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Pérez: That’s how the break was
Pérez reveals that Lawrence Stroll personally informed him of his departure. He called yesterday and told him that the team would go “in a different direction” in the future. With each response, you can really tell that Pérez was disappointed in his departure. The Mexican also makes it clear that he had nothing to do with his performance. The team just decided on a new path without him. In any case, I am very sorry for him. But Formula 1 is tough sometimes …
Pérez wants to stay in Formula 1
The Mexican also makes it clear. His ultimate goal is to stay in the premier class. In principle, however, a switch to another series is also conceivable if there is no longer any chance in Formula 1. In any case, you wanted to take your time now and not rush anything. Of course, it is also clear that the possibilities in Formula 1 are getting smaller and smaller with each week, and not necessarily bigger. “Things in Formula 1 are changing very fast,” Pérez said optimistically. In any case, he still does not want to give up the queen category.
Pérez: He received the wrong signals from the team
The Mexican repeats what he has highlighted over and over again in recent months. He always had the impression that the team wanted to stay with him. Therefore, he did not expect to be shown outside the door like this. But it doesn’t mean why it was possible at all. Because theoretically he still had a contract until 2022. However, he explains that he does not want to talk about contractual issues.
Pérez: Yesterday he found out about Racing Point Aus
The Mexican looks very disappointed with the PK, but also serene. Yesterday he received the “definitive confirmation” that he had no future with the team. Now it is a question of bringing the association to a dignified end. But you can tell that the whole story gnaws at him a lot.
Giovinazzi: overtaking will be difficult
Yes, Mugello is definitely a cool track. But it is also clear that overtaking with a Formula 1 car will be difficult here. The Alfa Romeo driver, who has his second consecutive home race after Monza, knows this too. He explains that qualifying will be very important because overtaking in the race is not easy at all. That should speak for Mercedes, because the world championship team is still undefeated in the 2020 standings.
Grosjean “a little jealous” of Gasly
The Frenchman admits that with a smile after Gasly clinched France’s first Formula 1 victory since Olivier Panis in 1996 on Sunday. But he also makes it clear that he was mostly happy for his compatriot. He was a little jealous because he had a chance to win this a few years ago. For Lotus, Grosjean was on the podium ten times between 2012 and 2015 and was second twice. But he never managed to win.
Grosjean: Mugello ganz different from Monza
The Frenchman explains that Mugello is a completely different route to Monza. There are almost only fast corners and not slow ones. Therefore, a stable car is very important. That, of course, also means that the Monza result is not a plan for this weekend. There could be some changes on the field because the track has a completely different character. By the way, his teammate Magnussen has never driven at Mugello. He is one of the few drivers out there, because most know the route either through test drives or through various junior series.
Russell had noticed a closed pit lane
Interesting: Russell reveals that he saw the signs in Monza that symbolized the closed pit lane. Lewis Hamilton stated after his sentencing that it was impossible for him to notice these advertisements. Russell gets it. Hamilton was presumably focused on his stop and therefore paid no attention to the announcements. So he’s not necessarily speaking against Hamilton, but rather Russell, who was so attentive.
Williams struggles with a missed opportunity at Monza
For a team like Williams, a race like Monza is actually a gift. If you can ever score, it will be in a chaotic race. Consequently, the two drivers are also disappointed that it didn’t work out. Russell explains that it was just bad luck. Hopefully, he would have been where the Alfa Romeo drivers were at the restart. And his teammate Latifi says it is always “frustrating” to finish a race in 11th place. At least they were satisfied with the performance last Sunday. Luck was simply lacking.
Out to PK
We now dedicate ourselves to the 3.5 hour press conference here on the ticker. As always, it starts with the Williams drivers, then we progress step by step until we reach world champion Mercedes. Sebastian Vettel will not speak until 4:40 pm as scheduled.
The best photos of the weekend …
… you can find it again in our photo gallery this weekend. Now with photos of the red safety car, Ferrari special paint job and more!
Ferrari in nature
So far we have only seen studio recordings of the Ferrari SF1000. Our colleague Adam Cooper has taken a photo “in the wild” on the spot and discovers that the car looks even better in reality than in the first photos. Definitely quite chic! The XXL press conference will start in half an hour.
Last job
These are also interesting insights. It’s not that teams hit a completely finished track on a Thursday. Here, for example, work is still being done on a curb. It is not weird. Sometimes even the little things on the route are changed even during the weekend if this is necessary. Sometimes certain things are not noticed until Friday after the cars have driven there for the first time.
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Vettel to Aston Martin: the background
Sebastian Vettel’s move to Aston Martin is, of course, today’s topic. But what does that mean anyway? In this video, we take a look at the background of the deal.
Sebastian Vettel to Aston Martin: the background
Sebastian Vettel does not finish his career, but he drives for Aston Martin in 2021: Christian Nimmervoll explains what is behind the deal … More Formula 1 videos
Special design
We have already seen a number of special helmets at Monza. At Mugello, Charles Leclerc will also start with a special design. It shows the historic Ferrari Formula 1 cars. Good idea!
More photos of the red safety car …
… now we have it for you too!
