Szafnauer defendsAlpine, Ricciardo at Mercedes, Lappi to Hyundai… The news from November 2 to remember

On Otmar Szafnauer's defense of the engineAlpine à l’éventuelle arrivée d’Esapekka Lappi chez Hyundai en passant par la rumeur Daniel Ricciardo/Mercedes, here is everything you shouldn't miss this Tuesday, November 1st.

Szafnauer defends the choice ofAlpine to prioritize performance over reliability

Otmar Szafnauer believes thatAlpine made the right decision by focusing more on the performance of its engine rather than reliability. READ HERE

Otmar Szafnauer spoke about the lack of reliability of the engine Alpine. ©DPPI/F. Gooden

Wolff raises possibility of seeing Ricciardo at Mercedes in 2023

Toto wolff took the time to discuss the rumors sending Daniel Ricciardo to Mercedes in 2023 as a reserve. READ HERE

Will Daniel Ricciardo bounce back at Mercedes in 2023? ©DPPI/F. Gooden

What if Hyundai recruited Esapekka Lappi?

The cause seemed understood. The i20 left vacant by Ott Tänak already appeared in the hands of Andreas Mikkelsen, but a twist cannot be ruled out if Esapekka Lappi is chosen. The pieces will soon fall into place. It remains to be seen who will move first. READ HERE

Will Esapekka Lappi join Hyundai? ©DPPI/N. Katikis

Legendary Ferrari technical director Mauro Forghieri dies

Technical leader of the Team for 25 years, and involved in 17 world titles, Mauro Forghieri died at the age of 87. READ HERE

Mauro Forghieri will remain inseparable from Ferrari / © DPPI

Towards an engine penalty for Sainz in Brazil

After suffering throughout the weekend in Mexico, Carlos Sainz could see Ferrari change its engine in Brazil. READ HERE

Carlos Sainz could bring a new engine to Brazil. © DPPI/F. Gooden

Sergio Pérez: “Raise my level in race pace”

Happy to be on the podium again in front of aficionados who were totally devoted to him, the local hero alternated between satisfaction at being on the box and disappointment at not having been able to get Lewis Hamilton to offer to Red Bull a double. READ HERE

Sergio Pérez had a lively weekend at his home in Mexico. ©Red Bull

BONUS: 14 years ago, Lewis Hamilton won his first title

On November 02, 2008, despite the "macumba" of Felipe Massa's fans, Lewis Hamilton forged a celestial destiny. A look back at the coronation of the one who would mark the history of the F1 Thereafter. READ HERE

The crowning achievement of a driver with obvious talent © DPPI