Max Verstappen is back on track this weekend for the GT World Challenge Europe season finale at Portimรฃo, Portugal, alongside Ben Barnicoat and Chris Lulham. ๐๐ฅ
Following a chaotic Friday at COTA, the FIA has widened the white lines and repositioned the blue track-limit markings at Turns 12, 15 and 20 to give drivers more room on track.
Jeremy Clarkson has criticised the growing focus on celebrities in Formula 1, suggesting that some guests in the paddock have little knowledge of the sport.
Gabriel Bortoleto will start the US GP from the back of the grid after receiving an 80-place penalty following multiple changes to his power unit by Audi for exceeding the permitted allocation of power unit components. ๐ญ
While several drivers complain about COTAโs bumpy layout, Lewis Hamilton actually enjoys the challenge and believes the bumps add character to the circuit. ๐
#F1#USGP#LewisHamilton#F1Grids
The winnerโs trophy will be presented in a custom Louis Vuitton design featuring its iconic Monogram canvas and a chequered โVโ representing Victory and Vuitton. ๐
#F1#USGP#LouisVuitton#F1Grids
Two new sets of softs could be a real weapon for Max and Hadjar during todayโs race.
Strategy could make all the difference. ๐๐ด
#F1#USGP#MaxVerstappen#F1Grids
Carlos Sainz has criticised COTAโs severe bumps, with several drivers raising similar concerns during the US GP weekend. ๐บ๐ธ
๐ Via DAZN / AS
#F1#USGP#CarlosSainz#F1Grids
Alpine has distanced itself from comments made by Jeremy Clarkson, who joked that Franco Colapinto received a grid penalty for being Argentine during a Sky Sports F1 interview ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has held further discussions with FIA officials, including Tim Malyon, over the severe bumps at COTA, with the FIA reportedly considering structural maintenance as a potential long-term solution.
๐ Via Erik van Haren
#F1#USGP#MaxVerstappen #F1Grids
Max Verstappen has revealed that the severe bumps at COTA are taking a toll on his back, with the four-time world champion admitting he takes medication to manage the pain.
Palmer believes Ferrari should prioritise the teamโs results by swapping drivers when one has a clear pace advantage, rather than letting their rivalry dictate strategy.