Fernando Alonso wants the FIA to pay more attention to drivers abusing track limits than clamping down on post-race celebrations.
2021 styrian grand prix reaction articles archive
‘Burn-out’ celebration wasn’t a safety risk, says Verstappen
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he performed his post-race burn-out last weekend safely, despite the FIA warning a repeat will not be tolerated.
Sainz praises Ferrari “teamwork” with Mercedes after unlapping himself from Hamilton
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr expressed his gratitude for the “teamwork” between Ferrari and Mercedes after he was able to unlap himself from Lewis Hamilton during the Styrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes has more than just aerodynamic upgrades coming for 2021 car
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ upgrade plan for its 2021 car involves more than just new aerodynamic parts, the team has confirmed.
Alonso: F1 rule to ‘improve the show’ helps the big teams
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Formula 1’s qualifying rules favour the quickest teams by giving them the opportunity to start the race on harder tyres than those around them.
Is stamping out ‘burn-out’ celebrations a killjoy over-reaction?
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen’s post-race burn-out celebration at the Styrian Grand Prix will “not be tolerated” in future. Why was it considered potentially dangerous?
Interview: Kubica on F1’s 2022 revolution, Ferrari’s power gains and his Le Mans debut
Interview
Posted onBack in the F1 paddock with Alfa Romeo last weekend, Robert Kubica told RaceFans about his experience of the new 18-inch tyres and Ferrari’s improved 2021 power unit.
Ferrari concerned Paul Ricard tyre woe could recur at Silverstone and Hungaroring
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari fear tyre woe at Silverstone and Hungaroring • Vettel’s Styrian GP “boring” • No safety concerns over Schumacher’s seat problem
Tsunoda wants Ferrari fight after scoring in Styrian GP
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda is “100%” convinced he would have finished ninth in the Styrian GP if not for a grid penalty, and that he should be fighting Ferrari soon
Mercedes will “analyse the facts” of any gains from Red Bull’s new engine
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes will look into potential gains Red Bull may have with their second power unit after Lewis Hamilton repeated claims they feature upgrades
No need to investigate collision between Leclerc and Gasly – Masi
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 race director Michael Masi says there was no need to investigate the contact between Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly which ended the AlphaTauri driver’s race.
‘Wacky set-up direction’ may have hurt Mercedes’ race pace
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onA “radical” change in set-up developed by Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes’ simulator may explain their deficit to Red Bull in the Styrian Grand Prix.
Leclerc had ‘one of my best drives apart from lap one’
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says finishing seventh in the Styrian Grand Prix was a “bittersweet” result after his lap one collision with Pierre Gasly.
Verstappen’s post-race burn-out celebration “will not be tolerated” again
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onThe post-race burnout Max Verstappen performed after the Styrian Grand Prix will not be allowed in future, the FIA’s race director Michael Masi has confirmed.
Ricciardo left “really low” after power unit glitch eradicates his flying start
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo’s flying first lap in the Styrian Grand Prix was cancelled out by problem with his power unit six laps into the race.
Leading quicker rivals was “fun” but it couldn’t last – Norris
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris enjoyed leading two quicker rivals in the opening stages of the Styrian Grand Prix, but admitted he had to let them past eventually.
Russell encouraged by ‘truly quick’ pace despite ‘cruel’ retirement
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell believes a pneumatic problem may have prevented Williams from securing eighth place in the constructors’ championship.
Red Bull’s oil supplier deserves credit for speed boost – Horner
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner rebuffed further claims by Lewis Hamilton that the team has introduced an upgrade to its power unit this year.
Red Bull haven’t sacrificed 2022 to win the title this year – Verstappen
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen does not believe Red Bull have sacrificed development on next year’s car to increase their chances of winning the world championship this year.
Verstappen encouraged by strong pace on worn tyres in crushing win
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter winning the Styrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen said Red Bull had given him an excellent car for the Spielberg race.