Daniel Ricciardo says he suspected Racing Point were preparing to replace Sergio Perez with Sebastian Vettel following the previous race at Monza.
Racing Point articles archive
Perez didn’t expect call from Stroll saying he’d lost Racing Point seat
2020 Tuscan Grand Prix Ferrari 1000
Posted onSergio Perez revealed Racing Point owner Lawrence Stroll called him yesterday to confirm the team was cutting short his contract for the next two seasons.
Perez announces he is leaving Racing Point
2021 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez has confirmed he will leave Racing Point at the end of the season.
Ferrari become final team to drop appeal over Racing Point penalty
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe final appeal against Racing Point’s penalty for copying Mercedes brake ducts has been withdrawn, bringing the row to a close.
Racing Point withdraws appeal against penalty for copying Mercedes brake ducts
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point has withdrawn its appeal against the penalty it was given for copying Mercedes brake ducts in designing its RP20.
Lack of ‘quali mode’ cost Racing Point “a couple of tenths”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Lack of ‘quali mode’ cost Racing Point “a couple of tenths” • IndyCar confirms two Mid-Ohio races next week • Vettel frustrated rivals broke formation
Binotto: If I’d been at Mercedes, I’d’ve protested Racing Point’s copy
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says they will continue to pursue their appeal against the FIA’s decision on Racing Point to ensure teams cannot copy rivals’ designs.
Ferrari confirm intention to appeal Racing Point’s reprimand over brake ducts at Spa
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari have given notice of their intention to appeal the latest reprimand issued to Racing Points over the brake ducts the team raced in today’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Sainz credits “super-low downforce” set-up after out-qualifying Racing Point pair
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he was surprised to out-qualify the two Racing Point drivers after running a “super-low downforce” package on his McLaren.
Renault dropped Racing Point appeal because it expects rules changes – Abiteboul
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has explained the team’s reasons for dropping its appeal against the outcome of its protest against Racing Point.
Wolff predicts Racing Point case will not go to appeal court
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicted the Racing Point row will not end up before the FIA’s International Court of Appeal after Renault dropped their protest.
Renault withdraws appeal against Racing Point verdict
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault has withdrawn its appeal against the penalty handed down to Racing Point over the team’s brake ducts, the team has announced.
Racing Point expect to wait months for appeal decision
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Racing Point expect appeal will take months to resolve • F3 driver Fewtrell splits from team • Red Bull committed to ‘high rake’ design
Racing Point to bring upgrade for Italian Grand Prix
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Racing Point to bring upgrade for Italian Grand Prix • Marko: Hulkenberg made approach to Red Bull • Todt positive about F1 return to Indianapolis
Was the verdict against Racing Point correct?
Debates and Polls
Posted onThe FIA stewards’ verdict on Racing Point was unprecedented and contentious – and is being appealed by three teams. Do you think the right call was made?
Racing Point CEO voted for change to listed parts rule which team broke
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point CEO Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he voted in favour of a change in the same rule his team have been found guilty of breaching.
Former team boss claims Racing Point received Mercedes wind tunnel model and show car
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 team principal Colin Kolles has claimed Racing Point copied Mercedes’ car using a 60% scale wind tunnel model and show car.
Claims Mercedes assisted Racing Point’s copying are “total nonsense” – Wolff
2020 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists any claims his team assisted Racing Point’s copying of their car in breach of F1’s rules are “total nonsense”.
Ferrari wants “clarity and transparency” over Racing Point verdict – Binotto
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team has appealed against the FIA stewards’ verdict on Racing Point to gain “clarity and transparency” over the protection of intellectual property in F1.
Renault: Racing Point should be stripped of all points from disputed races
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says Racing Point should be stripped of all the points they scored in the races where his team protested them.