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In the round-up: Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery shrugs off Red bull’s complaints about tyres saying “the other teams are very happy”.
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Paul Hembery on the Malaysian Grand Prix (F1 Fanatic via Youtube)
No support for Red Bull in tyre row (NBC)
“Red Bull’s lobbying cannot have been helped by the fact their cars finished first and second in Sunday’s race, as Webber acknowledged.”
Williams could revert to FW34 exhaust (ESPN)
Mike Coughlan: “We’re of the opinion at the moment that a FW34-type of car would be faster. I don’t think we’ll go back to an FW34, but we might go back to an FW34 style of exhaust system and treat Fridays as tests across cars.”
Red Bull’s Mark Webber to stay in F1 after clash with Sebastian Vettel (The Guardian)
“[Mark Webber's father] Alan Webber said: ‘We’ll be up in China for the next one.’ Webber’s father, speaking to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has made it clear this latest incident has only served to drive the wedge deeper between his son and Vettel. ‘I think it will take a while to earn the respect and trust again,’ he added, while also claiming the team are far from happy with their three-times world champion.”
Webber and Vettel partnership doomed, says Briatore (Reuters)
“I don’t think the relationship can be sewn together again.”
Not Easy To Juggle Interests Of Drivers, Says Domenicali (Speed)
“For sure, it’s not easy. You can see what is happening in other teams. I never speak about the others (other teams); you know me. You go and speak with them, it will be fun!”
Massa sure he can end winless run (Autosport)
“I think if we carry on in this direction, the chance for winning races and fighting for the championship is there.”
Paul Seaby Delighted with Team Effort in Opening Rounds (Lotus)
“On Friday our practice stops were as good as they ever have been, but from Saturday onwards we were struggling to string good stops together. The switch from wet to dry conditions and subsequent front wing flap adjustments didn’t help, but even taking that into consideration it still wasn’t our best weekend. We have to take that on the chin, put everyone through their paces with some more practice at Enstone, and work hard to get back to where we should be and deserve to be.”
Malaysia’s post-race interviews (MotorSport)
“I don’t remember ever interviewing a more disheartened top four drivers. Even in Germany when Felipe Massa was told the infamous words ‘Fernando is faster than you’, Alonso still celebrated the win – although he had to play the part as team orders were not allowed.”
The Smiling Assassin (The Buxton Blog)
“On Sunday afternoon Sebastian Vettel gave the fans what they wanted to see. He said, ‘To hell with team orders. You can shove them. I’m here to win, not to finish second and I’m not turning down my engine until I know I can’t be beaten.’ I only wish he’d been man enough to admit it.”
A history of team orders in Formula One
“Vettel, though, had a more singular perspective: he spotted a chance to boost his own tally by seven points, the kind of ruthless pragmatism previously espoused by racers such as Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher (although in such situations the latter invariably had the benefit of a meek accomplice).”
Rookie diary – Caterham’s Giedo van der Garde (F1)
“The drivers’ parade – my very first – was pretty cool. We did the 2013 driver photo before the parade and that was a great feeling, knowing I’m part of the show and surrounded by a lot of guys I’ve known and raced with for a long time.”
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— McLaren (@TheFifthDriver) March 25, 2013
Nothing from @aussiegrit since the race. Last one was about “Why Ayrton Senna remains the greatest racer in history”. Ironic given Imola ’89
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Comment of the day
Do the events of Sunday’s race prove Sebastian Vettel is not the undisputed number one driver at Red Bull?
If Vettel is Red Bull’s number one driver, why was the team order for Vettel not to overtake Webber, rather than the order being for Webber to move over and let Vettel pass him?
It seems a slightly unusual tactic to tell your number one driver not to win a race, no?
@MazdaChris
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On this day in F1
John Watson set the record for winning a race from the worst starting position on this day 30 years ago.
Watson lined up 22nd on the grid for the United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach and won. Niki Lauda started 23rd and finished behind his team mate, with Rene Arnoux third.
The last F1 race at Long Beach began with drama as Keke Rosberg spun while trying to pass Patrick Tambay for the lead:
Watson has been in the headlines this week after having some sharp words to say about Sebastian Vettel’s conduct in the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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