Failed bakes and the return of F1 - Episode 200 is a long one…
In F1 - Zoom has changed the way Formula 1 conducts meeting, and in the view of Claire Williams things are better…
In a lot of places diversity and racial equality has been a big topic of discussion and F1 is no exception, although we start off talking about something that didn’t actually happen.
Lewis Hamilton has launched a The Hamilton Commission in a partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering to promote diversity in every level of motorsport.
Bernie Ecclestone had his own comments to add to the discussion on racial equality - and many would say that they weren’t constructive. Formula 1’s response was that they used to know a Bernie Ecclestone but they don’t talk to him anymore… Oh and they’ve launched their own effort to promote diversity in the sport.
Some drivers took a knee before the race on Sunday - but not all, and Daniel Ricciardo explained why not every driver was comfortable with the gesture.
Haas says that until they know how long the season is going to be they can’t decide on what their upgrade schedule will look like… And the team hasn’t been sold….
McLaren has secured an important loan from the Bank of Bahrain.
Ferrari still won’t let us know what the details of their engine settlement with the FIA is.
Remember how we were originally told that it was a joint decision between Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari regarding his contract not being renewed for 2021? Turns out that wasn’t the truth…
Renault won’t upgrade their engine at all this season… And Cyril Abitboul says that the team is talking to “big names” to replace Daniel Ricciardo in 2021.
DAS is legal - still…
We’ve got more details on the safety protocols that are in place for race weekends - and already Red Bull and Ferrari have gotten warnings for violating those protocols…
F1’s return was suspenseful and eventful all across the grid.