Friday’s fast-paced F1 news roundup features Nico taking exception to a cheeky dig while discussing the potential playing conditions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in 2025. He is leading about Rosberg.
We have no time to waste, so let’s get started right away…
F1 News: Nico Rosberg talks Lewis Hamilton vs Charles Leclerc and more
Nico Rosberg unimpressed by Lewis Hamilton’s cheeky comments
Nico Rosberg was not pleased with Karun Chandhok’s cheeky comments while discussing the potential dynamic between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in 2025.
Rosberg, who last year took exception to a teenage presenter calling him “Britney” during commentary, had a strained relationship with Hamilton during their time together as Mercedes team-mates from 2013 to 2016. there were.
And Chandhok couldn’t help but bring it up in a discussion about how Hamilton and Leclerc would relate next year, with Rosberg calling him out.
read more: Nico Rosberg criticizes ‘bad’ conflict in Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari predictions
Examining data from the Chinese Grand Prix
We introduced an exciting new element to our coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix and dug deep into the data to understand who won and lost the race.
Sprint qualifying may have ultimately cost Shanghai, but Friday’s hour-long practice session was an important indication of how the rest of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend will unfold, from long-run comparisons to top speed charts. provided guidelines. here.
We already love daily data analysis and hope you do too.
read more: China Grand Prix data: What we learned from Shanghai Sprint Friday practice
Max Verstappen admits Red Bull got what it deserved
Max Verstappen admitted that Red Bull struggled in wet conditions in SQ3 but got a deserved result in sprint qualifying in China.
Verstappen could only hold onto fourth on the grid in Saturday’s sprint race in Shanghai, with the world champion ruining two flying laps by running wide in slippery conditions.
Rather than gasp and blow the house down after the session, Verstappen simply raised his hand.
read more: Max Verstappen raises his hand after uncharacteristic qualifying: ‘That’s what we deserved’
Lance Stroll questions his F1 future
Lance Stroll appears to have publicly questioned his F1 future for the first time, insisting Fernando Alonso’s multi-year commitment to Aston Martin won’t “necessarily” persuade him to follow suit. .
Some speculate that Stroll, who has struggled alongside Alonso since the beginning of last season, may choose to retire from F1 at the end of 2024.
The Canadian gave a cryptic response when asked about his future in China, which did little to quell the rumors.
read more: Lance Stroll’s cryptic ‘not necessarily no’ answer to question about F1’s future
Christian Horner clashes with Helmut Marko over Carlos Sainz’s position
In what could be another sign of growing team tensions at Red Bull, Christian Horner has publicly disagreed with Helmut Marko over the possibility of signing Carlos Sainz in 2025. did.
Marko claimed this week that Sainz had received a “very lucrative offer” from Audi that Red Bull could not match.
Horner took a more measured view, sharing what he thinks about Marko’s move to discuss Sainz’s position so openly.
read more: Christian Horner refutes inside information about Helmut Marko’s ‘lucrative deal’ with Carlos Sainz
