Will Dodds, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Brawn: F1 to discuss how to define pole during sprint format

Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has revealed that the decision to award the pole position title to the winner of Sprint Qualifying could be reconsidered. The sport broke away from traditional this Bri... Read More...

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Red Bull Racing RB16B Honda during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 16, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202107160351 // Usage for editorial use only //

Silverstone FP2: Verstappen goes quickest but all to play for

Max Verstappen topped the timing sheets during FP2 for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, in a session where race preparations dominated. Verstappen marginally missed out on pole last night, but returned... Read More...

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner looks on from the pitwall during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 16, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202107160396 // Usage for editorial use only // Horner

Horner: Beating Mercedes at Silverstone a different challenge

Christian Horner is aware of the challenge on Red Bull's hands at the British Grand Prix this weekend as they look to secure a sixth consecutive victory. Lewis Hamilton ended Max Verstappen's run of three po... Read More...

Silverstone Qualifying: Hamilton hits back in dramatic fashion

Lewis Hamilton went fastest in dramatic fashion during qualifying for the British Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.075 seconds. Shifted into an unusual Friday evening slot to accommodate Sprint Qua... Read More...

Russell: We are on this roll at the moment and I’m buzzing

George Russell was delighted after putting in a sensational qualifying performance at the British Grand Prix as he went eighth quickest for Williams. Russell has long been known for his skills over one lap b... Read More...

Verstappen: I had understeer so couldn’t really attack corners

Max Verstappen said that he was suffering with understeer during qualifying for the British Grand Prix, as he was pipped to the top spot by Lewis Hamilton. With this session only setting the grid for tomorro... Read More...

Hamilton: It was reminiscent of my first Silverstone pole in 2007

Lewis Hamilton credited the raucous Silverstone crowd for powering him to a classic qualifying performance ahead of the British Grand Prix. While it will not go down as a pole position due to the introductio... Read More...

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Bottas: I was the first one out in free air with no tow

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was pleased with his showing during qualifying for the British Grand Prix, especially given his lack of a tow throughout. It was Lewis Hamilton who went quickest in a tense se... Read More...

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Wolff: It’s a small upgrade but I think we see good data

Toto Wolff did not appear overly concerned by the margin Max Verstappen enjoyed over the Mercedes drivers during FP1 for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The Dutchman was 0.780 seconds clear of Lewis... Read More...

Silverstone FP1: Verstappen and Red Bull dominate again

Max Verstappen and Red Bull were once again the class of the field during FP1 for British Grand Prix in front of a capacity Silverstone crowd. The Dutchman showed a clear pair of heels to the rest of the fie... Read More...

Alonso: 2022 cars won’t differ from model, regs are quite strict

Fernando Alonso does not believe the cars which arrive at testing next season will differ too much from the model Formula 1 presented at Silverstone yesterday. In advance of the new regulations, F1 unveiled ... Read More...

George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Thursday 15th April 2021. Imola, Italy.

Russell: I won’t be driving for Red Bull next year

George Russell has ruled out an off-season move to Red Bull despite his future with Mercedes remaining up in the air ahead of the 2022 campaign. Russell is out of contract with Mercedes at the end of this se... Read More...

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Gasly: Future will be decided in a couple of weeks

Pierre Gasly has said that his future will be decided within the next couple of weeks after a conversation with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. The Frenchman admitted recently that he has received interest fr... Read More...

Three McLaren personnel return positive test including Zak Brown

Three McLaren team members, including CEO Zak Brown, have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend. McLaren have confirmed that neither Lando Norris nor Daniel Ricciardo have... Read More...

Russell: Having fans back will be an incredible experience

George Russell said that having the Silverstone fans back for the British Grand Prix this weekend will be an "incredible experience". The 23-year-old went so close to breaking his Williams points duck last t... Read More...

Masi: Same penalties can be applied during Sprint Qualifying

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has confirmed that the penalty system will remain unchanged for Sprint Qualifying, which will be trialled at the British Grand Prix this weekend. The new format will see ... Read More...

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Marko: This is the best Gasly we have seen so far

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has been thoroughly impressed with the recent form of Pierre Gasly at AlphaTauri, claiming he is driving as well as he ever has. The 25-year-old currently sits ninth in the driv... Read More...

Brundle: I quite like the jeopardy of Sprint Qualifying

Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle is looking forward to the new Sprint Qualifying format being trialled at the British Grand Prix this weekend. For the first time at Silverstone, F1 is introducing the n... Read More...

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