In the round-up: Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says he is “pessimistic” over the resolution to Formula 1’s budget cap row, which is expected tomorrow.
In brief
Binotto voices concerns over budget cap decision
The FIA’s five-day delay in issuing certificates of compliance to teams for their adherence to the budget cap shows “there are discussions and points that are not clear,” Binotto told Sky. “The FIA is contesting, the team is defending.”
The FIA has not confirmed any team has exceeded the budget cap. While reports have claimed Red Bull exceeded the spending limit, the team has insisted it remained within last year’s $145 million cap.
“I’m a bit pessimistic, it could all melt like snow in the sun, but clarity and transparency will be important,” Binotto added.
Tsunoda ‘has to work on his discipline’ to lead AlphaTauri in 2023 – Tost
AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost says Yuki Tsunoda “has to work a little bit on his discipline” ahead of becoming the team’s most experienced driver in 2023
The team confirmed yesterday Pierre Gasly will leave the team at the end of this season with Nyck de Vries joining as his replacement. Tost says Tsunoda – who will enter into his third year in F1 with the team in 2023 – still has work to do to take on the role of team leader.
“Yuki is making good steps but of course, he has to work a little bit on his discipline,” said Tost. “But I’m very confident that Yuki will come up with a really good performance.
“He showed us here in Suzuka, because he was out the first time with the Formula 1 car and he has fantastic natural speed, and all the other components we will get under control. Therefore, I’m convinced that Yuki will have a successful future, that next year together with Nyck, we will have a strong team.”
Vettel’s qualifying lap ‘made me sad to leave F1’
Sebastian Vettel admitted that his laps in qualifying at Suzuka that put him ninth on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix left him feeling said to be leaving Formula 1.
Vettel secured his and Aston Martin’s first Q3 appearance at since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in June. With the four-time champion retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the season, Vettel admitted he would miss driving around the Suzuka circuit.
“It is so much more fun around here than at the other circuits,” Vettel said….
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