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Marc Marquez’s “melodrama” gets longer
crebron Marc Marchez will be a little longer. At the Misano test, he seemed to rush to share his appearance in English with reporters, saying his future would be known as “between India and Japan,” but the truth is that the two countries share a long and successful history. Considering that, that was very strange. , it would be an announcement about his future in Japan in 2024, and if a hiatus is an option with his contract remaining until the end of next year, that would be even less likely. This is usually a Grand Prix where Honda drivers experience a number of events at the House of Golden Wings, and on Sunday, the leadership of not only the Honda Racing Corporation but also the Honda Motor Company descends. On September 24th, Honda will celebrate its 75th anniversary, so it’s no surprise that Honda is in the midst of commemorative events. It didn’t seem like the best time to negotiate a redundancy and need to come to an amicable end.
At the Media Day B press conference, Marc Marquez He was asked directly about the already long-running speculation about his future. “My mind is clear about that. On a spiritual level, I have no doubt in my mind, what is best for this situation, and we are working on it. To improve the project not only here but also in the last race and achieve the best results as soon as possible. The purpose is always the same. It’s about finding the path and the best solution to improve the project,” he explains again, and this speech is not new.
Asked if he could change his mind during his conversations with Honda executives – in fact, he said he had already made up his mind before he drove the 2024 prototype at the Misano test – he replied:Everyone says what they have to say to convince you. Maybe I’m already sure. True, I never said “left or right.” All I said is that I want to find the best solution and want what’s best for the project. Our relationship with Honda is not pilot to factory or factory to pilot, so that’s where we work together. It’s a long-standing relationship. they have given me a lot. I’ve given them so much more, but it’s a very special relationship.
And he argued again that I have no plans to ride the proto-24 chassis. This is what Joan Mir requested to have installed on his bike for the Japanese Grand Prix. “I know that João will be using the 2024 prototype chassis, but I don’t intend to do that for the time being. I felt both positive and negative things at Misano. Maybe here we will have a ‘stop-and-go’ “Thanks, that’ll work, but I’m not going to do that.” “I don’t think a prototype is a gamble. I’m going to try some of the things Honda has asked me to do. I plan to continue using it.”
He then confirmed in Spanish to the group, “There will be no news this weekend. We must always respect time.”
Meeting with the leader
“Yes, as has been said, it is true that there are many meetings, but it is similar to last year and the year before.In the end the heads of Honda and HRC come and they always want to meet the riders. “, I talked to him, how’s things going? Those are constructive meetings, like we had last year or two years ago, it’s always constructive in meetings like this, it’s always constructive. . First, I was interested in the success of this project, and then I was interested in the history of the team that has been doing so.
“Obviously, as a couple and as a team, there is no relationship, because our relationship with the factory is no longer a driver-factory or factory-driver relationship. You don’t have to be there, you have to build.’ It’s best to launch it and keep going, that’s the essence, no hints,” he argued.
Mark’s comfort zone
Regarding rebranding, he said, “The question is are you in your comfort zone or are you leaving your comfort zone? Those are two ways of looking at it. That’s where you take more or less risk, and I think that’s one thing. “I’m not saying it’s about moving away from your comfort zone.” There are others, but they both have the same goal of a championship and different benefits. ”
“Even if the result is bad, my comfort zone is at Honda. That’s what I’ve done all my life, that’s where the whole team is, that’s where I’m the highest paid on the grid, Where everything is going well.” “No? Then why change it?” he insisted, regaining his enigmatic tone.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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The FIA has officially confirmed a significant increase in the cost of filing protests, appeals and requests for review in Formula 1 from the 2026 season. According to the new regulations, the contribution fee will increase from 2,000 Euros to 20,000 Euros and will be included in the teams’ budget limit.
The decision follows a wave of criticism after Red Bull made several protests against Mercedes driver George Russell during the 2025 season. After the Miami and Canadian Grand Prix both cases were dismissed by the stewards but caused delays and chaos in the paddock.
Russell and McLaren management have repeatedly emphasized that the upfront deposit is too low for teams with multimillion-dollar budgets. In their view, this encouraged speculative and tactical protests.
The FIA says the new rules retain the right to appeal in the case of genuine infringements, but significantly increase financial liability for false complaints. This is expected to reduce the number of post-race disputes and make the protest procedure more balanced.
Source: Sport UA
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Mercedes driver George Russell said he was sincerely pleased with Lando Norris’ first Formula 1 championship, which he won in Abu Dhabi on the final stage of the season. According to Russell, he may have been jealous of his compatriot’s success at a younger age, but his views have now changed.
Norris became world champion, just two points ahead of Max Verstappen, despite a strong comeback from the Red Bull driver, who was looking to capture his fifth consecutive title.
Russell and Norris have known each other well since the teenage series; In particular, they fought for the Formula 2 championship won by Russell in 2018. Both made their Formula 1 debuts in 2019, but it was Norris who was first to top the championship.
Russell emphasized that he did not feel any jealousy after the McLaren driver’s victory.
“I’m very happy for him. Maybe when I was younger and less mature, I would have been jealous of my rival and compatriot winning the championship.
But as you get older, you realize how difficult it is to maintain a high level in this sport.”
Both Britons have become leaders of their teams over the years; Russell is at Mercedes, Norris is at McLaren. At the same time, while the Brackley team has been in decline in recent seasons, it was McLaren who were able to offer a car that could fight for the championship before Mercedes.
Russell also noted the importance of not missing a rare chance to compete for the championship and praised Norris for withstanding the pressure.
“We never know when our chance will come. I’m sure he didn’t know that opportunity would come this year.”
He showed an incredible performance, especially in the second half of the season. I’m happy for him, he deserves it,” Russell concluded.
Source: Sport UA
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Max Verstappen received his fifth consecutive Formula 1 Driver of the Year award despite being one step away from his fifth consecutive championship title in the 2025 season.
All but four riders participated in the anonymous survey, traditionally conducted among peloton pilots. According to the results, the Red Bull driver was ahead of the new world champion Lando Norris.
Drivers compiled their own top 10 using the standard Formula 1 points system. Verstappen secured first place with 25 points in six different votes.
Norris, who won his first championship after a difficult season, came second in the referee voting for the second time in a row.
McLaren secured the drivers’ title by enduring serious pressure from Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri in one of the most interesting seasons of recent years.
Third in the rankings was George Russell, up one place from last year. The Mercedes driver had a strong season, claiming two wins and seven podium finishes.
Piastri improved his position by one place and finished fourth, although his championship ambitions diminished in the autumn. At one point in the season the Australian was 34 points ahead of his rivals.
Rounding out the top 5 was Charles Leclerc, who dropped two places despite getting the most out of the Ferrari SF-25. The Monegasque achieved seven podiums and the Scuderia finished the season in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.
Carlos Sainz retained sixth place after an impressive recovery for Williams. Despite a difficult start for Grovey, the Spaniard managed to reach the podium twice in the second half of the season.
Fernando Alonso rose two places to seventh with his strong performance behind the wheel of the Aston Martin AMR25.
The eighth place was taken by Alex Albon, who had his best season at Williams. The top ten is rounded out by newcomers Oliver Berman and Isak Hajjar, who are known for their strong debut seasons.
It is noteworthy that Lewis Hamilton was not included in the voting for the first time since the beginning of this rating, which reflects the British pilot’s difficult first season with Ferrari.
Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda also did not participate in the survey.
Source: Sport UA
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