News Details
Australian GP: Unfit Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein pulls out of race
Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein has pulled out of the Australian Grand Prix after encountering problems arising from a pre-season back injury. The German, 22, injured his back in a crash in the Race of Champions in January. He will be replaced by Ferrari third driver Antonio Giovinazzi. Wehrlein blamed a lack of fitness arising from the disruption the injury caused to his pre-season training. "My fitness level is not as it should be for a full race distance," he said. Driver battles, failing engines and moustaches - what to look out for in 2017 Wehrlein, a Mercedes young driver, said the Sauber team had "decided not to take any risks - it is a pity but the best decision for the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wehrlein declared fit to race in Australian Grand Prix
Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein has been declared fit to race in this...
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
Pascal Wehrlein feels 'ready' for F1 opener despite...
Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein insists he feels “ready” for...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Wehrlein officially cleared to race in Australia
– Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein has been officially cleared to take...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Sauber preview the Australian GP
After challenging pre-season, neither Marcus Ericsson or Pascal Wehrlein...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The weekly reality check that has kept MotoGP hype off...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedrosa says 'unexpected' MotoGP return pushed by...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP satellite team "must be...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha to bring brand new MotoGP bike at Jerez test
Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are set to test ride a brand-new Yamaha M1...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
McLaughlin disputes IndyCar's claim that rules...
Scott McLaughlin was one of the two Team Penske IndyCar drivers that were...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaughlin issues statement following St. Pete...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Auction raises more than 50K for Craig Breen Foundation
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Manchester City keen on signing PL...
No description available...
45m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal 'considering alternative midfield signings...
Arsenal are reportedly considering alternative midfielders amid doubts...
35m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
'Always the game everyone looks forward to' - Gabby...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Odegaard and Saka are very good players, but they...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
'Verstappen and Red Bull to continue without Newey in 2025,...
Adrian Newey is expected to announce his... Read More »
6h ago from GPBlog.com
Newey Red Bull exit wish CONFIRMED as F1 guru's reasons...
Red Bull chief designer and legendary Formula 1... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Audi agree LONG-TERM F1 deal with star driver
Audi have agreed a long-term deal for the first... Read More »
13h ago from GPFans.com