Round eleven of the season takes Formula One to the German town of Hockenheim in south west Baden-Württemberg region for the German Grand Prix. Germany marks the end for now of the four traditional European races, in the heartland of Mercedes who are based in the state capital Stuttgart, as well as being title sponsor
France For the first time since 1990 F1 returned to Paul Ricard for the French Grand Prix. As expected, Mercedes were on it from the very start topping all three practices. The circuit was one where Mercedes had the clear edge, Hamilton was dominant in qualifying with him two tenths faster than Bottas and half
Bottas disappointed and amazed not to have won Valtteri Bottas says that it is “disappointing and amazing” that he is yet to win a race this season. Bottas is ninety-seven points behind his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and has admitted he was open in the next few races to helping Hamilton’s bid for a fifth
Mercedes considers support role for Bottas Mercedes are going to discuss whether they should use Valtteri Bottas in a support role to help Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a fifth title, after this weekends Italian Grand Prix. Currently, both Hamilton and Bottas share equal status within the team, unlike Sebastian Vettel who leads a drivers championship.
Rivals can’t keep up with Honda’s R&D Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko believes that “nobody can keep up” with the quality of the research and development resources of Honda. Next year, Red Bull are joining there sister team by switching to the Japanese manufacturer. Honda is preparing to supply both Red Bull and Toro Rosso
Renault warn clock ticking on engine regulations Renault’s team principal Cyril Abiteboul has warned that the “clock is ticking” to finalise the new engine regulations which are due to be introduced in 2021. In October, Liberty and the FIA’s proposals were rejected by the current manufacturers who want to stick with the current regulations with
Mercedes optimistic with the progress made Mercedes are optimistic with the progress made in high temperatures and believes that it will perform better in warm weather races in the future. Mercedes have overworked it rear tyres more than its rivals meaning it vulnerable at races in warmer climates and Mercedes has traditionally overworked its rear
Marchionne resins as Ferrari CEO over health Fiat which owns Ferrari has confirmed that CEO and chairman Sergio Marchionne has resigned as CEO chairman of the Fiat Chrysler group, following health complications following surgery. The group announced during the German Grand Prix, that John Elkann will be appointed as group chairman and that former Philip
Po Name Nat Team Time Points 1 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 01:32:29.845 25 2 Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes +00:04.532 18 3 Kimi Raikkonen FIN Ferrari +00:06.732 15 4 Max Verstappen DUT Red Bull – Tag Heuer +00:07.654 12 5 Nico Hulkenberg GER Renault +00:26.609 10 6 Romain Grosjean FRA Haas – Ferrari +00:28.871 8 7
Lewis Hamilton has taken victory in another dramatic race to give Mercedes a first 1-2 finish at the German Grand Prix. The Englishman had a dreadful weekend after starting fourteenth on the grid following problems in qualifying. Hamilton ran a very long first stint and made his way through the field to be fourth by
