F1 Gossip: Marko downplays impact of ‘bendy wing’ clampdown

In our latest Formula 1 gossip column, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has downplayed the impact of the FIA’s rumoured introduction of new load tests on the rear wing from the French Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
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- Red Bull Formula 1 consultant Helmut Marko believes other teams such as Alpin🐠e will be potentially more affected by the ‘bendy wing’ clampdown that is rumoured to come into🌄 play from the French GP onwards.

In an interview with , Marko revealed Red Bull is likely to be forced to make minor changes as a result of the st💮ricter tests, although he expects it to have noღ impact on Max Verstappen’s title chances.

- Australian Grand Prix chief Andrew W🎀estacott is “confident” the race will go ahead in Novembe🔯r. 

, he said: “We’re all systems go for Nov. 2🌳1 for the Formula One evꦰent. 

“We’re working very, very closely in concert with the Victorian government on every asp♎ect of the COVID-safe plans and also the arrang𓆏ement for the international.

“As you can imagine, it’s something very, very𝔍 complex, it’s very, very much a work-in-progress, and we’re working with the Victori🎶an government ... on every one of the details right now.”

- Williams CEO Jost Capito says he wouldn’t have apologised had he been in George Russell’s position after his crash with Valtteri Bottas in 𒆙the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. ()

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- Former F1 team boss Eddie🌊 Jorda🔴n has labelled Hamilton as the greatest driver of all time. ()

- McLaren’s Danie❀l Ricciardo has admitted he’s keen to sample IndyCar at sꦛome point. ()

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