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Who’s in reserve for 2021 Formula 1 season?

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Three back-up drivers were drafted into action in 2020 through a mixture of illness and injury, with Nico Hulkenberg, Pietro Fittipaldi and Jack Aitken having unexpected... read more »

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Russell: Mercedes drive allows for ‘more relaxed’ approach to 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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George Russel says he can take a more relaxed approach to the 2021 Formula 1 season as a result of his Mercedes drive last year, when he filled in for Lewis Hamilton at the... read more »

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Russell: Sakhir performance gives me more confidence for 2021

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 561 views )

Williams regular Russell was drafted in by parent team Mercedes for the second race in Bahrain last December when a positive test for COVID-19 ruled out Lewis... read more »

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Sainz clarifies 'misinterpreted' comments over five-year title goal

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Sainz made his public Ferrari debut on Friday as he completed his first extended run-out in the new SF21 car at the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain.The two-time F1... read more »

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Aitken stays on as Williams reserve driver for 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Williams has retained Jack Aitken as its official reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season. Aitken, 25, joined Williams for 2020 after spending four years affiliated... read more »

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Fittipaldi stays on as Haas’ F1 test and reserve driver

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pietro Fittipaldi will retain his role as Haas' Formula 1 team and reserve driver for the 2021 season. Fittipaldi, 24, joined Haas in 2019 and was drafted in to race for... read more »

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Red Bull sets launch date for 2021 F1 challenger

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull Racing has announced that its 2021 Formula 1 car, named the RB16B, will be unveiled on Tuesday, February 23. The energy-drink backed team enters the year with a new... read more »

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Russell’s ‘star is born’ top moment of 2020 – Hill

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 738 views )

Damon Hill ranked George Russell’s outing with Mercedes as his top memory of the 2020 Formula 1 season, in what he described as a “star is born” moment. Russell was drafted in... read more »

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Todt warns series must brace for pandemic disruption into 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 642 views )

FIA President Jean Todt has warned that motorsport categories, including Formula 1, must brace for further disruption due to Covid-19 into the 2021 season. Championships had to... read more »

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Fittipaldi targets 2021 IndyCar seat, F1 role

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 696 views )

Pietro Fittipaldi says he would like to compete in the IndyCar Series in 2021 while also keeping open a link to Formula 1, following his stand-in appearances in the... read more »

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Russell: Readjusting to Williams’ car harder than Mercedes move

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 859 views )

George Russell says it was harder to re-adapt to Williams' FW43 than it was to get up to speed in Mercedes' title-winning W11. Russell, who has raced for Williams... read more »

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Aitken had to ‘re-hardwire’ his brain for F1 debut

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Jack Aitken says that he had to "re-hardwire" his brain due to the complexity of Formula 1 machinery in preparation for his debut at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Aitken... read more »

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Bottas may have looked like a 'complete c***’ to ill-informed observers

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Valtteri Bottas admits that he perhaps appeared as a "complete c*** and fool" to outside viewers during the Sakhir Grand Prix in the battle against new team-mate... read more »

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Aitken eyes points on F1 debut amid potential outer layout ‘chaos’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 803 views )

Jack Aitken is hopeful the short layout of the outer circuit in Bahrain will create "chaos" and aid his chances of scoring points on his Formula 1 debut this weekend.... read more »

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‘No targets’ for Russell as he reveals 2am call from Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 688 views )

George Russell says he has not been set any targets by Mercedes as he heads into his first race with the team at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. Russell has been drafted... read more »

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Vandoorne ‘disappointed’ but respects Mercedes’ decision

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 588 views )

Stoffel Vandoorne says he feels disappointed after being overlooked by Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. Hamilton was ruled out of... read more »

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Haas hopes Fittipaldi versatility will help on debut

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 688 views )

Pietro Fittipaldi's atypical career path will assist his prospects when making his Formula 1 debut in Bahrain this weekend, says Haas boss Guenther Steiner. Haas reserve... read more »

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Who is Jack Aitken? Russell's Williams F1 replacement explained

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 936 views )

Following Lewis Hamilton's positive COVID-19 test, George Russell has been drafted into the Mercedes squad for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix, while Jack Aitken takes... read more »

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Aitken has been ‘ready since Melbourne’ for F1 debut

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 484 views )

Jack Aitken says he is "over the moon" after being handed his Formula 1 debut for the Sakhir Grand Prix weekend, insisting he has been ready to make the step for some... read more »

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Russell replaces Hamilton at Mercedes, Aitken at Williams

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 594 views )

Mercedes has drafted in George Russell to replace World Champion Lewis Hamilton at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix while Jack Aitken will race for Williams. Hamilton,... read more »

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Perez and Hülkenberg could handle Verstappen at Red Bull - Szafnauer

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 917 views )

Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer believes Sergio Perez and Nico Hülkenberg could handle racing alongside Red Bull number one Max Verstappen if either are drafted in to replace... read more »

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Super sub Hulkenberg elated with rise from last to eighth

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 531 views )

Nico Hulkenberg says he did not expect to take home points from the Eifel Grand Prix after progressing from last on the grid to eighth place. Hulkenberg was drafted in at... read more »

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Mugello will be ‘absolute killer physically’ for drivers – Russell

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 828 views )

Williams driver George Russell believes Mugello will be "an absolute killer physically" for Formula 1 racers, ahead of the circuit's debut on the calendar.... read more »

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Hulkenberg stays at Racing Point, Perez still Covid-19 positive

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 733 views )

Racing Point has confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will continue to represent the team at this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Hulkenberg was drafted in last Friday... read more »

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Hulkenberg may become official Racing Point reserve

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 540 views )

Nico Hulkenberg could become Racing Point's official reserve driver after being drafted in to replace Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix. read more »