Charles Leclerc and George Russell are the only drivers from the three front-running teams without penalties heading into this weekend’s race.
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Sainz urges safety changes to tight pit lanes which risk ‘very dangerous situations’
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has warned that some pit lanes Formula 1 uses risk creating “very dangerous situations” because they are so narrow.
Tight pit lane “part of the challenge” say McLaren as Sainz blames them for penalty
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr blamed a McLaren mechanic for an incident in the pits which led to him receiving a five-second time penalty after the Dutch Grand Prix.
Ferrari criticise unsafe release penalty as Sainz “thought I saved someone’s life”
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he “thought I had saved someone’s life” in the pit lane incident which earned him a five-second time penalty.
F1 drivers welcome Spa’s 2023 deal and hope more follow after track changes
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 drivers welcomed the confirmation the series will return to Spa-Francorchamps next year following the revisions made to the track.
Sainz predicts Verstappen will challenge for win despite starting from 15th
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted he was concerned about Ferrari’s deficit to Max Verstappen despite inheriting pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen predicts Ferrari will be “super-strong” at the Hungaroring
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen expects tougher competition from Red Bull’s rivals Ferrari this weekend due to the layout of the Hungaroring.
Successful tow tactics answer ‘unfair criticism’ of Ferrari’s strategies – Sainz
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says Ferrari’s successful slipstream strategy in qualifying shows they deserve more credit for their team tactics.
Sainz and Magnussen to start from back of grid after taking fourth power units
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr and Kevin Magnussen will start the French Grand Prix from the back of the field after exceeding the limit on power unit parts.
Sainz to take grid penalty for power unit parts change following Austria fire
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr will have a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend’s French Grand Prix after Ferrari exceeded his maximum allocation of power unit parts.
Can Ferrari take the heat? And is it au revoir to Ricard? Six French GP talking points
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onThe French Grand Prix is set to take place in heatwave conditions. Who can withstand the soaring temperatures? And will this be Paul Ricard’s last race?
Sainz concerned reaction to his engine fire was “a bit slow”
2022 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says the marshalling reaction to his engine fire during Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix needed to be faster.
Sainz: Ferrari accepted I was right not to follow “10 car lengths” instruction
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says Ferrari accepted his call for them to “stop inventing” instructions on the radio during the British Grand Prix.
“Do something, please!” The radio calls which show how Leclerc lost at Silverstone
2022 British GP team radio transcript
Posted onRadio messages reveal Charles Leclerc was more concerned about the time he lost behind his team mate than Ferrari’s decision to leave him out when the Safety Car appeared.
Hamilton says protesters are right to fight for planet but Sainz warns they put lives at risk
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton spoke up in defence of a group of protesters who were apprehended by the authorities after they tried to disrupt the start of the British Grand Prix.
Is a greater threat to Verstappen’s title hopes than Leclerc starting to appear?
2022 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen has shattered Charles Leclerc’s early championship lead. Is the Ferrari driver still the biggest threat to Red Bull’s points leader?
“Extremely frustrating” to lose more running due to Baku retirement – Sainz
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted it felt “extremely frustrating” to have dropped out of another race in the early stages due to his hydraulic failure in Baku.
Sainz says running without a tow was his mistake after falling from first to fourth
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said it was his decision to do his final lap of qualifying without a tow after missing out on pole position in Baku.
€25,000 fine heightens Ferrari’s frustration over backmarkers who ‘cost us the race’
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s frustration at the time their drivers lost lapping the Williams cars was heightened by the €25,000 fine they received for impeding in practice.
“Inter would be much quicker”: Why Leclerc made the “very wrong” pit stop Sainz avoided
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s radio from the Monaco Grand Prix showed he had agreed a switch to intermediates would be “much quicker”, even if he later criticised the call.