Formula 1 Press Releases

Second podium of the season for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, once again courtesy of Fernando Alonso, who took the chequered flag in second place. Unfortunately, the 150o Italia Number 5 was the only Ferrari at the finish, because Felipe Massa had to retire on lap 33 after an accident which occurred as a result of a collision with Hamilton’s McLaren. After the sixth race of the season, Fernando is still fifth in the Drivers’ championship on 69 points, while Felipe is eighth on 24. The Scuderia has consolidated its third place in the Constructors’ classification with 93 points to its name.

“It’s difficult to describe today; it’s a great feeling. I’ve seen what it takes to win here. Today it was a crazy race. It’s difficult to imagine you can one-stop at this race, but that’s more or less what we did. Our first pit stop was not spot on and we lost the position to Jenson. I was surprised when Jenson came in and we had to react, he was pulling away on the soft tyres while I was on the hard tyres. I thought ‘don’t give up’ and kept pushing to close the gap."

 “First of all, I’m pleased to hear that Vitaly [Petrov] is okay after we saw another big shunt this weekend.

LRGP secured four more points in a frenetic and memorable Monaco Grand Prix.

• We opted for a one-stop strategy with both car.
• Nick finished in P8, which means Nick moves up a place in the Drivers’ Championship to 6th with 29 points.
• Vitaly was caught up in the crash which took place on lap 68; he complained about a sore ankle and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
• No broken bones or fractures have been reported and he is expected to be released within the next couple of hours.
• Vitaly was on his way to a fourth place finish when the crash occurred on.

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS

Sebastien Buemi (STR6-04)
Pos. 10th
“I started sixteenth and finished tenth after a very difficult Grand Prix, because by the end of it, I have to admit I was not too sure where we were in terms of strategy and tyres, with the situation made more complicated by the Safety Car and the red flag. I think we can be happy with our race pace as my lap times were quite good. To come away from the toughest race of the year with a point is pleasing, especially when you consider our qualifying did not go so well. Now I am looking forward to Canada, where I had a good race last year, finishing eighth.”

In what was one of the most tense battles of the 2011 Championship so far, Rubens Barrichello took his best finishing position of the year and claimed AT&T Williams’ first points of the season with a ninth place finish. Today’s action-packed Monaco Grand Prix also allowed Pastor Maldonado to demonstrate his abilities. After a competitive performance in qualifying and a well managed race, Pastor looked set to bring home sixth for the team. The prospect of a double points-scoring conclusion, however, ended abruptly.

Press release Monaco GP – Sunday update on Sergio Pérez - 29.05.2011     After having spent a good night at the Hospital Princesse Grace in Monaco, Sergio Pérez underwent some further medical examinations on Sunday.

Team Lotus Statement Two

27th May 2011

Team Lotus Statement

27th May 2011

2011 MONACO GRAND PRIX – FREE PRACTICE

Monaco GP – Practice – Thursday, 26.05.2011

MONACO GRAND PRIX PRACTICE

2011 MONACO GRAND PRIX – THURSDAY 26/05/11

Spanish Grand Prix Barcelona, 22nd May 2011

Weather: air 28 °C, track 38 °C; sunny. Chassis: Alonso 288, Massa 289
The Spanish Grand Prix ended with just a fifth place for Fernando Alonso. Unfortunately, this race also featured the team’s first retirement of the season, when Felipe Massa stopped on track with a gearbox problem. After five races Fernando is still fifth in the Drivers’ classification on 51 points, while Felipe stays on 24 and drops down to eighth. The Scuderia is third in the Constructors’ classification.

Sunday 22 May 2011
RED BULL REIGNS IN SPAIN AGAIN

2011 SANTANDER SPANISH GRAND PRIX

Spanish GP – Race – Sunday, 22.05.2011