In the round-up: Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the next three races will be important for their decision over who to run alongside Kevin Magnussen in 2023.
In brief
Triple header “important” for deciding 2023 driver line up, says Steiner
Magnussen is contracted to race with the team in 2023, but team mate Mick Schumacher’s future remains uncertain. Asked if the triple header of races will have an impact on which driver they run in 2023, Steiner said “sure, they’re important.”
“We watch everything,” he continued. “We stay calm, we don’t panic. No need to panic in the moment.
“I think in general, if we can score a few points the next races, it would be good for us again. Because I think we have got the potential to do it. We just need to always execute a good race weekend.”
Schumacher will start last today after his grid penalty while Magnussen lines up 12th.
Doohan hungry for free practice runs amid Piastri controversy
Formula 2 driver and Alpine junior Jack Doohan said it would be “amazing” to be given the opportunity to drive in a free practice session for Alpine.
Doohan has tested the team’s 2021 car along with fellow Alpine junior driver Oscar Piastri, who is currently embroiled in a contract dispute with the team over plans to join McLaren as a race driver in 2023.
“I’m focussing on my campaign ahead and currently that’s Formula 2,” said Doohan. “If that opportunity arises to a few FP1s for the remainder of the season, that would be amazing.
“I have quite a job to do for the rest of the season to ensure that I can finish as high up in this championship as I can, and then I’ll worry about that when it comes.”
Quotes: Hazel Southwell
Trulli disqualified from sprint race for red flag modifications
Enzo Trulli was disqualified from a 16th-place finish in the FIA Formula 3 sprint race at Spa after his Carlin team made alterations to the rear wing of his car during the red flag period.
The F3 sprint race was suspended for barrier repairs after a crash between Zane Maloney and Oliver Goethe. Although some modifications are permitted under red flag conditions, rear wing changes are specifically prohibited.
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