F1 teams confirm early factory closure plans

Social media

Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:

Following successful circuit testing, Valkyrie has been navigating the roads nearby @SilverstoneUK.

The team from Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies will now begin real world testing to take our hypercar a step closer to first deliveries.#Valkyrie #AstonMartin pic.twitter.com/khQcFfKghC

— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) March 18, 2020

Haas F1 Team Statement on Shutdown: pic.twitter.com/kQh5aALkE2

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 18, 2020

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Links

More motor racing links of interest:

Maranello 18 March 2020 (Ferrari)

"excScuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow, whose staff, along with millions of people in Italy and around the world, is having to deal with the Covid-19 virus pandemic, fully supports the FIA and Formula 1’s decision to bring forward the usual summer shutdown. Scuderia Ferrari will therefore be shut as from tomorrow, Thursday 19 March, up to Thursday 8 April inclusive.erpt"

• Ferrari behind plan to move F1 summer break forward to March

Team Statement: Annual Shutdown (Red Bull)

"As a team we currently plan to shutdown on 27th March for a three week period, however due to the ever changing nature of the pandemic there may be some flexibility around these dates."

Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen - Team Statement (Alfa Romeo)

"As part of our sport’s concerted effort to manage the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Sauber Motorsport AG will therefore observe a shutdown period of 21 consecutive days between March 23rd and April 13th, 2020."

Covid-19 (Canadian GP)

"The preparations for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2020 slated in the Formula 1 World Championship for June 12,13 and 14 are going well and are following their course. This is a situation that we are constantly monitoring and that is evolving rapidly. Please note that we are in constant communication with members of Formula 1, the FIA and public authorities. Our priority remains to host a safe event for both spectators and personnel."

Kvyat: 'Good or bad, it’s all part of the job' (The Paddock Magazine)

"Q: Can you now say that on a wet track you feel way more confident? A: Actually, I still wouldn’t say that. Wet races are always a bit harder for me as well, because the grip with asphalt is tricky, so it is much easier to make a mistake. "

Australian GP False Start (Grove Group)

Scott McLaughlin: "Plenty of people have asked why it was handled so badly, but in Formula One there are so many stakeholders to be consulted – it takes time and it was playing out from Thursday night when McLaren withdrew from the event through until Friday morning’s cancellation."

A Letter to Our Fans (IMSA)

"We continue to work with our promoter partners to reschedule other affected events, and more information will be provided as soon as it is available. Our goal is to conduct complete seasons for all of our sanctioned series."

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Comment of the day

The Formula 1 teams are getting helping to develop technologies to fight the Coronavirus show the sport at its best, says John:

Great to see organisations not normally associated with public health throwing their weight behind the problem. Also shows the depth of knowledge and expertise in these teams that they can shift their focus so quickly.

It proves the worth of teams being able to design and manufacture their own parts and equipment independently. Instead of a relying on a handful of generic suppliers as in other forms of Motor Sport.
@Johnrkh

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