News Details
Mercedes lost fastest lap chance awaiting Perez penalty
Mercedes lost the chance to take an extra point for fastest lap in France as they were waiting to see if Sergio Perez would receive a penalty. In the closing stages of the French Grand Prix, Perez, on much fresher tyres, passed Valtteri Bottas to take P3 and end the Finn's chances of claiming a podium finish. Bottas then had a big enough gap behind him to pit for fresh rubber without losing a place, so it was expected he would come in and go for fastest lap to take an extra point. Mercedes opted to keep him out though, and it has now been confirmed that was because they were hoping Perez would get a penalty for his overtake. 'We were talking about it and we were ready for it,' Andrew...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Honda with new engine: 'Driver feedback extra...
Honda is ahead of the game and has already prepared a new engine for Red...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Leclerc sees Ferrari going 'back to reality' in France
Charles Leclerc isn't expecting to make it a hat trick of pole positions...
4y ago from F1i.com
Horner questions Pirelli: 'Is that enough to prevent...
Pirelli's tyre problems were the topic of conversation in France on...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Horner unsure of Pirelli's new measures: 'Is that...
Pirelli's tyre problems were the topic of conversation in France on...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez’s shoulder injury “serious” as...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini on growth at Honda and why 2026 is his...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
The other Gresini rider staking his claim to a factory...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year IndyCar extension with...
Andretti Global has announced that Kyle Kirkwood has signed an extension...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year extension with Andretti...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Max Dowman leads charge for ever younger stars at...
mpions League history-maker has benefitted from growing emphasis on youth...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Episode 852 – The corner flag dancer
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: Sweden make Gyokeres decision after...
No description available...
3h ago from SkySports.com
'R9', 'What a guy' - Gabriel Martinelli and Declan...
Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice hailed their Arsenal teammate Mikel...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ex-F1 star suggests Aston Martin looking at alternative...
Former F1 driver-turned pundit Ralf Schumacher... Read More »
56m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Breaking: Formula E reveal stunning Gen4 car in major...
Formula E's new car for the end of 2026 (Season... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
McLaren family graves defaced in shocking vandalism spree
In a world spiraling into ever-deeper absurdity,... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
