News Details
Hamilton says F1 podium robots are just plain 'weird'
Lewis Hamilton says that Formula 1's radio-controlled podium ceremony robots are really "weird" and "over the top". In a paddock governed by COVID-19 hygiene measures and social distancing, F1 dispensed in Austria last weekend with its usual VIP trophy-giving ritual on the podium and replaced it with remote controlled stands that carry the trophies to the top-three finishers. Hamilton said the gimmick just added to the lifeless atmosphere that dominates race weekends held behind closed gates. Hamilton celebrates podium first for Stephanie Travers "I thought it was weird," said last Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix winner. "It definitely seemed weird. "I'd...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Formula 1 to use remote-controlled trollies to deliver...
Formula 1 will use radio-controlled trollies to maintain social...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton: ‘Weird' podium boxes over the top
World Champion Lewis Hamilton described Formula 1’s Styrian Grand Prix...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Formula 1 on the BBC: Styrian Grand Prix radio &...
Follow the second race of the delayed 2020 Formula 1 season across BBC...
4y ago from BBC.co.uk
Hamilton: When you’re really at one with the car
Defending six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton delivered one of his...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marquez feared his "time was over" in final...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin vs Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP title...
The 2024 season finale awaits as Jorge Martin holds a 24-point lead over...
52m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Martin can clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
2024 MotoGP Barcelona Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The testing parity problems plaguing the most...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing announces driver development...
Chip Ganassi Racing has launched a new driver development program, which...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Shwartzman makes IndyCar switch with Prema for 2025
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'I think he's quicker than me' - Gabriel Martinelli...
No description available...
42m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Manchester United set to beat Arsenal and Chelsea in...
No description available...
42m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Talks are ongoing' – Arsenal working to keep...
Talks are reportedly ongoing over a new contract for Leandro Trossard at...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'My bet is still on Man City' - Pundit names player...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 team boss 'wants' SHOCK driver switch before 2025 season
A Formula 1 team boss 'wants' to axe a recent... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Brundle reveals "uncomfortable" feeling in 2021:...
Martin Brundle has revealed his "most... Read More »
1h ago from GPBlog.com
Who is Rui Marques? The man in the hottest seat in Formula...
The FIA has appointed Portuguese official Rui... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com