Fast Five: Alpine CEO admits to team’s “lack of rigor," Magnussen cleared of wrongdoing, and other big updates

Alpine CEO admits “lack of rigor”

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi admits the team is struggling in 2023, sitting in sixth place after hoping to be on the podium regularly. Rossi cites a lack of performance and rigor, as well as a potentially inadequate state of mind among the team. He criticizes the team for making the same mistakes twice and failing to take responsibility, which he deems unacceptable given their available resources.

Click here to read the full article by Andrew Maitland (grandpx.news)

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Magnussen cleared of wrongdoing

Kevin Magnussen, a driver for the Haas Formula One team, has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the FIA following an investigation into an incident during qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix. Magnussen had been driving slowly to create a gap to the car in front of him when Lewis Hamilton came up behind him on an out lap. The high-speed differential between the two cars resulted in Hamilton taking evasive action, causing damage to his front wing. However, as neither driver was on a fast lap and Magnussen had another slow car ahead of him, the stewards deemed that no further action was required.

Click here to read the full article by Sam Hall (gpfans.com).

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FIA implements new perc fermé protocols

The FIA has introduced new procedures to prevent a dangerous situation like the one faced by Esteban Ocon during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Ocon had to make a last-minute pit stop on the final lap but found a group of people in the pit entry as the procedure for setting up parc ferme had started. The new procedures require VIP guests and mechanics to stay clear of the pitlane until the last car has crossed the start/finish line, and it is clear that there will be no more pitstops. Infringements may result in the removal of passes from the team(s) and potential reporting of the infringing team(s) to the stewards.

Click here to read the full article by Adam Cooper (motorsport.com)

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Marko takes a dig at Leclerc's qualifying crash

Leclerc's crash in F1 Miami Grand Prix qualifying resulted in red flags, giving Sergio Perez pole position and leaving Max Verstappen in P9. Marko sarcastically criticized Leclerc and expressed disappointment in Verstappen's position. Verstappen aims to turn his start into a podium finish and challenge Perez for the win.‍

Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crash.net)

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Unseen side of F1 history

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These photos showcase rare moments from the world of F1, ranging from Leclerc's debut to the tragic moments leading up to Senna's fatal accident during the 1994 San Marino GP.