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Binotto: “We all love Seb”
Ferrari is not only in crisis in sporting terms. Even off the track there are always problems. At least it looks like it from the outside. The impression arises that Sebastian Vettel and his team, to put it mildly, no longer fully understand each other. In ‘Sky’, however, team boss Mattia Binotto emphasizes that Vettel has by no means slipped into the role of the unwanted child.
“We all love Seb in Maranello,” says Binotto, making it clear: “We still love him. It’s like a love that comes to an end.” And that is exactly where the problem lies. Since it has become clear that Vettel will / must leave the team after the season, the relationship has been strained. Let’s see if the radio breaks again today …
Mick Schumacher: Binotto’s statement is a “compliment”
The Ferrari team boss recently made positive comments about Mick Schumacher. In an interview with the ‘Süddeutsche Zeitung’ he reveals: “I was very happy to hear such a statement from Mattia. I consider it a compliment. It shows that I have improved in all the areas in which I have improved My big goal is of course Formula 1 However, I am currently in the second season of Formula 2 and consequently my focus is on Formula 2 one hundred percent. ” Of course we are excited to see what the future will bring!
Mercedes afraid to stretch?
There was talk of an “open bill” before the weekend because Mercedes hadn’t been able to win at Spa since 2017. That’s true, but the course is far from a true stretch of fear. The Silver Arrows had three wins in a row between 2015 and 2017, and Lewis Hamilton was second behind a Ferrari in 2018 and 2019. It doesn’t sound like a scary stretch. And because the Ferraris aren’t really an opponent this year, it’s actually pretty clear who the favorites will be. Just for comparison: Red Bull hasn’t won at Spa since 2014, and at the time only benefited from an accident between the two Mercedes drivers …
Special day for McLaren
Team founder Bruce McLaren was born on August 30, 1937. Is there a reason to celebrate on the track today? Sainz and Norris start the race from P7 and P10. So points are definitely possible, but it will be an uphill battle against Renault and Racing Point. Mercedes and Red Bull (or at least Verstappen) are generally out of reach at the front anyway. But here too, of course, possible rain could help.
Grosjean: Why Bahrain’s “Oval” Isn’t a Good Idea
Many fans expect some variety in Bahrain. However, the Haas driver explains: “I don’t want to talk too soon because it’s a good idea to give it a try. Personally, though, I’m not entirely convinced. I don’t know how it should go in qualifying. We have calculated it so that everyone has the Same space, there must be 175 meters between each car. That won’t work. “
In other words: the route is too short for 20 cars at the same time. “We need four seconds to get a good wake and not be in dirty air,” explains Grosjean. That won’t work in Bahrain if everyone is on the track at the same time. According to Grosjean, there could also be chaos in the race because slower cars would receive permanent blue flags. “It could be a nightmare,” said the Frenchman.
22 years ago today …
… Formula 1 experienced one of the biggest starting accidents in its history, which fortunately turned out to be mild. The crash at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix is sure to be fondly remembered by all who saw it. In any event, the race offered so many stories back then that you can’t tell them all here on the ticker. That’s why I recommend you take a look at our Grand Prix for all ages! Will today’s race be so exciting and controversial …?
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Ralf Schumacher: Alfa Romeo could swap both drivers
That fits a bit with the Formula 2 that we just mentioned. There are currently three Ferrari Juniors in the top four of the championship. Ralf Schumacher says of ‘Sky’: “Alfa is of course very close to Ferrari, and it would make sense to give one or the other rookie a chance [am Freitag zu testen]. Ferrari has some young people coming and you can do it wonderfully on Fridays. “
“I think the Alfa season has not gone so well to say the least. You can take this risk. And I also think that you will be looking for two drivers at the end of the day. One kid and one seasoned. Maybe you’re already talking to Nico Hülkenberg. No you know it, “Schumacher said. The other place could go to Mick Schumacher, for example.
Schumacher back on the podium
In the junior series it runs this weekend from a German perspective! Mick Schumacher just finished second in the Formula 2 sprint race and has achieved his fourth podium in the last five races. He is in great shape and could even fight for the title one more time if he can maintain that form in the coming weeks. First of all, congratulations on another podium! In Formula 1, it would be a great miracle for a German driver to finish on the podium …
What’s the weather like?
Of course, that’s always a great question in Spa. It is currently dry, but it is possible for it to rain in the afternoon. At the moment, it looks like it will get more wet in the evening hours, so it is still the end of the race. Of course, we are keeping an eye on the situation. And experience has shown that in Spa you shouldn’t trust the weather forecast anyway, but rather what you see with your own eyes …
Career strategy
The two Ferrari drivers can freely choose their tires at the start of today. That could be a minor benefit. From the top 10, only Mercedes and Verstappen will start in the middle, everyone else on soft. According to Pirelli, starting soft is, on paper at least, the fastest strategy. In any case, it should be clear that it will be a one-stop race. At least if it stays dry …
Raceday!
Hello and welcome to a new edition of our Formula 1 live ticker! The first race of the 2020 third triple header is on the plan for today, it starts at Spa at 3:10 pm But we’re already getting into the game so you’re in a good mood for the Grand Prix. Ruben zimmermann sits at the keyboard again this Sunday, and our contact form and Twitter hashtag #FragMST are available for questions, criticism and suggestions. With this we will also start this race day immediately!
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