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Verstappen calls for return of iconic track as Ricciardo exit insight revealed – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen expressed his desire to see F1 return to Mugello in the future due to its “fast corners”. The Italian circuit, primarily used for motorcycle racing, hosted F1 in 2020 during the disrupted season caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. RB CEO Peter Bayer clarified why Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 departure was not announced before his final race with the team, which was the Singapore Grand Prix where he was succeeded by Liam Lawson. Jacques Villeneuve dismissed Jeremy Clarkson’s suggestion that Max Verstappen could already be considered the greatest F1 driver ever, emphasizing his doubts. Zhou Guanyu seems likely to receive a reprieve in his F1 career as multiple teams have shown solid interest in signing him despite not racing in the upcoming season. FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis assured that they would not force anyone to remain as an F1 power unit manufacturer following Renault’s decision to withdraw from the sport. Jacques Villeneuve proposed that Niels Wittich’s sudden departure as FIA’s race director was related to the Brazilian Grand Prix, as Wittich left to pursue other opportunities.
