Formula 1 ended this Saturday with important news about the calendar, the future of Carlos Sainz, and the technical plans of the main teams. Hockenheim has started talks to bring back the German GP, while Mercedes is evaluating at which event Kimi Antonelli could serve a penalty for changing power unit components.
Read more NASCAR Brazil: Follow the Night Challenge in Cuiabá LIVE
Stefano Domenicali confirmed that those responsible for Hockenheim contacted the category and have already participated in an initial discussion. The possibility is considered only for the medium term, but the growing interest in F1 in Germany, including audience numbers and the movement for broadcasting rights, strengthens the attempt to put the country back on the calendar.
Championship leader Antonelli has already reached the allowed limit for some components of his power unit. Mercedes still hopes to avoid the change but considers Monza and Baku as possible venues to serve the penalty if it becomes necessary. Toto Wolff acknowledged that the Italian circuit would be favorable due to overtaking opportunities, although the home race carries special weight for the driver.
Carlos Sainz also put his future in the spotlight by stating that he will use the summer break to talk with James Vowles and Williams. The Spaniard intends to analyze the team’s next steps and his involvement in the project after a difficult first half of the season but has not yet set a date to announce his decision.
Read more F1: Hamilton predicts stronger Ferrari after break
At Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton projected a stronger second half of the championship and highlighted the car’s steady development pace. The Briton stated that the team is working to reduce the power deficit on the straights and intends to continue bringing updates after the break, a period he will also use to return better prepared physically and mentally.
Aston Martin, in turn, tested the new version of the Honda engine that will be used at the Dutch GP at Hungaroring. The initial data indicated the disappearance of the vibrations that affected the start of the season, as well as the possibility of a gain close to 30 hp. Jak Crawford drove the AMR26 during the filming activity, limited to 200 kilometers.
Read more F1: Bearman sees a change in the landscape with Hamilton’s competitiveness at Ferrari
