Ocon “getting closer” to Ricciardo after settling in at Renault

What they say

Having returned to Formula 1 this season, after a year in the Mercedes reserve role, Ocon says his form improving relative to team mate Ricciardo shows that he and the team are making the right choices:

I’m happy that recently I’ve been getting closer to Daniel. It shows that we’re working better. We are getting closer to where I think I should be and that’s good.

It’s a good sign for the rest of the season. It took me a bit more time to settle in the team and to work [in a] way that we understand each other. And recently it’s been it’s been working well. So I think we have to keep going on that way.

Thrilled to announce that I’ll be racing for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 with No.10 🔥

Can’t explain how happy I am guys! It’s just a dream come true. Thank you so much to every single person that made this posible.
Let’s get started 2021. 👊@CGRTeams @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/f8jPpleySG

— Alex Palou Montalbo (@AlexPalou) October 29, 2020

Such a terrible shame to hear the news that the Adelaide 500 is no more. World class event for over 20 years. I’d imagine the SA govt will only realise what they had after it’s gone. Feel for those that poured their heart & soul into it for all those years.

— Garth Tander (@GarthTander) October 29, 2020

AI motorsport series Roborace is running one of its first live broadcast events at Thruxton today.

Unfortunately one of its cars turned hard-right into the pit wall immediately after the start… pic.twitter.com/C4q4jsqMtF

— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) October 29, 2020

Links

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Robert’s guide to Imola (Alfa Romeo Racing)

“Imola is one of those tracks where, with these modern cars, some sections will be incredible. It’s an old school track, without great opportunities for overtaking, actually no opportunities for overtaking at all! I think the DRS zones will be crucial, and they might open up a few opportunities. Without huge mistakes, or big speed deltas, it is a very difficult track for racing.”

In numbers: returning races (Racing Point)

“Only one driver, Lewis Hamilton, is on a longer streak of consecutive points finishes than Checo, as his P7 result in Portugal made it seven Top 10 finishes in his last seven races.”

SA Tourism Commission confirms Adelaide 500 axing (Speedcafe)

“While the 2021 event would have been the last on the current contract, that will not proceed, nor will the contract be renewed. Covid-19 has been cited as a key factor in the decision, including ‘the inability to recoup costs in a pandemic’.”

Nurburgring endurance series season finale cancelled (Automobilsport)

“‘We have worked until the very end to be able to hold our event with a hygiene concept adapted to the development of the pandemic, says Christian Stephani, Managing Director of VLN VV GmbH & Co. KG.’The measures adopted by the German government on Wednesday to contain the corona pandemic, after consultation with the responsible authorities, leave no room for manoeuvre in organising our races.'”

Hoteliers urge government to bring F1 and Moto GP races back to Algarve in 2021 (Portugal Resident)

“‘If all goes well, I believe that AIA could secure a spot on the world calendar,’ said the mayor, adding that ‘the racetrack’s conditions are unique and have been praised by everyone, from the drivers to their teams’.”

The AT01 Hits Imola for the First Time | Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri)

2020 4 Hours of Portimão – Onboard #77 Proton Competition (Porsche 911 RSR) (ELMS)

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