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RaceFans Round-up: 20th March 2025
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Race debrief (Mercedes via YouTube)
Simone Resta: ‘There was a lot of talk during the race about what to do and on which data to decide (the strategy) and when to decide. We even had one person positioned on the beach trying to feed us information about what was coming and when.’
Zhou on his Ferrari reunion, working with Hamilton and how he’s ready to fight for an F1 comeback (F1)
‘I feel like a lot of drivers have taken a step back and then (returned) to the grid, and certainly that’s a long-term goal. In the short-term, I’m just trying to be as good as I can with my role, and I don’t feel like it’s a step down.’
Thailand aims for F1 street race in 2028 after Domenicali talks (Reuters)
‘Paetongtarn said she thought hosting a race would be an opportunity to upgrade Bangkok’s infrastructure – the city’s roads are notoriously clogged – and attract more tourists from abroad, particularly visitors in the ‘high-end’ market.’
Thermal Club close to ticket sales goal for its IndyCar GP (Racer)
‘With general admission tickets starting at $475, the hope is to raise more than $2 million cover most of the expenses involved with paying IndyCar’s seven-figure sanction fee and the other associated costs of hosting Thermal’s first professional motor race.’
‘Spectacular’ Norris win and Hamilton’s Ferrari debut assessed by Brundle (Sky)
‘Antonelli drove a spectacularly mature first GP. Despite a quick spin in turn four he made some great overtakes, kept moving forward at a solid race pace – often matching Russell – and despite a five-second unsafe pit stop release penalty which was later rescinded, he finished fourth. Mercedes have another star on their hands.’
Shanghai preview: Talking points ahead of the 2025 season opener (F1 Academy)
‘A bumper crop of seven brand new additions prepare to make their F1 Academy debut in Shanghai. In total, the 2025 grid features 10 rookies as four of 2024’s wild cards also join the ranks for their first full-time campaigns.’
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