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Seidl: no new engine builder before 2026
So let’s get back to the topic of engines. “In my opinion, it is not realistic that in the next five years, under these current regulations, a new manufacturer will enter Formula 1,” explains McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl in this context. On the one hand, the investments for a new manufacturer are “too large”, on the other hand, it takes “too long” to become competitive.
According to Seidl, you first need a plan for what the next Formula 1 engines should look like. Actually, there are only “two options,” Seidl said. Either keep the current units after 2025 or go in a completely new direction. Until this point is clarified, it does not make sense for new manufacturers to enter the premier class.
Tsunoda: downside of leaving Honda?
The Japanese has already been marketed as the next AlphaTauri driver. Could Honda’s departure now have a negative impact on the Formula 2 driver’s career? “We will celebrate Young Driver test day with Yuki Tsunoda. That has nothing to do with Honda’s decision not to continue after 2021,” emphasizes team boss Franz Tost. Red Bull is always about performance. “That has always been the philosophy, and it will always be so. We will see how Red Bull decides for the drivers for 2021,” said Tost.
Coronaupdate
Also this week the usual Formula 1 Corona update takes place. A total of 1,635 tests have been carried out in the last seven days, there were three positive cases. It is important to note that there was less testing than usual because Formula 2 and Formula 3 are not there this weekend. Also, the trial period is between October 2 and 8. The Mercedes employee who tested positive today does not fit into this statistic.
Fog away, sun
It was clear that this would happen … At night, the Nürburgring now shows its most beautiful side. Unfortunately, nothing brings us today.
What’s next with the engines?
The issue has already been raised today on the PC. It’s clear that no one is happy with Honda’s departure, not even the other three manufacturers. But now what? According to ‘auto motor und sport’ there will be an important “motor summit” on Monday after the race in Portugal, in which exactly this question should be clarified. In reality, they want to run the current units until the end of 2025. But this plan could shake up Honda’s exit. This is one of the reasons why many are calling for new regulations to be introduced earlier. How this might look will be clarified at the aforementioned meeting. Because it is clear that no new manufacturer will be incorporated under current regulations.
Schumacher: The records are to be broken
With all the chaos today, let’s not forget that Lewis Hamilton has a chance to win his 91st Grand Prix this weekend. That would tie him with Michael Schumacher in Germany of all places. Son Mick wouldn’t have a problem with that. “My father always said that records are to be broken. So all the other drivers can try again,” Schumacher said. Maybe one day himself …
Albon on camera
On the FT2 TV broadcast, it was once possible to briefly see Alexander Albon with a camera in the garage. These photographs were taken. Is it enough for a second career as a photographer …?
Albon: FT3 is now “chaotic”
Sure, after all, everyone will want to make up for lost training time! “I think we will see all the cars on the track. There will be short races, long races … I don’t know what everyone will decide. We have a lot of tires that we can use in a short time,” explains Albon. who prophesies: “It will be chaos.” But at least that’s better than today, when you just waited all day. “We will have a lot to do tomorrow,” Albon said.
Verstappen: Less training is fine
“I don’t care,” said the Dutchman when asked about the two failed practice sessions. He explains, “Actually, I like it. It makes it a bit more complicated and interesting. Of course that’s a shame for the fans.” How was the day? “I was on my laptop for four hours, chatting with my friends and that sort of thing. What else can you do?” Says Verstappen. Saturday could not be “much worse” than today. Right.
Ilott: at least one experience
Not only did Mick Schumacher miss an opportunity today, Callum Ilott should also drive FT1 for Haas. The Formula 2 driver explains: “It has been a great experience to come here and prepare as a Formula 1 driver. I learned a lot in that regard, and it was definitely not a missed opportunity. […] Hopefully I have another chance before the end of the year. “Thanks to your experience this weekend, you will be even better prepared for this.
Tomorrow looks better
The fog was responsible for no one being allowed to drive today. The good news: tomorrow the fog should clear, so there should be the normal Saturday schedule. It can even stay dry then. Let’s wait and see, but it definitely looks much better for tomorrow than it is today.
Wolff: a new contract with Hamilton is coming
One or two Formula 1 fans may still be hoping that Mercedes won’t put Lewis Hamilton in the second car in 2021, but another driver. However, Toto Wolff gave a clear rejection to ‘ORF’. “He will not fail,” he clarifies regarding Hamilton’s new contract and explains: “We want Lewis in the car, he wants to sit in the Mercedes.”
“We have such a long past, well, total loyalty. So I should [damit es nicht klappt] a force majeure is already happening for some reason that I don’t see coming at the moment, “said the team boss. So there is hardly anything in the way of what will probably be the eighth world title.
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End of working day!
That’s it, comes the long-awaited confirmation that no one will drive today. So there is no training on Friday. But here in the ticker it still goes a little further, we still have some stories that we can now work on in peace.
Mick and Seb
Vettel took advantage of the break to show Mick Schumacher his helmet for this weekend, which pays tribute to his father Michael. After all, waiting offers nice little scenes like this one. In a few minutes, the final cancellation of FT2 should arrive.
#FragMST
A reader would like to hear from us: “Is there a minimum training time to be able to run a race? And if only the race could be conducted, what is the starting grid like?” In theory, it would work without any practice, so qualifying could start immediately tomorrow. If that also fails, then to my knowledge the cars would start according to the starting number. But we would have to ask again exactly Michael Masi.
Additional change
No surprise. Confirmation just came in that nothing will work until 4:00 pm The view is still very bad, no one is allowed to drive. The next update should take place in half an hour. I guess the training will be completely canceled.
Binotto: Mick’s next chance probably only in Abu Dhabi
Ferrari team boss has commented on Mick Schumacher’s upcoming FT1 opportunity. He explains that he doesn’t think there will be another chance before the end of the season in Abu Dhabi. But that is still not certain. We keep our fingers crossed for Mick, of course, so that an appointment can be made beforehand. Realistically, aside from Abu Dhabi, as discussed above, only Portugal and Turkey would be options.
