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    2019 F1 season review

    ‘I should have done a better job. There’s things that I know I can do better’

    ‘I should have done a better job. There’s things that I know I can do better’

    Sebastian Vettel driver performance analysis

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    11th February 2020, 12:08 | Written by Keith Collantine

    In the final instalment of our driver performance analysis series we look at a driver whose uneven campaign last year raised questions over his future at Ferrari.

    ‘I am definitely not a rookie anymore – but I’m still getting better’

    ‘I am definitely not a rookie anymore – but I’m still getting better’

    Max Verstappen performance analysis

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    10th February 2020, 7:159th February 2020, 20:38 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Max Verstappen has emerged as the clear team leader at Red Bull and scored some great wins last year, but says he still has room for improvement.

    ‘I didn’t believe in myself much. But after Australia and Bahrain and I gained a lot of confidence’

    ‘I didn’t believe in myself much. But after Australia and Bahrain and I gained a lot of confidence’

    Lando Norris performance analysis

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    8th February 2020, 8:478th February 2020, 14:25 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Lando Norris had a lot to be proud about after his first season in Formula 1 but admitted he doubted his ability before his debut.

    ‘It was my best season for sure so far in terms of pure results and speed’

    ‘It was my best season for sure so far in terms of pure results and speed’

    Valtteri Bottas performance analysis

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    7th February 2020, 7:156th February 2020, 22:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Valtteri Bottas said last season was his best performance so far in Formula 1, though it still wasn’t enough to beat his team mate Lewis Hamilton.

    ‘There’s been plenty of good performances – but there’s also other years I’ve performed at my best’

    ‘There’s been plenty of good performances – but there’s also other years I’ve performed at my best’

    Driver performance analysis: Carlos Sainz Jnr

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    6th February 2020, 7:125th February 2020, 22:37 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Carlos Sainz Jnr scored his first podium and highest championship finish last season, but he says he’s shown his potential in previous years too.

    ‘Qualifying wasn’t as strong – the races are where the championship was won’

    ‘Qualifying wasn’t as strong – the races are where the championship was won’

    Lewis Hamilton driver performance analysis

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    5th February 2020, 7:144th February 2020, 16:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

    How much longer can Lewis Hamilton sustain a streak of form which has seen him win five of the last six world championships, and take 62 race victories in that time?

    ‘I’m not happy with the performance but pretty happy with how my body, mind and brain reacted’

    ‘I’m not happy with the performance but pretty happy with how my body, mind and brain reacted’

    Robert Kubica driver performance analysis

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    4th February 2020, 8:184th February 2020, 9:39 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Robert Kubica said he was happy with his performance, if not his results, on his return to F1, and frustrated by the inconsistencies of his Williams.

    ‘There were many things that held us back – we had a lot of headwind’

    ‘There were many things that held us back – we had a lot of headwind’

    Nico Hulkenberg driver performance analysis

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    4th February 2020, 7:144th February 2020, 9:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Nico Hulkenberg felt Renault had “a lot of headwind” during his last season in F1 as they struggled to consistently reach their potential.

    “When you feel that there is potential that is not used, it’s is always annoying”

    “When you feel that there is potential that is not used, it’s is always annoying”

    Pierre Gasly driver performance analysis

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    3rd February 2020, 13:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Pierre Gasly proved there’s life after Red Bull at Toro Rosso, but admits he failed to make the most out of his chance at the top team.

    ‘We haven’t had the pace we hoped for but we’ve done a tremendous job’

    ‘We haven’t had the pace we hoped for but we’ve done a tremendous job’

    Sergio Perez driver performance analysis

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    1st February 2020, 8:2531st January 2020, 20:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Sergio Perez was pleased with his performance last season despite Racing Point starting the campaign with a car that struggled to escape Q1.

    ‘It’s very frustrating as a driver: You’re just fighting to keep your position rather than attacking’

    ‘It’s very frustrating as a driver: You’re just fighting to keep your position rather than attacking’

    Driver performance analysis: Kevin Magnussen

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    31st January 2020, 15:4031st January 2020, 15:50 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Haas was slow to identify the aerodynamic problems with its VF-19 which led to many “frustrating” races for Kevin Magnussen during last season.

    ‘We were not too bad at first, then we didn’t really have the speed’

    ‘We were not too bad at first, then we didn’t really have the speed’

    2019 F1 season review

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    30th January 2020, 7:1930th January 2020, 0:28 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Kimi Raikkonen had a season of two halves at Alfa Romeo, mustering just one points finish after the summer break – albeit a very good one.

    ‘I was very fortunate to have someone like my team mate to understand where I can be better’

    ‘I was very fortunate to have someone like my team mate to understand where I can be better’

    2019 F1 season review

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    29th January 2020, 7:2028th January 2020, 23:09 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Lance Stroll said he learned a lot from team mate Sergio Perez in his first year at Racing Point, and expects to benefit from it in 2020.

    “I’d put it in line with one of my best years in F1”

    “I’d put it in line with one of my best years in F1”

    Driver performance analysis: Daniil Kvyat

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    28th January 2020, 12:1228th January 2020, 13:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Daniil Kvyat missed out on a chance to get promoted back into Red Bull but he still believes last season was “one of my best years in F1”

    “At times I was like, OK, this isn’t going to be as easy as I thought”

    “At times I was like, OK, this isn’t going to be as easy as I thought”

    2019 F1 season review

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    27th January 2020, 7:1627th January 2020, 7:24 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Daniel Ricciardo insisted he didn’t regret leaving Red Bull for Renault, but admitted his new team were too far from the pace at times last year.

    ‘It was not easy to come back into the races after two years away’

    ‘It was not easy to come back into the races after two years away’

    Driver performance analysis: Antonio Giovinazzi

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    25th January 2020, 8:3024th January 2020, 23:54 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Antonio Givinazzi’s lack of real-world racing in the two years before his first full season in F1 clearly set him back, but he made obvious progress.

    “I’ve learned a huge amount… I’m pretty sure it will only get better”

    “I’ve learned a huge amount… I’m pretty sure it will only get better”

    Driver performance analysis: Charles Leclerc

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    24th January 2020, 7:1524th January 2020, 18:20 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Charles Leclerc had a great first season as a Ferrari driver, but he knows he has plenty of potential to improve, as the data demonstrates.

    “I sometimes have to tell myself that I am still a rookie”

    “I sometimes have to tell myself that I am still a rookie”

    Driver performance analysis: Alexander Albon

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    23rd January 2020, 13:1123rd January 2020, 14:09 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Alexander Albon landed a dream promotion to Red Bull in in his first season of Formula 1, but he knows there’s still “scope for me to improve”.

    ‘I’ve only been really satisfied with a handful of races or qualifying laps’

    ‘I’ve only been really satisfied with a handful of races or qualifying laps’

    Driver performance analysis: George Russell

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    22nd January 2020, 7:1521st January 2020, 23:27 | Written by Keith Collantine

    In our latest driver performance review we hear from George Russell, who endured a tough debut Formula 1 season but said he “probably wouldn’t change any of it”.

    ‘I’ve got a lot of weaknesses, but developing the car is one of my strengths’

    ‘I’ve got a lot of weaknesses, but developing the car is one of my strengths’

    Driver performance analysis: Romain Grosjean

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    21st January 2020, 11:4321st January 2020, 9:51 | Written by Keith Collantine

    In the first of a new series of articles we look at how the F1 drivers judged their last campaigns – and what the data says about their efforts.

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