Charles Leclerc defended the decision to make an extra pit stop during the Russian Grand Prix, even though it cost him second place.
2019 russian grand prix reaction articles archive
Ferrari ‘100 metres away’ from avoiding VSC for Vettel’s retirement
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto said the Virtual Safety Car period which cost them victory in Russia could have been avoided if Sebastian Vettel’s car had failed a hundred metres later.
Raikkonen accepts blame for jump start after another “nightmare” race
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen accepted responsibility for his jump start penalty in Sochi but said his Alfa Romeo’s performance has been poor since the summer break.
Leclerc: Ferrari told Vettel to give up lead because starts “were identical”
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says Sebastian Vettel was told to give him the lead back in the Russian Grand Prix because they made “identical” starts to the race.
“Stupid, idiotic steward” cost Magnussen eighth place
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner hit out at the stewards over the penalty which cost Kevin Magnussen eighth place in the Russian Grand Prix.
Vettel confirms Ferrari had pre-race agreement for start after defying team orders
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel confirmed Ferrari had an agreement in place for how the drivers would manage the start after he was told to let his team mate overtaking him during the Russian Grand Prix.
Williams retired Kubica’s car to conserve parts
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams retired Robert Kubica from the Russian Grand Prix to save parts for future races.