Ranking the best British drivers in Formula 1 history is no easy task as it's an argument that can generate hours of debate, but statistically the top 10 can be declared. The F1 authorities have put together a guideline dossier of over 80 pages that ensures the safety of drivers, team members and staff involved. I'm just supporting this whole movement that the whole world seems to be coming together for, ending racism.McLaren driver Carlos Sainz stressed that discussions within the GPDA over the gestures should remain a private matter.“I don't like that this important topic is getting reduced at the moment to the point if someone is taking a knee or not,” Seidl said.“That's what I'm trying to show tomorrow by kneeling.
And it's absolutely confidential. Not everyone made absolutely 100% clear their position. Browse through latest information on your favorite Formula 1 drivers, including full biographies, latest news, high-res photos and high quality videos India’s largest auto media for the bike & car community for over 22 years.Carey has stated that he is confident of conducting the races and that with protective measures and safety protocols in place, F1 will certainly be able to minimise the risk of the virus as far as possible and complete the races.Carey said, "There is a rigorous set of guidelines, probably at this point it's 80-90 pages, which will include everything from how do you travel there, what are the processes for being in hotels there to what are the processes that exist at the track, for meals, going to the restroom, downtime between tracks and testing processes. The initial races will be conducted without spectators.
But not all drivers were comfortable with the plan to take a knee before the race start, with a handful not doing so – although the majority did. There are processes if we find an infection. We're here with a different livery and we have on the car also the end racism hashtag which was important for us to show our support and to show also how serious we take these different topics and initiatives.“At the moment not everyone is decided.
Well, Chase Carey, CEO of the Formula 1 Group, has said that the racing will go ahead irrespective of individuals within the paddock testing positive for COVID-19, and no further races are likely to be cancelled.
The son of former F1 driver Jos, 21-year-old Max Verstappen has already won eight races. Lewis Hamilton has a strong claim as Britain's … I guess you will have to wait and see tomorrow.”“But no one is going to be judged or criticised if they don’t stand there in a certain way or take a knee.”“I just think there was a little bit of difficulty with some drivers and their nationality, and what something like taking a knee would represent.“It's a difficult one, because people are always going to interpret it in different ways,” Magnussen said.Ferrari’s backwards form reopens engine woundsAll 20 drivers wore t-shirts on the grid before the race on Sunday reading ‘End Racism’, and discussions had taken place over taking a knee on the grid in support the anti-racism movements - a move seen at the start of recent Premier League football matches. None of us our anti this, so we all support this,” Ricciardo said.“Whatever is being discussed inside the GPDA, it's a private matter. Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 is not looking to “put anyone in jeopardy” by forcing drivers to take a knee in Austria amid unease from some over the gesture. We all understood that we will do what we feel comfortable with.“The chat [on Friday] with the drivers was essentially saying all of us are 100% on board with supporting it and ending racism.
And the sport is planning an ‘end racism’ protest before Sunday’s British Grand Prix. After all, the McLaren team pulled out of what was meant to be the first race of the 2020 season after a team member tested positive for COVID-19.
I hope people will see [it] as a symbol of support for the whole movement that is going on at the moment for ending racism and discrimination.”At a time of ongoing protests and activism around the world against racial injustice, F1 has been vocal in its anti-racism messaging throughout the Austrian Grand Prix weekend so far.How F1’s new podium procedure will work in Austria“We heard all of them, all their opinions, and we are not going to try to put anyone in jeopardy. While statistics rarely reveal the full picture to decide any dispute, they can provide a window on the wider topic, albeit with a few ifs and buts required to provide context around the feats. "We wouldn't be going forward if we were not highly confident we have necessary procedures and expertise and capabilities to provide a safe environment and manage whatever issues arrive," he added.Copyright © 2020 Overdrive - All rights reserved.But what of the procedures that will be put in place for the first eight rounds of the championship in Europe? Teams will operate in 'bubbles' adhering to social distancing norms.Carey said, "An individual having been found with a positive infection will not lead to a cancellation of a race." We're working on putting in place tracking capabilities, we have two different tracking options. Ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, Autosport runs down the top 10 most statistically successful British Formula 1 drivers of the past 70 years. The guideline also explains the process for travel, testing, meals and track behaviour. LANDO NORRIS says drivers are united behind Formula One’s anti-racism message.