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Why George Russell insists F1 British GP tyre gamble was 'not a stupid decision'

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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George Russell defended his "bold" tyre strategies at the F1 British GP, saying that his formation lap gamble to switch to slicks was "not a stupid... read more »

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Ferrari explains Austria F1 pit call amid tense Lewis Hamilton radio exchange

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari's Deputy Team Principal Jerome d'Ambrosio defended the team's strategy in F1's Austrian GP amid a tense mid-race radio exchange with Lewis... read more »

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Fernando Alonso explains ‘confusing’ defensive tactic to secure Austria F1 points finish

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Fernando Alonso explained how his driving on the final lap of the F1 Austrian GP was enough to 'confuse' a charging Gabriel Bortoleto as he successfully defended... read more »

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Sainz defends Vasseur as he "always rated him as a team principal and as a person"

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Despite losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton at the end of last season, former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz defended the Scuderia's team boss Fred Vasseur, rejecting... read more »

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Domenicali thinks Vasseur needs "to save all his energy to continue his work"

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Amid speculations around Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur's future at the Scuderia, former Ferrari team principal and current F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali has... read more »

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'Take this sucker' - Nico Rosberg defends George Russell 'brake test'

9 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 349 views )

George Russell's driving under the Canadian Grand Prix Safety Car has been defended by Nico Rosberg. read more »

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F1 legend Martin Brundle issues passionate response over FIA suspension

9 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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F1 legend Martin Brundle has defended Derek Warwick in a passionate statement, after the FIA suspended the steward for the Canadian Grand Prix. read more »

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Russell backs one-race steward ban for Warwick, anything more "a bit OTT"  

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 318 views )

Mercedes driver George Russell defended the right of suspended FIA steward Derek Warwick to speak to the media and insisted anything more than a one-race ban for his recent... read more »

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Sainz claims Hadjar "destroyed" his F1 Canadian GP weekend after Q1 exit

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 400 views )

Carlos Sainz was left fuming after he claimed Isack Hadjar impeded him during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, which meant Williams Formula 1 driver was eliminated in... read more »

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Carlos Sainz slams media ‘finger-pointing’ amid Fred Vasseur-Ferrari exit rumours

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 268 views )

Carlos Sainz has defended Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur after recent reports cast doubt over his position at the team following a difficult start to the 2025 F1 season. The post... read more »

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Jonathan Wheatley defends FIA stewards amid Christian Horner criticism

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sauber Team Principal and former Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley has defended the FIA's stewarding procedures in F1 following criticism from former colleague... read more »

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Fernando Alonso: Ayrton Senna wouldn't be 'as polite' about Monaco F1 criticism

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 430 views )

Fernando Alonso has defended the Monaco Grand Prix amid ongoing criticism, reminding F1 fans and media alike that its unique challenges have always defined the race. The post... read more »

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Kimi Antonelli defended despite finger-wagging for inviting his pals to F1 grand prix

10 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 310 views )

Kimi Antonelli invited his schoolmates to Imola but it caused a stir read more »

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F1 rookies defend Doohan after 'unfair' exit

10 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 406 views )

Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar defended their fellow Formula 1 rookie Jack Doohan on Thursday after Alpine's decision to drop the Australian after just six of the... read more »

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Ferrari boss Vasseur defends team's strategy at F1 Miami GP

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 553 views )

Frederic Vasseur has defended Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix team orders calls and, although the team principal accepted the frustration of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis... read more »

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Sebastian Vettel reputation is 'nonsense' says former F1 team boss

11 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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Sebastian Vettel has been defended by one of the longest-serving team principals in the history of Formula 1. read more »

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Guenther Steiner’s amusingly blunt response to Max Verstappen ‘downsides’ claim

11 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 343 views )

Guenther Steiner has defended Max Verstappen against the 'downsides' he brings to a team... read more »

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Vasseur defends Hamilton's Ferrari form in X-rated rant

11 months ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 374 views )

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has defended Lewis Hamilton's early-season form in an X-rated rant following another disappointing weekend for the seven-time world... read more »

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Vasseur defends Hamilton after tough qualifying session in Bahrain

11 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 249 views )

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has defended the seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton after a tough qualifying session that saw the Briton secure a disappointing ninth place on... read more »

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Stella defends McLaren strategy calls in Japan

11 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 342 views )

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended his team's strategy calls at the Japanese Grand Prix, including the decision not to swap its drivers at the end of the race. read more »

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Why the FIA can't be too confident F1's flexi-wing saga is over

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 528 views )

The FIA has given a further clarification over its decision to keep tightening Formula 1's rear wing deflection tests, and defended the delay of its stricter front wing... read more »

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Coulthard defends Red Bull for ousting Perez

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 497 views )

Former F1 driver David Coulthard has defended Red Bull for replacing six-time F1 race winner Sergio Perez with Liam L ahead of the upcoming F1 season. read more »

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FIA responds to George Russell’s criticism of its handling of F1 driver fines

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 427 views )

The FIA has defended itself regarding accusations from GDPA director, George Russell, of how it allocates the money collected from the fines of Formula 1 drivers. The post FIA... read more »

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FIA steward: Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘wants the best for everyone’ in F1

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 364 views )

F1 steward Vitanontio Liuzzi has defended the FIA's much-maligned President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, claiming he "wants the best for everyone". The post FIA... read more »

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David Croft sets record straight on Max Verstappen after 'petulant' claim

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 460 views )

David Croft has defended Max Verstappen after being singled out for criticism... read more »