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Horner believes there will be 'huge pressure' on new Ferrari team boss

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Christian Horner believes there will be "huge pressure " on whoever takes up the role as Ferrari Formula 1 team boss after Mattia Binotto's resignation. The Red Bull Team Principal paid tribute to Binotto at the recent FIA Prize Giving ceremony, complimenting him on the job he has done at turning around Ferrari's fortunes in recent years. "In all fairness to him he did a very good job at producing a very competitive car and engine for Ferrari this year, but obviously they had their moments operationally," Horner told media, including TheFOXposts.Com . "But he [Binotto] committed a long period of his career and life to Ferrari, and I'm sure it must be very difficult for him to leave that team after all that time." Viewed by others: ...

Sargeant reflects on 'pressure' of deadline to secure F1 super licence

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Logan Sargeant admits that the pressure was "high" in his final Formula 2 weekend as he battled to secure enough super licence points to make his F1 debut. The intention for Williams to put the American into their car for 2023 was first signalled by former team boss Jost Capito in October. However, this was on the condition that Sargeant would score the required amount of super licence points before the end of his F2 season in order to be able to com Pet e in the top category. This meant that Sargeant had to finish no lower than sixth in the Drivers' standings after the final Formula 2 weekend in Abu Dhabi. Sargeant: The pressure was high As it was, Sargeant placed high enough in the Sprint race and Feature race to secure fourth in the standings, meaning that he had earned enough super licence points to join Williams on the Formula 1 grid in 2023. The 21-year-...