Aston Martin points to Verstappen as the cause of the accident, Marko disputes Norris’ opinion | Overview of GPFans

In this GPFans Roundup we take you through the most read Formula 1 news today. Below you will find the most discussed topics from the main motorsport class combined in one article. This way you will be fully informed about all the developments within minutes.

A day after the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, the accident caused by Lance Stroll during the restart was investigated. The boss of the Aston Martin team, Mike Krack pointing the finger at Max Verstappen, because according to him the pile-up was due to what happened in front of the field. However, Oscar Piastri, who also suffered damage, did not completely agree with Luxemburg’s opinion. Verstappen has now won his fourth race of the season. Lando Norris said he understands the fans who find Formula 1 boring because of this dominance, but Helmut Marko cannot accept the Brit’s opinion. Mercedes was also once the highest, but can no longer come close to the podium, so it will bring improvement to Miami. Meanwhile, Toto Wolff has spoken again about the possible signing of Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso is threatening to skip the race.

Wolff: “It doesn’t matter what you sell to Max, Jos and Raymond”

Max Verstappen is one of the talking points within Mercedes when it comes to who should succeed Lewis Hamilton from 2025. Toto Wolff is keen to keep the Dutchman, but he also knows that Verstappen and his management will not just change tactics. According to the team boss, ‘selling’ the fastest car is not enough to attract someone like Limburger. “In simple terms that may be the only reason, but there will be more profound people who also look at other things. And I think Max is such a person,” Wolff told media in China. “I’m not able to sell something. But I don’t think it’s necessary to sell it to Max, Jos (his father, editor) and Raymond (Vermeulen, manager, editor.).” Read the full article about the Mercedes team boss here.

Piastri joins angry Ricciardo: ‘Stroll can expect this’

Lance Stroll ruined the race of not one, but two Australians during the F1 Grand Prix of China. He crashed behind Daniel Ricciardo and due to the reaction of the chain, the RB driver also crashed into Oscar Piastri. According to the boss of the Aston Martin team Mike Krack, the responsibility of the accident was Max Verstappen, who as the leader was allowed to set the speed of the restart, and Stroll himself was not responsible, saying that “everyone braked for him. “. In addition to an angry Ricciardo, who said “fuck him” about Stroll when he realized that the Canadian felt the accident was not his fault, Piastri has also had his say. He seems to think the comments about Verstappen are nonsense, as is Stroll’s excuse. “Yes, but no one else crashed,” the McLaren driver replied to the media in China. “This is something you always have to expect in this type of corner.” Read the whole article here about Oscar Piastri who sees nothing in Aston Martin’s accusations.

‘Mercedes continues major W15 upgrade ahead of race weekend in Miami: the floor is covered’

Toto Wolff already hinted at that last weekend, but according to… FunoAnalysisTechnica Mercedes will come with improvements in Miami that will change the floor of the W15. In this way the team hopes to get. “From the information gathered we know that this is an update that can increase the rear load, associated with the beam wing configuration, an incomplete context at the moment, since the joint work of the two current devices is not as good as it should be,” the forum Italy said. “Mercedes is ready to take a step that aims to unlock some unspoken potential and, of course, expand the car’s development window.” Read the whole article about the W15 car upgrade here.

Alonso considers skipping the race: “This has made me think”

Fernando Alonso again received three penalty points on his top license during the Sprint for the F1 Grand Prix of China. This time it was to communicate with Carlos Sainz. According to the Aston Martin driver, it is therefore no longer suitable to participate in the Sprint. “These restrictions are incomprehensible and I cannot agree with them, especially when it comes to your main license,” Alonso told reporters. DAZN. “An incredible penalty like this has never happened again. It makes you think about the next Sprint and whether you want to participate in it at all. Because of the points that are awarded and the fact that we have fewer tires (for the Grand Prix on Sunday), almost it’s not worth competing (in the Sprint).” Read the full article about Fernando Alonso’s threat here.

Marko doesn’t like Norris’ comments about Verstappen: “You shouldn’t say that”

Max Verstappen managed to win the F1 Grand Prix of China and that was his fourth victory of the season. There also seems to be no limit for the Dutch Red Bull Racing driver in 2024. This has been the case in previous seasons and some see it getting worse. Lando Norris agreed with those views, but Dr. Helmut Marko does not agree with him at all. The CEO of Red Bull says that it just happens in sports that some athletes stand out more than others. Something that he believes should be appreciated and accepted, without complaining that it is boring. “It’s not boring at all,” the Austrian was quoted as saying Telegraph. “In skiing we had men like Franz Klammer and Hermann Maier, who won a lot. If a sportsman’s success is extraordinary, then you have to accept it and appreciate it.” Read the full article about Helmut Marko challenging Lando Norris’ claim here.

Krack thinks the punishment for Stroll is too much: “Too quick and too difficult a decision”

According to Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack, the cause of the crash between Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo during the Chinese Grand Prix is ​​at the front of the field. Krack believes that there was a backlash that actually made Stroll a victim as well. “These situations come forward. Now you can always say you should be more careful. But on the other hand, if you are too careful and you restart and you lose more than the length of the car – then everyone says” you are sleeping ‘” According to Krack, something like this is part of the race, he further explained Motorsport.com: “These are always erratic movements that occur during safety car restarts. And we have a few every year and it will continue.” Read the full article about Aston Martin and Lance Stroll’s punishment here.

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