Lewis Hamilton's awe at Red Bull "qualifying mode" and Pink Panthers banished - GPFans F1 Recap

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Hamilton's awe at Red Bull "qualifying mode" and Pink Panthers banished - GPFans F1 Recap

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Saturday 3 July 2021 00:30

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Lewis Hamilton has suggested Red Bull's sudden pace on Saturdays reminds him of Mercedes' old qualifying engine mode. Read more...

Szafnauer rules out 'pink panther' return as 'green suits Aston Martin'

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Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has promised the outfit will retain its green livery despite claims from sponsor BWT that the team's old pink look made it stand out more. Read more...

Pirelli would "feel stupid" not to use new rear tyres at British Grand Prix

Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola believes it would be "stupid" not to introduce the rear tyres tested in Austrian Grand Prix practice for the rest of the season after receiving positive feedback from drivers and teams. Read more...

Verstappen concerned by Mercedes qualifying pace after imperfect FP2

Max Verstappen has conceded Red Bull will need to find qualifying pace overnight after Mercedes clawed itself back into the reckoning at the Red Bull Ring. Read more...

Williams woes will provide future F1 title fight advantage - Russell

George Russell believes the mounting disappointments he has endured during his time at Williams will stand him in good stead if he becomes embroiled in an F1 championship battle in the future. Read more...

Zhou ecstatic after "proving myself" in stunning Alpine debut

Guanyu Zhou was left ecstatic by impressing on his maiden outing in F1 after trailing Alpine regular Esteban Ocon by under half a second in practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. Read more...

Hamilton unafraid of Verstappen 'orange army' hostility as fans return

Lewis Hamilton will let any hostility from the stands 'go over his head' as F1 prepares to host a capacity crowd for the first time in a year. Read more...

Alonso delighted F1 title fight no longer 'Lewis vs Lewis'

Fernando Alonso feels there is “more adrenaline” to this year’s F1 title fight and is glad to finally see the back of the Mercedes dominance that has allowed Lewis Hamilton to reign for so long. Read more...