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Alex Albon Extended Post Race Interview - Canadian Grand Prix 2023
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-VegEmV40A
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Nico Hulkenberg P2 Interview Post Qualifying - Canadian Grand Prix 2023
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUQaZiMGxts
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Kevin Magnussen takes first pole of his career
Kevin Magnussen clinched an incredible first F1 pole position in a topsy-turvy, rain-affected qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
On the eve of team owner Gene Haas’ 70th birthday, the 30-year-old set the fastest time in a Q3 session that was effectively ruled all over after the opening runs when George Russell spun into the gravel and triggered the red flags.
It means Magnussen, who often finds himself fighting to get through Q1, will be at the front of the grid for the sprint at Interlagos, ahead of Max Verstappen, the double World Champion, and Russell as nobody could go faster after his accident as the rain began to intensify.
Haas celebrated wildly in the garage with Magnussen still sitting in the car as his pole was confirmed, the driver banging his fists on the car with joy in arguably the biggest F1 qualifying shock for many years.
It was a huge difference from Q1 in which Sergio Perez had been fastest by four thousandths of a second from Charles Leclerc, but that was before the rain began to fall in Sao Paulo. It was at its heaviest half an hour or so before qualifying, but had eased off by the time the cars were due to leave the pit lane.
That still meant intermediate tyres to start with though and as Leclerc headed out, he was told rain was expected in 10 minutes – which meant a banker lap ASAP could be vital in the quest to make the Q1 cut.
Lap times were initially around eight seconds down on what they had been earlier and at the halfway mark of Q1, AlphaTauri were first to bite the bullet and go for slicks – clearly happy to take the chance the Ferrari weather forecast was wrong.
It was Pierre Gasly on the soft tyres but while not quite a ‘Bambi on ice’ scenario, his first effort was nothing special – second time around was when he began setting ‘purple’ sectors, crossing the line fastest by 0.425sec. That triggered the others to swiftly follow suit for the final stages.
Entering the last two minutes, the top eight times had been set on slicks and it became all about timing as the P1 slot changed hands every few seconds. Starting the final ‘hot’ lap at the wrong moment would spell disaster.
Would there be a shock casualty? Yes, in the shape of Valtteri Bottas, who had been fast in FP1, exiting along with his Alfa Romeo team-mate Zhou Guanyu. Also bowing out were Nicholas Latifi (Williams), Mick Schumacher (Haas) and Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri). Bottas admitted over team radio he had “made the wrong call” by not switching to slicks earlier.
Q2 began with DRS in use for the first time and rain close by on the radar but not falling at the circuit. On the opening runs, the order almost resembled a lucky dip with Lando Norris, who had been fastest in Q1, at the top again and Alex Albon’s Williams up in the top five.
Several drivers reported drops of rain and that was a worry for Hamilton, last of the 15 with seven minutes to go. His team-mate Russell improved from 12th to third and the seven-time former World Champion eased his own concerns by slotting in just behind him.
The Mercedes duo briefly looked to have had the last of the conducive conditions but faster times were still being achieved, Sainz leaping up to P2 just when it was needed and Kevin Magnussen booking a surprise Q3 appearance in the Haas.
There was to be no further running though for Albon, Gasly, Aston Martin duo Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel – on his Interlagos swansong – and Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren).
The shootout for sprint pole was all going to hinge on the weather and as the lights turned green for Q3, the sky was increasingly gloomy but nine of the 10 cars had lined up on slicks – the exception being Leclerc on inters.
A Red Bull radio message to Verstappen initially suggested Ferrari may have got it right for the Monegasque – “rain incoming” – but that was not borne out on track as Leclerc had to abandon a first effort and stop for slicks. As he did, the unlikely figure of Magnussen took an early provisional pole.
The rain began to fall heavier, suggesting that, when the session resumed, times would not improve. Cue amused and anxious faces in the Haas garage – and a “you’re ******* kidding” message from the flabbergasted Dane when told his position.
There were still over eight minutes remaining but it was inters and no DRS for Perez, who was first out – and straight back in. Hamilton also had a sighter, but it was a fruitless exercise – sparking jubilant scenes at Haas.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0FRLG5YGlA
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Christian Horner on Max & George getting together & damage to Max's Car - Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023
Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, discussed the damage caused to Max Verstappen's car during the Sprint Race of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Horner believed the contact between George Russell and Verstappen in Turn 3 was somewhat justified, but the collision that followed in Turn 4 was what caused severe damage to Verstappen's car. Verstappen lost almost three-quarters of a second per lap due to the damage caused to his side-pod, leading to an increase in temperature and imbalance in the car. Despite this, Verstappen remains competitive and will start on the front row in the next race.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW4bYz_IYt8
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FIA Drivers F1 Post-Race Press Conference Formula 1 Canada GP 2023 - Hamilton, Verstappen & Alonso
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT1QRKfdw5g
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Ted's Race Notebook - Miami Grand Prix 2023
ed Kravitz discusses the 2023 Miami Grand Prix and Max Verstappen's victory over Sergio Perez. Verstappen's contrast strategy, starting on the hard tire and switching to the medium later, put him in control of the race against Perez, who started on pole position but was powerless to stop Verstappen. Red Bull's Chief Marketing Officer was on the podium, and although the race did not feature a lot of crashes, there was enough overtaking and excitement to entertain the crowd. The setup of the grid took a long time due to the need for three-phase power and strapping everything down due to wind concerns.
Ted Kravitz talks about the shipping of materials for the upcoming F1 races, with Red Bull's packing cases being seen passing by. The sea freight is road freight and will travel from Miami to Canada, Austin, and Las Vegas. Ferrari struggled during the race due to the tires, with Leclerc and Sainz finishing in the middle of the pack. Mercedes had a better day with the Miami Redemption, as both drivers finished in the top six, while Alpine scored points with both cars but there is a sense that not everything is positive within the team.
Ted Kravitz discusses the performance of the Alpine team and their struggle to get closer to P3 in the constructors' championship. Despite a double points finish in Miami, they are still miles off from their goal and need to improve their speed. Kravitz also talks about McLaren's struggles on the low-grip circuit, as the car prefers a grippier circuit for better performance. McLaren hoped for a better result in Imola after a disappointing weekend in Miami. Finally, Kravitz talks about Alfa Romeo's disappointment in not achieving any points, despite aiming for them, and Valtteri Bottas's struggle throughout the weekend.
Ted Kravitz discusses the performances of various drivers in the Miami Grand Prix of 2023. Fernando Alonso secured third place after a lonely race with a 20-second gap between Perez and Russell. Lance Stroll was frustrated after failing to qualify for a podium, starting P12, and finishing P12. Kevin Magnussen demonstrated good team spirit by securing a point despite losing two places at the start. On the other hand, Hulkenberg, Yuki Tsunoda, and Nick de Vries could not maintain their place in the points. And finally, Logan Sergeant climbed to P20 after sustaining damage to his front wing in the first lap.
Ted Kravitz talks about Logan Sargeant's disappointment after finishing last in the race and how he apologized on the radio, showing remorse for the result. Alex Albon's disagreement with the team regarding how much he should chase after his pitstop is also discussed, with Alex finishing just 1.2 seconds behind Valtteri Bottas. Ted concludes the video by bidding farewell to Miami and expressing hope that the viewers enjoyed the race, which he admits may not have been the most thrilling.
Ted's Notebook is a segment in the coverage of Formula One (F1) races by Sky Sports. It is hosted by Ted Kravitz, a pit-lane reporter, and analyst, who provides insights and analysis on various aspects of the race. The segment typically includes interviews with drivers and team personnel, analysis of car setups, strategies, and on-track incidents. It provides F1 fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the race and is a popular feature of Sky Sports' F1 coverage.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bahwq3Rfak