Concerns over traffic at Monza were borne out in Friday’s second practice session when Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly got in each others’ way.
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Hamilton: Qualifying will be a “nightmare” despite maximum lap time rule
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is concerned tomorrow’s qualifying session at Monza will be a “nightmare” due to traffic problems caused by drivers trying to get slipstreams.
Mercedes frustrated by ‘other teams, F1 and FIA trying to slow us down’ with quali mode ban
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted the team felt frustrated by the ban on ‘quali modes’, which it saw as an attempt to clip their wings.
Mercedes ahead by almost nine-tenths as traffic causes concerns
2020 Italian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton was almost nine-tenths of a second quicker than anyone in second practice at Monza, amid concerns over traffic and track limits from drivers.
Claire Williams turned down offer to remain at team
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams deputy team principal Claire Williams revealed had an offer from its new owners Dorilton to remain at the team.
Renault “very concerned” over consequences of ‘quali mode’ ban
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says he is “very concerned” about the potential outcome of the ban on ‘quali modes’ which is being introduced for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Drivers given maximum time limit warning to prevent ‘qualifying queues’
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has advised Formula 1 drivers it will use a reference maximum time to ensure they do not drive unnecessarily slowly during qualifying.
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Binotto: If I’d been at Mercedes, I’d’ve protested Racing Point’s copy
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says they will continue to pursue their appeal against the FIA’s decision on Racing Point to ensure teams cannot copy rivals’ designs.
Mercedes on top as Verstappen spins in first practice
2020 Italian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton led the first practice session for Mercedes. Alexander Albon was third for Red Bull after team mate Max Verstappen spun.
Sainz not alone in his frustration over lost points – Seidl
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says he understands and shares Carlos Sainz Jnr’s frustration over the number of points he has lost due to problems outside his control this year.
2020 Italian Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, which included a spin for Max Verstappen.
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Sainz rejects Brawn’s suggestion he may be regretting Ferrari move
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted on“I don’t think there’s ever going to be a bad time where you would say ‘I do not want to go to Ferrari’. You give me that option 100 times again, I will always say yes.”
Leclerc prepared to be “patient” as Ferrari predict recovery could take years
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he is prepared to be patient following Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto’s admission the team’s recovery could take “many years”.
F1 faces “big challenges ahead” to stay relevant, says Vettel
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 faces “big challenges ahead” to stay relevant says Sebastian Vettel, who wants the sport to do more to reduce its environmental impact.
Hamilton praises Sir Frank Williams as “one of the most honest people in F1”
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has praised Sir Frank Williams, whose spell in charge of the team he founded in 1977 will come to an end after this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Sainz: ‘I’ve lost 30 points due to problems, I’m getting a bit upset’
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admits he is growing increasingly tired of the problems which he says have compromised five of his seven races so far this year.
Albon paying no attention to social media critics
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon says he isn’t paying any attention to criticism of his performances from fans on social media.
Hamilton ‘amused’ Red Bull pushed for ‘quali mode’ ban
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he found it “amusing” Red Bull urged the FIA to stop teams using ‘quali modes’ on their engines.