There are concrete indications that a group of activists are planning to disrupt the British Grand Prix, authorities revealed yesterday. Meanwhile, training was less turbulent. In the first practice session in the rain, Valtteri Bottas turned the fastest lap in the Alfa Romeo. In the afternoon, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz junior set the best time in the dry. Local hero Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), who finished second, was also strong.
World champion Max Verstappen has won six of the nine previous races in the Red Bull, and the lead over Ferrari player Charles Leclerc is now 49 points. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez is 46 behind. It is also eagerly awaited whether Mercedes – Hamilton has already won eight times at Silverstone – can take another step forward.
FIA grants final grace period
In the dispute over bouncy cars, the world association FIA has granted the racing teams a grace period for two more races. From the French Grand Prix on July 24, there should be clear limits to the technical effect, about which a number of drivers had already complained heavily. At the upcoming races in Silverstone and Spielberg, the teams should still have time for the necessary analyzes to implement changes. The technical problem is caused by the vehicles that have changed significantly this season. At high speed, the cars on the straights are pressed onto the ground until they briefly touch the asphalt and are then pushed up again.
Source: Nachrichten
