Ralf Schumacher, Jackie Stewart, Nelson Piquet and Bernie Ecclestone. They have all made strong statements about F1 and Lewis Hamilton.
Ahead of F1 at Silverstone 2022, the multi-champion swings from:
“I don’t understand why we keep giving these seniors a platform,” he says.
Jackie Stewart has officially suggested Lewis Hamilton should leave Formula 1 for the fashion industry, Nelson Piquet has voiced racism about the same driver, Ralph Schumacher has called Hamilton a loser, and Bernie Ecclestone continues to honor Vladimir Putin.
What they all have in common is that they played a role in Formula 1 and before the UK Grand Prix, eight-time world champion Lewis Hamilton roars.
“The last few weeks have not been a day without someone who hasn’t played a role in our sport for decades, trying to say negative things and dragging me down,” Hamilton said during the pre-F1 press conference at Silverstone.
It’s not about a person, it’s not about a word. I’ve struggled with racism all my life, it’s nothing new to me.
Before F1 at Silverstone 2022 – Hamilton about scandal
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– It’s about the bigger picture. We at F1 want to grow in a different direction, and it is our responsibility, as a sport, as well as the responsibility of the media not to give these old people a platform, they are not keeping pace and not ready for change. We live in difficult times and we should not share people, we should unite them.
He also criticized Good Morning Britain for its interview with Bernie Ecclestone in which the former Formula 1 mentor once again showed his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
– Why do you ask him? You know what answers you get and we don’t need to. Stop giving a place to these people.
Max Verstappen, son-in-law of Nelson Piquet, also spoke about the racist scandal during the press conference:
Racism does not belong here, the words he used were wrong and he himself realized it. This is something that we need to make clear to young people, at home and at school, you have to learn that it is not OK, and we are also working on this problem. F1, Lewis and all the drivers are behind this decision.
This was also confirmed by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who works hard on issues related to climate and inclusion.
“We must react quickly and show that our sport is open to everyone, and we can’t do enough,” he says.
Motorsports has come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to do.
Formula 1 has distanced itself from Bernie Ecclestone’s statement and has also banned Nelson Piquet from staying in the warehouse area during Formula 1 weekends.
Weather forecast for UK GP 2022
The weather is always a factor when driving Formula 1 at Silverstone, as well as before the 2022 UK GP. During Friday’s practice, a mixed comp, variable drag and between 16 and 20 degrees awaits. There is also a risk of rain and strong winds that can cause problems for drivers.
On Saturday, temperatures are expected to range between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius, which is extremely cold. The sky is expected to be covered with clouds, but there is less chance of rain than on Friday.
On Sunday, just in time for the UK GP in F1 2022, the risk of rain rises at the same time as the wind drops a bit. The temperature should not exceed 20 degrees.
In other words, the weather at Silverstone is expected to be as unpredictable as ever.
All weekend times are here.
Short news – F1 at Silverstone
Jüri Vips has been fired from Red Bull after a racial scandal, but he will continue to compete for the Hitech Grand Prix in Formula 2, something the championship is questioning.
– The decision made by the Hitech Grand Prix is surprising and we did not do the same. We will look closely at this situation in the future to make sure this type of behavior is dealt with appropriately, Formula 2 says in a statement.
By the way, Nelson Piquet apologized for the poor choice of words. You are reading this.
Williams got a car update to race at Silverstone, but only Alex Albon can participate in it.
Aston Martin has an update with them to Silverstone and Stallet wants to extend the contract with Sebastian Vette.
– It is clear that the extension of the contract is plan A. If he wants to drive an Aston Martin in 2023, he will, stable manager Mike Krake tells Sport Bild.
– Right now we have Plan A, but we don’t have Plan B yet.
The two sides have not yet had any concrete discussions, according to Crack, there must be facts before they can talk seriously.
Now we click on the carpet panel again. On this week’s episode we talk about F1 at Silverstone, we talk about Manselmania, Mercedes’ chances on Hamilton’s favorite track and the qualifying indoor duels. Don’t miss the F1 podcast. Perfect for walking, the beach, hammock or cycling.
IndyCar – The Green Car in Mid-Ohio by Marcus Ericsson
IndyCar now resumes its season and Marcus Ericsson comes to mid-Ohio State as the championship leader.
He does it in a green car.
From red to green.
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Now a new challenge consisting of 13 curves and a 3.6 km loop track awaits him and Felix Rosenqvist. The latter has extended his contract with McLaren, but it is not clear if he will drive IndyCar or Formula E next year.
When we’re at Rosenqvist it’s obviously an extra challenge for him, both in 2020 and 2021, he was already injured in Turn One, just seconds off the start. Both incidents were similar in many ways and effectively put an end to all chances of an advanced result.
“Basically, I like mid-Ohio and I’ve always been quick there compared to my teammates, but lately I haven’t even had the chance to race there,” says Felix Rosenqvist. This year I really hope to get past the first curve! “We have a lot of good races behind us and I don’t see any reason why we can’t do better here,” says Felix Rosenqvist.
Qualifying is important, but I think we have all the chances. I look forward to the weekend.
Rosenqvist is eighth on the INDYCAR schedule ahead of this weekend’s race, which spans more than 80 laps starting on Sunday evening Swedish time. Training begins Friday, and Linus Lundqvist and IndyLights will compete in Mid-Ohio this weekend. He runs his qualifiers on Saturday and his race between 16-30 on Sunday.
IndyCar times this weekend
All information refers to Swedish time
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Honda Indy 200 in Mid Ohio
Mid-Ohio Sports Motors Course (USA)
Friday 1 July
Free training 1: 21.30 – 22.45
Saturday 2 July
Free Training 2: 15.30-16.30
Qualifications: 20.45-22.00
Sunday 3 July
Warm-up: 15.45 – 16.15
Race (80 laps): 18.45
TV (LIVE): V Sport Motor and Viaplay