News Details
Wolff: F1 grid penalties look ridiculous
Toto Wolff says the current Formula 1 grid penalty system looks ‘ridiculous’ and wants rule changes but isn’t hopeful of seeing any changes in the immediate future. The Mercedes team principal saw his own driver Valtteri Bottas pick up a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change but vented his frustration at the engine penalties which he believes must inspire a rule change to stop F1 becoming a joke. Fernando Alonso has been given a 35-place grid drop for the Japanese Grand Prix for using over the exceeded number of engine parts, the Spanish driver has notched up 140 grid place penalties for McLaren-Honda in 2017 so far, while Carlos Sainz and Jolyon Palmer are also starting...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Bottas set for five-place Suzuka grid penalty
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is set for a five-place grid penalty in...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Alonso, Bottas hit with Japan grid penalties
Fernando Alonso will incur a 35-place grid penalty and start this...
8y ago from SuperSport.com
Palmer latest to be hit with grid penalty
Jolyon Palmer will start toward the back of the grid for the Japanese...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Hamilton takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix
F1 News Hamilton takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix Merc penalty, Ferrari...
8y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda wouldn’t even be in top 10 without mid-year...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster confirmed for WRC Monte Carlo in...
The season opener marks a return to the event where Munster claimed his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romet Jürgenson to compete in opening three WRC2...
The rising Estonian talent is joined by co-driver Siim Oja and start...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Gregoire Munster to contest Dakar Rally and WRC Monte...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'What a massive player he is for us' - Mikel Arteta...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Declan Rice after...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'That's true, yes': Transfer expert confirms Arsenal...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Contact made: Berta leading talks as Arsenal prepare...
Arsenal are looking to improve the midfield unit with the signing of...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Everton 0-1 Arsenal: Gyokeres penalty sends Gunners...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
4h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 team reveals 'stealth' livery for 2026
Williams have revealed their livery design for F1... Read More »
37m ago from GPFans.com
F1: Domenicali 'excited' for the future
The sport has never been in better shape,... Read More »
57m ago from Pitpass.com
Max Verstappen reveals F1 star he wants as team-mate more...
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
