– Nikita Mazepin hit Haas’ Formula 1 team-mate Mick Schumacher.
In an interview with the Russian broadcaster MatchTV, as quoted by Gazetta dello Sport, Mazepin says that Schumacher’s membership in the Ferrari Driver Academy gives him an unfair advantage because the German can drive the Scuderia simulator while Haas doesn’t have his own Mazepin can test in.
– As reported by RaceFans, F1 is considering another return to Istanbul Park for the Turkish Grand Prix in case the Canadian Grand Prix is canceled.
Recent media reports suggest that the Montreal race will be canceled in a new wave of COVID-19 cases.
– RaceFans also reports that the F1 Sprint Qualifying format is expected to receive the green light from the F1 Commission today.
– 1980 Formula 1 champion Alan Jones criticized fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo for his slow start to the 2021 season.
On Peter Windsor’s YouTube channel, he said: “I think Daniel should concentrate a little more in the cockpit than outside. In my opinion, Daniel deals a little verbally with things that are going on outside the car and not inside the car. “
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Sebastian Vettel has asked F1 to step up its environmental and sustainability efforts.
In an interview with F1 Insider, Vettel said: “My point is that there are ways to make the entire Formula 1 business much more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The point is not to do without things, but to improve them and act more responsibly. That you live sustainably and still pursue your passion. I think questioning yourself over and over again is the beginning of it. “
Former F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg joked: “I better not look at Red Bull because then I’ll cry” after the German missed a seat next to Max Verstappen in 2021. (MOTORLAT)
Two-time Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne wants Fernando Alonso to join the all-electric series. (MundoDeportivo)