#Kimi most 3rd (but 10 more 3rd places for Hamilton and he will have most of all positions on podium). Numbers for Barichello and Bottas are

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#Most podium finishes in F1. Hamilton with most wins & second places #Kimi most 3rd (but 10 more 3rd places for Hamilton and he will have most of all positions on podium). Numbers for Barichello and Bottas are #one more win for Rubens #f1 #formula 1

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The British Grand Prix

What a weekend this was! This was a Grand Prix where we have seen new things, overtakes, hearth break, and euphoria. Let us start with the new concept of qualifying, the sprint race. The weekend started with free practice 1 and qualification for the sprint race on Friday. With only one free practice of an hour before qualifying the pressure was on. Qualifying went how we know it with Q1, Q2, and Q3. There were very few surprises in Q1 with an elimination of the two Haas drivers, the Williams of Nicholas Latifi and the Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen. Q2 ended with a disappointing result for lance stroll who came in as 15th. Antonio Giovinazzi, who did a good job at out-qualifying his teammate yet again came in as 14th. Ocon on the other hand behind his teammate on the 13the place followed by fellow Frenchman, Gasly on 12th. Giving 11th to Fernando Alonso.

Q3 ended with a 10th place for Sebastian Vettel, 9th for Carlos Sainz, 8th for George Russell in his Williams which was an amazing performance for him, 7th was for our Australian friend Daniel Ricciardo followed by his teammate Lando Norris in 6th, 5th was for Sergio Perez, 3th Valtteri Bottas, 2th Max Verstappen leaving the pole position to the speed king award winner Lewis Hamilton.

Saturday was all about the first-ever sprint race. The positions were determined and the drivers were ready to fully send it. Some people were afraid that the drivers wouldn’t give it their all, afraid to make mistakes and lose a critical position, but most of the drivers made it clear they were going for the best results. The race started how any race would start, with a formation lap and the drivers taking their positions on the grid. The thing that stood out most as the drivers waited for lights out was that the breaks of the Dutchman were on fire.

The lights went out and with an amazing start Verstappen took the lead almost immediately with Hamilton following close behind him. All drivers battling right from the start. There was a little incident in lap one where Nikita Mazepin spun out a little but nothing to severe as he returned to the track almost immediately. There also was a touché between Russell and Sainz where Russell pushed Sainz off of the track.

Lewis stayed very close to Verstappen and tried to overtake him by trying to break the slipstream going into Booklands corner but the corner was too tight. A little later in the first lap Hamilton had another slipstream and came incredibly close to overtake Verstappen but alas without result. Another driver who made immens progress at the start was Fernando Alonso, he gained 6 postitions leaving him in 5th.

All stayed relatively calm till lap 5 where Sergio Perez made a mistake and spun out leaving the track completely and almost ended up hitting the wall. This cost him greatly as he had to start the race from the pit lane. Then in lap 6, Norris finally overtook Alonso after a long hunt behind him. Just three laps later Alonso also lost the fight to Norris’ teammate Daniel Ricciardo, leaving Alonso in 7th.

The rest of the race was a little uneventful leading to the final lap where Max Verstappen crossed the finish line first giving him pole position for the race on Sunday, followed by p2 for Lewis Hamilton and p3 for Valtteri Bottas.

Race day

It was lights out and away we go, and what a first lap it was. Verstappen had a slight better start but Hamilton stayed very close behind him as they were almost side by side going into turn one. Lewis was on the inside leaving Verstappen to have a slightly better exit. They stayed very close together for the entire first lap not touching each other once. The fight between them was on and neither one of them were pulling away. This all changed when they got to Copse corner where they collided leaving Verstappen to be in a high speed crash into the tire wall. The accident resulted in a DNF for Verstappen and a trip to the hospital for precautionary checks. Leclerc managed to secure the lead while the accident happened in front of him. A safety car was given but soon turned into a red flag. And all of that in the first lap of the race.

At the restart all went well with Leclerc leading the pack. On the 4th lap there was a little spin for vettel setting him back to last place. Lap 14 there was an engine failure for Leclerc which was quickly resolved. Hamilton had been given a 10 second time penalty for his collision with Verstappen in lap one which he had to add on to his pitstop time in lap 28. Leaving him in 4th place behind Leclerc, Bottas and Norris. Not soon after however he overtook Norris and a few laps later Bottas was giving instruction to let Hamilton pass him. Then on lap 50/52 Hamilton passed Charles Leclerc after he had been in the lead for 43 laps. Hamilton won his home Grand Prix with Leclerc 2nd and Bottas 3rd.

Hamilton was very excited to win this race, he was given a British flag and drove it around the track waving it at the crowd. Later when he arrived at the number one sign in the pits he got out of his car after some congratulations from fellow drivers and run into the grass next to the track and waved the flag some more. There was a lot of discussion about his overexcited and grand celebrations. Some people thought he deserved it and some people thought it to be unsportsmanlike after he caused a collision on his biggest rival this season.

Let me know what you thought about this weekend, did you like the sprint qualy, did you enjoy the race? And what was your opinion on the whole Hamilton situation?

-Davey

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Best Formula 1 Books

When you’re looking for the best Formula 1 books to buy and read, one of the biggest problems you come across is that all the reviews are the same – copied and pasted from Amazon. Also, how do you know if the books you like are what the reviewer likes?

The Formula 1 books below have been read by me, not just copied and pasted from other listings. I like books that share stories, that get into the emotion of the subject and leave you feeling something. I’m not a facts and figures guys, so a book full of dates, cold facts, and specifications will have me putting the book back on the shelf half-read.

I like my books like I like my F1 – fast-paced and dramatic.

So if you’re like me, the below Formula 1 books will be for you…

The Best Formula 1 Books

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Life to the Limit: My Autobiography by Jenson Button

This is actually my favourite Formula 1 book, which is why it is at the top of the list. When you read it, you can’t help but have the voice of Jenson Button in your head, which makes his jokes funnier (and this is a very funny book). While there is a lot of humour, often self-deprecating, the tone definitely takes a turn and you can’t help but be moved when Jenson talks about losing his father.

Some of the chapters are super short too, as in a handful of pages, so if you’re someone who likes to read before bed and has to finish at the end of a chapter, this book will make sure you get to bed at a reasonable hour.

Read my full review on Life to the Limit: My Autobiography by Jenson Button

Jenson Button: Life to the Limit: My Autobiography

Amazon Kindle Edition

Button, Jenson (Author)

English (Publication Language)

361 Pages - 10/19/2017 (Publication Date) - Blink Publishing (Publisher)

$7.49

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Senna versus Prost

Before I read Jenson’s book, Senna versus Prost was my favourite.

Malcolm Folley has done a cracking job of creating a space for people to share their stories of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in a way that instantly transports the reader back to those great battles of the 80s and 90s.

What’s even better is Folley speaks with a lot of team personnel, people in the background who we’ve not really heard of, and lets us know what it was really like to be on the ground as the battles took place out on the track.

So much has been made of Ayrton Senna over the years, that Prost’s version of events was somewhat overlooked – until now. And although he could have used the book as an opportunity to lay the boots into his rival, Prost does a brilliant job of relaying events as he saw them.

Le Professeur off the track as well as on it.

Read my full review on Senna versus Prost

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Senna Versus Prost: The Story of the Most Deadly Rivalry in Formula One

Arrow Books

Folley, Malcolm (Author)

English (Publication Language)

410 Pages - 05/26/2010 (Publication Date) - Random House UK (Publisher)

$16.49

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Murray Walker: Unless I’m Very Much Mistaken

Murray Walker is the voice of Formula 1. He has one of those voices that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you’re watching an old race and his enthusiasm for F1 jumps through the speakers.

Some artists use paints, some use pencils, Murray Walker used a microphone.

Walker is a quintessential storyteller, so once again this is a book that you will most likely read in his voice. He tells vivid stories about growing up, his time in the war, all the way through to the Murray Walker we know from our TV screens commentating on Formula 1.

Known for the odd gaff in the commentary box, Walker isn’t shy about having a laugh with it, and understands it helped endear him to fans over the years.

Unless I’m very much mistaken, this is a must-read book that you will thoroughly enjoy.

Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken: My Autobiography by Murray Walker (2003-06-01)

Walker, Murray (Author)

06/02/2003 (Publication Date) - Willow (Publisher)

$25.32

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Niki Lauda – The Biography

If a book about a man who had a horrific crash at the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car, was given the last rights, then was back on the grid a month later doesn’t move you, then nothing will.

Niki Lauda was a man of little fuss or sentiment, and Maurice Hamilton has written this book in much the same vein. Starting from Lauda’s early days growing up in a proper family who felt motor racing was beneath their station, to his racing years, to flying, and much more.

If there is to be one criticism of this book, it’s that it doesn’t go into a great deal of detail on his time with Mercedes. However, the vivid recollections of his racing days from people who witnessed it definitely make up for this.

Niki Lauda

Hardcover Book

English (Publication Language)

Simon & Schuster UK (Publisher)

$19.06

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The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen

The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen gives great insights into Kimi’s path to F1, his upbringing, and now the importance of time with his growing family.

If you’re looking for a book of anecdotes from Kimi’s time in the paddock, this book isn’t it.

But if you want to learn more about Kimi’s path to F1, his motivation for quitting the sport, and his motivation for coming back to it.

The photos he shares are excellent too.

Read my full review on The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen

The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen

Hotakainen, Kari (Author)

English (Publication Language)

336 Pages - 08/22/2019 (Publication Date) - Simon & Schuster UK (Publisher)

$13.25

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Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey

This is one that most Australian’s will love, as the Aussie legend shares anecdotes or ‘yarns’ from his time in F1 racing against some of the best drivers on the planet.

Those who remember the ‘Multi 21’ saga and breakdown in the relationship with Sebastian Vettel will like this book, as Webber gives his version of the events that unfolded in front of our eyes on race days.

A highlight of this book is Webber walking us through his personal struggles, as it’s not something often associated with the stoic Australian. This book is brutally honest in parts, and will give you a deeper appreciation of the man, not just the driver.

Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey

PAN

Webber, Mark (Author)

English (Publication Language)

320 Pages - 09/28/2016 (Publication Date) - Macmillan UK (Publisher)

$16.30

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The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane

Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley was one the number one mechanic at McLaren, who as well as this book has an incredible YouTube channel where he shares his insights and analysis of Formula 1 regularly.

Simply put, his book needs to be on the bookshelf of every Formula 1 fan, it’s that good.

I’ll admit I’d never really thought about the pit crew. We see them for a few seconds each race, maybe more if something dramatic happens to one of their drivers.

This book takes us well and truly behind the scenes, into the life of partying and fast-living away from the track.

Priestley also shares a lot of secrets about the rivalries he was part of during his time in F1, which may make him a little unpopular with a few people…

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The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane

Priestley, Marc 'Elvis' (Author)

English (Publication Language)

256 Pages - 11/01/2018 (Publication Date) - Yellow Jersey (Publisher)

$8.49

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Chequered Conflict: The Inside Story on Two Explosive F1 World Championships

You could be forgiven for thinking this book by Maurice Hamilton is the work of a family member of Lewis Hamilton, but it’s not. Maurice Hamilton is the author of amazing F1 history books on the likes of James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Jackie Stewart, Frank Williams, and more.

Grand Prix racing in 2007 and 2008 was an explosive affair between Ferrari and McLaren, and this book captures all the drama perfectly.

2007 was the first time since 1986 that three drivers had a chance of winning the title going into the final race, and this book puts you back on the edge of your seat again as you re-live this piece of F1 history.

Chequered Conflict: The Inside Story on Two Explosive F1 World Championships

Amazon Kindle Edition

Hamilton, Maurice (Author)

English (Publication Language)

320 Pages - 09/04/2008 (Publication Date) - Simon & Schuster UK (Publisher)

$16.99

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The Mechanic’s Tale

This book by Steve Matchett is quite different to The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane in that it is more about the author’s life, from trying desperately to break into the world of Formula 1. Although he’s not a racing driver, the struggles he faced are on par with some of the drivers mentioned in the books above.

Steve Matchett also shares a lot of his own eye-witness accounts of some of the greats such as Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher. Plus there is a lot on his time with Benetton which is great reading.

The Mechanic's Tale

Matchett, Steve (Author)

English (Publication Language)

240 Pages - 02/03/2000 (Publication Date) - Orion (Publisher)

$13.19

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Flat Out Flat Broke: The Original Stig

When you think of Formula 1, names like Lewis Hamilton, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill and Jackie Stewart come to mind straight away, but what about Perry McCarthy? No? Didn’t think so.

McCarthy spent the 1992 Formula 1 season ‘racing’ for the Andrea Moda Formula team, but unfortunately, never qualified for a Grand Prix.

That hasn’t stopped him from writing a hilarious autobiography that has already become a motorsport best seller.

While he didn’t have much luck in F1, or in a lot of other things, McCarthy bounced back to become the first ‘Stig’ on TopGear.

If you want to share a story with someone you care about that will inspire them to chase their dreams and never give up, then this is the one to give them. They don’t even need to be a Formula 1 fan to enjoy this one.

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Flat Out, Flat Broke 3rd Edition: The Original Stig

McCarthy, Perry (Author)

English (Publication Language)

256 Pages - 05/01/2013 (Publication Date) - Haynes Publishing (Publisher)

$11.95

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Bestselling Formula 1 Books

Below you will find a list of bestselling Formula 1 books, many of which you would have seen listed above.

As I purchase and read more from the below list, I will add them to our Formula 1 Reviews section.

SaleBestseller No. 1

Formula One: The Champions: 70 years of legendary F1 drivers

Hardcover Book

Hamilton, Maurice (Author)

English (Publication Language)

240 Pages - 03/03/2020 (Publication Date) - White Lion Publishing (Publisher)

$28.49

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SaleBestseller No. 2

Formula One 2020

Jones, Bruce (Author)

English (Publication Language)

128 Pages - 05/12/2020 (Publication Date) - Welbeck (Publisher)

$17.99

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SaleBestseller No. 3

Formula One: The Pursuit of Speed: A Photographic Celebration of F1's Greatest Moments

Hardcover Book

Hamilton, Maurice (Author)

English (Publication Language)

272 Pages - 09/14/2017 (Publication Date) - Aurum Press (Publisher)

$27.49

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Bestseller No. 4

The Fastest Show on Earth: The Mammoth Book of Formula One™

Chicane (Author)

English (Publication Language)

416 Pages - 06/11/2019 (Publication Date) - Robinson (Publisher)

$19.99

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SaleBestseller No. 5

F1 Mavericks: The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing

Hardcover Book

Biro, Pete (Author)

English (Publication Language)

240 Pages - 08/06/2019 (Publication Date) - Motorbooks (Publisher)

$33.04

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Bestseller No. 6

Formula 1: The Official History

Hardcover Book

The Hague, Maurice (Author)

English (Publication Language)

272 Pages - 10/20/2020 (Publication Date) - Welbeck Publishing (Publisher)

$33.96

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SaleBestseller No. 7

Speed Read F1: The Technology, Rules, History and Concepts Key to the Sport (Speed Read (1))

Codling, Stuart (Author)

English (Publication Language)

160 Pages - 10/10/2017 (Publication Date) - Motorbooks (Publisher)

$15.77

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SaleBestseller No. 8

Formula 1 2019: Technical Insights (Preview 2020)

Filisetti, Paolo (Author)

English (Publication Language)

192 Pages - 12/01/2020 (Publication Date) - Giorgio Nada Editore Srl (Publisher)

$68.26

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Bestseller No. 9

Formula One Circuits from Above: 28 Legendary Tracks in High-Definition Satellite Photography

Hardcover Book

Jones, Bruce (Author)

English (Publication Language)

224 Pages - 09/03/2019 (Publication Date) - Carlton Books (Publisher)

$76.91

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Bestseller No. 10

How To Build A Car

Hardcover Book

Newey, Adrian (Author)

English (Publication Language)

09/16/2020 (Publication Date) - Harper Collins (Publisher)

$29.43

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Bestseller No. 11

Formula One Circuits From Above: 28 Legendary Tracks in High-Definition Satellite Photography

Hardcover Book

Jones, Bruce (Author)

English (Publication Language)

224 Pages - 10/06/2020 (Publication Date) - Welbeck Publishing (Publisher)

$34.95

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SaleBestseller No. 12

Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2016-2018 (Formula 1 World Championship Yearbook)

Hardcover Book

Piola, Giorgio (Author)

English (Publication Language)

208 Pages - 09/03/2019 (Publication Date) - Giorgio Nada Editore Srl (Publisher)

$52.11

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Bestseller No. 13

The Mechanic's Tale

Matchett, Steve (Author)

English (Publication Language)

240 Pages - 02/03/2000 (Publication Date) - Orion (Publisher)

$13.19

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Bestseller No. 14

The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen

Hotakainen, Kari (Author)

English (Publication Language)

336 Pages - 08/22/2019 (Publication Date) - Simon & Schuster UK (Publisher)

$13.25

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SaleBestseller No. 15

Monaco: Inside F1's Greatest Race

Folley, Malcolm (Author)

English (Publication Language)

320 Pages - 08/01/2018 (Publication Date) - Random House UK (Publisher)

$9.47

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Bestseller No. 16

How Do Formula One Race Cars Work? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― How Vehicles Work)

Silverman, Buffy (Author)

English (Publication Language)

32 Pages - 01/01/2016 (Publication Date) - LernerClassroom (Publisher)

$8.99

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SaleBestseller No. 17

Formula 1: Car by Car 1950-59: 1950-59 (Formula 1 CBC)

Hardcover Book

Higham, Peter (Author)

English (Publication Language)

304 Pages - 07/14/2020 (Publication Date) - Evro Publishing Limited (Publisher)

$52.96

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SaleBestseller No. 18

Senna Versus Prost: The Story of the Most Deadly Rivalry in Formula One

Arrow Books

Folley, Malcolm (Author)

English (Publication Language)

410 Pages - 05/26/2010 (Publication Date) - Random House UK (Publisher)

$16.49

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SaleBestseller No. 19

Formula 1: Car by Car 1970-79: Formula 1: Car by Car (Formula 1 CBC)

Hardcover Book

Higham, Peter (Author)

English (Publication Language)

304 Pages - 03/20/2018 (Publication Date) - Evro Publishing Limited (Publisher)

$58.24

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Bestseller No. 20

Self-Discipline: 4 Books in 1: To do List Formula, Stop Procrastinating, Stop Overthinking,Stoicism. How to Build your Self-Confidence, Improve your Time Management and your Emotional Intelligence

Amazon Kindle Edition

Trust, Stephen (Author)

English (Publication Language)

417 Pages - 07/20/2020 (Publication Date)

$9.99

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F1 German Grand Prix

What makes F1 the best car racing sport in the world?

Well, here is why... The German Grand Prix was held at the Hockenheimring on Sunday ,28 July 2019. This has to be the Race of the year and of all time. The Scuderia Ferrari Team has been facing issues with the cars lately and that gives the rivals, Mercedes the upper hand to actually dominate the races. Ferrari's number 1 racer Sebstian Vettel topped the first practice session and teammate Charles Leclerc topped P2 and P3 (practice 2 and practice 3) while Mercedes struggled to reach the top 2 during the practice sessions. Its funny how Ferrari always dominates the practice and seems to stumble in the Qualifying sessions. Ferrari's Vettel failed to make it to Q1 (Qualifying session 1) due to some problems with the turbo of the car. Leclerc was able to make it past Q1 and Q2 but he failed to go out and fight for poll position due to an engine failure with his car and that gave the Mercedes driver , the current World Champion, Lewis Hamilton the opportunity to take poll position on the grid with young Max Verstappen representing Red Bull to take the 2nd place on the grid and Hamilton's teammate Valteri Bottas managed to take third place on the grid. With Ferrari out of the way , Piere Gasly, Kimi Raikkonen, Carlos Sainz, Romain Grosjean, Nico Hulkenburg and Sergio Perez managed to sneak in to the top 10 for the starting places on the grid. Vettel settled for 20th (last place) on the grid because he had no time recorded in Q1 and Lando Norris started 19th on the grid bacause his racing team Mclaren made some extreme changes to his car. The rain was threatening the race but the German Fans were keen on seeing their favourite racer Sebstian Vettel on home soil. The FIA stewards were worried about the rain and the condition of the circuit as they issued a safety car to check the circuit was in good condition and whether the race required a start with the safety car or stand start with no safety car. The stewards decided there was no need for a start with the safety car and off the race began with Lewis leading the first 9 laps of 64 and Alex Albon was handling his Toro Rosso car very well as this was his first time racing on a wet circuit at the back it was very interesting with Vettel who started on 20th on grid and was already 16th on the first lap. Lewis Hamilton damaged his front wing and got a 5 second penalty for rejoining the road unsafely and Sergio Perez was the first racer to retire his car due to a crash and Kevin Magnussen later retired his car because of the overheating. Lando Norris did not have an evenful race as he also retired his car due to a failure with his gear box. Valteri Bottas crashed into a wall after turn 11 and this meant both Mercedes drivers had lost the opportunity to increase the gap on the driver standings. Leclerc also crashed and Pierre Gasly's lost power which led him to retire his car from the race. Nico Hulkenburg also crashed after having a good run with his Renault car. Daniel Riccardo lost turbo with his car as well while Red Bull managed to clinch a 2nd victory this year with Verstappen winning the German Grand Prix and winning driver of the day, while Vettel managed to get 2nd place after starting 20th on the grid he gained 18 places and he had the fastest car in the race meanwhile Dani Kyvat managed to get the podium as he managed to gain 3rd place on the grid. Both Alfa Romeo racers dropped places because of changes made to the car during the race and this meant the most struggling team of the season Williams racing could get their first point of the season. Next stop is the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Tune in for more updates every thursday. BYE❤

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Here's another completely meaningless and pointless bit of F1 trivia; Kimi Raikkonen has finished in 2nd or 3rd place on 82 occasions, which is more than any other driver in history. - Kimi may not have won the most races or titles, but he's always been considered as one of the top drivers around and this stat goes some way to illustrating why that is. When possible, he is always near the front. - The Finn sits some way clear of the two drivers that follow him on this list. Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are the names in question, having finished 2nd or 3rd on 67 occasions. - Fernando Alonso, who achieved the feat 65 times, is 5th on the list. Alonso finished 2nd or 3rd once more than Michael Schumacher, who sits on 64. - Then there's a small gap to P6 on the list, Rubens Barrichello, who has taken 2nd or 3rd place 57 times, with Alain Prost having done the same thing 55 times. - David Coulthard occupies 8th place on the list, having achieved 2nd or 3rd place on 49 occasions, which is 10 more than Ayrton Senna, in 9th place. - The top 10 is completed by Gehard Berger and Valtteri Bottas, who have finished 2nd or 3rd on 38 occasions, each. 🏁🏁 | CREDITS: MOTORSPORT IMAGES | #F1 #FormulaOne #F12019 #F1News #F1Pics #F1Memes #F1History #ClassicF1 #AlfaRomeoRacing #KR7 #ScuderiaFerrari #FerrariF1 #AG99 #CL16 #SV5 #RenaultF1 #FernandoAlonso #JensonButton #DR3 #VB77 #TeamLH #LH44 #MV33 #HondaF1 #E031 #RG8 #AA23 #RedBullRacing #MichaelSchumacher #KeepFightingMichael https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_-69Mhb3c/?igshid=1sczyy3ev7oox

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Singapore Grand Prix 2017

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Singapore Grand Prix 2017

What a weekend for all as the 10th Singapore Grand Prix puts on an exciting race – finishing with a total of 3 safety cars and 12 drivers. The race had a wet and chaotic start with a collision that retired 3 top drivers, Ferrari’s Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

The unexpected turn of events led to Hamilton’s eventual win as he went from fifth to the leading position – his third win in the 10 years of Singapore Grand Prix since 2008!

1st Place: Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton)

Sorry guys 😂😂😂

A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Jul 16, 2017 at 12:50pm PDT

Surprisingly, Hamilton’s top post on Instagram for the past 3 months was one that showed his absence from a live event in London. While this decision caused him to come under attack, it seems that his fans are fully supportive of him, at least from the comments we see on this post itself.

Never lose faith!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #P1 #SingaporeGP #TeamLH @mercedesamg

A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Sep 17, 2017 at 7:49am PDT

And of course, the second best post goes to his latest win in Singapore’s Grand Prix yesterday. This shot taken right after his victory where he danced around his car before leaping into the arms of his team in the crowd.

Top 3 brand mention by Hamilton

Here we see the top 3 mentions by Hamilton on his Instagram where the top position is not surprising at all, his official F1 team @mercedesamgf1. The second most mentioned account comes from @suttonimages, world’s largest independent motorsport picture agency. The third places comes from @Bose, an audio equipment brand that managed to get Hamilton as their official ambassador.

2nd Place: Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo)

Pretty much sums up the race. Wow

A post shared by Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) on Jun 25, 2017 at 4:51pm PDT

Ricciardo’s top post comes from his “crazy” victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix where he came from the 17th position to championship amidst an incident filled race.

Singapore heat is coming. Who's prepared? I know I am 🔥

A post shared by Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) on Sep 11, 2017 at 1:10pm PDT

Ricciardo’s second top performing post was at the start of the week of the Singapore Grand Prix where he eventually clinched the second position!

Followers demographics for Ricciardo

Being an Australian racer, Ricciardo’s Instagram following is pretty diverse with the top 3 countries being Brazil, Italy and United Kingdom. He only has 6.83% followers from Australia itself!

3rd Place: Valtteri Bottas (@valtteribottas)

1st Wedding Anniversary 🍾 Time flies! Love you Emilia 💙❤️ @emiliabottas

A post shared by Valtteri Bottas (@valtteribottas) on Sep 10, 2017 at 2:20am PDT

Botta’s top post is a shot with his beautiful wife @emiliabottas, a finnish Olympian swimmer. The two had dated since 2010 and has recently got married in 2016.

I'm happy and honored to confirm that I will be racing with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport in 2018! Truly enjoy working with the team of winners. And I feel the best is still ahead. 2018 kausi jatkuu Mercedeksen väreissä! On hienoa tyskennellä näin ammattimaisen tiimin kanssa. Hyvillä fiiliksillä tulevaan, koska uskon että meidän parhaat ajat ovat vielä edessä. https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mercedes-amg-f1/silver-arrows-and-valtteri-bottas-together-in-2018/ #F1 #VB77 #mbfamily @mercedesamgf1

A post shared by Valtteri Bottas (@valtteribottas) on Sep 13, 2017 at 4:04am PDT

One of the highlight in 2017 for Bottas has got to be his contract renewal with Mercedes just last week and we will see more of his amazing performance in 2018.

Top hashtags used by Bottas – statistics by Popular Chips

Botta’s top hashtag used is #VB77, a hashtag and branding of his own, with “VB” as his initial and 77 as his car number. #VB77 can be seen on all his race-related posts and also all his merchandises. The other two hashtags should come as no surprise, both #F1 and #MBfamily.

IG posts with #SingapoerGP, #SingaporeGP2017

High temperatures around here! I’m ready for the #SingaporeGP challenge 🔥👊 #keeppushing #unleashthelion

A post shared by Max Verstappen (@maxverstappen1) on Sep 14, 2017 at 11:58pm PDT

One of the top post shared came from @maxverstappen1 who updates his followers frequently (13 posts in total!) on social media regarding his race in Singapore. A pity he could not complete the race!

💥💥💥 And your verdict is…? . #SingaporeGP #F1 #Formula1 #Vettel #Verstappen #Raikkonen

A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1) on Sep 17, 2017 at 8:07am PDT

Snippets from the official @F1 account, documenting the major collision at the beginning of the race that involved and removed 3 top drivers.

Great win for the team tonight! Thanks for the amazing experience! @lewishamilton 為你和你的團隊感到榮耀！ #miraclesdohappen #SingaporeGP #lewishamilton 📸1,3,6 by @paulripke

A post shared by JJ Lin (@jj_lin) on Sep 17, 2017 at 10:51am PDT

Local Singer @jj_lin was an avid supporter of Hamilton as he was seen in the pit with his team throughout the race and even scoring a photo with him (and his trophy) after his victory!

Getting ready to light up the night this 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, taking place from 15 – 17 September. Don’t forget to pop by the SIA F1® Village and say hi to us when you are at Zone 4! #RacewithSIA #FlySQ #SingaporeAir

A post shared by Singapore Airlines (@singaporeair) on Sep 14, 2017 at 2:49am PDT

As one of the official sponsor for the race, here we see some of the most elegant SIA Girl @SingaporeAir posing on the street of the Grand Prix.

To meet @fernandoalo_oficial was one amazing thing but to #jointhepact with him was too cool! NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE is what him and I believe in. Like this post to make YOUR commitment to never drink and drive. #singaporegp

A post shared by Rannvijay (@rannvijaysingha) on Sep 16, 2017 at 8:30am PDT

The race aside, Indian television host, film actor and presenter @Rannvijaysingha met with @fernandoalo_oficial and joined in to make a commitment for a meaningful cause – to never drink and drive with #jointhepact.

Top influencer in conversation – statistics from Popular Chips

With Popular Chips’s analytics software social listening tool, we can even see the top influencers/brands that are engaged in the hashtag conversation – how many times they have posted in the stipulated time frame and the total performance.

Singapore Grand Prix 2017 was a blast and now we just have to wait patiently for next year!

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Who claimed what just after the British Grand Prix

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Who claimed what just after the British Grand Prix

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ESPN rounds up all the response from up and down the Silverstone paddock subsequent the 2017 British Grand Prix.

Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas (2nd): “What a race! I am definitely content for us as a group, to get the second one-2 of the year. Of system I would have preferred to get, but I am content anyway for the reason that that was absolutely one particular of my finest ever races. I had to fight hardcore out there a few of instances, but I finished up in a great position. We could in fact go for a longer time than expected in the initial stint on the Softs and the tyres have been definitely great. In the last stint the group advised me to just choose care of the tyres, for the reason that we noticed a handful of failures out there for some other teams, but for me they have been fantastic. We’re just at the fifty percent-way issue of the year and it could absolutely be worst. It is nonetheless just my initial calendar year with the group and I am nonetheless suitable in the championship fight As a group we did a definitely great job currently. The strategy suitable from the start out of the race labored definitely nicely. It was a flawless race for us and the one-2 was our prize – the group definitely should have this. We absolutely received blessed with Kimi’s puncture in the close, to choose P2, but which is racing and currently luck was on our aspect.”

Lewis Hamilton (1st): “I am so content… this has received to be one particular of my sweetest wins here. I was gunning for this victory. There was so substantially negativity ahead of the race, with men and women questioning how I geared up for the race. But this weekend has been one particular of my strongest of the weekend. I manufactured a strong start out and then just after that I managed the car and the equilibrium, and the boys did a superb pit quit. I definitely are unable to obtain a fault at the second. The group did an fantastic job this weekend and Valtteri naturally drover a stormer currently – I am happy of him. It is fantastic to have him in the group. I am shocked to see the problems the Ferrari had for the reason that I did not see any debris. I did not be expecting to appear away from this weekend just one particular issue at the rear of Sebastian. This result definitely opens up the championship – and we go to Hungary upcoming, exactly where I’ve usually gone nicely. Every time I arrived all around Convert seven, I could see the supporters cheering each solitary lap. It was definitely reminiscent of 2008, my initial Grand Prix get here. I’ve received some fantastic supporters here, not only in the group, but in the garage as nicely. I’ve received my brother here, some of my aunties and household has appear far too. There is certainly this remarkable youthful kid who’s appear from South Africa, Michael, who is fighting most cancers. It was remarkable to see him. And Billy Monger is with us, who is just such an inspiration.”

Toto Wolff, group principal: “I consider that was possibly the finest race I have been aspect of since becoming a member of the group in 2013! We are so delighted for Lewis: he geared up for the weekend in the way he realized was suitable for him, then arrived here and shipped in qualifying and the race. He received pole, led each lap, gained the race and also set the fastest lap it was a perfect general performance. And then Valtteri rounded it off for the group by climbing all the way from P9 to P2, with a minor bit of great fortune together the way but applying dependable force on each lap of the race. He picked his way as a result of the area, held the general performance in the tyres at the suitable time and he richly deserved his second position complete it was a good drive. We are now at the halfway issue of the year with 250 points nonetheless to score. There will be a whole lot of discuss about the championship standings but not in the group. We have our eyes on one particular point only and which is the upcoming race in Hungary, so we can go into the summertime split in an even much better affliction. Effectively accomplished to every person in Brixworth and Brackley for this result – it can be a true credit to the remarkable function you have accomplished so significantly this calendar year.”

James Allison, Technological Director: “This is a sport that asks so substantially of the men and women who compete in it, motorists and teams alike, and it is on days like these that it repays each very small bit of exertion one particular hundred fold. They are over and above description in the diploma of pleasure, satisfaction and pleasure that they convey us all. Lewis has all but wiped out the deficit to Vettel in one particular hammer blow and the group has taken one more significant leaps in the constructors’ race many thanks to a huge display from Valtteri, whose function this afternoon wholly erased the gearbox penalty he was compelled to choose this weekend. It feels like we are starting to make some great momentum in recent races and with any luck , we can deliver the exact form of general performance in two weeks’ time prior to heading into the summertime split. Our function in the upcoming fortnight will target on optimising each solitary depth so that we arrive in Hungary geared up for all of the challenges that race can throw at us.”

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Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo (fifth): “I hope they showed a whole lot of that on Television set. I just felt like the complete race I was overtaking cars and I hope the supporters enjoyed it. We manufactured up a chunk of positions early on and then I received a bit greedy, went off track and finished up at the back once more. It was fantastic enjoyable coming back as a result of the area and I gave it anything. I caught Hulkenberg with a handful of laps to go and then Seb had his issue which handed me fifth, so danke Sebastian. I’ve been definitely content with how I’ve been putting my Sundays jointly for the last handful of races, it can be been solid and to get fifth from the back currently? I definitely couldn’t question for a lot more. Previous 7 days I was the hunted and this 7 days the hunter, I enjoy the fight of this sport and currently I felt I could definitely enjoy that. I would give this race 10 out of 10 in conditions of enjoyable. I consider you could say that in the last 6 races the Honey Badger has definitely proven up on Sunday and it can be been fantastic enjoyable.”

Max Verstappen (4th): “It is a beneficial day. I am content to complete the race and get some strong points the moment once more. We received a bit blessed with Seb’s puncture at the close and I pitted to be safe and sound as I realized I had plenty of home at the rear of me. The entrance remaining did not sense fantastic and owning viewed what transpired to the Ferrari we played it safe and sound. If I had viewed Kimi pit at the close I may possibly have stayed out to check out and get a leap on him, but we manufactured the precautionary quit to make certain we concluded. With a whole lot of rapidly rights here it takes its toll on the entrance remaining so we realized there would be problems late on. At the starting I realized I was really a bit slower than Seb so I just did my finest to stay in entrance and have some enjoyable it was the only point I could do and the good news is he did not regulate to move me on track, so just after that minor battle my race became a bit lonely. Our rate was fairly great and the car felt aggressive throughout the race – it felt much better than it did in qualifying so now we have to have to understand why we struggled yesterday. Fourth is a great result – possibly one particular position much better than we expected which is usually good. We have some updates coming in Hungary which I am hoping will make some measures towards becoming able to fight with the prime two teams.”

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Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel (7th): “It was a tricky race. The brakes received fire on the grid and I consider this is the reason why I had no grip at the start out: they have been far too warm. Throughout the last laps, just after the trouble with the entrance remaining tire, I tried to get the car back and recuperate some points. It was tricky currently for the reason that I was caught at the starting at the rear of Max, but I am not the one particular to decide what transpired in between him and me. Following that I consider the rate was great, thinking of the simple fact that I was on the Gentle tires. Valtteri was on other compound, the Supersofts, so it was clear that he would have been solid. These days was not a fantastic day, but we will see what occurs in Hungary, on a different track.”

Kimi Raikkonen (3rd): “My race was not heading far too bad until a handful of laps prior to the close. I instantly had the trouble, my entrance remaining tire enable go with no warning the air stayed in the tire but the rubber aspect, arrived off. It is disappointing for the reason that without that issue the second position was secured, and we deserved a much better result. We had manufactured some improvements to the car and they appeared to have improved the feeling. When it can be like this you are self-assured and you can force I hope that it will be a related tale in the future races. Nevertheless, currently we have been missing a minor bit of pace towards our rivals. We did what we could but naturally you will find some function to be accomplished to capture up the Mercedes in places like this. This is absolutely not our strongest type of circuit. I am intrigued to see what occurs in the upcoming race, I guess the Hungarian track must match our car much better.”

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Force India

Esteban Ocon (8th): “I had a good start out – it felt like 4 wheel drive and I moved up a few of positions, but I missing out to Hulkenberg at the close of the initial lap. Following that, I had a great battle with my teammate for most of the afternoon and the group enable us race – just like Canada. Sergio was rapidly and providing me force, but I was able to stay ahead. It is quite gratifying to see us score points once more with the two cars. Our consistency is our toughness this calendar year – on all tracks we are there with great pace and scoring points. We have to have to keep this up in the second fifty percent of the calendar year.”

Sergio Perez (9th): “It is been a tricky race and I have a feeling we did not get to show our true rate. We must have concluded larger, but in the close we nonetheless convey property points with the two cars. I had a weak start out and that compromised the rest of the afternoon, for the reason that I couldn’t recuperate from it. Silverstone is one particular of the most tricky tracks on which to overtake, and even while I spent all my race in DRS array of Esteban, I by no means had a real opportunity to move him. Getting so close to the car in entrance harmed my tyres and price me heaps of downforce so there was nothing I could do. You can appear back at the race and consider of things that could have been accomplished otherwise, but it can be usually easy to say this just after the race. As we get to the fifty percent-way issue in the year, I sense quite beneficial about our general performance. We have been carrying out definitely nicely as a group and I hope we can get back to our real amount in the upcoming race and just after the split.”

Dr Vijay Mallya, Workforce Principal: “It is quite gratifying to see the two our cars complete inside the points at our property race. We’ve additional 6 vital points to our tally and strengthened our fourth position in the championship. It was a uncomplicated race from our perspective with Esteban receiving the leap on Checo at the start out. From there it was line astern to the flag with the two motorists subsequent related one particular-quit techniques. Preserving up this consistency is vital and, as we get to the fifty percent-way issue of the year, I am feeling quite happy of what we have accomplished from the initial 10 races. I have similarly superior hopes for the rest of the year as we go on to acquire the VJM10.”

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Williams

Felipe Massa (tenth): “I am absolutely content with the race just after starting 14th, owning had a quite great start out and opening lap, to complete tenth. For certain the most tricky aspect of the race was overtaking the Force Indias at the close. I was more rapidly, but maybe not quick plenty of to have the opportunity to overtake. I am nonetheless not content with the qualifying yesterday. When you start out out of position things are a whole lot a lot more tricky than they must be so currently maybe we could have fought for a lot more points. However, starting 14th did not allow for us to do that, but I am content with my race. We just have to have to make certain our starting position is much better in the upcoming race.

Lance Stroll (twelfth): “It was not a great race for us. The start out was great and I moved up to P12. The initial stint was also all right, and then also at the start out of the second stint things were not bad. But then we picked up some destruction on the car, which I consider was a damaged barge board. I begun to sense some thing was wrong, we suspected it was the tyres and so I stopped once more. Nevertheless, this was for nothing definitely as it just received worse from there. I just brought the car property but some destruction on the car wrecked our race. Now I am just seeking ahead to Hungary.”

Paddy Lowe, Main Technological Officer: “We had planned to do a one particular-quit, starting on the comfortable tyre. From 14th and 15th that appeared like the finest way to check out and get some places. The race went reasonably to system, the only issue was that the supersoft did not degrade in the way we had hoped for individuals all around us in the initial stint, as then we would have had an benefit in the closing levels. Felipe was able to obstacle the two Force Indias at the close, but couldn’t overtake. Lance drove a great, strong race, but he endured some bodywork destruction, at which issue he was losing far too substantially laptime and was degrading the rear tyres. We pitted for one more set, but it was a struggle to the complete. General, it can be a disappointing result at our property race. The car was more rapidly than our result would point out. We have to have to master from this practical experience and be much better upcoming time.”

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McLaren

Fernando Alonso (DNF): “Difficult instances. A tricky weekend for us, starting last with the penalties, then in the race, when I was subsequent a group of cars, I had one more issue. Hopefully, it has not accomplished any destruction to the motor and we will be able to keep using it in the future. Stoffel was eleventh currently, so I consider we were not quick plenty of to be in the points currently and I consider I could have finished up 13th, 14th, and the retirement is a minor bit significantly less painful. Now I am seeking ahead to Hungary, which must be a much better weekend for us.”

Stoffel Vandoorne (eleventh): “It is a disgrace to the moment once more complete just exterior the points – but there are a lot of positives to choose away from this weekend. The rate we showed in the race currently was quite encouraging: to operate as close as we did to the two Force Indias and a Williams on a circuit like this is a real beneficial. Not anything went beautifully in the race – my pitstop did not go far too easily, so I arrived out aspect by aspect with Felipe and missing a position. That was a disgrace, for the reason that there was absolutely a chance to complete ahead of him for the reason that our rate was quite related to his. However, no points – but currently was quite encouraging, and I am certain our time will appear.”

Eric Boullier, McLaren-Honda Racing Director: “From the back of the grid Fernando manufactured a solid start out, carving his way as a result of the backmarkers, and was keeping a strong 14th position by one particular-third distance. Meanwhile Stoffel was keeping a regular ninth position. It was hence quite disappointing when Fernando was compelled to retire on lap 35, as a result of a fall in gas force that led to a decline of electricity. We’re nonetheless investigating the cause of that failure. With ten laps to go, Stoffel was locked in a battle for tenth position with Felipe [Massa]. In the close his hopes of scoring a world championship issue have been to appear to naught, but his was a strong and remarkable drive even so. From here we go to the Hungaroring, above whose lots of twists and turns, connected as they are by small straights, we hope to be a minor a lot more aggressive.”

Yusuke Hasegawa, Honda R&D Co. Ltd Head of F1 Undertaking & Executive Main Engineer: “This weekend finished on a aggravating observe as Stoffel just missed out on a championship issue at our property race. Up until currently, things had been seeking up and we had been demonstrating some encouraging rate. Stoffel begun his race from a great position and he showed aggressive rate in the midfield during the race. He pushed as tricky as feasible so hence it was disappointing he concluded eleventh just exterior of the points. Though Fernando had to start out from back of the grid, he improved his position throughout the initial aspect of the race, and was close to Stoffel. Sadly, he had a gas method-connected issue and had to retire from the race. We are now investigating the cause. Owning claimed this, I nonetheless consider we leave Silverstone with some positivity. We had improved rate and our competiveness has also improved above the last handful of races. Future up is Hungary which is a track that fits our deal much better, so I hope we can have a great race. We will go on our finest efforts towards scoring some points at the upcoming round.”

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Toro Rosso

Daniil Kvyat (15th): “Even if I was able to go on just after the collision with Carlos, my race was also compromised and I am naturally not content with what transpired. I was ahead and on a soiled line, so it can be ordinary to have some understeer, and then, all of a unexpected, the crash took position. These things transpire and in some cases they’re unavoidable. It is a real disgrace, as this has harmed the two us motorists and the group, which I sense quite sorry for. There is certainly not substantially a lot more that can be accomplished now, we just have to have to master from this and move ahead.”

Carlos Sainz (DNF): “I am not heading to say substantially about what transpired currently on lap one with Daniil, the images discuss for by themselves – it can be just quite aggravating to have not concluded one more race. Of system I am let down and it can be not the way you want your race to go, but I just have to have to consider of it as a phase of my calendar year – with 20 races, you will find usually heading to be this form of scenario at some issue… Which is why I am not anxious and quite relaxed. Luckily, it can be a weekend exactly where not a whole lot of points have been on the desk, specially for the reason that we needed some tough eventualities like rain but this by no means transpired, so we did not get rid of that substantially. The only significant disgrace is that we have not scored any points once more this weekend, but we have to have to keep our heads up – I’d like to cheer the mechanics and the complete group up as they need to also be let down about this and with any luck , in Hungary we can switch it all around and have a great race weekend as a group. I am self-assured it will be much better upcoming time out.”

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Haas

Kevin Magnussen (twelfth): “I felt the Toro Rosso strike my tire at the start out, but nothing transpired. Luckily, there was no puncture. I just did not really get the initial lap. It was usually heading to be tricky when you start out on the reverse strategy on the harder tire. That initial stint form of held me out of the points. The rate was great in the car, I just had to do a prolonged stint on the tires and wait around for the guys in entrance to pit and then place in a whole lot of great lap instances. I arrived back a bit at the close, but it was not plenty of. When you happen to be fighting exterior of the points, it can be by no means that exciting. Even now, I will choose the positives. We have been quick and had great rate in the race.”

Romain Grosjean (13th): “Difficult day in the workplace. We did not have substantially rate currently with either tire. I received caught in website traffic originally, which killed the supersoft. I pitted for the softs, and once more, website traffic all the way. We tried a gamble at the close putting new supersofts on, hoping that some thing would transpire at the entrance, but nothing did. We just have to have to understand why our race rate was not as great as it was in qualifying and go from there.”

Guenther Steiner, Workforce Principal: “It is been an average weekend. We did not get in the points, but Kevin’s race rate was great. We missing a handful of positions at the start out and which is exactly where we finished up. All over again, we had a related race rate to all our opponents – we have been just in a worse place. I am nonetheless self-assured in our car. In the midfield, we can battle. This time we have been just at the lessen close of our group. It improvements all around each weekend. It is not what we required, but nonetheless, we concluded with the two cars. On we go to Hungary.”

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Renault

Nico Hulkenberg (6th): “We are quite content with the race result currently. P6 is a significant success for the group. We have been able to get a great lap in qualifying and then to carry it as a result of to the race. We had a solid race rate, and have been able to keep ahead of the two Force Indias, which is definitely beneficial. We missing some electricity at the close, specially down the straights, which manufactured it a lot easier for Daniel to move me, but then we attained back a position from Seb [Vettel] when he had his trouble. General this is a quite beneficial result. The new updates labored definitely nicely, we have been able to force the car and I am definitely happy for the group.”

Jolyon Palmer (DNF): “Heading out at the start out of the race is definitely aggravating. We had a hydraulic leak on the initial lap, which is fairly gutting as I consider we have been in a great position. Eleventh with new tyres, a car that was doing the job definitely nicely with heaps of different solutions on strategy: all was seeking great to get some points. I have had so substantially assist all weekend that it would have been sweet to get them here. All the exact we can see that the car has taken a phase ahead, but we just have to have to appear at trustworthiness now.”

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Sauber

Pascal Wehrlein (seventeenth): “The race did not go as we hoped it would. When the basic safety car arrived out at the starting of the race, we manufactured the decision to total the mandatory pit quit and adjust to medium tyres. I then returned to the pit one particular lap later in purchase to swap to comfortable tyres, with the target to drive on them until the close of the race. However the tyres missing a lot more and a lot more grip, owing to which I had to adjust once more. I hope that we have a much better weekend in Budapest.”

Marcus Ericsson (14th): “It was a relatively great race for me. I maximized the general performance of the car and my lap instances have been respectable, specially throughout the second fifty percent of the race. Of system we want to be larger up and fight for points, but our rate was not aggressive plenty of for that this weekend. We did regulate to make the finest of it – the group did a great job in improving upon the car set-up during our stay in Silverstone. We have to keep pushing now in purchase to have a much better weekend in Budapest.”

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Pirelli

Mario Isola, Head of Auto Racing: “The British Grand Prix contained a sting in the tail for the two Ferrari motorists, with Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen the two regretably going through a tyre issue close to the tricky-fought complete which is a real pity and we will naturally now appear into just why this transpired jointly with the group. The race was operate at an extraordinary rate this calendar year, with the fastest lap becoming nearly 5 seconds more rapidly than the 2016 equal.”

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Valtteri Bottas beats Sebastian Vettel to Austria pole, Lewis Hamilton to begin eighth

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Valtteri Bottas beats Sebastian Vettel to Austria pole, Lewis Hamilton to begin eighth

SPIELBERG, Austria — Valtteri Bottas edged Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to pole place by just .042s in Austria, whilst Lewis Hamilton will begin from eighth on the grid when his gearbox improve grid penalty is utilized after qualifying 3rd.

Bottas’s benchmark of 1:04.251 was set early in the session and gave the Finn the next pole place of his occupation. Vettel claimed next, secure in the knowledge main title rival Hamilton will drop down the beginning purchase ahead of the grand prix. However, obtaining progressed by Q2 on tremendous-softs in its place of ultra-softs, Hamilton will begin the grand prix on an alternate strategy to the fastest vehicles about him, setting up a interesting race if the a few-time world champion can immediately climb by the purchase.

The a few motorists appeared set for a single last operate in the closing seconds of the session, just before Romain Grosjean’s stopped Haas prompted yellow flags, prematurely ending Q3. It intended Hamilton was remaining to rue a slip-up at the major of Transform 3 for the duration of his have operate which appeared to have price tag him at minimum a location ahead of Vettel in the last classification. The slender hole among Mercedes and Ferrari may perhaps not have remained if the last runs experienced absent ahead but the Italian outfit will be inspired by the hole on this kind of a power-delicate circuit.

Kimi Raikkonen concluded a distant fourth, .528s on fellow Finn Bottas. However, Ferrari goes into the race understanding it can set the pole-sitter below direct tension with two vehicles even if it fails to snatch the guide at the begin, as Hamilton fights by the subject from even more back. Crimson Bull was most effective of the relaxation powering the guide two teams, with Daniel Ricciardo edging teammate Max Verstappen by .1s at the team’s home circuit. Verstappen concluded the session in the gravel obtaining operate off the track at Transform eight, even though by that level the session experienced been neutralised by Grosjean’s stoppage.

It was Grosjean who concluded seventh, capping what has been a powerful weekend for the Haas group so much, putting him ahead of the two Mercedes-powered Force Indias. Following their controversial incidents in the previous two races, teammates Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon ended up split by just .069s. Carlos Sainz — who appeared fired up pursuing a weekend of criticism from Crimson Bull’s senior management over remarks he created about his potential — rounded out the major 10 with an remarkable 10th place for Toro Rosso.

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Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg missed out on a room in the major-10 shootout by just .05s in the closing seconds of Q2, in its place obtaining to settle for eleventh on the grid ahead of the McLaren pair. Though Honda has introduced it is new ‘spec-three’ power unit this weekend, McLaren experienced to revert to an older power unit for Alonso’s vehicle in qualifying after encountering troubles with the MGU-H ahead of FP3.

Despite reverting to a lessen-spec engine the Spaniard concluded in 12th, .15s up on teammate Stoffel Vandoorne, who retained the upgraded unit in his vehicle. Despite becoming out-competent by Alonso Vandoorne concluded the session declaring the new engine was “definite progress”, signing off with a rallying cry of “we’re getting there” for the beleaguered McLaren-Honda outfit.

Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat was 14th, ending a extended way down on teammate Sainz’s time, in what has been a weekend littered with problems for Toro Rosso. Kevin Magnussen will line up fifteenth obtaining failed to emerge from the garage in Q2 after suffering a rear suspension failure mid-way by the opening session, meaning Haas experienced to settle for just a single vehicle in the major-10 shootout after a promising weekend.

Williams was the shock casualty of the opening session, with each Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll obtaining to settle for seventeenth and 18th. The group has introduced a significant enhance bundle this weekend on what was anticipated to be a single of its strongest circuits specified the power-delicate nature of the track and the point Massa claimed pole there in 2014. Rather, the group experienced a double elimination just a single race after Stroll claimed the team’s initially podium of the period.

Renault’s Jolyon Palmer was unable to relieve the tension on his shoulders, lacking out on a location in Q2 by just .04s. The Englishman concluded the session understanding the stewards will examine an incident exactly where he appeared to block Raikkonen for the duration of a flying lap. Sitting at the foot of the purchase on the other side of the Williams pair ended up the Sauber motorists, with Marcus Ericsson out-qualfying Pascal Wehrlein.

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