In the round-up: Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes the sport “needs Ferrari to be competitive” and hopes that the team will improve under new leadership.
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F1 “needs Ferrari to be competitive” – Domenicali
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto announced he will resign his position after the team’s championship challenge faded over the course of the season. Speaking to Sky, Domenicali – a former team principal of Ferrari – said he believes the sport needs the famous Italian manufacturer to be in the fight at the front.
“I really hope that Ferrari will find the right solution to stay on track, because they did a big recovery from where they were two years ago,” Domenicali said.
“We need Ferrari to be competitive and we need to have a good team, a strong team, strong drivers, to fight against the others. So that’s the wish that I’m hoping for.”
Albon never at 100% following surgery
Alex Albon says he never felt he returned to full fitness for the final six races of the 2022 season after he underwent emergency surgery during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
Albon was admitted to hospital after the first day of practice in Monza after a sudden bout of appendicitis. He underwent surgery to have his appendix removed, missed the race but returned two weeks later for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Williams driver says the off-season will be vital for him to “get to 100%” after his operation. “We didn’t have the time to train to really get back that fitness.
“But realistically speaking, Singapore was tough. Japan was 75% and then after Japan, I felt pretty good.”
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Talks underway on Algarve hosting F1 Grand Prix in 2023 – federation (Lusa)
“The Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK) on Friday acknowledged that there are ongoing negotiations between the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) circuit, in Portimão, and Formula 1 on the possibility of that track hosting a Grand Prix next year.”
“He and Gilles were extremely close; when the French-Canadian had brought his family from Quebec to Europe as Ferrari beckoned in 1977, it was Patrick who had welcomed him warmly to the south of France. And Patrick once told me the story of how emotional he had been sitting on the grid in a red car bearing his departed friend’s famous number 27, and how he truly believed that Gilles drove that race for him.”
“In actual fact, being a smaller team, I thought it would actually be a lot more interesting and enjoyable to work here than one of the bigger teams – not to say that any of the big teams would necessarily have taken me on. I’ve been really enjoying it so far – it’s been very good.”
Rally ace Loeb praises electric motorsport – ‘As a driver, I enjoy it’ (Racer)
“Driving with the electric car is as fun for us as the other one in the car. For sure, from outside it’s not exactly the same. It doesn’t look the same because we still have passion for motorsport like we know from the past, but I think for the future it’s a normal evolution to go this way.”
Red Bull’s Lindblad pleased with his F4 start ahead of full season in 2023 (Formula Scout)
“Bounced back really well (with) two top-10 finishes and I was fighting in the top five right at the end in both racesBut a couple of mistakes towards the end resulted in not the best results but still pretty good. I was on the rookie podium as well in race one, so got a trophy there as well which is nice.”
Best Overtakes Of 2022! (F1 via YouTube)
“Feast your eyes on the Overtake King award winner from each race! 22 fantastic overtakes voted for by fans.”
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Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick Tambay, two-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner and 24 Hours of Le Mans driver. The entire FIA community pays tribute to his remarkable life. Our thoughts are with his family and his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/VsrmD4xfkr
— Mohammed Ben Sulayem (@Ben_Sulayem) December 4, 2022
Je viens d’apprendre la triste nouvelle concernant la mort de Patrick Tambay. Une icône du sport auto français nous a quittés. Mes pensées vont à sa famille, ses amis et ses proches.
Repose en paix, Patrick. pic.twitter.com/evVeMy4QSr
— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) December 4, 2022
All of us at McLaren are saddened by the news that Patrick Tambay has passed away. He was a talented driver, racing for McLaren from 1978 to 1979. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/M0ZFYLABIk
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) December 4, 2022
Very sad to hear that Patrick Tambay has left us.
Patrick was a friend, and I have many shared memories.
He was such a nice guy, and a gentleman.
And a damn good race driver too.
Goodbye my friend. pic.twitter.com/IbwdGCVxtq— Paul-Henri Cahier (@F1Photo) December 4, 2022
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Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to Eric!