William Dodds, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Brazil GP promoter: We could’ve run at Interlagos

The promoter of the Brazilian Grand Prix said that Interlagos could have hosted the race this season despite the threat of coronavirus. It was confirmed earlier on Friday that Formula 1 would not race at... Read More...

The braking point: Issues aplenty at Red Bull

Under promise and over deliver is perhaps not the most cutting edge piece of advice you can give to someone in life, but Christian Horner should have remembered it. After bigging up the RB16 in pre-seaso... Read More...

Horner: I’m sure we’ll turn it around

Red Bull's issues with its 2020 car are not insurmountable, even if significant work is required, says team boss Christian Horner. Mercedes have been dominant at the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, ... Read More...

Ocon: I can’t wait to get started with Alonso

Renault driver Esteban Ocon said he cannot wait to drive alongside Fernando Alonso when he joins the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Ocon joined the Enstone outfit at the start of the current season ... Read More...

Montezemolo: Ferrari’s problem is its organisation

Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo believes the team's organisation has led to its poor results since the start of the turbo-hybrid era in 2014. Speaking on Italian station Radio Rai, the 72-ye... Read More...

Perez: The choice is obvious if someone has to go

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez said it is "obvious" who would leave the team if they agree to sign Sebastian Vettel for the 2021 season. Vettel has been linked with the Racing Point in seat in recent w... Read More...

W Series drivers offer support for reverse grid racing

W Series drivers Marta Garcia and Caitlin Wood supported the idea of the championship introducing reverse grid racing in the future. Both drivers jumped on board with the suggestion of a two-race weekend... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: Hungarian Grand Prix Review

The latest episode of the Grand Prix 247 Podcast is now out, with host William Dodds joined by regular guest GP247 editor Ben Stevens to review the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix. The guys discuss a strange r... Read More...

Allison: Ferrari’s top-down leadership style can lead it astray

Mercedes technical director James Allison believes that the heritage and history of Ferrari can prove a burden for the team. Prior to joining the Silver Arrows, Allison spent two spells with the Scuderia... Read More...

Szafnauer: We have no concerns whatsoever

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer said he has "no concerns whatsoever" about the ongoing Renault protest against the RP20. Renault lodged a protest to the FIA following the Styrian Grand Prix c... Read More...

2020 Formula 1 Driver Power Rankings

After just three races in the 2020 Formula 1 season, it already looks as though the championship battle will be a solely Mercedes affair. Lewis Hamilton now leads the championship from his teammate Valtt... Read More...

GP247 Podcast: Bonus episode with W Series driver Alice Powell

Grand Prix 247 Podcast host William Dodds is joined by W Series and Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy driver Alice Powell to discuss the new Lella Lombardi film Beyond Driven, which Powell features in. They also go ... Read More...

2020 Hungarian Grand Prix: Driver Ratings

For the second week in a row Lewis Hamilton romped home from pole position to secure an impressive win, this time around at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest on Sunday. The six-time F1 world champion ... Read More...

Ricciardo: Stewards know Stroll decision was wrong

Daniel Ricciardo said that the Formula 1 stewards now know that the overtaking move Lance Stroll made at last weekend's Styrian Grand Prix was illegal. Having followed the Renault driver for a number of ... Read More...

Lewis Hamilton takes incredible 90th pole position

Lewis Hamilton reached the unprecedented milestone of 90 Formula 1 pole positions during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix this afternoon. The six-time world champion, who is now in his 14th season... Read More...

Russell: I’m absolutely ready to move to Mercedes

Williams driver George Russell said he is absolutely ready to move to Mercedes when the opportunity arises ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Russell was confirmed as a Williams driver for the... Read More...

Vettel: Ferrari updates not a game-changer

Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari's latest updates to the car will not prove to be a "game-changer" during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari have had a troubling start to the 2020 Formula 1 season, ... Read More...

Ricciardo: The car has taken a step forward

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo believes that the R.S.20 is a step forward from its predecessor that he drove during the 2019 Formula 1 season. The Enstone outfit endured a difficult 2019 , finishing fif... Read More...

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