Mark Webber has branded Romain Grosjean a “first-lap nutcase” after the Lotus driver slammed into the back of his car at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix and denied the Red Bull driver the chance of a podium finish.
Sebastian Vettel took a dominant pole position at Suzuka and Mark Webber was second as Red Bull recorded their first front-row lockout since last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso says the final five races of the season are now “a mini-championship” after his title lead was almost wiped out by a first-corner collision with Kimi Raikkonen at Suzuka.
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has admitted that problems at the team’s ageing wind tunnel have been to blame for a series of car updates that failed to bring any improvement in recent races.
Marussia team principal John Booth has admitted that the team would “love to keep” Charles Pic for another season, saying the young French driver has had a “wonderful rookie season”.
New McLaren signing Sergio Pérez has admitted he has a lot to do if he is to match the achievements of Mercedes-bound Lewis Hamilton at the Woking-based team.
