Renault’s Racing Point protest successful
Racing Point has been deducted 15 points, fined 400,000 Euros, and reprimanded for two races after their brake ducts were deemed illegal by the FIA.
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FIA making moves to stop car copying in 2021
The FIA have confirmed that there will be "amendments" made to the 2021 sporting regulations to stop car copying becoming the "norm".
Szafnauer finds the ‘good news’ in the FIA ruling
Racing Point may be 15 points and 400,000 Euros down but the "good news" for Otmar Szafnauer is that the RP20's brake ducts are technically legal.
Hulkenberg is back in the RP20 for 70th GP
Nico Hulkenberg will continue to drive for Racing Point at the 70th Anniversary GP after Sergio Perez returned a second positive test.
Perez ‘needs negative test’ with quarantine over
Sergio Perez’s participation in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone hinges on a negative COVID-19 test after it was confirmed he had completed his quarantine period.
Wolff: Renault protests based on points, not principle
Holding a hearing into Racing Point's RP20 on Wednesday, Toto Wolff reckons Renault's objection to the car is more to do with "points" than "principle".
‘Former Racing Point employee tipped off Renault’
Renault's protests against Racing Point will be heard on Wednesday with an "ex-Racing Point employee" said to be the whistleblower.
Mercedes’ Gutierrez no longer has superlicence
Mercedes have learned that reserve driver Esteban Gutierrez no longer qualifies for a superlicence, and so can't compete in F1.
Perez says he’s ‘fine’, showing no symptoms
Although Sergio Perez tested positive for Covid-19, the Mexican driver has revealed he remains asymptomatic almost a full week later.
Ferrari enter into Racing Point copycat saga
On the eve of the FIA's hearing regarding the legality of the Racing Point's RP20, Ferrari has written to Formula 1 and FIA asking for clarification of their own.
‘Perez’s positive test delayed Vettel announcement’
Never has an elbow bump said so much as when Sebastian Vettel did the protocol greeting with Lawrence Stroll at Silverstone, so says Sky F1's Ted Kravitz.
Racing Point: Plagiarism claims have gone too far
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says that the accusations being thrown at the team have "gone too far".
Racing Point explains Hulkenberg’s non-start
Racing Point has revealed that a sheared bolt found within the clutch housing was the cause of Nico Hulkenberg's non-start at the British Grand Prix.
Renault launch third protest against Racing Point
Renault has launched yet another protest against Racing Point amid their suspicions that the RP20 is not a legal Formula 1 car.
Racing Point case ‘strong’, bought ducts in 2019
Racing Points' brake ducts are similar to that of Mercedes' because they "purchased the brake ducts" from the Brackley team in 2019, explained Andy Green.
Hulk ‘left time on table’ in ‘very hard’ conditions
Nico Hulkenberg felt he had not maximised the performance of his Racing Point after qualifying 13th for the British Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg may become official Racing Point reserve
Nico Hulkenberg could become Racing Point's official reserve driver after being drafted in to replace Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix.
Racing Point deny July exit clause in Perez deal
Although coy on his talks with Sergio Perez, Otmar Szafnauer has denied reports the driver had a July 31st exit clause in his contract.
‘No surprises’ over Perez’s Mexico trip
Otmar Szafnauer has defended Sergio Perez’s trip home to Mexico which preceded the Racing Point driver’s positive COVID-19 test – forcing him to miss the British Grand Prix.
Gutierrez shrugs off his Racing Point snub
Esteban Gutierrez has sent Nico Hulkenberg a message of support after being pipped by the German to Sergio Perez’s race seat at the British Grand Prix.
Hulk ‘thrown into cold water’ for F1 return
Nico Hulkenberg described his whirlwind return to F1 as like “being thrown into cold water” after a promising debut practice outing for Racing Point.
Why Racing Point chose Hulk over Gutierrez
Nico Hulkenberg was chosen over Esteban Gutierrez as the stand-in for Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix because Racing Point wanted “someone who could score points for us”.
Hulkenberg confirmed as Perez’s replacement
Nico Hulkenberg's shock return to Formula 1 has been confirmed, replacing Sergio Perez at Racing Point for the British Grand Prix weekend.
Perez ‘followed all protocols’ in Mexico trip
Sergio Perez says he followed all the protocols that F1 has in place when he returned to Mexico to see his mother after she had a "big accident".
Brundle applauds ‘extraordinary’ RP20 replica
At a time when Racing Point is receiving more criticism that compliments, Martin Brundle says the team has done an "extraordinary" job copying the Mercedes.
More Mercedes copycats could have emerged
Williams' head of vehicle performance, Dave Robson, thinks more teams would have gone down the copycat route had there not been a chassis freeze next year.
Racing Point ‘should be pleased’ with protests
Ex-F1 team boss Eddie Jordan believes Racing Point should be "pleased" by the protests against them since it shows rivals are concerned.
More RP protests would be ‘waste of time’
Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer has said more protests against them from other teams will be "futile" and "a waste of time".
Racing Point will appeal if declared illegal
Should Racing Point's brake ducts be declared illegal by the F1 stewards, Otmar Szafnauer says the team will appeal the ruling.
Stroll investment paved the way for pink Mercedes
Lawrence Stroll's investment in Racing Point opened the door financially for today's pink Mercedes, so says team boss Otmar Szafnauer.