News Details
Mercedes engineer: "It wasn't the perfect preparation for tomorrow"
Mercedes didn't lockout the front row of the grid for Sunday's Russian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was faster than Valtteri Bottas at the very last moment of the Saturday session, the Dutchman slipped into P2. Engineer Andrew Shovlin says it was a disappointing qualifying as Bottas starts third and Lewis Hamilton doesn't start on the desired medium tyres. Disappointment "We had the pace today to get the cars on the front row with both starting on Medium tyres so it's a bit disappointing to have Lewis starting the race on Soft and Valtteri in third," Shovlin said in the Mercedes press release. According to Shovlin, Q1 was not Mercedes' neatest session, but the cars made it through...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from GPBlog.com
0 Comments
You May Also Be Interested In...
Bottas positive after disappointing qualifying:...
The Sochi circuit is normally a track where Valtteri Bottas performs...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Verstappen after qualifying: "who knows what...
Max Verstappen has beaten Valtteri Bottas in qualifying and will start...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Raikkonen's future not influenced by F1 starts record
Kimi Raikkonen has brushed off suggestions he would be motivated to...
4y ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen: "We certainly have a chance if we...
Max Verstappen has beaten Valtteri Bottas in qualifying and will start...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How 2025 became Marc Marquez’s most dominant MotoGP...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Unpacking the art of value betting in MotoGP
Value betting in MotoGP is a strategic blend of data analysis,...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Alex Rins can't wait for Yamaha's V4 engine
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta praises IndyCar's delayed cautions;...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Laguna Seca – Race Results
IndyCar traveled clear across the country since last weekend’s race,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers from IndyCar’s Grand Prix of...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Untouchable Alex Palou eases to IndyCar victory at...
The IndyCar paddock travelled over 2700 miles from the event last...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Monaco GP circuit stage in frame for WRC comeback in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC rivals reacted to Oliver Solberg's first...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“That’s nonsense” - Fulham boss Marco Silva...
Fulham manager Marco Silva has revealed that his team were interested in a...
57m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos suffer...
Real Madrid were defeated 3-0 by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 651 – 29.07.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Joelinton makes feelings clear about Max Dowman after...
Newcastle United forward Joelinton believes Arsenal youngster Max Dowman...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull F1 boss reveals 'extremely difficult' talks with...
Christian Horner’s replacement at Red Bull,... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Disgruntled Mercedes employee launches surprise F1 track...
Today marks 25 years since a disgruntled Mercedes... Read More »
46m ago from RacingNews365.com
Cadillac ready to raid shock F1 team to complete driver...
A new Cadillac seat contender has emerged as the... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com