News Details
No team orders despite Mercedes dominance
The Mercedes drivers' charge for victory in Melbourne will be unfettered by 'team orders'.
16 years ago, McLaren enraged the spectators at Albert Park, having arrived for the 1998 season opener with its totally dominant car.
Now, the similarly-silver Mercedes cars are the class of the early 2014 field, but Nico Rosberg insists there will be no McLaren-style controversy this time.
"Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard had a deal in place in whichever driver got to the opening corner first would be allowed to win the race," he wrote in a column for the Daily Mail newspaper.
So when Hakkinen ran into mid-race trouble, Coulthard pulled over on the straight to let him back into the lead....
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
No team orders at Mercedes despite possible dominance
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hamilton backed for Melbourne victory
– Lewis Hamilton has been backed to claim victory in this weekend's...
12y ago from GPUpdate.net
Lauda denies big money has led to Mercedes dominance...
Lauda denies big money has led to Mercedes dominance early in the V6...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lauda denies money powered Mercedes dominance
Niki Lauda has dismissed claims Mercedes is set to dominate the 2014...
12y ago from GrandPrix.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Enea Bastianini frustrated by MotoGP safety inaction;...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Rins bemused by early Yamaha axe amid V4 engine...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar names officiating director ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar Officiating has announced Scot Elkins as the new Managing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Canary Islands: Katsuta takes early lead after...
No description available...
3m ago from Motorsport.com
How Rally Islas Canarias could crown another new WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Real Madrid plot ambitious move for 110m-rated...
Gabriel Magalhaes has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League...
43m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Might have to wait his turn' - Pundit asks Mikel...
Former Arsenal star Perry Groves has urged Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor...
23m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I just want them to remind themselves where they are'...
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has urged the Gunners to remind themselves...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal & Chelsea handed chance to sign serial...
Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from Manchester City at...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri issues damning verdict on potential Max...
Oscar Piastri has delivered the clearest... Read More »
53m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari made one 'big mistake' with Lewis Hamilton signing...
Lewis Hamilton's signing with Ferrari has been... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen to make blockbusting F1 transfer claims team...
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has been tipped... Read More »
43m ago from GPFans.com
