The Italian Grand Prix will go down as one of the most exhilarating in Formula 1 history, as Pierre Gasly declared his first win. Formula 1 Managing Director, Motorsport, Ross Brawn discusses the crucial talking points from the race …
The race came alive with Safety Car and warning
The Italian Grand Prix was settling into ending up being a foreseeable race, but the introduction of a Safety Car, a warning and a couple of time charges tossed the entire thing broad open.
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What was fascinating was enjoying how the Mercedes– with such superior aerodynamics over its competitors– had such difficulties overtaking.
You might see Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas efficiency was compromised by running out position in the pack. It was amazing how such a dominant car struggled in traffic. Its why our company believe the brand-new generation of advanced vehicles, set to arrive in Formula 1 in 2022, will be so much better for close racing.
2020 Italian Grand Prix: AlphaTauris Pierre Gasly takes marvelous triumph at Monza
The brand-new generation emerges
When Lewis was handed his penalty however I had undervalued what a gorgeous race Pierre Gasly was driving, I had Carlos Sainz down for the win.
Carlos was annoyed to have missed out on success, but he revealed as soon as again what an excellent talent he is. His time will come.
Sundays race revealed that Formula 1 has a golden future. Can you picture the excitement when drivers like Pierre, Carlos and Lance are in race-winning vehicles? Lance will be kicking himself after making that slow getaway on the restart however he drove an excellent race.
A typical age of just over 24-years-old made this the third-youngest podium in F1 history behind Brazil 2019 and Italy 2008
Gasly didnt put a foot wrong
Hes a hard character. To have that problem in his profession and rebound the way he has is amazing. He took stock, considered what he required to do to improve and after that exercised how to do just that.
Pierre has come a long way since being demoted by Red Bull back to Toro Rosso, which have actually since become AlphaTauri, and his first triumph is a benefit for his durability.
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He didnt put a foot incorrect on Sunday, not even when Carlos started to close him down. Viewing his car, he drove it completely. A chauffeur who took such a significant knock can either stop working or find self-confidence and return. Pierre has plainly done the latter. An incredible task.
Gasly required a minute on the podium simply to process the emotions of a rollercoaster few years – combined with an amazing Grand Prix
Hamilton handled penalty well
Lewis visited the stewards during the stoppage of the race to discuss the penalty that robbed him of the race lead. He knew he had to expect a charge when he saw the evidence.
He handled it well. Obviously he was frustrated– he had actually slipped up. He accepted it and got on with it. He leaves Italy with a 47-point lead, the like he had being available in. A great outcome considering it could have been a lot worse.
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Reverse grids worth thinking about once again
When we were considering evaluating the format this year, Monza was a prospect for a reverse grid sprint race. Sadly, we could stagnate forward with it, but the idea is still something we and the FIA desire to resolve in the coming months and go over with the groups for next year. We believe that yesterdays race revealed the enjoyment a mixed-up pack can deliver and with next years cars and trucks staying the exact same as this year – our fans might be treated to the similar drama we saw this weekend at Monza.
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Of course, with a reverse grid sprint race, groups will set their cars up in a different way. Now, Mercedes set their cars and trucks up to attain the fastest lap and then to control the race from the front.
Reverse-grid races will be assessed for the future
F1 shows fighting spirit
We have nine more races to go this season, but what we have actually achieved so far is testimony to the collaborative hard work of all the key stakeholders. Who would have thought back in March that we might get to eight races by early September.
We have now finished 8 races, which means we have now finished sufficient races to formally have a World Championship and to crown a world champ.
In such an unsteady year in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, F1 has actually managed to pull off a world champion
Williams provided me my possibility in F1
Im extremely sad and sorry to see Claire and Frank leave the sport after this weekend at Monza. They have been such important and renowned characters in F1. I began my profession with that group so I owe them my location in F1 as they offered me my first possibility.
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Im sad to see them go, but it demonstrates the opportunity and optimism for the future that they had no issue finding someone to purchase the team, get the reins and put up the investment that is needed to take the group forward.
2020 Italian Grand Prix: Russell and Latifis wholehearted thanks to Claire Williams
Protest saga pertains to an end
There was positive and pragmatic news on Sunday as Racing Point and Ferrari withdrew their appeals against the stewards verdict on the latters brake ducts. This draws the line under the whole legend, which was another example of the interesting abundant tapestry of Formula 1.
Those groups involved can now focus on their core organization, going racing– and improving their package, instead of getting sidetracked by off-track adventures.
The Racing Point demonstration saga is over after Ferrari and Racing Point withdrew their objections
Welcome back Alpine
Sundays race showed that Formula 1 has a golden future. Monza was a prospect for a reverse grid sprint race when we were thinking about evaluating the format this year. We think that yesterdays race showed the enjoyment a mixed-up pack can deliver and with next years cars remaining the very same as this year – our fans could be dealt with to the similar drama we saw this weekend at Monza.
Of course, with a reverse grid sprint race, groups will set their vehicles up in a different way. Now, Mercedes set their vehicles up to attain the fastest lap and then to control the race from the front.
I was truly delighted with the news Renault have confirmed their intent to continue in Formula 1 and rebrand their operation Alpine F1 Team from 2021 onwards. Its a huge declaration of self-confidence by new CEO Luca de Meo in the future of F1, following the recent contract of the new Concorde.
It is a wonderful future we have ahead of us and Im truly happy to see a fantastic name and brand like Alpine come back into Formula 1 and I wish Cyril Abiteboul all the finest in this brand-new obstacle. Amazing times ahead.
