Romain Grosjean admits he is reconsidering a potential move into IndyCar racing following his huge crash in Bahrain last week.
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Vettel: ‘Qualifying will be a mess, I hope nothing happens’
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel fears the large speed differences between cars during qualifying for the Sakhir Grand Prix could lead to collisions.
Fittipaldi and Aitken encouraged by first day of their debut F1 weekends
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Posted onPietro Fittipaldi and Jack Aitken, who are making their Formula 1 debuts this weekend, were satisfied with their largely trouble-free runs on Friday.
Traffic on Bahrain’s Outer ring road will create qualifying headaches
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onDrivers hoping to qualify on medium tyres may have to switch to softs because lap times are so close on the short Bahrain Outer circuit. And traffic is a major concern.
Kvyat suggests splitting F1 qualifying into groups to prevent traffic “lottery”
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Posted onQualifying for the Sakhir Grand Prix could become a “lottery” due to the difficulty of completing a lap in clear air, Daniil Kvyat has warned.
Bahrain Outer circuit “not the most exciting” and “quite dangerous” in places – Verstappen
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Posted onMax Verstappen was not impressed with his first experience of Bahrain’s shorter Outer circuit today, saying it was not exciting to drive.
Russell convinced Bottas was quicker than him in practice despite heading session
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Posted onGeorge Russell says Valtteri Bottas was clearly quicker than him in practice despite leading the second session at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Russell completes Friday practice sweep, Bottas 11th after quickest time deleted
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMercedes newcomer George Russell stayed on top in the second practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix after team mate Valtteri Bottas had a quicker lap time deleted.
Seidl against Sainz joining Ferrari for ‘Young Drivers’ Test
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Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says his driver Carlos Sainz Jnr should not be allowed to test for his 2021 team Ferrari in the post-season Young Drivers test at Yas Marina.
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Albon has been closer to Verstappen than Gasly was, says Horner
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Posted onAlexander Albon faces “a year on the bench” if Red Bull do not keep him, but team principal Christian Horner says his qualifying performances are stronger than Pierre Gasly’s were.
Wolff cautious over possibility Hamilton could return in Abu Dhabi
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Posted onLewis Hamilton’s condition is “not great” after catching Covid-19, according to Toto Wolff, who said a return for his driver next week “would be a very positive development”.
Wolff denies Russell and Bottas are in a “shoot-out” for a 2022 Mercedes seat
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Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell and Valtteri Bottas are not in a “shoot-out” for a drive with the team in 2022, but Bottas admitted it won’t look good if Russell beats him.
Russell fastest on his Mercedes debut, Bottas fourth after damaging car
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix first practice
Posted onGeorge Russell led the first practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix on his debut for Mercedes, setting a quickest lap of 54.546 seconds around the short ‘Outer’ Bahrain circuit.
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, including George Russell, Jack Aitken and Pietro Fittipaldi’s debuts for their new teams.
Grosjean: Move towards Kvyat which triggered crash was ‘aggressive’ but not ‘crazy’
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Posted onRomain Grosjean says there is “no way I could have seen” Daniil Kvyat when he turned right towards the AlphaTauri, triggering his huge Bahrain Grand Prix crash.
Sainz wants to join Alonso at ‘young drivers’ test
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he should be able to participate in the post-season test at Yas Marina which Fernando Alonso has been allowed into.
Dream F1 debut “not under the best circumstances”, admits Fittipaldi
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Posted onHaas reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi said he is achieving a childhood dream by making his Formula 1 debut, but wishes it had come in better circumstances.
Ricciardo to discuss Grosjean crash coverage with F1 as Vettel says more “respect” is needed
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Posted onDaniel Ricciardo will meet with Formula 1 to discuss his concerns over of their coverage of Romain Grosjean’s crash, which Sebastian Vettel also criticised again.
Verstappen: Hamilton’s absence won’t increase Red Bull’s victory chances
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Posted onMax Verstappen doubts Red Bull will have an easier time winning this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix despite Lewis Hamilton’s absence.