Conclusion: Ferrari struggled with the front tires at the French Grand Prix and is aware that the problem could recur on tracks with high demands on the front axle.
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Ferrari could face a recurrence of French GP problems
Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. suffered from severe graining of the front tires at the French Grand Prix and ended the race outside of the points.
Ferrari’s sporting director Laurent Mekies said her tire problems could recur at Paul Ricard at Silverstone and at the Hungaroring, as both tracks put more stress on the front tires.
“There are certainly venues that we are looking for with more attention,” Mekies admitted. “Silverstone is one, Budapest is one.
“Tracks that normally put more stress on the front axle are the ones that attracted attention. In the meantime, as I said, we are trying to find ways to reduce or increase our margin. “
Vettel calls the GP of Styria “boring”
Vettel’s points run ended on Sunday Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel started 14th at the Styrian Grand Prix and finished 12th, and he didn’t enjoy the race, while team-mate Lance Stroll scored four points in eighth.
“Today was pretty boring because I was stuck in a traffic jam for the majority and then wasn’t fast enough in the second part,” said Vettel. “It can only get better next week.”
A better performance in qualifying could have resulted in a more exciting race for the four-time world champion.
“We had to start a little further up front, then it can change the race. And then we got stuck on our side on the train, pitted as one of the first cars and ended up not having enough tires to make a difference, so not that great. “
Schumacher’s sit-down fight is not a security problem
This year Mick Schumacher complained about a “crooked” seating position in his Haas car, a problem that the team has now resolved after his mother brought the problem to her.
F1 Race Director Michael Masi said the FIA would not bother with seating unless a driver’s position would compromise their safety, and Masi is confident that the Haas VF-21 meets all required regulations on the matter .
“From the FIA’s point of view, we naturally look at the safety features of the seat from a safety point of view,” he said.
“The driver comfort elements naturally have to be worked through by the driver and the teams because they are so individual and tailored to the needs, wishes and wishes of each individual driver. Of all the safety aspects in the event of an incident, I find that this car is all fully compliant. Driving comfort, which I am not familiar with, is therefore an area that the FIA would pursue. “
Schumacher finished 16th at the Styrian Grand Prix, one lap ahead of teammate Nikita Mazepin.
McLaren supports youth welfare with the Duke of Edinburgh Award
McLaren will partner with the long-running Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofFE) this summer, with an award for next year’s British Grand Prix, one of the incentives for young people to get involved.
The team will take part in a fundraising challenge called “Do It 4 Youth,” which aims to increase participation in the DofE through the money raised after the Covid-19 pandemic hits not only the base of existing participants in the program, but also has led to many more people who cannot afford the participation costs.
DofE wants “a million more young people from the hardest hit communities to participate” in order to “build resilience and self-confidence and feel strong, powerful and limitless”.
McLaren’s commitment is to donate two Team VIP Passes to the 2022 British GP and to put the DofE logo on their cars for this year’s edition of the race.
“Last year has been difficult for so many young people, so this is a great way to take action, challenge yourself and raise vital resources to help more young people discover their strengths and improve their physical and mental wellbeing promote, ”said McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris.
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That day in F1
- 35 years ago today, Fabrizio Barbazza won round three of the American Racing Series at Meadowlands but received no points and an eighth of his prize money was confiscated after a collision that took Cary Bren out of the race. Tommy Byrne came in second.
