Today's F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
Leclerc and Albon led rain-soaked FP3, Mercedes tells newcomers to “buy a team,” and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the final Formula 1 free practice session at the British Grand Prix before rain arrived at Silverstone. Leclerc's time of 1:27.419 on soft compound Pirellis put him ahead of Alex Albon in the Williams and Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin. Lando Norris encountered a problem with his McLaren and was summoned by officials, while Zhou Guanyu had technical issues and only managed two installation laps.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes that Formula 1 teams should follow the model of American sports franchises, where newcomers can only enter by buying an existing team. He made these comments in response to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's interest in Andretti Global's bid to enter the sport with support from General Motors. Wolff argues that most major sports leagues require newcomers to qualify and showcase commitment to the championship, and an 11th team should only be allowed if it increases the overall value of Formula 1. He also points out logistical and safety concerns with adding another team to the grid.
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Silverstone organizers are taking extensive measures to prevent protests by Just Stop Oil from disrupting the British Grand Prix. The military will be present to handle activists following previous incidents during the race. Increased security measures, including bag searches and facial recognition, will be implemented, and soldiers will be stationed around the track to prevent potential invasions. The authorities have planned and coordinated these provisions to ensure the safety of the event and its attendees.
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If McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were to build their own F1 teams, what would be the composition of their teams in terms of structure and driver lineup?
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Michael Schumacher stand out as the only three drivers who have secured five consecutive race wins. However, Sebastian Vettel holds an impressive record for winning nine consecutive races. Can Verstappen make another step towards Vettel's record in Silverstone?