Three McLaren mechanics have been treated for injuries after a fire broke out in the British team's garage. McLaren were taking part in a private filming day at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya when the incident occurred Friday afternoon. The trio were swiftly taken to the on-track medical centre to be examined where it is understood they received medical care for slight burns. "There was a small fire in the garage during the team's private filming day," said a McLaren spokesperson. "The fire was quickly extinguished by the team and circuit emergency services, and medical teams attended immediately in support. Team statement ➡️ There was a small fire in the garage during the team's private filming day. The fire was quickly extinguished by the team and circuit emergency services attended immediately. Three team members were treated at the medical centre and were released shortly after. pic.twitter.com/L7FdYiazx9— McLaren … [Read more...] about Three McLaren mechanics treated for injuries after garage fire
Formula 1
Hulkenberg Puts Renault On Top In Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain – After a quiet first three days of Formula One testing in Barcelona, Nico Hulkenberg and Renault made a statement during the final session of the opening week. Hulkenberg topped an interesting order at the top of the time sheets, posting a best lap of 1:17.393 in his R.S.19, leading both Toro Rosso’s Alexander Albon and his Renault teammate, Daniel Ricciardo. However, despite the positive numbers on paper, the day wasn’t all good for Hulkenberg, as he ended his afternoon stuck in the pits after stalling with an undiagnosed issue. Renault’s total of 58 laps turned between the two cars was their fewest of any day during the week. Behind the top three, the Mercedes duo of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton were fourth and fifth, respectively. It was a flash of pace for the pair, despite some interesting words from Bottas. “It seems like, balance-wise, (the car) is a little bit on the knife-edge at the moment,” said … [Read more...] about Hulkenberg Puts Renault On Top In Barcelona
Vettel, Ferrai start strong in F1 preseason testing
BARCELONA, Spain — Sebastian Vettel clocked the fastest lap during an error-free first day of testing in the Formula One preseason on Monday. Vettel steered his Ferrari to a session-best time of 1 minute, 18.161 seconds. The four-time champion was also the busiest driver with 169 laps completed on the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit. Defending champion Lewis Hamilton shared time behind the wheel for Mercedes with teammate Valtteri Bottas and ended up with the ninth-fastest time. Vettel was the runner-up to Hamilton last season. Carlos Sainz put in the second-quickest lap in his first ride with McLaren, followed by Haas’ Romain Grosjean and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Kimi Raikkonen had the fifth-best time for his new team, Alfa Romeo, but also went off the track twice without damaging his car. … [Read more...] about Vettel, Ferrai start strong in F1 preseason testing
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says no-deal Brexit could cause ‘mother of all messes’ for Formula One
With only 38 days until Brexit, Toto Wolff, team principal of reigning five-time world champions Mercedes, has predicted that a no-deal scenario could create the “mother of all messes” for Formula One. Traditionally, the first day of winter testing in Barcelona is a moment of optimism and renewal, but Wolff made no attempt on Monday to disguise Brexit’s potentially devastating effects upon the sport. Mercedes, like most teams, has its operations spread throughout Europe, with a global headquarters in Stuttgart and two F1 hubs in Northamptonshire, relying upon ease of trading movement to make the system work. Wolff fears, though, that this could all unravel if the UK leaves the European Union on March 29 without a deal. “Brexit is a major concern for us, as it should be a major concern for all of us who live in and operate out of the UK,” he said. “We are F1 teams travelling to and from races 21 times a year. Our people are moving in and out of the … [Read more...] about Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says no-deal Brexit could cause ‘mother of all messes’ for Formula One
Shaun Harvey to leave EFL chief executive role with clubs unhappy about new £595m TV deal
Shaun Harvey will depart the Football League at the end of the season after being asked to step down by the board. Harvey, the chief executive, has been under intense scrutiny following the controversial new £595m TV deal and his future was decided at a board meeting on Monday. Rebel Championship clubs, including Leeds United, Aston Villa and Derby County, discussed taking drastic action in their battle with Harvey by mounting a legal challenge and a vote of no confidence, after the five-year contract was agreed with Sky Sports in November. Harvey, 48, had angered clubs by going ahead with the deal, with the EFL later insisting it was agreed in the best interests of the 72 clubs outside the Premier League. Those clubs insist they were not properly consulted and have communicated their dissatisfaction with Harvey to the governing body. Harvey will now leave at the end of the season, admitting in a statement he is proud of his five-and-a-half year reign despite operating "in … [Read more...] about Shaun Harvey to leave EFL chief executive role with clubs unhappy about new £595m TV deal