Charles Leclerc, relief in Ferrari: the consequences on the grid after the accident
After the Miami qualifying bang, the Maranello team had to work on the Monegasque’s single-seater.
After the Miami qualifying bang, the Maranello team had to work on the Monegasque’s single-seater.
Red Bull executive broadsides after Monegasque’s accident
The Monegasque driver: “It is not acceptable to make the same kind of mistake in FP2 and Q3.”
The Spanish driver is happy with third place in qualifying in Miami, but at the same time he is aware of the limitations of the Rossa.
The accident of the Ferrari’s Monegasque (7th) causes a red flag that effectively “gives” pole to the Mexican. Max limited in turn by an error, is 9th.
“The race pace was a punch in the stomach,” these are the words of the British driver.
On the sidelines of the first free practice session at the Florida city’s street circuit, the FIA confirmed the change of the SF-75’s bottom.
“Red Bull has confidence in letting us race each other,” these are the words of the Mexican driver.
The Red Bull driver returned to what happened in Baku.
“The weekend in Baku was good, but we need to work on the race pace because that’s where Red Bull is much stronger.”
The Spanish driver, who has yet to podium in 2023, nevertheless tries to look at the glass half full.
The former driver commented on the Mexican’s rainbow ambitions.
“If the car is competitive, I too can get to seven titles,” said the Red Bull driver.
New people are needed to improve race performance. Talent from Red Bull is looked at.
“I am confident that we will make further progress,” the team principal told Ferrari’s official channels.
“Before he was a Mexican enjoying life, now he’s working.”
The Mercedes team principal will teach at the American university.
“I dream of becoming champion wearing a red suit and getting out of a red car,” said the Monegasque
“The fact that the race was not exciting has nothing to do with the format,” stressed Ferrari’s team principal.
“They had more than a twenty-second lead over Leclerc two-thirds of the way through the race,” said the Austrian team principal.
“From my point of view, it is clear that Verstappen wants a new teammate,” said the former German driver.
“Maybe this year we will find ourselves racing together more often, having similar cars.”
The seven-time world champion’s comments about his future indirectly concern market rumors.
The podium finish in Baku does not sweep away market rumors: the Rossa’s team principal, however, speaks out.
The Spaniard’s consideration after finishing fourth in Baku, the first non-podium race of the season.
The growth of Leclerc, third in Baku behind Perez and Verstappen, has not escaped the world champions’ adviser.
The Spanish driver comments on his fifth place in Baku
“Our very good qualifying lap helped put us in front, but it was not enough to keep them behind in the race. They have much more pace than us in the race.”