Those accountable for Formula 1 wish to broaden the GP field, a matching procedure has actually started. The group leaders of the existing World Cup individuals invite the visitors. Just if they bring earnings.
The mathematics is easy: If the existing Formula 1 field is broadened from 10 to eleven or twelve groups, then the present groups need to share the cash prize from the income pot with more rivals and for that reason do less. The response of the group leaders to the dreams of the GP leaders to broaden the field is similarly mindful.
In concept, nobody protests it, however all the groups that are presently defending the title of the World Cup in the very first class have one requirement: a huge field needs to bring earnings. Red Bull Racing group manager Christian Horner currently stressed in August 2022: “If Formula 1 broadens to eleven racing groups, then the concern emerges how this will impact the circulation to the initial 10 groups.”
And competing Toto Wolff from Mercedes described: “Today’s GP racing groups have actually invested a great deal of cash over the last few years. If it shows to us that the additional group is doing more than it costs us, then we can discuss it.”
Haas group employer Günther Steiner and Alpine group manager Otmar Szafnauer see things the exact same method. The latter discussed in Melbourne when asked if Alpine would invite a brand-new group: “I believe at the minute we are going through a great procedure. And if the eleventh or twelfth group makes all of us look much better, then visitors are welcome.”
For his part, Steiner stated: “I do not believe it’s up to us to choose whether there will be an eleventh or twelfth group, the FIA and FOM do that. We do not have a great deal of choice rights together. And if you believe that a larger field will make Formula 1 to be much better for everybody which there are advantages, then I have no issue with that.”
But the South Tyrolean likewise cautioned: “But if it’s practically broadening the field, why do it and weaken the benefits of the existing World Cup individuals, who are presently really strong? I believe at the minute we have a great Formula 1, however if it benefits everybody, then I do not see an issue.”
Results of the Australian GP, Albert Park Circuit
01 Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing
02 Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, +0.179 s
03 Fernando Alonso (E), Aston Martin, +0.769
04 Lance Stroll (CDN), Aston Martin, +3.082
05 Sergio Perez (MEX), Red Bull Racing, +3.320
06 Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, +3.701
07 Nico Hulkenberg (D), Haas, +4.939
08 Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +5.382
09 Guanyu Zhou (RCH), Alfa Romeo, +5.713
10 Yuki Tsunoda (J), AlphaTauri, +6.052
11 Valtteri Bottas (FIN), Alfa Romeo, +6.513
12 Carlos Sainz (E), Ferrari, +6.594
outside
Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, hits Ocon
Esteban Ocon (F), Alpine, hits Gasly
Logan Sargeant (USA), Williams, hits De Vries
Nyck de Vries (NL), AlphaTauri, hit Sargeant
Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, mishap
George Russell (GB), Mercedes, engine failure
Alex Albon (T), Williams, crash
Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, hit Stroll
Championship status (after 3 out of 23 races)
the driver
01 Verstappen 69 points
02 Persian 54
03 Alonso 45
04 Hamilton 38
05 Sainz 20
06 Stroll 20
07 Russell 18
08 Norris8
09 Hulkenberg 6
10 Leclerc 6
11 The 4th bot
12 Okon 4
13 Piaster 4
14 Gas 4
15 zhou 2
16 Tsunoda 1
17 Magnussen 1
18 Alboni 1
19 Sergeant 0
20 De Vries 0
Builders Trophy
01 Red Bull Racing 123 points
02 Aston Martin 65
03 Mercedes 56
04 Ferrari 26
05 McLaren 12
06 Alpine 8
07 Here are 7
08 Alfa Romeo 6
09 AlphaTauri 1
10 Williams 1
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