(Motorsport-Total.com) – Actually, Formula 1 is considered a political shark pool. As a rule, the teams not only focus on themselves and their own interests, not only on but also off the racetrack. Formula 1 sports director Ross Brawn tells 'Sky' that the corona crisis is now showing another side of the premier class that is rarely seen.
“On the route we want to go to the United States on the throat, but in fact there is a very strong camaraderie [innerhalb des Fahrerlagers],” reveals Brawn. In the corona crisis, for example, the seven Formula 1 teams based in Great Britain came together to share their resources in the fight against the virus use .
“I am very proud of the people who are involved in the project,” says Brawn and explains: “This is Formula 1. We spend a large part of our lives beating the others on the track in every imaginable way. But there are also situations in which Formula 1 comes together. I do that a lot with minor things seen on the route. “
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“If one team has an accident and the spare parts run out, then they get something from the other teams so that they can continue. I've seen it so many times”, reveals the 65 year old, who has been at home in the paddock of the premier class for several decades. He has already benefited from this solidarity within the Formula 1 family.
“My example is Brawn GP. When we had problems, united statesMercedes and Ferrari offered both engines” , he alludes to the year 2009. After Honda withdrew from Formula 1, Brawn bought the former factory team. However, he still needed an engine for the new season, which he ultimately got from Mercedes.
“I am very proud of the things that can help a small part to survive this crisis “explains Brawn regarding the current Command. “It wrestles outstandingly,” says McLaren boss Zak Brown. “Around 100 people worked on the project,” he reveals, explaining that there are many volunteers at McLaren.
“Situations like this make everyone stronger. You work together and there are connections. It's great to see that,” says Brown.
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