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That’s all for today!
So we turn off the ticker for today. Important note: the race starts tomorrow at 2:10 p.m., an hour earlier than usual! Here at the ticker, of course, we’ll be back for you in the morning anyway. Have a good night, stay healthy and see you tomorrow!
Raikkonen: We just didn’t have the speed
The teammate made it to Q2, Kimi was only 19th and therefore basically last, if we take Hülkenberg out of the rankings. “I can’t be satisfied with P19,” admits the Finn, reporting: “We just didn’t have the speed to get more out of our three laps. It wasn’t the best lap and the car didn’t feel bad. But we expected more.” Let’s see what else is possible in the race.
New winner at the Nürburgring?
Of the current field of drivers, there are only two drivers who have already won Formula 1 at the Nürburgring. Sebastian Vettel won here in 2013, Lewis Hamilton in 2011. Because the German shouldn’t have a realistic chance of winning tomorrow, there are really only two options: either Hamilton wins or we see a new winner.
By the way, it looks very different with the teams: Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams have already won here for decades. And even Alfa Romeo has already won in the Ring, but before the official Formula 1 times in 1932 and 1935.
The cause of Stroll’s disease remains unclear
“He has not felt comfortable since Russia,” reveals Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer of his driver. The Canadian was “repeatedly” tested for Corona, but the result was always negative. Last night he had stomach problems. “He was in the bathroom the whole time,” Szafnauer said.
The cause of Stroll’s health problems is completely unknown. The Canadian wanted to drive up to 30 minutes before FT3, so Hülkenberg was not called on Friday. Then Stroll realized, however, that it was not possible. Now he should recover first to be fit for the next two races in Portugal and Imola.
Bottas: “The window hooked exactly”
Regarding his pole position, the Finn explains: “The reduced training time made it very difficult in these cold conditions. So it was very important to hit the sweet spot of the tires in the outlap and hit the window exactly. […] I only have one goal for tomorrow so I hope to get off to a good start and then we’ll see what happens next. “It’s clear what that goal should be. At the World Cup, he’s currently 44 points behind Hamilton.
Sainz: I didn’t know that gravel costs 80 million …
Yesterday it was announced that the Spa track will be modernized. Among other things, there should be more gravel beds again. A total of 80 million euros are being invested. “I didn’t know that gravel costs 80 million today,” smiles Carlos Sainz when asked about it. But he is happy with the decision and hopes that in the future more routes will decide to rely more on gravel beds and grass again.
Photo gallery: Spa-Francorchamps is renovating: more gravel beds and new grandstands
The Spa-Francorchamps race track will be modernized and adapted in the coming years.
Photo gallery
Mercedes: Verstappen does not play a role in planning
Time and time again there is speculation about the future of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman has a contract with Red Bull until 2023. But what if he can’t find a competitive motor partner after Honda? Could this be an opportunity for Mercedes to attract Verstappen to its own team? “Max has clearly committed to Red Bull with his statements. I think that is also correct,” emphasizes Toto Wolff.
“He’s loyal to the team. If you drive for a team, you have to be too. I wouldn’t have expected anything else. I wouldn’t expect anything else from our own drivers,” says Wolff, explaining: “What the future brings, we don’t know yet. We are very happy with Valtteri and Lewis. You can see that today too, they are not giving anything. “
“If there is a generational change in the future, it is George [Russell] and Esteban [Ocon] at the starting blocks for a possible role. We will take all of this into account ”, emphasizes Wolff. Hamilton will be 36 in a few months, Bottas 32 next year.
Giovinazzi for the first time in Q2
The Italian reached Q2 for the first time this year on the 11th attempt. So far, he was the only driver eliminated from all ten races in Q1. Even Latifi and the two Haas drivers were already in Q2 (at least) once during the season. Let’s see what will happen tomorrow with Giovinazzi from P14. After all, you are driving for your job!
