News Details
Mercedes must take the blame for Bottas slump - Lauda
Mercedes chairman Niki Lauda says that the team must shoulder the responsibility for Valtteri Bottas' struggles in the latter half of the 2017 season. The Finn started the year well despite his short-notice signing after Nico Rosberg's retirement at the end of last year. He picked up two pole positions and won two Grand Prix races before the summer break. But Bottas has been frustrated in the last few races. He has been unable to find the sort of form that has propelled team mate Lewis Hamilton to the top of the world championship standings. However Lauda insists that it's the car that is to blame, not Bottas. "There is something wrong aerodynamically or mechanically," he told...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wolff ‘worried’ about Bottas slump
Toto Wolff admits he is 'worried' about Valtteri Bottas' performance...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Wolff: 'Time for Bottas' strength of character to...
Mercedes will do all it can to help Valtteri Bottas pull himself out of...
8y ago from F1i.com
Mercedes ‘worried' over Bottas slump
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has said he is 'worried' about Valtteri...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Bottas Acknowledges Urgent Need to Exit Slump in Form
Valtteri Bottas feels his recent slump means he is facing the ‘most...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP: Qatar GP ‘unlikely', but a ‘plan...
MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group has admitted that the Qatar Grand Prix...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Michelin boss reveals potential cause of ‘never...
Marc Marquez admits the puncture that cost him a podium finish at the...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut returns him to the...
Mick Schumacher began his IndyCar career this past weekend, competing in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Watch: Mick Schumacher taken out on opening lap of...
Fans of Mick Schumacher could switch off early after his IndyCar debut at...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in Lap 1 crash
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lando Norris samples Toyota rally car alongside Oliver...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Video: Arsenal star spotted trolling Brighton manager...
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie could be seen shushing Brighton manager...
23m ago from CaughtOffside.com
“It was a bit nervy” - Martin Keown suggests...
Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown has said that midfielder Declan...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Mikel Arteta issues 3-word response after Brighton...
Mikel Arteta gave a three-word response when asked about Brighton & Hove...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“No words needed” – Pascal Gross rips into...
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Pascal Gross has slammed Arsenal’s...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
'Like being electrocuted!' – Aston Martin reveal shocking...
Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey has suggested... Read More »
53m ago from SkySports.com
F1 News Today: Adrian Newey to face the music with Aston...
Aston Martin are set for a shocking double DNF in... Read More »
53m ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin drivers facing nerve damage due to engine...
In a revelation that has left the F1 paddock in a... Read More »
33m ago from F1i.com
