To the surprise of no one, the ‘musical chairs’ qualifying was run again on Saturday to collective cries for it to be scrapped. “It’s not good unless you have a ...
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Drivers eye spot on F1 Commission
F1 drivers may be angling for a spot on the sport’s decision-making body. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chief Alex Wurz has been coy when asked what the next step ...
Read More »As Britain switches, Wurz worried about F1’s pay-TV future
F1 needs to adapt to the changing shape of the world and media. That is the view of Alex Wurz, who on the same day as the release of the ...
Read More »Drivers not unanimous in supporting ‘halo’ concept
Not every driver is on board with F1’s plans to cover the cockpits. After Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chief Alex Wurz declared recently that “all the drivers hope that passing ...
Read More »Pirelli ‘delighted’ to talk tyres with F1 drivers
F1 seems on track for faster tyres in 2017, as Pirelli welcomes the opportunity to meet with disgruntled drivers next week. Although earlier a supporter of the controversial era of ...
Read More »FIA proposes ‘halo’ cockpit solution for 2017
F1’s governing body is believed to have shortlisted a cockpit protection system nicknamed ‘the halo’ for introduction in 2017, according to the British newspaper The Sun. Devised by Mercedes, the ...
Read More »Drivers want cockpit protection for 2017 – Wurz
F1 drivers have agreed that the sport should implement better cockpit protection for 2017. Alex Wurz, president of the safety-oriented Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), told the BBC: “The research ...
Read More »Wurz approached to be new Manor boss
Alex Wurz admits he has been approached to take over as Manor’s team principal. It was confirmed at Interlagos this weekend that boss John Booth and deputy Graeme Lowdon have ...
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