News Details
Mercedes admit late Hamilton pitstop was 'plain dumb'
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to pit Lewis Hamilton during the final Brazilian Grand Prix safety car period was "plain dumb" and a "rookie error". Hamilton was trailing future race winner Max Verstappen in the closing stages of the race when the self-inflicted demise of the Ferrari drivers brought out the safety car. In the Mercedes camp, strategist Peter Bonnington sounded out Hamilton on his tyre situation, warning the Briton that a stop would likely cost him a position. Hamilton answered, "You make the decision", before hesitating and adding, "I'll come in, I'll come in…" as he headed into the pitlane. Albon...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes: Late pit stop was just plain dumb
Mercedes technical director James Allison agrees with many a fan, the...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Hamilton leads Verstappen in final free practice in...
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton led the field in the final free practice before...
5y ago from F1i.com
Hamilton penalised, Sainz promoted to Brazil GP podium
Brazilian Grand Prix – Lewis Hamilton has been handed a five-second...
5y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Mercedes' Toto Wolff won't be standing post in Brazil
Mercedes AMG F1 boss Toto Wolff won't be attending this week's Brazilian...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Enea Bastianini in, Franco Morbidelli out for MotoGP...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi reveals cause of ‘disappointing’...
Marco Bezzecchi revealed “braking more softly” may have been the...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What riders are back on the MotoGP grid for Czech GP?
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
German GP signs deal to remain on MotoGP calendar...
The organisers of the German GP have announced that the race will remain...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Taylor Barnard rejected McLaren IndyCar and WEC offers...
Taylor Barnard has turned down the chance to race for Arrow McLaren in...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Iowa – Race 1 Results
The first race of IndyCar’s double-header weekend from Iowa Speedway...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter Racing announces new Westfield...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Ed Carpenter Racing to build new IndyCar headquarters...
Ed Carpenter Racing announced on Tuesday that it will begin building a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal criticism forces WRC, FIA to rethink...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Sudden failure forces Adrien Fourmaux out of Rally...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier spurns WRC title fight despite flurry...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Franco Colapinto is still fighting Alpine’s...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Crystal Palace open to cash plus swap deal offer with...
Crystal Palace are reportedly open to a cash plus player bid for Arsenal...
34m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal hold serious talks to sign Bayern Munich star...
According to German media outlet Bild (via Metro), Arsenal are considering...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Revealed: Why Arteta has been pushing for surprise...
Arsenal feel they have got a good price for Noni Madueke, with Mikel...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal beat Liverpool and Manchester City to...
Arsenal look set to win the race for one of England’s most talked-about...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner's HEARTBREAKING response to which F1 team...
Axed Red Bull team principal Christian Horner... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Mercedes CEO gives ‘green light' to Max Verstappen F1...
Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius has reportedly given... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton can FINALLY get elbows out for Ferrari at...
Lewis Hamilton is not meant to finish P4. The... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
