Ferrari’s best result of the year bodes well for 2021

What they say

Binotto, who did not attend the Turkish Grand Prix where Ferrari had their strongest result of the season so far, said that the Scuderia’s improvements showed their developments for 2021 are on the right path:

It’s obviously very important for Ferrari doing well at the moment. We knew that we have improved the car and if you look at the last races we improved our position on the race. I think the car has become more consistent and the car has become a bit faster.

So it’s great at least to have those results because I think it’s great for next year, it’s great looking ahead as well the next races. I think that as well in terms of constructors positions it’s not the end of the championship. So it’s encouraging.

A lot of people are working hard back at home, trying to understand the weaknesses of the car and addressing them. And especially they are preparing for the next season and I think those results are encouraging ourselves.

Links

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Government announces £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package to help spectator sports in England (UK Government)

“Support will be provided to rugby union, horse racing, women’s football and the lower tiers of the National League. Rugby League, motorsport, tennis, netball, basketball, ice hockey, badminton and greyhound racing are also in line to benefit.”

Government loan fund support for motorsport venues (Motorsport UK)

“Following today’s announcement by government of their support package for sports impacted by the loss of spectator revenues, Motorsport UK can confirm that a loan fund of £6 million is to be made available to the principal circuit venue operators in England.”

SPAC backed by F1 owner Liberty Media aims to raise $500-million in U.S. IPO (The Globe and Mail)

“A blank-cheque company backed by Formula One-owner Liberty Media Corp is looking to raise $500 million in a US initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.”

Solberg: I was almost sent home (WRC)

“Solberg laughs as he recalls being told to shut up by McRae and Carlos Sainz when they tired of him constantly asking questions in an attempt to learn.”

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On this day in F1

• 60 years ago today Stirling Moss won the only United States Grand Prix held at Riverside, in his Rob Walker-run Lotus. Ferrari did not enter and the last Maserati to start an F1 race finished 13th.