Kvyat backs world champions’ F1 criticism

Daniil Kvyat has backed the complaints of two multiple champions as today’s face of formula one comes under the microscope.

Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel could not hide their frustration when asked about the latest radio restrictions and the new track surface and kerbs at the Hungaroring ahead of this weekend’s action.

German Vettel called the radio changes "b------t" and a "joke", while Alonso warned that unless the 2017 regulations change the sport significantly, he will not extend his stay beyond the end of next year.

Spaniard Alonso said there are too many rules in general, joking: "You are allowed to breathe and not much more."

"At the same time I believe McLaren-Honda is slowly coming forward," he added.

"I want to win again and at the same time have fun in F1. At the moment it’s not possible in these cars."

And Vettel hit out at the new, ultra-smooth track surface and kerbs in Hungary.

"It’s a bit sad because the kerbs are part of the character and soul of a track and when they’re the same everywhere, every track feels the same.

"The kerbs before were also a challenge, same with the bumps. Let’s see if some of them are still there but it would be a shame if they’re all gone," added Vettel.

The FIA has also installed electronic sensors in some of those new kerbs to strictly police ’track limits’.

Toro Rosso driver Kvyat argued: "If we had normal kerbs then you wouldn’t need the electronics. Let’s see how it is but in my opinion it is the wrong direction.

"The limits of the track should be obvious because if you cross it, you lose time and your lap is ruined. You can’t just tell drivers who attack at the limit ’Don’t go there’."

The young Russian also joined the criticism of the further radio clampdown, declaring: "They keep changing the rules every weekend.

"I have ceased to understand them but I think no one really does."

2017 talks not just with Renault - Magnussen
Jul.22 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen has admitted for the first time that he is looking beyond Renault to secure his future in formula one.

But the Dane does welcome news that the French works team has now stopped developing the 2016 car in order to focus completely on the new regulations.

"Yes, because we can’t win with this car," Magnussen said in Hungary when asked if he supports the decision.

"I am hoping I will stay with the team, so I want us to focus on the future," he added.

Renault appears happy with Magnussen so far, but the 23-year-old is on only a one-year contract and the team is not yet ready to take up its 2017 option.

"I expect to be here," he said when asked by the Danish newspaper BT about 2017.

"I have told that team that I want to continue and I have not seen or heard anything that indicates I won’t be here. But I also sense that the team is in no hurry to decide its drivers for next year," Magnussen admitted.

So when asked what steps he is taking to ensure he keeps racing in 2017, he answered: "I’m not only talking with Renault.

"I know enough people in the paddock now to hear about what’s going on, but right now I don’t feel the need to talk too much with the other teams about 2017," he added.

It seems the biggest threat to his place is coming from team reserve Esteban Ocon, who is driving the yellow car in Friday practice this weekend.

"Esteban is a really good driver, there’s no doubt," Magnussen told Ekstra Bladet newspaper. "It wouldn’t be good for motor sport in general if a driver like him didn’t get a chance in formula one."