Saturday’s F1 news is here and there’s plenty to dig into from the paddock as drivers enjoy a weekend away from racing.
A number of historic F1 cars are being raced in Monaco this weekend, with McLaren CEO Zac Brown and outgoing Red Bull technical guru Adrian Newey behind the wheel during their break. Check out the headlines from inside the paddock. .
Mercedes went ‘in the wrong direction’ during the ground effects era
Former Mercedes executive director Paddy Lowe has described the team as having been “misguided” in their development during the Ground Effects era, but says his former employers and their current situation are I feel sorry for you.
He told Motorsport.com: “To be fair, I have a lot of sympathy for teams that are doing well, as long as they’re not too arrogant. They’ll say, ‘You’ve got to believe that good luck comes to you in this sport.'” You’re a good car You don’t have to think that it always comes from your own talent. ”
“This is a message most of us have learned over the years.
“Mercedes has taken the wrong turn aerodynamically. The tools we use are incredibly sophisticated, including wind tunnels and CFD, but they are still very flawed and all Our team has acknowledged this… It’s very difficult to recover from this easily in a matter of time.”
read more: Former Mercedes chief executive reveals where he took a ‘wrong turn’ in his fall from dominance
Max Verstappen reveals how he wants to win races
When asked how he likes to win, whether it’s wheel-to-wheel or long-distance races, Verstappen prefers to be able to build up a huge lead by the checkered flag alone.
“At least 20 seconds!” he told Sky Sports F1.
“That’s for me…I’ve raced a lot of close races in my life. I’d be more excited if I could actually perfect the car and be 100 percent sure I could win by a big margin. , Of course that’s not what fans want to hear, but I’m being honest.
“I’m here to win, and I’m here to create my own success.”
read more: Max Verstappen wants to win by ‘at least 20 seconds’ rather than going wheel-to-wheel
Stefano Domenicali’s unconventional take on Max Verstappen’s dominance
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali understands why having a dominant driver can be a goal for others to strive for, despite the fact that half the field wins throughout the season.
Asked about “leveling the playing field” to increase competitiveness, Domenicali told ESPN SportsCenter, “That’s not the purpose of sports. By the way, in everything. [history of the] The sport of F1 has lived with cycles. There were great racers there who had won one victory after another over the years.
“And this isn’t the factor that doesn’t attract people, it’s also the fact that you can’t beat the legends when there are too many winning racers.
“So we have to respect the fact that Max is the best driver so far and that there will probably be a successor soon.”
read more: “You can’t beat a legend” – F1 boss’ unique take on Lando Norris’ shock victory over Max Verstappen
Christian Horner talks about ‘complicated business’ of rival signing Adrian Newey
For Red Bull’s rivals who want to bring Adrian Newey into the team and build a design department around him, Christian Horner warns that it may not be easy in the current state of the sport, warning that Red Bull to work his way, which he has adjusted over time.
“I think Formula 1 is now a very complex business. There are factors to consider, especially the cost cap,” Horner told media in Miami.
“You have to think very carefully about where you put your money, where you put your budget, what resources you put into it, where you get the most bang for your buck.
“He is the only designer in F1 still working at the design stage. But of course the regulations have become increasingly strict and as Adrian’s role within the team has evolved and developed in recent years, other The players also had to step up.”
read more: Christian Horner warns rivals will ‘complicate business’ if they build a team around Adrian Newey
Introducing the world’s most prestigious races in ranking format
And finally, I’d like to introduce something a little different.
We looked beyond F1 to the wider world of motorsport and compiled a ranking of the best races from around the world.
From Bathurst to the Dakar, Indianapolis to Le Mans, two and four wheelers are all included in this list (with a little F1, of course), and the 10 most prestigious races in the world of motorsport. Races that are considered to be races are grouped together. .
Of course you are welcome to have your own opinion, but for now we are going with ours.
read more: Ranking: 10 Most Prestigious Motorsport Races in the World
