No race in the formula 1 drove and the bad news is already piling up for Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari. Now the negative run has reached its climax with bad news.
The “Ferrari Gate” affair is taking place in the formula 1 again really drive on. Seven teams make serious accusations against Ferrari and the world association FIA.
Formula 1: Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are disqualified
The cause of the anger is not only the engine, but also the subsequent FIA investigation because of the suspected fraud. The association had agreed to a comparison with Ferrari because the offense was not fully detectable – but had done so in secret and had not yet announced the punishment.
Because FIA President Jean Todt was the long-time Ferrari team boss and his son Nicolas is the manager of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, even accusations of deferral against the world motorsport association are now being made.
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Racing teams demand answers, team bosses attack FIA sharply
In a secret letter, the racing teams are asking the FIA to comment, the FIA President Jean Todt and Formula 1 boss Chase Carey are asking questions and even mentioning a deadline for the required answers.
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In addition, senior (ex) officials publicly attack the FIA with harsh words:
- Toto Wolff (Mercedes Sport Director): “The whole thing is a huge mess. It’s not okay what Ferrari did, but still less how the FIA treats it. All other teams are upset. “
- Helmut Marko (Red Bull Team Principal): “The FIA threatens to discredit a sport in which we invest three-digit millions a year. You can no longer be offered that. “
- Bernie Ecclestone (ex-FIA president): “The teams have to sue the FIA. It’s about millions that I think they deserve. ”
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But it could not stay with millions of lawsuits. Many racing teams are in favor of a subsequent disqualification of Ferrari for the entire 2019 season. The vice world championship in the constructors’ classification as well as all driver results by Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc could be canceled.
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It would be another high point of the Scuderia disaster in recent months. For the 2020 season in Formula 1, team boss Mattia Binotto doesn’t do much to begin with: “I’m not nearly as confident as I was last season. We are very worried. Because the others are significantly faster than we are. And we are not as fast as we would like to be. “
Binotto’s only hope: “The season is very long. There are 22 races. We have a lot of time to fight back. ”Sebastian Vettel’s last season at Ferrari (contract expires) could not start any worse.
When does the season start?
The question that Formula 1 fans are also concerned with: When does this season start? It should have started in Australia on March 15th. However, because of the corona virus, the first four races in Australia, Vietnam, Bahrain and China will be canceled for the time being. They should be made up for later. The current season would start on May 3rd, when the premier class is visiting the Netherlands.
Ferrari with technical problems
As in the previous year, Ferrari had massive technical problems at the beginning of this year. In the first tests in Barcelona, Ferrari was miles behind the competition, at Vettel there was even an engine failure.
Ferrari disappointing for years
The Scuderia has been miles behind the competition for years. Last season, Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc watched Mercedes drive from one victory to the next. Ferrari won the last world title in 2008 with Kimi Raikkonen.
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This is Sebastian Vettel:
- Born on July 3, 1987 in Heppenheim.
- Vettel’s home kart track was the Erftlandring. Michael Schumacher had already made his first attempts at walking in motorsport there.
- In 2007 Vettel made the jump to Formula 1, where he started for BMW Sauber and Toro Rosso.
- His move to Red Bull followed in 2009, where he celebrated four World Cup titles in a row from 2010 to 2013.
- Vettel switched to Ferrari in 2015. With the Scuderia, however, he has so far been denied the big hit.
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Ferrari plants close
Due to the spread of the corona virus, the Ferrari plants in Italy were closed. This means that working on the car is no longer possible for the time being.
In the World Cup, this means a clear disadvantage for the Scuderia Ferrari. The measure is valid until March 27th.
Brawn with a crazy suggestion
In order to counteract the postponement of the start of the season by the corona virus, F1 boss Ross Brawn wants to cancel the summer break in August.
He also suggests so-called “triple headers” in which three races are to take place in three weeks.
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The racing teams and their pilots 2020:
- Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas
- Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc
- Renault: Daniel Ricciardo, Esteban Ocon *
- Red Bull: Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon
- Alfa Romeo: Kimi Raikkonen, Antonio Giovinazzi
- Alpha Tauri (previously Toro Rosso): Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kwjat
- Williams: George Russell, Nicholas Latifi *
- Haas: Kevin Magnussen, Romain Grosjean
- McLaren: Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz
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* = Debutant
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Contracts expire
If the Corona crisis persists, Formula 1 could face a contractual problem. Many drivers’ contracts expire on December 31, including Lewis Hamitlon’s and Sebastian Vettel’s. If the season had not ended by then, the drivers would in principle no longer be entitled to climb in their racing cars.
Either way, the racing teams will get together with their pilots for negotiations in a timely manner. A Ferrari out for Sebastian Vettel is not an unthinkable scenario. There are already wild rumors, even about a spectacular change to competitor Mercedes. They were fired by Vettel himself. Find out more here >>
Vettel smashes rumor of career end
The rumor persisted that Vettel could even end his Formula 1 career entirely if he had a Ferrari out. The 32-year-old recently categorically ruled that out: “I have no plans to step down in the foreseeable future, I really enjoy racing.”
Corona virus case at tire manufacturers
Pirelli has had a positive coronavirus case. An employee of the tire manufacturer is infected. This became known on Monday.
The employee of the Formula 1 outfitter is said to have been on site at the canceled Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Brawn with crazy proposal for new season
Can Formula 1 pull through its season after the Corona crisis has been overcome? Almost impossible, after all the calendar for this year had even been increased to 22 races. Despite the confusing situation, Formula 1 manager Ross Brawn is still “quite optimistic that we can complete about 17 or 18 races on the calendar.”
His suggestion: The summer break in August should be canceled, and “triple headers” are also conceivable – three races on three consecutive Sundays. Read more here >>
Chase Carey apologizes to the fans
In an open letter, Formula 1 boss Chase Carey addressed the fans and apologized for the sudden postponement of the start of the season: “We would like to apologize to the fans affected by the cancellation in Australia and the postponements of the other races are. […] We know that everyone wants to know what will happen to Formula 1 2020. Due to the fluctuating situation, we cannot give precise answers today. Nevertheless, we plan to continue with the 2020 championship as soon as it is safe. “
Sebastian Vettel to Renault?
Does Sebastian Vettel switch to Renault after the season? Corresponding rumors are emerging because a farewell to Daniel Ricciardo is imminent and the aspiring racing team may already be looking for star alternatives. “I don’t want to say no because he is a great driver,” says team principal Cyril Abiteboul to “Motorsport-total.com”. “I actually prefer to work with drivers of tomorrow than with drivers from yesterday.” Hard words …
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