"More than words. ❤️ Love for Formula 1 and respect for Niki Lauda’s legendary title winning 312T Ferrari simply shines through at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as equally legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey takes to the wheel of this amazing piece of F1 history. 💪🔥🏁" - july 13, 2024
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Only 125 Maserati Ghibli Spyder sport cars were built. Seen at a previous Goodwood Festival of Speed. We look at the 2010 event in Classic and Competition Car 116. Free to read on Previous Issue page at www.classcompcar.com
I was just enjoying a peaceful weekend when Mercedes decided to release this photo from Goodwood Festival of Speed.
And MY GOD did I become quite emotional.
You see, when I heard that both Seb and Mick will be at Goodwood this year, and after Mercedes announced that Mick will be wearing racing gear previously used by his dad, I wondered how Seb would react seeing Mick in Michael's gear – especially since Seb raced against Michael during the years when the helmet and overalls came to be.
Then I saw this photo of Seb, with a proud smile on his face, carefully checking the racing overalls that Mick was wearing. I feel like it brought back so many good memories, more so for Seb.
It definitely brought back many good memories for me, too.
He has also often dominated seasons. But now Verstappen is doing it even more than him.
"You can't compare different seasons and eras, the only thing you, in my opinion, have to do is enjoy the performance, the consistency that Max and Red Bull are showing, the ability to take home every race. It is absolutely not easy or obvious. The team must be acknowledged that they have done a great job, but the pilot is doing the same, because Max never makes mistakes. Look at Sergio (Perez), he is not a poor driver, but there are races in which he struggles a lot. Anyway, every time has its rulers, it had happened with me, with Michael before and Lewis after..."
On the other hand, the one who is struggling a lot is Ferrari.
"As a Ferrari fan it hurts, I'm sorry to see that the team can't fight for the very first positions. I hope they find a way to do it soon, but the road won't be an easy one."
Which [f1 car] would you next like to have in your collection?
"Among the ones I consider the most beautiful I miss Michael's F2004 (Schumacher; ed) which for me was the most beautiful F.1 to drive ever. But it costs a little bit.
- Sebastian spoke to Paolo Ianieri La Gazzetta at Goodwood, July 2023