Renault have nothing to fear from the remaining tracks on the 2020 F1 schedule following their breakthrough podium finish at the Nurburgring, says sporting director Alan Permane.
2020 eifel grand prix reaction articles archive
Bottas “needs a miracle” to overturn Hamilton’s 69-point lead
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas says there’s “no chance” he will give up in the championship fight, but admits he “needs a miracle” after posting his second point-less result of the year at the Nurburgring.
Mercedes relied on DAS “more than ever” at cold Nurburgring
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes chief strategist James Vowles says the team relied on its unique Dual Axis Steering system more than ever to optimise its tyre performance in the cold conditions during the Eifel Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Schumacher surprisingly similar in the car, quite different out of it – Shovlin
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s rivals underestimate how hard he works, says Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin, who compared the six-time champion to his predecessor at the team, Michael Schumacher.
Hulkenberg’s Silverstone feedback prompted Racing Point suspension upgrades
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onThe suspension upgrade Racing Point introduced to their car recently was prompted by feedback substitute driver Nico Hulkenberg provided during his two appearances for the team earlier this year.
Vettel: I always thought Schumacher’s wins record would never be beaten
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says he respects Lewis Hamilton’s achievement in tying F1’s all-time wins record but he still hasn’t seen a match for Michael Schumacher.
Hamilton: ‘Older drivers have a bee in their bonnet about me – maybe one day they ‘ll get over it’
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton promised he will not criticise any driver who stands to follow him as one of the most successful in the history of Formula 1.
Albon had a “pretty sensible weekend” and his penalty was “harsh” – Horner
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner defended Alexander Albon following his driver’s difficult race at the Nurburgring.
Renault vindicated by podium finish after “very painful” 2019
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onRenault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says the team’s first podium finish since its return to Formula 1 in 2016 was a “statement” to its critics.
Mercedes hope Bottas can avoid grid penalty after power unit fault
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes are hopeful Valtteri Bottas will not have to take a grid penalty in the Portuguese Grand Prix following his suspected MGU-H fault in yesterday’s race.
FIA rejects Verstappen’s claim Safety Car was used ‘to make race more exciting’
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi rejected claims the Safety Car was used at the end of the Eifel Grand Prix to compress the field and create a more exciting race.
Norris expects grid penalties after Eifel GP power unit problem
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris says he could have been fighting for a podium penalty had it not been for his power unit problem, which has left him facing grid penalties later in the year.
Vettel admits he ‘took too much risk’ after early spin
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel admits that he took “probably too much risk” after an early spin during the Eifel Grand Prix that left him “stuck” for the rest of the race.
Hamilton pays tribute to “an icon and a legend” after equalling Schumacher’s wins record
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has a new appreciation for Michael Schumacher’s achievements in Formula 1 having equalled his record of 91 victories
Russell: Raikkonen cost us chance to score points
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell believes he could have scored the first points of his career in the Eifel Grand Prix had he not been hit by Kimi Raikkonen
Wolff: Hamilton’s dominance isn’t only because he drives a Mercedes
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s achievement in equalling Michael Schumacher’s winning record should be respected, and not dismissed because of the quality of the equipment he’s had, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Ricciardo will hold Abiteboul to tattoo bet after breakthrough podium
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his first podium for two-and-a-half years and first for Renault “feels like his first career podium all over again”.
Hamilton thought he’d never get “anywhere near” Schumacher’s win record
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he never imagined he would get close to matching Michael Schumacher’s record of wins after taking his 91st career victory at the Eifel Grand Prix.
Albon given two penalty points for collision Kvyat branded “unprofessional”
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon has had two penalty points added to his licence for his collision with Daniil Kvyat during the Eifel Grand Prix.
Raikkonen handed two penalty points for “avoidable” collision with Russell
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has been given two penalty points on his licence for his collision with George Russell during the Eifel Grand Prix.