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IMOLA. Lewis Hamilton won ahead of his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. Yesterday’s Formula 1 Grand Prix podium at Imola had something familiar, but it was still extraordinary. The “Silver Arrows” secured the constructors’ title defense four races before the end of the season. It is his seventh trick in a row, something that no team in the history of Formula 1 has achieved. In the turbo-hybrid era that began in 2014, the racing team around team boss Toto Wolff is even undefeated.
“I see my team, the team here, I know all the men and women at home in the plant, in Brackley and Brixworth. They are the real stars, but they are not in the spotlight,” said Hamilton after the 93rd Grand Prix. . Victory of your career to pass the roses.
Also, the driver’s title can no longer be taken away from Mercedes. In two weeks in Istanbul Bottas – 85 points behind – has to catch up with eight points against Hamilton, otherwise the seventh blow for the British is sure. So, for the moment, it would equal Michael Schumacher’s record in this category.
With Max Verstappen, the last non-Mercedes driver yesterday lost his mathematical chances. The Dutch Red Bull star retired due to a puncture, which helped his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo (3rd) at the Renault to his second podium.
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With the joy of the title, there were subtle concerns about the future as to whether the four races highlighted in the emergency schedule could take place due to the worsening situation for the crown. After Imola, Turkey, twice Bahrain and Abu Dhabi are the hosts.
“It is in the hands of the health authorities if motoring is approved and we can travel there,” said Toto Wolff. The Viennese sees Formula 1 armed because of the safety concept applied: “We stayed in our bubbles, we had very few cases and we did not represent any risk. We are probably the safest group of people.”
A renewed tightening of crown measures in Britain could also have consequences for most teams. Seven of the ten racing teams are based in England. “It will definitely affect our lives, but we will find a way to deal with it,” Wolff said.
