"Nico Rosberg won the race by nearly 38 seconds — his third straight win to open the season and sixth straight overall.© 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. When Formula One (F1) driver Romain Grosjean made the switch from Lotus (now renamed Renault) to new racing outfit Haas Ferrari, eyebrows were raised.Some felt the Frenchman, who had spent five years with Lotus, was jumping from the frying pan into the fire by signing for the American debutants last year.But Grosjean is having the last laugh. The Haas Formula 1 team will field an unchanged driver line-up in 2020, having opted to retain Romain Grosjean alongside Kevin Magnussen rather than taking Nico Hulkenberg "I wanted to spend those three full days at home.
Ferrari and Mercedes are set to be warned about following Formula 1's coronavirus protocols, after Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas returned home to Monaco after the Austrian Grand Prix.With the FIA imposing strict social bubbles to limit the chances of an infection spreading in the paddock, the governing body's COVID-19 delegate has been alerted about both Leclerc and Bottas leaving the country after last weekend's race.While the Code of Conduct does not prevent F1 attendees from travelling away from venues between races, it is strict about them staying within their own social bubbles and not mixing with anyone outside them.Bottas posted on social media about enjoying time out in Monaco, while Leclerc was pictured with friends and fans - including one shot where no one was wearing a mask.It is understood that following examination of the events, the FIA will write to both the drivers' teams to remind them of their need to strictly follow the Code of Conduct that all attendees of the races in Austria must adhere to.The fact that Ferrari is to receive a second reminder about sticking to the Code of Conduct, with The FIA's Code of Conduct leaves the door open for repeated breaches of the Code to be reported to the stewards.It states: "Where the COVID-19 Delegate considers that a Stakeholder has deliberately or seriously or repeatedly breached the COVID-19 Code, the COVID-19 Delegate shall submit a report to the Stewards, who shall proceed in accordance with Article 11.9 of the International Sporting Code. The whole city stops, and it's a lot of fun for everyone on and off the track. If we get more races in the US, they'll probably love F1 more. "It's always more fun to be home but I wasn't given the option," said the Frenchman. But the actions of Bottas and Leclerc has raised eyebrows among some of their rivals, with Romain Grosjean expressing some surprise at them being allowed to travel. When Formula One (F1) driver Romain Grosjean made the switch from Lotus (now renamed Renault) to new racing outfit Haas Ferrari, eyebrows were raised.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
"The 30-year-old, speaking to The Straits Times at a Saxo Capital Markets and Jaguar Land Rover event, also hailed team owner Gene Haas.He said: "The working culture is pretty similar between both teams but the biggest difference is the mentality from Gene. Get unlimited access at $0.99/month* Although F1 is bringing in a $145m budget cap from next season, drivers’ salaries are exempt on a lengthy list. And that's it. "It's such a big country and a big market.
Haas F1 Team, which is fielding the first American-owned Formula One cars in 30 years, opened the season by exceeding all expectations. Technical insight. He finished 19th.Teammate Esteban Gutierrez completed his first full race after troubles to start the year, but it was still only a 14th-place finish.
"Leclerc's team-mate Sebastian Vettel cheekily suggested about him choosing to remain in Austria: "I stayed in the bubble. Consistency means points and in today’s money spinning business, those points ultimately mean prizes. "But at the same time I wasn't unhappy to be around. "The way Haas approach Formula One is very intelligent and so far, it's been great for me. "I wanted to spend those three full days at home. But the actions of Bottas and Leclerc have raised eyebrows among some of their rivals, with Romain Grosjean expressing some surprise at them being allowed to travel. It is under discussion, though, for potential introduction at some point in the future.
198402868E. Maldonado may pick up the odd few and raise a few eyebrows, but Grosjean will be the one who puts in the biggest shift – and they know it. Ahead of this weekend's Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, Haas sit eighth on 28 points in the constructor standings - one place above Renault, who have six.Grosjean, who earned all the 28 points and is ranked 13th in the driver standings, said: "It's a great challenge. "It was a horrific race," Grosjean said. It's time to get back into the race. With rain having fallen a few hours before the race start, Magnussen had raised eyebrows by starting the formation lap on full wet tyres, as the rest of his competitors opted for intermediates. Yes, I went back home for two days and then the two tests to be sure of the results." Yes, I went back home for two days and then the two tests to be sure of the results. So there's no extra stress really from the travel.