SUZUKA 2017 NEWS ROUNDUP
SUZUKA ROUNDUP: Lewis Hamilton wins, can win the title at next race, Ricci steals the mobile phone, Honda wants Gasly IN, Spark plugs, Palmer in search of new horizons…and more
Jolyon Palmer
Kubica is an option for 2018
Whilst on one hand defending Jolyons progress (or lack of) and offering a number of reasons that we should take into account before making judgement, Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul stated clearly at today’s press conference that 8th in the championship was absolutely not where the team expected or wanted to be an ” urgent action” must be taken to effect a big change. He said recent management changes have stalled decisions and hinted that we might know more in the next few races.
Palmer: Crash, Bang, Wallop, What a picture.
Jolyon Palmer, once again did not have a great race. He started P20 and added a third DNF to his 2017 tally. Palmer needed a good weekend to end speculation that he is failing to make the grade in F1 and that his seat is likely to be up for grabs in 2018 if he cannot prove his is championship material, he did not get it. This is how it unfolded for the Brit.
Lewis Hamilton hints he is open to a Ferrari drive?
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Abiteboul – Palmer HAS to score points FULL STOP. No one is safe in F1.
The message to Palmer is even more clear, he needs to go put on his big boy pants and come out ready to prove he can drive the car to its full potential (at least) in ten days time or ask for a reference.
Jolyon needs to “qualify higher” -Abiteboul
Jolyon needs to qualify higher to help the team aim for P6 in the constructors heading into summer break. So far Hulk has scored all points for the 2017 Renault title bid
McLaren explore Vandoorne’s chances of a 2017 Renault drive
A heartbreaking spin for Britain’s Jolyon Palmer prevented the Renault driver from taking what appeared to be a ‘nailed on’ first points finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After a season of struggles thus far for Renault aswell as the Englishman, a self-proclaimed ‘best drive of my career’, was just what the doctor ordered. Palmer … Read more
Jolyon wants halo to be scrapped
As driver safety is becoming increasingly paramount on the FIA’s agenda, the much talked about “halo” concept comes under scrutiny from Britain’s Jolyon Palmer. When asked by crash.net whether it should be averted, Jolyon replied: “I’d be very happy,” he said. “I just think it’s pretty ugly, it’s against the tradition in Formula One – I … Read more
Palmer found out? Ocon waiting
Friday tester Sergey Sirotkin was quicker than Renault’s rookie British driver Jolyon Palmer at Sochi, and it will now be reserve driver Esteban Ocon’s turn at the wheel of the banana car in practice for the forthcoming Spanish grand prix. Palmer was always considered at best, a solid driver in the lower formulae despite … Read more
Maldonado refuses to budge on contract with Lotus
Pastor Maldonado would have us believe that he is not just a pay driver, but racing in Formula One on merit. “I have a sponsor, this is clear,” the Venezuelan explained to SKY F1. “I have a sponsor – which is not my sponsor, it is a team sponsor – Fernando has the same with … Read more
