Formula 1 legend Johnny Herbert has detailed the “lovely experience” of driving a Formula E car, having recently got behind the wheel of a Gen3 Evo machine.

Herbert hopped aboard the Lola T001 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month, having become an ambassador for the British marque earlier this year.

Lola chose Formula E as its first major avenue of motorsport upon its return to existence, having been taken over by British businessman Till Bechtolsheimer.

Partnering with the existing ABT outfit and going into collaboration with Japanese giants Yamaha, the team accomplished the campaign, juggling many uphill tasks.

Depsite only having taken delivery of a Gen3 Evo mid-last year, Lola was able to still score 32 points in its debut season, as well as one podium, all coming from veteran Lucas di Grassi.

Three-time Grand Prix winner Herbert, speaking exclusively to Motorsport Week, revealed what the experience of driving an all-electric racing car for the first time was like.

“It was the first time [driving a Formula E car], and it was the first time with the Halo,” he said. “I’ve never even driven a Halo before. So that was interesting, just doing that.

“A Halo, you don’t even know it’s there. It’s quite nice to actually use it to get in and get out, pull yourself out! So that’s the positive of it. And then there’s the safety aspect.

“But then it’s the actual driving of the car. We initially started with 300 kilowatts. Then I sort of got bored of that quite quickly.

“So we went to 350. And the wonderful four-wheel drive launch that you get off the start line in Goodwood was really, really nice. And then I got a bit bored of that!

“And I thought, let’s have a little bit more fun. So actually, we did Attack Mode, but without the four-wheel drive and just had rear-wheel drive. And that was really good to see how long I could do the burnouts off of the line. So a really lovely experience for me.”

Herbert explains newfound ‘understanding’ on Formula E challenge

Herbert further explained how he now has a newfound understanding of how it is to tackle a Formula E car, which will commence its final season of the Gen3 era in December.

“I have a bit more of an understanding of what drivers are feeling when they’re actually on the racetrack,” he said. 

“I know it’s [the Goodwood climb] sort of up a drive, so it’s a little bit different.

“Cornering, I have nearly no idea at all. But I do have a closer understanding of what the guys are going through in the cockpit. So I was very fortunate to have that opportunity.”

Herbert revealed that he will have another stint in the car soon “with a bit of luck.”

“But I loved it,” he added. “All I wanted to play with, because obviously, we got the regen paddles.

“And then you’ve got the two paddles at the top where you can sort of do the finer tuning.

“And I wanted to feel it. And unfortunately, it wasn’t really the right place to feel that. 

“But the fundamentals underneath the car, no aerodynamics, and just feeling how the car was. 

“It was very slick, I have to say, in a straight line. Very, very slick. And the wonderful torque you get low down. 

“And then that electrification sort of linear power band that they have was nice to feel.”

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Oliver Rowland has revealed the unique reason why he may waive the right to carry the coveted #1 on his car as defending Formula E champion next season.

The Nissan driver stormed to his first title in the all-electric championship, securing the title at the penultimate weekend in Berlin.

Rowland’s excellent and consistent performances saw him clinch the crown with 184 points, taking four wins across the 16-race schedule.

As reigning champion, the 33-year-old of course has the right to boast #1 on his car for next season, which kicks off in Sao Paulo on December 6.

But the Japanese marque has a special affiliation with the number 23, which currently adorns Rowland’s car.

In the Japanese language, the number two is pronounced ‘ni’ and the number two is pronounced ‘san,’ hence the delicate ties to it.

When asked by Motorsport Week if he would be taking #1, Rowland said it would be down to discussions with the Nissan hierarchy for their validation.

“I actually texted Tommaso [Volpe, Team Principal] asking for his opinion, because obviously the number 23 is really important for Nissan, and special,” he said.

“He thought didn’t usually take the #1, but in the last five years, a lot of people took it, so I corrected him on that! And said we’ve got a bit of time to think about it.”

Rowland floated the idea of handing the #23 to team-mate Norman Nato, but the Frenchman frequently bears #17 on his car, as a tribute to close friend, the late Jules Bianchi.

“Norman has a really strong tie to the number 17, which was obviously Jules’ number,” Rowland added.

“We need a #23, whether it comes from me or the other car, I can’t really tell you.

“My gut feeling is I’d like to run the #1 but it’s something we need to discuss internally and decide.

“Right now, I’m not sure, I’ll let you know as soon as it’s decided!”

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Formula E star Nick Cassidy has warned that the forthcoming Gen4 era is potentially a “make or break” moment in the all-electric championship’s history..

FE has just completed its 11th season, with its most powerful car yet, the updated package of its existing Gen3 model, which saw cars reach 0-60 mph in 1.82 seconds.

The all-wheel drive addition to the car in qualifying and Attack Mode also saw lap records on existing circuits shattered, proving the series’ consistent progress.

Gen4 is set to begin in Season 13, which is set to commence in December 2026, with a car that has been speculated to reach laptimes between 6-10 seconds faster.

Power output will be nearly doubled, with the car projected to reach 600 kW, with RACER reporting that a early spec of the car, piloted by former driver James Rossiter, reached over 200mph at a private test in Spain.

The FIA’s regulations for the Gen4 car that were published in June appear to corroborate the claims of former Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

The Brazilian legend told media including Motorsport Week at the Season 11 opener in Sao Paulo that the car is “going to be faster than the Formula 2 at Monaco”.

Cassidy, who is expected to be announced as a driver for a Stellantis-backed team for Season 12, has said that the Gen4 era could determine the series’ future.

“Yeah, I mean, fantastic for the sport to keep moving,” the Kiwi told Motorsport Week. “Gen1, Gen2, Gen3, and now Gen4. I think the performance increase is fantastic.

“It’s going to be, I think, quite a different category. I hope it brings an excitement level not really seen in the championship.

“It’s almost make or break for us, right? So, yeah, let’s see, but it looks very positive.”

A quicker Formula E car ‘will turn motorsport fans’

Two other major changes for the series is the apparent introduction of a second tyre compound to combat heavily wet conditions, and the increase of the car’s weight by around 150 kg.

Cassidy acknowledged that these are two pivotal changes that have see an achivement of overall improvement.

However, he affirmed that speed will ultimately be the biggest factor in what could attract new fans, many of whom are still sceptical about its place in motorsport.

“I think the first point is making sure we do hit those targets, and that means from the tyre point of view, from the weight point of view, etc.,” he said.

“That with those two performance aspects on the car, where you can change the performance level so drastically.

“It’s important we have those in the right window that we can show the ultimate speed.

“And I think if we can achieve that, then 100% we will turn motorsport fans.”

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Nissan Formula E Team has confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for next season, with World Champion Oliver Rowland being partnered by Norman Nato.

The Japanese marque were in little doubt of retaining Rowland, who stormed to his maiden title after a dominant campaign.

But the Yorkshireman has put to bed any doubt as to where his future lies, penning a multi-year deal, in what will be, in total, his sixth season with the team.

Speculation arose as to his partner for the upcoming season, which commences in Sao Paulo on December 6, with drivers including reservist Sergio Sette Camara rumoured.

But Nato has kept his seat, despite finishing 20th in the Drivers’ standings, his best results being two sixth-place finishes in Miami [also taking pole position] and Shanghai.

“I’m thrilled to sign with Nissan Formula E Team on a multi-year deal, in what will be my sixth season with the squad,” Rowland said in a statement.

“What we’ve managed to achieve following my return in 2023/24 has been remarkable.

“Since I came to Formula E, the team has felt like my home, and I have a high level of trust with them as well as plenty of support.

“The aim for Season 12 is to replicate and improve on what we did last campaign, but we know how hard we need to work in the off-season to achieve the best results possible.”

Nato, who won the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo for Cadillac Hertz Team Jota in the World Endurance Championship last month, was similarly excited to be remaining with the team.

“I’m delighted to continue with Nissan Formula E Team for another season as it was always the target to extend my stay here,” the Frenchman said.

“It’ll be my third campaign with the team and my second consecutive one, which gives me a lot of confidence moving forward.

“I still have plenty of areas to improve on, but I’m not starting from scratch this year so I can use factors I’ve learned in Season 11 to help me in the future.

“I’m sure Oli will perform at a very high level again and I’m positive that together we can fight for the Teams’ Championship.”

READ MORE – Exclusive: Dan Ticktum ‘very likely’ to remain at Kiro for Formula E Season 12

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Dan Ticktum has stated he is “very, very likely” to remain with Cupra Kiro in Formula E, amid recent speculation regarding his whereabouts next season.

The Briton has enjoyed a career resurgence over the last year, as the previous struggling ERT outfit was bought by the Forest Road investment firm.

Now an American-licensed team, Kiro shedded the minnow status of its previous incarnations, and became genuine contenders, having become a Porsche customer team.

Ticktum finally got the chance to prove his talent in the all-electric championship, and did so with a maiden podium in Tokyo, followed by a maiden victory in Jakarta.

This has led to inevitable speculation that the 26-year-old may be snapped up by a more established team, including Tag Heuer Porsche.

But speaking to Motorsport Week, Ticktum spoke of looking ahead to Season 12, due to kick off on December 6 in Sao Paulo, with the Silverstone-based squad.

“We’ve still got a few things where I think we can improve, but we’re getting the most out of this car, or close to a lot of the time I would say,” he said.

“If we start a bit stronger at the beginning of next year, I think top five in the championship for me would be the goal.”

When asked if his words alluded to firmly remaining with Kiro, Ticktum replied: “Yes. Very, very likely.”

Ticktum has been quick to praise the engineering and mechanical staff with the team over the season, most of whom were already part of the ERT outfit.

Asked if he feels confident in their capability for give him a race-winning car for Season 12, he replied: “Yes, definitely,” adding: “We understand the whole package of the car quite well now.

“Some very talented people in this team. So, short answer, yes.

“I don’t know how next year is going to go until it happens, but I’m obviously more confident going into next year.”

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Formula E star Nick Cassidy is nearing confirmation of a drive with a Stellantis-powered team for next season after being announced for a World Endurance Championship outing with Peugeot.

The Kiwi’s exit from Jaguar TCS Racing was formally announced at the end of Season 11, which ended with Cassidy winning both races in the double-header finale in London.

Rumours have pointed towards the likelihood that Cassidy will join a Stellantis team, most likely the Maserati MSG Racing, which is thought to be being given a rebrand to another organisation owned by the multinational conglomerate.

These rumours are now bolstered after Peugeot’s – a Stellantis-backed brand – WEC squad teased Cassidy’s involvement at the Lone Star Le Mans event at COTA in September.

Formed as a mock Instagram direct message chat, the announcement saw Peugeot ‘message’ Cassidy, saying it has booked him a flight to Austin for September.

“Let’s chat 2025/2026 WEC plans. You in?” it concluded.

“I’ll be recharging this summer, but can’t wait to catch up in Austin. Let’s talk soon!” Cassidy ‘replied’.

It’s clear that if Cassidy will be handed a permanent drive for the French marque in WEC, it will dovetail with FE duties, reaffirming his commitment to the all-electric championship in London.

“I think I’ve been clear for many years that I really enjoy driving here,” he told Motorsport Week. “I really enjoy the technical challenge. And for me, it’s a massive focus to be here and successful for a very long time.”

Cassidy’s potentially imminent announcement would shake-up the organisation’s two driver line-ups, with further speculation pointing towards DS Penske’s Jean-Eric Vergne as his team-mate.

Further speculation has indicated that Taylor Barnard will take his place at the Franco-American squad, with Motorsport Week understanding that the young Brit’s confirmation is weeks away.

This leaves Britain’s Jake Hughes on the precipice, along with his current Maserati team-mate, Season 8 champion Stoffel Vandoorne.

The Belgian confirmed to Motorsport Week at the Berlin E-Prix last month that he has a Stellantis contract for next year [including a WEC seat with Peugeot], but was tight-lipped on the further details.

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Antonio Felix da Costa has told Motorsport Week that the chances of him remaining with Tag Heuer Porsche Formula E team next season are currently at “50/50.”

Da Costa has endured an unfortunate campaign, having been unable to achieve a single victory, finishing fifth in Drivers’ Championship.

But it has been a consistent showing across the campaign, managing to achieve points finishes in all but three of the 16 rounds contested.

His consistency helped Porsche win both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ Championships, telling Motorsport Week it was “massive” to play a part in the double success, saying that it was something to be “happy with.”

His London E-Prix got off to a bad start with 14th in Race 1, and a driveshaft problem in qualifying saw him start last for Race 2.

But a storming drive through the field saw da Costa finish sixth, a result that certainly left him smiling after the race.

“Starting last today, finishing sixth, it’s a solid race, solid drive, solid strategy from everybody,” he said. “And securing the two world titles at the end. 

“It’s just a cherry on top of the cake for everybody at the team.”

But speculation indicates that all has not been harmonious within the team, with rumours that he has suffered a fractured relationship with team-mate Pascal Wehrlein.

Da Costa appeared to corroborate this, being quoted by DAZN Portugal as saying: “There has been a tense atmosphere here in the box between Pascal and me.

“I thought it could eventually be resolved, but unfortunately that was not the case.”

Da Costa: ‘I will definitely be in Formula E next year’

Da Costa told Motorsport Week at the Berlin E-Prix that he would be remaining in FE next season, despite the uncertainty of his seat with Porsche.

When speculation gathered last season that the German marque had tested Nico Mueller with a view to replacing da Costa, he told Motorsport Week that his dream was to win another FE championship with the team.

When asked if he still holds that dream, and what his chances are for staying with the team next season, da Costa sat on the fence.

“I mean, that dream will always be there to be achieved,” he said. “You know, winning with such an iconic brand is a dream for anybody. Let’s see what the future holds.

“I would say 50-50. But yeah, whatever happens in the future, whoever I represent, I just want to be good, be fast and try and win championships.”

Motorsport Week understands that a potentially crucial factor in da Costa’s whereabouts next season is if he will be allowed to compete in endurance racing again, something the 33-year-old would prefer.

Speculation has pointed towards an offer to replace Nick Cassidy at Jaguar TCS Racing, but so far, nothing is confirmed, aside from the assertion that he will be on the grid for Round 1 in Sao Paulo on December 6.

“Yeah, luckily I can’t complain and there’s options on the table,” da Costa said. “So, yeah, I will definitely be in Formula E next year.”

READ MORE – London E-Prix: Nick Cassidy signs off from Jaguar in style with stunning victory

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Nick Cassidy made it two wins from two in the Formula E London E-Prix, signing off from Jaguar TCS Racing in style, amid a controversial strategy that angered team-mate Mitch Evans.

A 13.5 second advantage at the end saw the Kiwi cruise to a stunning victory, which also perfectly ended the reign of Team Principal of James Barclay.

Evans, who was given a five-second penalty earlier in the race, was incensed by a lack of strategic help, and ultimately dropped to fifth having finished second on the road.

Nyck de Vries took second as a consequence, as Sebastien Buemi took third, with Jake Dennis fourth.

Antonio Felix da Costa scored a sensational sixth after starting last, with Max Guenther seventh, and Pascal Wehrlein eighth.

Lucas di Grassi also impressed with ninth, having started on the back row with da Costa, with David Beckmann taking his first points for Cupra Kiro with 10th.

The results confirmed Tag Heuer Porsche’s victory as Teams’ Champions, with the German marque also winning the Manufacturers’ Championship along with Andretti and Kiro.

At the start, Cassidy chopped across Guenther to keep his lead into Turn 1, with Evans up to third, with Ticktum dropping down to seventh, but quickly taking Vandoorne back for sixth place.

Mortara crawled to a halt and out of the race, as Rowland made his way up to eighth, with da Costa moving ahead of di Grassi for 20th place.

Evans had a look around Guenther’s outside but the DS Penske driver resisted Evans eventually made it through at the end of Lap 3, with Rowland now up to sixth.

He had a look at Wehrlein into Turn 1, with Ticktum now eighth behind Nato.

De Vries divebombed Guenther for third, which let Wehrlein through into fourth, as Ticktum took Nato for seventh.

Rowland was now up to third at the end of Lap 5, as Ticktum harried Nato, and pitched him sideways, putting him through as well as Mueller, who took sixth off both of them.

Wehrlein took his first Attack Mode, dropping down to eighth, as Evans took third off Rowland, who then took his first attack and let Mueller through to fourth.

Barnard was also on extra energy now, as Rowland quickly took his fourth place back and quickly set off in search of Evans.

Rowland’s sensational season ends in disappointment

Guenther took his first Attack Mode and dropped to eighth, as Wehrlein took Barnard for sixth, and up ahead, Rowland took Evans for third and then went for de Vries, but contact saw Rowland’s front wing damaged.

Barnard and Nato were in wall, ending their battle, but both men got going again and pitted. A Full Course Yellow was the result but quickly went green again.

De Vries went for his first Attack Mode and dropped to fourth, as bits of Rowland’s front wing shed itself. Nato was able to keep going but was now in last place, but Barnard was out in his last race for McLaren.

All the while, Cassidy led by three seconds from Rowland, with de Vries now back ahead of Evans.

He then made another divebomb, this time on Rowland into Turn 1, who nearly lost third to Mueller, the pair going wheel to wheel on Lap 16, but into Lap 17, it all went wrong for the World Champion.

Defending Mueller’s advances into Turn 1, Rowland went deep and clouted the Andretti as it made the switch back.

Rowland went into the wall at Turn 2, Mueller’s car was now damaged, ending his race and bringing out the Safety Car.

Evans seemingly left hung to dry as Cassidy takes emotional victory

It return to the pits at the end of Lap 19, with Evans receiving a five-second time penalty for an overspeeding infringement.

But he was quickly up to second, making it a Jaguar 1-2, as he took his Attack Mode, and not losing track position in the process.

It seemed that perhaps he would be able to take the lead in a team game but instead, he was ordered to hold position.

They then took their final Attack Modes together on Lap 27 as an angry Evans demanded a tow from Cassidy to help him secure a buffer and a potential podium position.

Cassidy was on a mission to get the fastest lap, according to the team, and then he would drop back to help Evans, as dr Vries held onto third.

Ticktum, who pitted for a puncture earlier in the race, and was also the recipient of a five-second time penalty, was giving a valiant effort, moving up to sixth on the road.

Buemi was now fourth, with Dennis fifth, as Cassidy continued to streak clear, now 7.5 seconds ahead of Evans.

The lead was now nine seconds by Lap 33, with two extra laps added to make a total of 36.

Now on the penultimate lap, the lead was 11 seconds, with de Vries and Buemi now sniffing around Evans.

Wehrlein was in trouble, suffering car damage and dropping back to ninth, with da Costa, who started last, now in eighth, as di Grassi, who started alongside him, was 10th.

Cassidy crossed the line to win by 13 seconds, with de Vries second and Buemi inheriting second and third. Evans dropped down to fifth as a result of his penalty, who was told there was no answer from the team about the strategy at play.

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Nick Cassidy took pole position for Race 2 of the Formula E London E-Prix in what will be his final race for the Jaguar TCS Racing team.

Cassidy was defeated in the final by Dan Ticktum, but a grid penalty given yesterday meant he would start first.

Maximilian Guenther was second, with Mitch Evans third, who deliberately slowed in his semi-final duel with Cassidy to ensure him a place in the final in a team game.

Pascal Wehrlein would be in fourth, with Nyck de Vries fifth, as Ticktum’s penalty left him to start sixth.

Stoffel Vandoorne was seventh, with Edoardo Mortara eighth, and the Nissans of Norman Nato and Oliver Rowland rounding up the top 10.

Group A began with a disaster for Antonio Felix da Costa, who went straight on down the escape road into Turn 1, and being told to stop the car due to a technical problem.

The session was red flagged with Porsche able to try and remedy da Costa’s problems, with Cassidy itching to get back out.

He went second fastest with Mortara’s 1:08.583s the best so far, with team-mate de Vries popping up into second place.

Evans was in fourth, with da Costa confirmed to not be going back out, putting him at the back of the grid for the race.

Evans improved to go second, with Cassidy also leapfrogging de Vries, with Mortara staying top.

Oliver Rowland was once again out at the first hurdle of qualifying, surely relieved the title fight did not go down to this weekend.

Group B began with the two DS Penskes first and second, with Jean-Eric Vergne top, but Vandoorne quickly displaced them at the top, with Sebastien Buemi also getting into the leading four cars.

Vergne went wide on his second run, putting him in the danger zone as he was now seventh, with Wehrlein and Ticktum getting up the order, the Englishman going top.

Taylor Barnard couldn’t make it through, with Guenther improving on his time to ensure his safety into the duel phase.

Ticktum, Wehrlein and Vandoorne would be the others through, with the four Nissan-powered cars all failing to make it through for the second race running.

Jaguars storm through

The first duel pitted Evans against de Vries, the Saturday pole-sitter against the Saturday podium-finisher.

Evans was two thousandths down at Sector 1, but was then a tenth up, and then three tenths up, his 1:07.473s enough to see him through.

The second Jag of Cassidy made up the next duel with the second Mahindra of Mortara. Mortara may well have been confident but locked up at Turn 1, going straight off into the escape road and ending his duel before it began.

A brake-by-wire problem caused the lock-up, leaving Cassidy to continue on to set a 1:07.130s, three tenths up on his team-mate.

The third quarter-final placed Wehrlein against Guenther, an all-German affair.

Wehrlein’s Porsche was a tenth up after the first sector, which is how it continued towards the end of the lap.

But Guenther managed to find more time in the final sector to ensure his 1:07.316s was enough to go through.

Vandoorne, who qualified well on Saturday, was against home favourite Ticktum in the final duel.

Ticktum was two tenths up in Sector 1 and then a further tenth up in the second. And then in the third, it was eighth tenths.

The Kiro man’s 1:07.021s was quicker than the Maserati by almost a whole second, a whole tenth quicker that Cassidy’s time.

Jaguars play team game as Cassidy takes pole despite Ticktum’s stellar lap

The first semi-final pitted the two Jaguars together, with and Cassidy a hundredth ahead midway through the lap, he locked-up and handed Evans the final place.

But he didn’t, as Evans slowed at the end of his lap, so much so that Cassidy’s clumsy lap was half-a-second quicker, perhaps a tactic to ensure Cassidy can finish second in the championship.

With Ticktum’s five-place grid penalty going to take effect, it ensured that Cassidy would take pole, further emphasising the team game.

The second semi was Guenther v Ticktum and it was the home favourite up by a tenth in Sector 1.

Ticktum’s 1:07.037s secured a final place by two tenths, setting up a battle royale between him and Cassidy for pole.

The final, although academic, went ahead with Cassidy slightly down on Ticktum in Sector 1, and in Sector 2, it was now a tenth, and then two and by the end, his 1:07.278s was enough for the effective pole positon and three points.

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George Russell believes Mercedes has “taken a big step backwards” as the Formula 1 season has gone on, after a difficult qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Brit will line-up sixth on the grid at Spa-Francorchamps, having been unable to compete against McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari.

In fact, Russell eventually dropped behind Williams’ Alex Albon, who lines-up fifth, as team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli failed to make it out of Q1.

It was a wretched result in the Sprint Race earlier in the day, too, as Russell finished 12th.

Russell, who enjoyed a bright opening half to the season, including a win in Canada, is unsure of what the W16 challenger is suffering from, but is aware that it will need to be rectified.

“My laps felt really strong,” he told media including Motorsport Week. “But clearly as a team we’re off the pace this weekend.

“And, other than yesterday, this is my worst qualification of the year – same for Kimi so we need to understand what’s going on.”

Russell hopeful that possible wet weather can even the field

Russell feels that Mercedes is drifting further towards the middle of the pack, essentially giving up on any discernible chances of a positive result come race day.

“Historically, on Sprint Race weekends, if you have a bad Sprint, if you turn the car upside down for the next day, it rarely works,” Russell explained.

“So we made some sensible changes, but we just need to understand – the first six races of the year, we had four podiums, now we’ve had one in the last six, and clearly we’ve taken a big step backwards towards the midfield.”

But things could be thrown up if it will rain, which is forecast and a common eventuality at Spa, but the W16’s set-up for the race may not be conducive to the wet.

“In stint one there won’t be any more overtakes [than in the Sprint Race],” Russell said.

“But of course when you pit, if it’s dry, nobody knows if this Hard tyre will be a good tyre or not, and that may force people for a two-stop, people might try the one-stop, so always when you have a variety of strategy, options appear.

“But it looks to be wet – wet races often create some carnage as well…”

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