Ricciardo: With McLaren for the world title?
We are now moving from a former McLaren driver to a future driver: Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian will take over Carlos Sainz’s cockpit in 2021. Not only hopes are associated with his obligation, but also expectations. “I’ve been a Daniel fan for years,” says McLaren boss Zak Brown at ‘FOX Sports’. “I think he’s great on the track, super aggressive, he’s not afraid of anyone at all and he’s in great pace.”
The American is convinced that Ricciardo has what it takes to be world champion. From 2022, he is to climb the ladder of success with McLaren ever further. The Australian could also become a good teacher for Lando Norris. “He will help Lando and be a good yardstick for him.”
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Regulations 2021: Coulthard concerned
In addition to the budget upper limit, the handicap system in aero development was a major topic of the changes to the regulations in 2021. For the first time, Formula 1 is taking a measure to compensate for the performance a little. David Coulthard is therefore concerned. In the auto racing podcast ‘Race of my Life’, the 13-time Grand Prix winner said: “I’m a little worried about everything that hinders success.” After all, Formula 1 had always been the premier class of motorsport.
On the other hand, he has nothing against standard parts “if they don’t deliver direct performance”. However, he warns Formula 1 against going any further, as sport could otherwise lose its appeal – after all, it is about technological advancement and speed. “Formula 1 must continue to be the fastest series on closed racetracks – by far.”
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Ecclestone supports Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is currently not thinking about racing. He is angry at the racist attacks in the United States. The world champion used his platform on social networks and interfered heavily in the debate. Bernie Ecclestone believes that this is his right. He believes that every athlete has the freedom to express his opinion.
“It is good that Lewis speaks up publicly, and he should continue to do so,” the ex-Zampano told AFP. He was surprised that it took so long for the topic to arrive in sports. As early as the 1980s, he made a statement against racism: “I took the race in South Africa off the calendar when apartheid was still ruling there, which was just wrong and disgusting.”
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Virtual Formula 1 series comes to an end
After the season opener will take place in Spielberg on July 5th, the virtual Formula 1 series will come to an end. The race will take place in Azerbaijan on Sunday, followed by the final in Canada. This time there are:
Sergio Perez (Racing Point) and Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) – both celebrate their debut, as well as George Russell (Williams), Nicholas Latifi (Williams), Alexander Albon (Red Bull), Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Lando Norris (McLaren).
Some top athletes from other sports will also ride again. Dakar winner Matthias Walkner (Red Bull) will be there for the first time, as will Manchester defender Aymeric Laporte (Renault) and Formula 3 driver Oscar Piastri (Renault). Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will join Gasly at AlphaTauri and Thibaut Courtois is back at Alfa Romeo.
We will accompany the race on Sunday evening here in the live ticker!
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Ferrari engine, there was something …
Yeah right. Last year, the Scuderia was unbeatably fast, especially on the straight. Thanks to an engine that has probably pushed the limits of legality. Because the FIA examined the power unit. In the end, the parties were able to agree on a secret deal. Since Ferrari insisted that it had not cheated and the world association could not prove anything clearly illegal …
FIA Ferrari: the inside story of the scam scandal
Christian Nimmervoll explains the background behind his spectacular inside story about the FIA Ferrari hammer from the last day of the Formula 1 winter tests
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Podcast tip: Anniversary episode “Starting Grid”
Last night Kevin Scheuren, Ole Waschkau and our editor-in-chief Christian Nimmervoll recorded an anniversary edition of the Formula 1 podcast “Starting Grid”. Because the show has been around for four years now – congratulations!
The almost two-hour episode thematically deals with current issues, such as the rule changes for 2021, racism or the new racing calendar and the strict protective measures. Listen now!
– Listen on iTunes!
– Listen to meinsportpodcast.de!
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Wolff believes: Ferrari has not shown everything
We start the day with interesting statements from Toto Wolff. The Mercedes team boss is known for his skeptical and pessimistic attitude towards his team’s own achievements (keyword: silken thread). And he is not even impressed by a strong winter test. Because: “Last year the Ferrari engine was much stronger. We have [die wahre Power] not seen yet, “he believes.
The red competition experienced difficult test drives in Barcelona. Team boss Mattia Binotto himself said that Ferrari would not be a favorite for a win, at least in the first half of the season. Wolff, on the other hand, believes that Ferrari has deliberately not shown everything in the tests.
“Only in qualifying and races will everyone drop their pants. That’s why I’m always more pessimistic. We have to catch up and we need a reliable, strong and drivable engine. I hope that’s enough.” Honda and Renault should not be underestimated either. Wolff believes that all four manufacturers will be “pretty much the same”.
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A new day, a new live ticker! Welcome this Thursday. Maria Reyer can accompany you through the day again today. We’ll take a look at what Toto Wolff said yesterday in a video conference with selected journalists …
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