Sebastian Vettel admits Ferrari did not leave the “strongest impression” with its performance during pre-season testing but insists he is “not worried” heading into the 2020 Formula 1 campaign.
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari’s 2020 is cornering faster than its predecessor but on a windy day at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya he doesn’t feel looking solely at lap times gives a fair comparison to the F1 pecking order.
Ferrari previously considered introducing a dual-axis steering system similar to the one pioneered by Mercedes on its own Formula 1 car. Mercedes grabbed the headlines during the opening week of pre-season testing in Barcelona when it debuted the DAS on Lewis Hamilton’s car.
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari needs to find a comfortable compromise to perfect the balance of the SF1000 car with just two days left of pre-season testing.
Current lap time results for day two [10am] of the second Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. A wet track greets the start of testing this morning.
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says Mercedes’ assertion that it has been running lower engine modes throughout pre-season testing is “not correct”.
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve driver Robert Kubica set the fastest time on the first day of the second 2020 pre-season test at Barcelona, which was disrupted by three red flags.
Formula 1 teams are unlikely to copy the “highly complex and advanced” Dual-Axis Steering system pioneered by rival Mercedes, according to Renault sporting director Alan Permane.
As Mercedes step up preparations for the 2020 Formula 1 season, it is time to look back on its dominant decade and assess if this is the best team in F1 history.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has played down the likeliness of copying the Mercedes Dual-Axil Steering (DAS) system as he feels it would take almost half a season to perfect.
Ferrari says a fault with its power unit lubrication system was to blame for its breakdown during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test but is confident of fixing the issue ahead of the second test.
In the latest F1 Gossip, Mercedes keeps a close eye on Ferrari’s pace at pre-season testing, Renault prepares for a new engine design from 2021 and former world champion Jenson Button calls on Charles Leclerc to put up a title fight against Lewis Hamilton this year.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says team orders will remain an option in 2020 when it sees “a clear situation” to benefit the team rather than prioritise either of Sebastian Vettel or Charles Leclerc.