We are on the doorstep of the Monaco GP, the most historic race on the 2018 calendar. Whilst all eyes are on the glitz and glamour of Monaco, there are still rumblings in the background that the F1 Weekly Roundup will keep you up to date on:
โข Massa To Race in Formula E:
Felipe Massa has been announced to participate in season five of Formula E. Massa will race for Venturi Formula E. Massa states โIโm very happy to be joining the Venturi Formula E Team and the ABB FIA formula E Championship, which has become a magnificent competition in such a short space of timeโ.
โข Mercedes Expand Into Formula E
Mercedes AMG F1 announced on Instagram earlier in the week that Mercedes will expand their presence in the Motorsport world into Formula E as โMercedes EQ Formula E Teamโ. Formula E has gained significant traction in recent times and with a greater focus on the motorsport code, Formula 1 will have to take note of it, particularly ahead of its pivotal 2021 season.
โข Alonso Critical of McLaren Straight Line Speed:
Fernando Alonso has highlighted straight-line speed as an area of concern for McLaren after the Spanish GP which saw Alonso struggle in overtaking. Alonso was aware he spent โhalf of the race behind Leclercโ and stated that it was โdifficultโ. Despite this area of weakness, Alonso is pleased with the progress the team has made last weekend, as he states, โWe are, I think, on the right directionโ.
And that wraps up everything in F1 for this week. Stay tuned next week for more from the F1 Weekly Roundup!
