Here comes something for Christmas from Formula 1!
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has portrayed the team’s lesser drivers, Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein, as “remarkable”.Wolff sent a Christmas message to the whole Mercedes workforce considering the battle and looking ahead to one year from now.
Daniel Ricciardo says his Red Bull team are in a superior place than Mercedes to exploit one year from now’s direction changes and mount a test for the title. Nico Rosberg tweeted: “Thank you all, you are the best team in the world. You helped me fulfil my childhood dream. wishing you all a great Christmas time. #danke”.
Romain Grosjean also tweeted: “Mission accomplished. Waiting for the last Xmas decoration tomorrow…#xmas #food #cake”
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo expects Formula 1’s new cars to represent a physical test that could uncover the shortcomings of some of his opponents.
Ricciardo’s Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen has been named Sportsman of the Year in the Netherlands.
Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne would love to see Alfa Romeo back in Formula 1 with its own particular team – however just as a lesser feeder team for Ferrari. In the interim, Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost conceives that Pascal Wehrlein isn’t prepared for to trade Nico Rosberg for the title holders. New Ferrari save Antonio Giovinazzi could be set for some Friday hone excursions with Sauber or Haas in 2017.
Big showdown runner-up Lewis Hamilton has said that there were minutes in his title fight with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg that felt “uncomfortable” and “odd”. Notwithstanding, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says that the team’s advantages will precede those of their drivers next season.
Williams’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas – who is supposed to be an objective for Mercedes’ extra driver situate – has said that he can “unquestionably” win in a focused car.
F1 tire maker Pirelli have reported the mixes they will use for the season opener in Australia – ultrasoft, supersoft and delicate. Toro Rosso team vital Franz Tost trusts that an excessive number of races are facilitated in Europe.
Rosberg may have left the game, however that hasn’t prevented him from keeping on thinking back on his big showdown achievement.
