s the guy that prevented the third WDC for Alonso (twice!)
Phylyp (@phylyp)
20th November 2019, 12:00
^ – and so it begins, @johnmilk :)
Joao (@johnmilk)
20th November 2019, 13:30
We can’t win them all @phylyp ahah
Nitzo (@webtel)
20th November 2019, 6:17
Is Sebastian looking for a demotion to Sauber ??!!
Only Facts!
20th November 2019, 9:10
“Obviously”, as he would say. He can try to beat Raikkonen and gain his confidence back.
Nitzo (@webtel)
20th November 2019, 6:17
Thanks for the COTD @keithcollantine
Jere (@jerejj)
20th November 2019, 8:20
Also, on this day in F1: Vettel’s anticipated move to Ferrari from Red Bull Racing became official on this day in 2014.
Mayrton
20th November 2019, 8:27
Vettel should move to Torro Rosso to take Kvyats seat. I don’t see the point of having him as a driver at Ferrari. But given Ferrari has not exactly excelled in strategy for the last decade, they will probably let him linger too long
vjanik (@vjanik)
20th November 2019, 10:03
Vettel should replace Bottas at Mercedes. So we can finally compare apples to apples.
RB13
20th November 2019, 10:33
@vjanik why would Mercedes replace a solid number 2 who mostly keeps out of trouble (except the occasional wall) with a guy who crashes into other cars 5 times a season for 10x the salary?
Mashiat (@mashiat)
20th November 2019, 11:06
@vjanik Mercedes won’t ever do it, if not for sporting reasons, certainly for financial ones. Their outlay just on driver salaries would be in the 80m per year region, approximately 25% of their overall budget.
Mayton
20th November 2019, 14:46
Toto will never do that. Vettel has no future
Esploratore (@esploratore)
23rd November 2019, 11:51
Fun thing is toto takes every chance to talk vettel up, why? Probably as that pushes his opponents to keep him?
vjanik (@vjanik)
20th November 2019, 11:31
yes i agree it will never happen. for many reasons. but would be cool to see.
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
20th November 2019, 14:35
I think both Vettel and Ricciardo would like to go back to Red Bull if Max left.
Maybe Ferrari and RBR should do a straight swap. I’m not sure Leclerc would be too keen though.
I cannot see Seb staying at Ferrari beyond the end of his current contract. Is that the end of 2020?
Islander
20th November 2019, 16:17
Let’s see: 2 Ferraris + I RB + I merc all had to take themselves out before Gasly made the podium.
That’s not to say he doesn’t deserve it, or that he hasn’t done well this year….
JMDan (@danmar)
21st November 2019, 9:20
Interesting how both Albon and Gasly have benefited from the swap. The Red Bull organisation was very smart in this case. This is a lesson that many companies need to learn.