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In this GPFans Recap we take you through the most read Formula 1 news of today. Below you will find the most talked-about topics from the royal class of motorsport, bundled in one article. This way you are fully informed of all developments within just two minutes.
Today it went wild again under the Spanish sun. Today started the second day of the traditional winter testing in Barcelona and there was plenty to do again on and around the Circuit de Catalunya. Furthermore, the headlines were dominated by the terrible news from Ukraine, the country Russia invaded on Thursday. News that has an impact all over the world, including in Formula 1.
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Second day of testing Barcelona: Leclerc fastest man, most laps for Gasly
The second day of testing in Barcelona is over. The drivers who did not take action yesterday were able to practice with the new car today. Pierre Gasly managed to cover the most laps. Charles Leclerc set the fastest time. Read the whole article here.
Formula 1 reacts after uncertainty about Russian GP continuing
Despite the situation in Ukraine, Formula 1 is still holding on to a Russian Grand Prix this season, so has GPFans understood. Questions about the race’s continuation arose after tickets for the event suddenly disappeared from the Formula 1 ticket shop earlier today. The Russian Grand Prix seems to be in limbo now that the country has invaded Ukraine. GPFans understands that the Formula 1 organization has not yet made a final decision about the Grand Prix. Read the whole article here.
Vettel refuses to travel to Russia: “Wrong to race in that country”
Sebastian Vettel will not travel to Russia if Formula 1 allows the Grand Prix in the country. The four-time world champion believes it would be wrong to start racing in the country now. “When I woke up this morning, I was shocked. I think it’s terrible to see what exactly is happening there,” Vettel said. GPFans† Read the whole article here.
Verstappen about ‘unacceptable’ Masi dismissal: “He was thrown under the bus”
Max Verstappen calls the dismissal of race director Michael Masi unacceptable. The Red Bull Racing driver believes he was thrown under the bus by Formula 1, when the sport itself initially allowed team members to “scream in his ear” while making decisions. Read the whole article here.
Haas removes Russian flag and sponsor of the car for the last day of testing
The Haas team removes the Russian flag and sponsor Uralki from the car for the last day of testing in Barcelona. The American racing stable announced this in a statement on Thursday evening. The Haas team, which has close ties to Russia and Russian sponsor Uralki, is removing all references to the country for the car’s final day of testing in Barcelona. Read the whole article here.
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