The Battle of Champions: Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri – A Clash of Errors and Redemption in the 2025 F1 Title Race

Lando Norris acknowledged that the 2025 F1 title battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri will be determined by minimizing mistakes rather than pure performance. Throughout the season, Norris struggled with errors such as starting out of his grid box in Bahrain and a costly qualifying crash in Saudi Arabia. Despite some mistakes, Norris managed to consistently finish on the podium, with a few exceptions like the race-ending collision with Piastri in Montreal. Piastri, on the other hand, has converted opportunities into poles and wins, benefiting from Norris’ errors. Both drivers…

Bővebben

Russell Advocates for Increased F1 Protest Deposits to Streamline Red Bull Appeal Process

George Russell suggests implementing a “six-figure sum” charge for Formula 1 teams to file appeals with race stewards to deter frivolous protests. The recent dispute at the Canadian GP saw Red Bull contesting Russell’s victory, which was ultimately dismissed after a six-hour review, with Russell declared the winner. Russell advocates for a higher deposit for protests, arguing that the current €2000 fee is negligible for teams making significant profits. He proposes a refund on the deposit for successful protests, creating a financial risk for teams initiating appeals. The incident underscores…

Bővebben

Revolutionizing Formula 1: George Russell’s Bold Push for Higher Protest Deposits

George Russell believes that Formula 1 teams should be required to pay a substantial fee, like a “six-figure sum,” to appeal decisions to race stewards in order to prevent unnecessary protests. He expressed frustration over the current system where teams only have to pay €2,000 to launch an appeal, which he considers insignificant for teams making significant profits. Russell, who won the Canada Grand Prix, suggested that a higher deposit for protests could deter teams from filing frivolous appeals. The Mercedes driver, also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’…

Bővebben