1 00:00:06,501 --> 00:00:07,981 -[producer] Okay. -I can do this. 2 00:00:08,061 --> 00:00:08,981 [man] Bit higher. 3 00:00:09,581 --> 00:00:13,261 [Horner] Took to season 3 to get a board. Professional. We haven't done that before. 4 00:00:13,341 --> 00:00:16,301 -[producer] Roll cameras. -Oh shit, that's bright. 5 00:00:16,381 --> 00:00:18,581 -Can I say it in Spanish? -[producer] Yeah! 6 00:00:18,661 --> 00:00:19,941 Do I look athletic? 7 00:00:20,021 --> 00:00:22,141 Dynamic? Intelligent? 8 00:00:27,101 --> 00:00:28,221 [chuckles] 9 00:00:28,301 --> 00:00:31,181 Never held one of these things before. Only see it in the movies. 10 00:00:31,981 --> 00:00:35,861 Drive to Survive: Season Three, my one and only take. 11 00:00:38,621 --> 00:00:39,461 Action. 12 00:00:39,541 --> 00:00:41,061 [cars zooming] 13 00:00:41,141 --> 00:00:42,941 [plane taking off] 14 00:00:44,581 --> 00:00:46,301 [Max] Yes, boys, come on! 15 00:00:47,421 --> 00:00:49,741 -[commentator] Big accident. -[Leclerc] Fuck! 16 00:00:49,821 --> 00:00:52,981 [Horner] If they're good enough, they swim, they survive. 17 00:00:53,541 --> 00:00:55,101 If they're not good enough… 18 00:00:57,421 --> 00:00:58,901 [Toto] Let's crush them. 19 00:01:00,061 --> 00:01:02,541 Formula 1 racing is very much like war planning. 20 00:01:02,621 --> 00:01:05,861 [commentator] Hamilton is the race leader. Oh, that's a spin! 21 00:01:06,421 --> 00:01:08,781 -[Lewis] Box, I lost the frickin' wing. -[Bono] Yeah. 22 00:01:08,861 --> 00:01:11,501 [commentator] And that's Bottas. Bottas has put it in the wall! 23 00:01:11,581 --> 00:01:12,941 [in German] Fuck! How is this possible? 24 00:01:13,021 --> 00:01:14,821 [Toto] A tough day at the office? 25 00:01:14,901 --> 00:01:18,381 No, it was a total crap, shit, awful day at the office. 26 00:01:19,061 --> 00:01:21,181 -[woman] Looks dangerous. -[Kevin] Looks angry. 27 00:01:21,941 --> 00:01:25,221 This is the worst experience I've had in any race car. 28 00:01:25,821 --> 00:01:28,021 [Steiner] Last year, this is roller coaster. 29 00:01:29,141 --> 00:01:30,301 [commentator] There's contact! 30 00:01:30,381 --> 00:01:33,821 [Steiner] We've got two fucking idiots driving for us. This is not acceptable. 31 00:01:33,901 --> 00:01:34,941 We will make changes. 32 00:01:35,021 --> 00:01:36,181 Hope you get it fixed. 33 00:01:37,301 --> 00:01:38,461 You tell me. 34 00:01:39,061 --> 00:01:42,181 -[photographer] Nice. Big smiles. -[Geri] Who's your favorite driver? 35 00:01:42,261 --> 00:01:43,301 [Horner] Uh… 36 00:01:43,381 --> 00:01:44,861 Whoever's winning for us. 37 00:01:45,861 --> 00:01:47,181 [commentator] Oh! 38 00:01:48,141 --> 00:01:51,261 -Gasly makes a mistake. -[Gasly] Fuck, no! 39 00:01:51,981 --> 00:01:54,461 [Horner] We've decided to release Pierre. 40 00:01:54,541 --> 00:01:57,541 We're gonna remove that subject and put you in place. 41 00:01:58,261 --> 00:01:59,981 [Albon] I fully deserved the seat. 42 00:02:01,661 --> 00:02:03,221 [man] The new driver lineup for McLaren. 43 00:02:03,301 --> 00:02:05,421 [Sainz] For me, a new year is a new start. 44 00:02:05,501 --> 00:02:07,261 Where's the fucking boot? 45 00:02:07,341 --> 00:02:10,381 I'm working more than anyone else in Formula 1. 46 00:02:11,061 --> 00:02:12,861 It will show itself on track. 47 00:02:13,621 --> 00:02:14,941 -Vamos! -Waa! 48 00:02:15,021 --> 00:02:15,981 -[Tom] Yes! -[Sainz] Wow! 49 00:02:17,461 --> 00:02:20,061 [Zak] I could see him being with McLaren for quite some time. 50 00:02:20,141 --> 00:02:21,101 Send it! 51 00:02:22,821 --> 00:02:26,181 [Daniel] Last year, I took a gamble and switched teams. 52 00:02:26,261 --> 00:02:28,421 I feel a real responsibility to push this car. 53 00:02:29,821 --> 00:02:31,541 Let's fucking have it, boys. 54 00:02:33,461 --> 00:02:36,621 [commentator] A massive engine problem for Daniel Ricciardo. 55 00:02:37,181 --> 00:02:40,261 [Daniel] With Renault, we haven't achieved what we wanted to. 56 00:02:40,341 --> 00:02:43,501 I don't work this hard to not see the checkered flag. 57 00:02:43,581 --> 00:02:45,101 [engine revs] 58 00:02:45,941 --> 00:02:48,261 [commentator] Once again, Ferrari on Ferrari. 59 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:53,101 [Leclerc] What the hell? 60 00:02:53,701 --> 00:02:56,301 [commentator] It's both of them! Both cars out. 61 00:02:56,381 --> 00:02:58,981 [Vettel] Competing against the best, that's one thing. 62 00:02:59,061 --> 00:03:01,701 Trying to do it with Ferrari is, uh, is another one. 63 00:03:04,581 --> 00:03:06,021 Hell yeah, let's do it! 64 00:03:07,221 --> 00:03:09,381 Ooh… Spicy. 65 00:03:09,901 --> 00:03:11,981 [exciting music playing] 66 00:03:33,341 --> 00:03:35,341 [upbeat music playing] 67 00:03:44,021 --> 00:03:47,021 [Daniel] Mate, that pink suit photo is terrible, bro. 68 00:03:47,101 --> 00:03:48,701 [snickering] 69 00:03:48,781 --> 00:03:51,061 How does that one pass? Mate, look at my face. 70 00:03:51,141 --> 00:03:53,181 [man] What is that? Can you scroll down? 71 00:03:53,261 --> 00:03:56,581 It looks like he's taking a shit. Show your eyes! 72 00:03:56,661 --> 00:03:57,901 [giggling] 73 00:03:57,981 --> 00:03:59,741 [Daniel] It's always hard looking at yourself. 74 00:03:59,821 --> 00:04:01,861 -[man] Especially wearing a pink suit. -[Daniel] Yeah. 75 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:02,821 [man chuckles] 76 00:04:02,901 --> 00:04:05,781 I don't really give a shit. I know what I look like, but… 77 00:04:05,861 --> 00:04:07,341 [cell phone rings] 78 00:04:07,421 --> 00:04:08,261 [Daniel] Hi. 79 00:04:08,941 --> 00:04:10,261 [Grace] So how's it going? 80 00:04:10,781 --> 00:04:12,501 Good. We're just on our way to the track. 81 00:04:12,581 --> 00:04:16,301 With your traveling, you have been wearing a face mask, haven't you? 82 00:04:16,381 --> 00:04:19,781 Mum, it's cool. Apparently, if you drink Corona, 83 00:04:20,621 --> 00:04:22,261 it builds your immune. 84 00:04:22,341 --> 00:04:25,421 It was never my favorite beer, but I'll drink it if I have to. 85 00:04:25,501 --> 00:04:26,621 [friend snickers] 86 00:04:26,701 --> 00:04:28,381 [thrilling music playing] 87 00:04:33,461 --> 00:04:37,861 [host] Good morning, and welcome back to Formula 1 2020. 88 00:04:37,941 --> 00:04:40,901 Live from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, 89 00:04:40,981 --> 00:04:45,141 with the 2020 Formula 1 season just around the corner. 90 00:04:45,221 --> 00:04:46,061 Go away. 91 00:04:48,301 --> 00:04:52,301 Everyone to the bridge. All of you guys get down there, please. 92 00:04:52,381 --> 00:04:53,261 Thank you. 93 00:04:55,421 --> 00:04:56,261 Hey, guys. 94 00:04:56,341 --> 00:04:58,101 All right, guys, find your marks. 95 00:04:58,181 --> 00:05:02,101 You'll see 'em written there. Find your marks and stand next to your teammates. 96 00:05:02,621 --> 00:05:06,261 Lauren is gonna do a couple of pullbacks between the center of all you guys. 97 00:05:06,341 --> 00:05:08,741 So what we want you guys to do in this moment 98 00:05:08,821 --> 00:05:13,461 is really picture your goals for this year and what you're attempting to accomplish. 99 00:05:13,541 --> 00:05:16,501 Picture them and visualize them, so when this comes across, 100 00:05:16,581 --> 00:05:20,701 they see you all genuinely really caring about what we're talking about, okay? 101 00:05:21,221 --> 00:05:23,821 Is everybody ready? And action! 102 00:05:26,781 --> 00:05:29,341 [Buxton] Pre-season testing is the first opportunity 103 00:05:29,421 --> 00:05:33,181 to get the 20 greatest drivers in the world on track 104 00:05:33,261 --> 00:05:34,661 before the season begins. 105 00:05:35,181 --> 00:05:38,661 [director] Everyone, reset your look. Look back at camera, please. 106 00:05:39,181 --> 00:05:42,461 Right at camera. Look tough. Amazing. Thank you. 107 00:05:44,901 --> 00:05:48,821 [Buxton] You can really sense the start of the new season is almost upon us. 108 00:05:49,421 --> 00:05:51,861 All right, everybody start walking. Start walking! 109 00:05:51,941 --> 00:05:53,861 Come. Come. Start walking. 110 00:05:55,301 --> 00:06:00,461 [Buxton] And that means new drama, new conflict and new possibilities. 111 00:06:01,781 --> 00:06:04,261 [director] And killed it. You guys are good. 112 00:06:05,061 --> 00:06:06,341 Thank you, guys. You can go. 113 00:06:06,421 --> 00:06:08,341 -Thank you, everybody! -[Sainz] Thank you. 114 00:06:13,181 --> 00:06:15,141 -All right, man. Have fun. -See ya, mate. 115 00:06:16,021 --> 00:06:19,261 [announcer] And there she is, ladies and gentlemen, the C39! 116 00:06:20,101 --> 00:06:23,181 -What a year it's gonna be this year. -[engines revving] 117 00:06:23,261 --> 00:06:26,701 [host] 2020 pre-season testing is nearly underway. 118 00:06:28,541 --> 00:06:32,781 The teams, the cars, the drivers, undergoing some final preparations, 119 00:06:32,861 --> 00:06:34,781 waiting for that green light. 120 00:06:36,821 --> 00:06:40,581 [Horner] There's always an excitement and anticipation about the testing. 121 00:06:41,101 --> 00:06:44,221 Because it's, it's everything starting to come to life. 122 00:06:45,461 --> 00:06:48,221 [Steiner] The hype is there. The past, the hope. 123 00:06:48,301 --> 00:06:52,221 With a new season, what comes with it, it's just this fantastic feeling. 124 00:06:54,061 --> 00:06:56,621 [Cyril] It's where you have the first proper test. 125 00:06:57,381 --> 00:07:00,501 Against competitors, but also against yourselves. 126 00:07:00,581 --> 00:07:02,341 [machinery whirs] 127 00:07:02,421 --> 00:07:03,621 [Toto] There is a buzz. 128 00:07:03,701 --> 00:07:06,581 There's always a buzz, and everybody's happy to come back. 129 00:07:06,661 --> 00:07:09,701 Keen to see the performance of the various teams and drivers. 130 00:07:10,381 --> 00:07:13,701 But you never… You never kind of know what to expect. 131 00:07:13,781 --> 00:07:15,221 [photographers call out] 132 00:07:18,701 --> 00:07:22,221 [Gow] This year, there's a genuine sense up and down the pit lane 133 00:07:22,301 --> 00:07:25,141 that this season might not be business as usual. 134 00:07:27,421 --> 00:07:31,261 [Buxton] The team that everyone's talking about this year is Racing Point. 135 00:07:32,501 --> 00:07:34,781 And their billionaire owner, Lawrence Stroll. 136 00:07:35,941 --> 00:07:38,901 There's a lot of intrigue as to exactly what's been going on 137 00:07:40,061 --> 00:07:42,461 behind their garage doors over the winter. 138 00:07:46,101 --> 00:07:48,741 [dramatic music playing] 139 00:07:55,701 --> 00:07:57,621 [suspenseful music playing] 140 00:08:03,141 --> 00:08:04,581 [Lawrence] All right. 141 00:08:05,501 --> 00:08:08,861 You're gonna walk me through what we're proposing for this season. 142 00:08:10,941 --> 00:08:14,581 [Gow] Lawrence Stroll, he has stature, he has a presence 143 00:08:15,141 --> 00:08:17,901 that really commands your attention. 144 00:08:18,821 --> 00:08:21,061 [Lawrence] Fifteen minutes for the whole thing. 145 00:08:21,701 --> 00:08:24,541 Lawrence is a, uh, force of nature. 146 00:08:25,261 --> 00:08:28,341 You know, I've worked previously with owners that were billionaires, 147 00:08:28,421 --> 00:08:32,541 but they didn't have the goals that Lawrence has. 148 00:08:33,221 --> 00:08:34,301 [Simon] Hi, Lawrence. 149 00:08:35,901 --> 00:08:40,741 He brings funding, but, uh, he also brings, uh, expectations. 150 00:08:45,221 --> 00:08:47,021 [Lawrence] You got me till 12:30. 151 00:08:47,101 --> 00:08:47,941 Fire away. 152 00:08:48,741 --> 00:08:49,941 [Otmar] Uh… 153 00:08:50,021 --> 00:08:52,181 I thought we would start with, uh, Simon 154 00:08:52,261 --> 00:08:56,661 to present where we are and, uh, where we will soon be. 155 00:08:56,741 --> 00:08:57,821 [Lawrence] Thank you. 156 00:08:57,901 --> 00:08:59,661 [clears throat, clicks tongue] 157 00:09:00,741 --> 00:09:02,861 [Simon] So we, uh, the latest direction 158 00:09:02,941 --> 00:09:07,821 is we've commenced an eight-week period now of intense engineering. 159 00:09:08,541 --> 00:09:13,421 There are two major areas that we're looking at, and that remains on target. 160 00:09:13,501 --> 00:09:16,341 We're trying to get that ready for the end of the year. 161 00:09:16,421 --> 00:09:19,101 So we're now really going to drill into that, 162 00:09:19,181 --> 00:09:22,221 and we'll be able to come back to you, Lawrence, with some news. 163 00:09:22,301 --> 00:09:23,181 [Lawrence] Sure. 164 00:09:23,821 --> 00:09:25,501 My name is Lawrence Stroll. 165 00:09:25,581 --> 00:09:26,941 I am the chairman. 166 00:09:29,341 --> 00:09:34,541 At the end of 2018, Force India was at the height of its financial crisis. 167 00:09:35,301 --> 00:09:38,821 [reporter] The Force India Formula 1 team has gone into administration. 168 00:09:38,901 --> 00:09:42,301 The team has survived with a consortium of investors. 169 00:09:42,381 --> 00:09:43,701 The consortium is led 170 00:09:43,781 --> 00:09:46,341 by billionaire businessman, Lawrence Stroll. 171 00:09:46,421 --> 00:09:48,821 [machinery whirs] 172 00:09:49,581 --> 00:09:52,781 [Lawrence] There were a lot of people who were very concerned 173 00:09:52,861 --> 00:09:55,741 whether they'd have a job, how their children would go to school 174 00:09:55,821 --> 00:09:58,581 or their mortgages or doctor bills were gonna be paid. 175 00:10:00,261 --> 00:10:03,341 We acquired a team that was fourth on the grid, 176 00:10:03,421 --> 00:10:07,301 with a considerably smaller budget than our competitors. 177 00:10:08,621 --> 00:10:11,701 I really thought this is a tremendous opportunity 178 00:10:11,781 --> 00:10:14,581 in something that I had a lot of passion for. 179 00:10:15,181 --> 00:10:18,661 So our targets remain business strategy, contract cost, 180 00:10:18,741 --> 00:10:20,181 uh, and planned development. 181 00:10:20,661 --> 00:10:24,741 [Lawrence] We have, um, very exciting and ambitious growth plans, 182 00:10:24,821 --> 00:10:27,501 and I believe we can go from strength to strength. 183 00:10:29,181 --> 00:10:31,581 -And that will bring lap time? -[Simon] It will. 184 00:10:32,661 --> 00:10:36,941 I've always won in the businesses I've run. I plan on winning here. 185 00:10:37,021 --> 00:10:39,421 -[chuckles] Thank you. -[Simon] Thanks. 186 00:10:39,501 --> 00:10:41,581 -We're done? -[Otmar] Yeah, we're done. 187 00:10:41,661 --> 00:10:45,061 Lawrence is a big character who made an instant impact 188 00:10:45,141 --> 00:10:48,661 the second that he first entered a Formula 1 paddock. 189 00:10:49,301 --> 00:10:50,541 He's serious. 190 00:10:50,621 --> 00:10:53,821 And he's investing his wealth in that team. 191 00:10:54,581 --> 00:10:58,381 The only question mark is what his plans are to take the team to the top. 192 00:11:00,861 --> 00:11:03,661 After the consortium came in and bought the team, 193 00:11:04,821 --> 00:11:06,861 there was a change in the driver lineup. 194 00:11:06,941 --> 00:11:09,061 In comes Lawrence's son, 195 00:11:09,901 --> 00:11:11,101 Lance Stroll. 196 00:11:11,861 --> 00:11:15,461 [Lance] Well, my dad and I have a pretty good relationship, I'd say. 197 00:11:15,541 --> 00:11:17,381 You know, we go way back. 198 00:11:17,461 --> 00:11:19,501 [laughs] Yeah. 199 00:11:20,101 --> 00:11:24,981 [commentator speaking French] 200 00:11:25,061 --> 00:11:28,261 [Lance] He bought me a go-kart when I was six years old. 201 00:11:29,901 --> 00:11:32,781 He's supported me throughout my whole career. 202 00:11:32,861 --> 00:11:35,261 and introduced me to the sport at a very young age. 203 00:11:36,021 --> 00:11:38,901 A lot of people think Lance Stroll's always had it easy, 204 00:11:38,981 --> 00:11:41,901 given that his father's one of the most successful businessmen 205 00:11:41,981 --> 00:11:43,261 in the world. 206 00:11:43,341 --> 00:11:44,301 [crowd cheering] 207 00:11:44,381 --> 00:11:46,741 But you don't win championships just by being rich. 208 00:11:46,821 --> 00:11:48,901 You gotta be talented, you gotta be quick. 209 00:11:48,981 --> 00:11:52,341 There is a very fast driver underneath that helmet. 210 00:11:54,381 --> 00:11:56,941 [Lance] What makes me as good a driver as I am? 211 00:11:57,021 --> 00:11:58,421 My commitment. 212 00:11:59,101 --> 00:12:01,621 My commitment is what makes me such a good driver. 213 00:12:01,701 --> 00:12:05,341 I'm willing to go above and beyond to tick every box. 214 00:12:06,741 --> 00:12:07,581 Cool. 215 00:12:12,821 --> 00:12:14,821 [suspenseful music playing] 216 00:12:22,861 --> 00:12:24,501 [Perez] Have you heard anything? 217 00:12:24,581 --> 00:12:26,941 [Lance] All I heard is Mercedes is gonna be quick. 218 00:12:27,021 --> 00:12:30,461 -[Perez] We can be strong this year. -[Lance] We nailed it this year. 219 00:12:31,261 --> 00:12:32,541 -Yeah. -[Perez] No? 220 00:12:33,501 --> 00:12:34,661 [Lance] Time will tell. 221 00:12:36,181 --> 00:12:38,501 This season, people are buzzing, you know? 222 00:12:38,581 --> 00:12:40,661 You can feel the energy in this building. 223 00:12:40,741 --> 00:12:44,381 I see smiles, and, uh, you know, I see, I see a vision. 224 00:12:45,341 --> 00:12:46,941 We're ready to take it on. 225 00:12:48,181 --> 00:12:50,981 [reporter]The outbreak centers on the city of Wuhan. 226 00:12:51,061 --> 00:12:54,461 Although person-to-person transmission has been confirmed, 227 00:12:54,541 --> 00:12:57,221 it does not, thankfully, spread easily. 228 00:12:58,261 --> 00:13:00,821 -[Otmar] What are we, five minutes away? -[Helyar] We are indeed. 229 00:13:00,901 --> 00:13:07,141 -Yeah, so the launch we've got at 2:30. -[Otmar] It looks good? You've seen it? 230 00:13:07,221 --> 00:13:09,861 -[Helyar] Yeah. The car looks great. -I can't wait. 231 00:13:09,941 --> 00:13:11,781 [Helyar] So I think… Lawrence is there. 232 00:13:11,861 --> 00:13:12,821 -He arrived? -Yeah. 233 00:13:12,901 --> 00:13:14,141 -[Otmar] Lance? -Yep. 234 00:13:14,221 --> 00:13:15,701 [Otmar] With him? Very good. 235 00:13:17,661 --> 00:13:19,901 Hello. Hello. How are you? 236 00:13:19,981 --> 00:13:21,661 -It's definitely pink. -[woman] Hello. 237 00:13:21,741 --> 00:13:24,101 -How are you? -I just want to have a quick look. 238 00:13:24,621 --> 00:13:28,821 We've done a lot of work over the winter, preparing this year's car. 239 00:13:28,901 --> 00:13:30,381 -Well done. -[woman] Looks all right. 240 00:13:30,461 --> 00:13:31,941 -Amazing. -[Otmar] It's well done. 241 00:13:32,021 --> 00:13:34,261 -[woman] Yeah. -Really, really good. 242 00:13:34,341 --> 00:13:39,261 Last season, we were seventh, coming off of a… a difficult year. 243 00:13:40,501 --> 00:13:45,021 This year's season, Lawrence says he wants everything to be six-star. 244 00:13:47,501 --> 00:13:49,341 [Lance] Looking very dapper, Otmar. 245 00:13:49,421 --> 00:13:51,621 I bought this this morning. All this. 246 00:13:52,421 --> 00:13:54,421 -[Lance] Can you do up your button? -No. 247 00:13:54,501 --> 00:13:55,861 [all laugh] 248 00:13:55,941 --> 00:13:59,581 -[Lance] All right. -I look like a stuffed sausage. [laughs] 249 00:14:00,301 --> 00:14:02,141 I'm not new to the team. 250 00:14:02,221 --> 00:14:04,181 I've been there for ten years. 251 00:14:04,861 --> 00:14:06,941 -The car's good in the simulator. -Looks good. 252 00:14:07,021 --> 00:14:09,861 We got a lot of work to do to set up though. 253 00:14:09,941 --> 00:14:11,341 -[Lance] Yeah. -Oh, there's… 254 00:14:15,221 --> 00:14:16,741 When you get new ownership, 255 00:14:16,821 --> 00:14:20,101 um, you've got to manage that situation. 256 00:14:20,181 --> 00:14:24,661 It's highly likely when ownership changes that the, uh, senior management changes. 257 00:14:25,261 --> 00:14:27,261 You have to finalize it before we leave. 258 00:14:28,141 --> 00:14:30,141 -I gotta leave with Lance... -4:30. 259 00:14:30,621 --> 00:14:32,781 -4:30, wheels up. -Okay, four o'clock. 260 00:14:32,861 --> 00:14:35,541 -I gotta finish the prospectives tonight. -Let's finish it. 261 00:14:35,621 --> 00:14:37,781 Good. I gotta be in the car at 4:00. 262 00:14:38,301 --> 00:14:39,341 [Otmar] Very good. 263 00:14:40,741 --> 00:14:42,421 [dramatic music playing] 264 00:14:43,221 --> 00:14:47,581 You know, job security can be a bit precarious within Formula 1. 265 00:14:47,661 --> 00:14:49,821 He'll want to see results in 2020. 266 00:14:50,501 --> 00:14:51,781 [announcer] So now, 267 00:14:52,421 --> 00:14:55,621 ladies and gentlemen, it's the moment we're all waiting for. 268 00:14:56,261 --> 00:14:57,341 It's time. 269 00:14:57,421 --> 00:14:58,781 [audience applauds] 270 00:14:59,421 --> 00:15:01,701 [announcer] The new Racing Point 2020. 271 00:15:08,581 --> 00:15:09,941 [camera shutters click] 272 00:15:11,861 --> 00:15:14,861 [reporter] We've just seen the new Racing Point car for the first time. 273 00:15:14,941 --> 00:15:15,821 How's it look? 274 00:15:15,901 --> 00:15:19,701 Hopefully it drives as well as it looks. I look forward to testing in Barcelona. 275 00:15:19,781 --> 00:15:22,101 You won't be able to miss us out there on the track. 276 00:15:22,181 --> 00:15:23,781 -[reporter] Thank you. -[Lance] Thank you. 277 00:15:23,861 --> 00:15:26,741 [Lawrence] My heart and soul and passion are going into this. 278 00:15:28,581 --> 00:15:33,061 You always want to be better than your competition. 279 00:15:33,141 --> 00:15:35,501 So you always look above. You don't look down. 280 00:15:37,541 --> 00:15:41,461 [host] 2020 pre-season testing is nearly underway. 281 00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:43,261 [upbeat music playing] 282 00:15:43,341 --> 00:15:47,221 The teams, the cars, the drivers, undergoing some final preparations. 283 00:15:47,741 --> 00:15:51,741 -You can hear the engines firing up. -[engines starting] 284 00:15:51,821 --> 00:15:54,701 [commentator] And we're waiting for a green light. Let's go for it! 285 00:15:57,061 --> 00:16:00,421 -[Loos] You're clear from traffic behind. -[Daniel] Okay. 286 00:16:01,421 --> 00:16:03,821 [commentator] Daniel Ricciardo, off to a flying start. 287 00:16:05,221 --> 00:16:06,901 [machine whirs] 288 00:16:13,661 --> 00:16:16,621 [Gow] Pre-season testing is the first chance the teams have 289 00:16:16,701 --> 00:16:19,061 to see if what they've spent all year designing 290 00:16:19,141 --> 00:16:22,141 is actually gonna work when it gets onto a racetrack. 291 00:16:23,621 --> 00:16:24,621 [shutter clicking] 292 00:16:27,581 --> 00:16:30,341 -[Haas] Last year the car felt good here? -[Romain] Yes. 293 00:16:30,941 --> 00:16:34,021 [Steiner] So you think if we're slow here this year, we're all right? 294 00:16:34,101 --> 00:16:36,541 [chuckles] Don't go there. No, no. 295 00:16:37,621 --> 00:16:40,621 Sometimes, the cars work exactly as planned, 296 00:16:40,701 --> 00:16:42,861 and it's smooth sailing. 297 00:16:43,381 --> 00:16:47,341 [commentator] True to form, Hamilton to the top. He's on a screamer, isn't he? 298 00:16:48,381 --> 00:16:51,741 But that only happens very, very rarely. 299 00:16:52,861 --> 00:16:55,221 [commentator] Oh, and he's spun! He's spun it. 300 00:16:56,381 --> 00:16:57,701 [Max] Jesus Christ. 301 00:16:58,221 --> 00:17:01,141 -[commentator] He's grinding to a halt. -[Latifi] Yeah, dropping out. 302 00:17:01,221 --> 00:17:02,461 Jump out. Yes. 303 00:17:02,541 --> 00:17:06,101 [commentator] Not ideal. Second failure for Williams. 304 00:17:06,181 --> 00:17:09,621 [Buxton] And, for the drivers, it's a huge challenge. 305 00:17:10,461 --> 00:17:12,181 [commentator] Big spin for Vettel. 306 00:17:13,221 --> 00:17:17,341 [Buxton] They have just three days each to get to grips with the car 307 00:17:17,421 --> 00:17:21,021 that they hope will be taking them to race victories 308 00:17:21,101 --> 00:17:23,381 and potentially world championship glory. 309 00:17:24,661 --> 00:17:26,661 [commentator] Decent lap there from Carlos Sainz. 310 00:17:26,741 --> 00:17:29,301 That McLaren's not looking too bad at the moment. 311 00:17:34,181 --> 00:17:36,221 [suspenseful music playing] 312 00:17:37,581 --> 00:17:40,421 [Zak] I'm always excited to go into a new racing season. 313 00:17:40,501 --> 00:17:42,381 There's so many unknowns. 314 00:17:43,061 --> 00:17:45,421 We have such a great history in the sport. 315 00:17:45,941 --> 00:17:49,501 When I joined, uh, the team was very much, uh, struggling. 316 00:17:50,501 --> 00:17:53,941 But we finished fourth last year and, uh, we'd like to close the gap. 317 00:17:54,421 --> 00:17:56,981 We've got, uh, two outstanding drivers. 318 00:17:57,061 --> 00:18:01,141 One very young and, uh, pretty new to the sport in Lando Norris. 319 00:18:01,741 --> 00:18:05,341 You know, Lando could be one of the future stars of Formula 1. 320 00:18:06,061 --> 00:18:09,341 [Lando] Normally, when I do warm-ups, I get too tired before I get in the car. 321 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:10,301 [Jon chuckles] 322 00:18:10,381 --> 00:18:12,901 I do nothing and then my warm-up's on the out lap. 323 00:18:12,981 --> 00:18:15,781 It's what an out lap's for. A warm-up lap to warm me up. 324 00:18:16,301 --> 00:18:17,341 [Jon] Four... 325 00:18:17,421 --> 00:18:21,701 I don't think this is, uh, as action-packed as Carlos' warm-up. 326 00:18:22,301 --> 00:18:23,261 [Jon snickers] 327 00:18:23,341 --> 00:18:26,421 -It's more chilled, you know? -[Jon] Cool. Anything else you want? 328 00:18:27,061 --> 00:18:28,341 [Lando] No. A lie-down. 329 00:18:31,941 --> 00:18:34,501 [Buxton] This is Lando's second season in Formula 1. 330 00:18:35,901 --> 00:18:38,541 Zak wants McLaren to be a new version 331 00:18:38,621 --> 00:18:42,301 of this incredibly successful team that we all know. 332 00:18:42,381 --> 00:18:46,061 There's a lot of faith being put in a guy who's still so young. 333 00:18:47,701 --> 00:18:50,501 [Joseph] Okay, Lando. Drive straight out. 334 00:18:51,141 --> 00:18:52,461 [Lando] Yeah, confirm. 335 00:18:52,541 --> 00:18:55,381 [Zak] Expectations will be higher on Lando this year. 336 00:18:55,461 --> 00:18:59,381 For himself, from the team, from the fans, 'cause he's, he's not a rookie. 337 00:19:00,821 --> 00:19:04,861 [commentator] Lando Norris, in an F1 car for the first time in 2020. 338 00:19:06,821 --> 00:19:07,821 Wait for it. 339 00:19:07,901 --> 00:19:09,901 [engine revving] 340 00:19:22,581 --> 00:19:24,861 [Joseph] Okay, Lando. Give it everything. 341 00:19:25,661 --> 00:19:26,781 [Lando] Yeah, confirm. 342 00:19:29,261 --> 00:19:31,301 [Joseph] Scenario seven. Scenario seven. 343 00:19:32,581 --> 00:19:36,381 [commentator] Looking really fast. Really pushing that car to its limits. 344 00:19:46,941 --> 00:19:49,861 Coming through the final corner to complete the lap. 345 00:19:54,941 --> 00:19:57,621 Lando Norris. A 1:24.981. 346 00:19:57,701 --> 00:19:59,101 He's gone fastest. 347 00:19:59,621 --> 00:20:02,061 -[Joseph] OK, Lando, fastest lap. -[Lando squeals] 348 00:20:02,581 --> 00:20:03,581 [Joseph] Well done. 349 00:20:04,101 --> 00:20:05,421 [Lando] Awesome job, boys. 350 00:20:10,621 --> 00:20:12,781 [tense music playing] 351 00:20:15,981 --> 00:20:18,341 [Lance] I like to stay in the shadow, and, 352 00:20:19,381 --> 00:20:20,621 when it's time, 353 00:20:21,261 --> 00:20:22,381 jump out and shine. 354 00:20:24,101 --> 00:20:27,421 I'm looking forward to getting behind the wheel for the first time. 355 00:20:28,101 --> 00:20:29,461 [Buxton] With Racing Point, 356 00:20:30,301 --> 00:20:35,301 the car that left the garage on day one, in terms of its color scheme, 357 00:20:35,821 --> 00:20:38,901 looked very similar to the one that was released to the press. 358 00:20:39,741 --> 00:20:41,061 But the car itself 359 00:20:41,141 --> 00:20:44,341 had undergone some dramatic changes. 360 00:20:44,901 --> 00:20:45,781 It was 361 00:20:46,741 --> 00:20:49,781 quite familiar to everyone in the pit lane. 362 00:20:50,381 --> 00:20:51,861 [rock music playing] 363 00:20:53,301 --> 00:20:55,101 [Lance] Radio check, loud and clear? 364 00:20:55,861 --> 00:20:57,141 [Joyce] Track is clear. 365 00:21:12,941 --> 00:21:15,661 [Gow] When the Racing Point came out of the garage, 366 00:21:16,181 --> 00:21:17,861 I think everybody's jaws dropped. 367 00:21:19,621 --> 00:21:22,261 [Buxton] It was, shall we say, 368 00:21:22,341 --> 00:21:27,381 very inspired by last year's championship-winning Mercedes. 369 00:21:29,941 --> 00:21:32,541 [Gow] I think a lot of people in the paddock thought, 370 00:21:32,621 --> 00:21:34,421 "Hang on. What's going on here?" 371 00:21:35,141 --> 00:21:37,541 [Joyce] You're good to go. Go, one. 372 00:21:38,381 --> 00:21:39,421 [Lance] Go! 373 00:21:45,861 --> 00:21:47,861 [commentator] Stroll now. Here we go. 374 00:21:49,061 --> 00:21:51,421 [Horner] That fucking Racing Point is quick. 375 00:21:51,981 --> 00:21:53,781 Yeah, there's something a bit weird. 376 00:21:57,941 --> 00:22:00,621 [Joyce] OK, Lance. Keep pushing. Keep pushing. 377 00:22:06,901 --> 00:22:09,421 [commentator] He's gone fastest in Sector 1. 378 00:22:10,341 --> 00:22:12,661 He's the fastest in Sector 2. 379 00:22:13,781 --> 00:22:15,701 They look phenomenal. 380 00:22:18,341 --> 00:22:22,261 It looks like it's going to be the fastest lap of the day, and of the test. 381 00:22:25,181 --> 00:22:28,701 -[Joyce] Fastest car on track.. -[Lance] Nice one, guys. 382 00:22:29,901 --> 00:22:31,701 [commentator] It's mind-blowing. 383 00:22:34,261 --> 00:22:37,541 [Buxton] It's worth remembering that there are the rules. 384 00:22:38,061 --> 00:22:42,541 You have to design and build your own car. 385 00:22:43,101 --> 00:22:46,621 Now, the closer that car is to one that's gone before, 386 00:22:46,701 --> 00:22:50,101 especially if it's one that absolutely dominated 387 00:22:50,181 --> 00:22:52,661 the previous season's world championship, 388 00:22:52,741 --> 00:22:57,421 the more people are going to ask questions as to whether that's entirely fair. 389 00:22:57,981 --> 00:23:00,661 And, most of all, whether it's legal. 390 00:23:03,701 --> 00:23:06,221 [reporter] You may not have been looking at the numbers. We were. 391 00:23:06,301 --> 00:23:08,981 But being around the same pace as Ferrari can't be bad. 392 00:23:10,101 --> 00:23:14,101 No. But, uh, yeah, it's early days, so… 393 00:23:14,701 --> 00:23:15,981 We'll see. We'll see. 394 00:23:16,501 --> 00:23:19,581 [reporter] How is it, every time we ask you or Sergio about the pace of the car, 395 00:23:19,661 --> 00:23:21,581 you can't wipe the grin off your face? 396 00:23:23,061 --> 00:23:25,901 Sun is shining. We're in Barcelona. 397 00:23:26,421 --> 00:23:28,061 Could be worse. Life's good. 398 00:23:29,621 --> 00:23:31,941 [reporter] Reckon they've leapfrogged you? 399 00:23:32,021 --> 00:23:34,701 [Lando] Difficult to say. I don't wanna comment too much. 400 00:23:35,581 --> 00:23:37,701 I mean, it looks like a Mercedes, that's for sure. 401 00:23:37,781 --> 00:23:41,501 I don't know how… what the idea and the process is behind it. 402 00:23:42,821 --> 00:23:46,141 [Horner] It's almost a, uh, an identical replica. 403 00:23:46,661 --> 00:23:49,741 I think the question, the bigger question is, is it allowed? 404 00:23:51,021 --> 00:23:53,781 [Zak] I think it's, it's a bit surprising 405 00:23:53,861 --> 00:23:56,141 they weren't maybe a little bit more discreet. 406 00:23:57,981 --> 00:24:00,301 [Cyril] Is it something that has been designed by your team? 407 00:24:00,381 --> 00:24:02,621 Is it something that's been copied? 408 00:24:03,621 --> 00:24:05,821 I think it's very easy to agree 409 00:24:05,901 --> 00:24:08,741 that we need to put a light on this story. 410 00:24:08,821 --> 00:24:10,461 So there is no reason to delay. 411 00:24:11,741 --> 00:24:16,021 [Otmar] What we've done over the winter is, uh, is completely legal, 412 00:24:16,541 --> 00:24:20,301 and we took inspiration from the fastest car on the grid, 413 00:24:20,901 --> 00:24:23,701 but it's no different than what other teams do. 414 00:24:25,061 --> 00:24:28,621 [Steiner] For sure, there will be quite heated discussions going on, 415 00:24:28,701 --> 00:24:32,141 because, if it was copied, that's, in my opinion, 416 00:24:32,221 --> 00:24:33,221 not legal. 417 00:24:35,781 --> 00:24:36,901 [machinery whirs] 418 00:24:41,941 --> 00:24:44,181 [Lawrence] Formula 1, it is a political nightmare, 419 00:24:44,261 --> 00:24:46,421 and everyone does have their own agendas. 420 00:24:47,341 --> 00:24:49,861 Thankfully, I leave that to Otmar to get on with, 421 00:24:49,941 --> 00:24:52,381 and distance myself from it as much as I can. 422 00:24:55,301 --> 00:24:58,061 And, uh… I'll leave it at that. 423 00:25:00,821 --> 00:25:04,061 [commentator] This will be a very interesting season. 424 00:25:04,141 --> 00:25:07,261 Let's see how this all plays out in the first race. 425 00:25:12,261 --> 00:25:14,221 [exciting music playing] 426 00:25:14,301 --> 00:25:16,461 [commentator 1] Finally, everybody, it's here! 427 00:25:16,981 --> 00:25:18,861 [commentator 2] Welcome to Australia. 428 00:25:19,461 --> 00:25:21,741 [commentator 1] Round 1 of the 2020 season. 429 00:25:21,821 --> 00:25:25,581 [commentator 2] Other sporting events may have been canceled by coronavirus, 430 00:25:25,661 --> 00:25:29,301 but Formula 1 bosses insist that this race is going ahead. 431 00:25:34,661 --> 00:25:36,861 [cheering] 432 00:25:40,301 --> 00:25:42,461 [indistinct chattering] 433 00:25:46,061 --> 00:25:48,661 -[Albon] The Netflix crew. -[crew chuckles] 434 00:25:50,421 --> 00:25:53,581 It's still too early in the season to abuse you guys. 435 00:25:54,981 --> 00:25:56,501 Give it, like, another week. 436 00:25:58,301 --> 00:26:01,181 I think Australia is always super exciting. 437 00:26:01,261 --> 00:26:03,981 -[man] Hello, Lando. Good luck. -Thanks very much. 438 00:26:05,021 --> 00:26:09,181 It comes with a high degree of pressure. You get a lot of anxiety. 439 00:26:09,261 --> 00:26:13,861 Coming out of winter testing, you can't underestimate the competition. 440 00:26:15,181 --> 00:26:16,181 First race. 441 00:26:16,981 --> 00:26:18,141 I gotta go this way. 442 00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:20,461 It's a great spectacle, Melbourne. 443 00:26:20,541 --> 00:26:23,661 There's a bit of sour grapes about this year's car. 444 00:26:23,741 --> 00:26:27,141 If they saw what they saw, but we weren't quick, 445 00:26:27,701 --> 00:26:29,621 you think anybody would've complained? 446 00:26:30,181 --> 00:26:31,301 Probably not. 447 00:26:32,021 --> 00:26:35,221 And in the meantime, uh, we gotta get prepared for a race. 448 00:26:36,221 --> 00:26:38,581 [paparazzo] Straight down the middle. Lovely. 449 00:26:38,661 --> 00:26:40,981 [camera shutters clicking] 450 00:26:41,061 --> 00:26:42,461 Clack, clack, clack, clack. 451 00:26:43,061 --> 00:26:46,861 -[Albon] It says, "Kills coronavirus?" -[Max] It kills coronavirus? 452 00:26:47,581 --> 00:26:50,821 -Why don't we just gel our whole body? -I know. 453 00:26:53,741 --> 00:26:56,621 [Tim] The key stuff is gonna be coronavirus. 454 00:26:56,701 --> 00:26:59,741 Uh, I know the team's working, uh, very hard every day 455 00:26:59,821 --> 00:27:02,061 to put the right measures in place. 456 00:27:02,661 --> 00:27:05,261 Starting with a full-on face gas mask. 457 00:27:05,341 --> 00:27:07,581 -[Tim] Mm. -[Lando laughs] You get zipped up. 458 00:27:07,661 --> 00:27:09,261 [snickering] 459 00:27:09,341 --> 00:27:10,221 [Tim] Focus. 460 00:27:12,101 --> 00:27:13,061 [Lando] Ladies. 461 00:27:17,421 --> 00:27:19,141 -Are you excited? -Yeah. 462 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:20,701 -Are you? -Yeah. 463 00:27:21,381 --> 00:27:23,861 We all look so depressed to be racing. Have you seen? 464 00:27:24,581 --> 00:27:26,141 [both laugh] 465 00:27:26,221 --> 00:27:29,061 -[Albon] For him, he looks quite happy. -Yeah. 466 00:27:33,381 --> 00:27:36,821 This corner is notorious for dipping your wheel off. 467 00:27:37,341 --> 00:27:39,341 [engineer] What are your general thoughts? 468 00:27:40,461 --> 00:27:42,261 -Gonna struggle into turn one. -Yeah? 469 00:27:43,621 --> 00:27:45,901 [Lando] I can't remember that last year. 470 00:27:45,981 --> 00:27:48,141 -I remember talking about one and three. -Yeah. 471 00:27:48,221 --> 00:27:50,661 [Lando] Australia was my first track last year in Formula 1. 472 00:27:50,741 --> 00:27:55,341 It was my most nerve-racking race in my life. [chuckles] 473 00:27:55,421 --> 00:27:58,421 I'm gonna be, like, here, on the grass. 474 00:27:58,501 --> 00:28:00,541 [engineer] Did you see the onboard of Verstappen? 475 00:28:00,621 --> 00:28:03,501 -[Lando] Yeah. -[engineer] He is literally here. 476 00:28:03,581 --> 00:28:06,141 [Lando] Yeah. I'm gonna be more than that. 477 00:28:07,341 --> 00:28:11,581 I would love to say a podium as a target to have. 478 00:28:12,221 --> 00:28:13,301 [engineer] Turn 11. 479 00:28:13,381 --> 00:28:16,821 This is genuinely one of the ones I couldn't think of much to say about. 480 00:28:16,901 --> 00:28:18,061 -[Lando] Flat. -Send it. 481 00:28:18,781 --> 00:28:21,341 There's always a possibility something can happen. 482 00:28:23,941 --> 00:28:26,341 So the latest rumor we heard, 483 00:28:26,421 --> 00:28:28,741 there are three or four people in the paddock 484 00:28:28,821 --> 00:28:30,301 with suspected coronavirus. 485 00:28:30,381 --> 00:28:32,741 -[Albon] Really? Whoa! -[Lugg] Suspected. 486 00:28:32,821 --> 00:28:35,701 [Albon] Shit! Fuck. We're gonna be, like, put under quarantine. 487 00:28:37,541 --> 00:28:40,741 [Lugg] But I guess the thing is if those people actually have it, 488 00:28:41,261 --> 00:28:43,221 then the whole paddock will have it. 489 00:28:48,421 --> 00:28:51,701 [commentator] The opening race of the Formula 1 season in Melbourne 490 00:28:51,781 --> 00:28:54,181 still looks as though it's going to go ahead, 491 00:28:54,261 --> 00:28:58,821 despite two members of the McLaren team having shown some coronavirus symptoms. 492 00:28:59,821 --> 00:29:01,461 Could you sign that for me, please? 493 00:29:01,541 --> 00:29:04,741 [Sainz] Sorry, they don't let me touch any pen that is not mine. 494 00:29:04,821 --> 00:29:06,181 I don't know what can happen. 495 00:29:06,741 --> 00:29:08,341 You just gotta smile and wave. 496 00:29:15,461 --> 00:29:21,261 [Lance] Man, I think this paddock's gonna just, like, implode from coronavirus. 497 00:29:24,981 --> 00:29:27,221 [Zak] One of our mechanics had symptoms. 498 00:29:27,301 --> 00:29:32,781 He described what he was feeling and, uh, that doesn't sound good. 499 00:29:34,741 --> 00:29:37,621 Now, we're getting tested. We're very nervous. 500 00:29:37,701 --> 00:29:39,581 I think people are scared. 501 00:29:41,181 --> 00:29:46,141 This situation, this is about the health and safety of your entire racing team, 502 00:29:46,741 --> 00:29:49,621 the other racing teams, the fans, the officials. 503 00:29:50,941 --> 00:29:54,701 We have no idea what's gonna happen in the… in the future. 504 00:29:56,221 --> 00:29:59,661 What if they ask, "Do you think it's right that we're racing this weekend?" 505 00:29:59,741 --> 00:30:02,101 [Lando] I'd say, um, "Absolutely, it's a risk." 506 00:30:02,701 --> 00:30:05,501 "But at the same time, if we take the right precautions, 507 00:30:05,581 --> 00:30:06,981 I see no problem with it." 508 00:30:08,021 --> 00:30:10,181 And, ultimately, it's a matter for… 509 00:30:11,901 --> 00:30:13,101 Formula 1 and the FIA. 510 00:30:13,181 --> 00:30:14,061 [Lando] Yeah. 511 00:30:19,141 --> 00:30:21,021 Microphone. It's been cleaned. 512 00:30:23,021 --> 00:30:26,221 [reporter 1] Is it right that a member of your McLaren setup 513 00:30:26,301 --> 00:30:28,701 had to be isolated because of coronavirus? 514 00:30:28,781 --> 00:30:31,741 The fact that he's isolated doesn't mean he has coronavirus. 515 00:30:32,341 --> 00:30:33,501 Only time will tell. 516 00:30:33,581 --> 00:30:36,741 [reporter 2] If one of your guys went down with this virus, 517 00:30:36,821 --> 00:30:38,701 would you still race? 518 00:30:38,781 --> 00:30:40,341 [Lando] I think I'd still race. 519 00:30:40,941 --> 00:30:41,941 Uh… 520 00:30:44,621 --> 00:30:47,221 But… Yeah. I would still race. 521 00:30:47,901 --> 00:30:48,741 Um… 522 00:30:48,821 --> 00:30:52,581 And are you worried in any way about this? About the virus? 523 00:30:52,661 --> 00:30:55,381 [Lando] Um, I mean, I'm worried if I get it, of course. 524 00:30:56,541 --> 00:30:58,461 -[reporter 2] Stay well, Lando. -Sorry? 525 00:30:58,541 --> 00:30:59,461 Stay well. 526 00:31:00,061 --> 00:31:01,741 -You too. -[reporter 2] Thank you. 527 00:31:05,501 --> 00:31:06,381 [woman] What's that? 528 00:31:06,461 --> 00:31:08,701 -[man] The US have closed their border. -[woman] Have they? 529 00:31:08,781 --> 00:31:10,221 The NBA season's done. 530 00:31:10,301 --> 00:31:11,941 -No way! -[man] Whole season. 531 00:31:12,021 --> 00:31:13,741 -Yeah. -[woman] When did they do this? 532 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:17,101 [Gow] All of a sudden, everybody's hearing whispers about, 533 00:31:17,181 --> 00:31:18,741 "Oh, someone's being tested." 534 00:31:18,821 --> 00:31:20,941 There's a lot of different opinion. 535 00:31:21,021 --> 00:31:25,621 I think it comes down to a 50-50 split of those who are in favor of continuing 536 00:31:25,701 --> 00:31:27,661 and those who just want everything to stop. 537 00:31:28,821 --> 00:31:32,381 [announcer] Welcome to our first drivers' press conference of 2020 538 00:31:32,461 --> 00:31:36,021 ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. 539 00:31:36,101 --> 00:31:37,941 Let's open this up to the floor now. 540 00:31:38,021 --> 00:31:40,421 Alex Kalinauckas, Autosport. A question for Lewis. 541 00:31:40,501 --> 00:31:42,741 Um, regarding the coronavirus situation, 542 00:31:42,821 --> 00:31:45,781 are you comfortable having traveled all the way to Australia 543 00:31:45,861 --> 00:31:49,901 and are you satisfied with what Formula 1 and the FIA have done so far? 544 00:31:49,981 --> 00:31:54,181 Um, I am really very, very surprised that we're here. 545 00:31:54,261 --> 00:31:57,221 For me, it's shocking that we're all sitting in this room. 546 00:31:57,301 --> 00:32:00,301 Um, so many fans here already today. 547 00:32:00,381 --> 00:32:03,901 Um, yeah, Formula 1 continues to go on, and, um… 548 00:32:03,981 --> 00:32:05,541 So, no, to your answer. 549 00:32:06,261 --> 00:32:08,581 If we could take our next question, please. 550 00:32:08,661 --> 00:32:13,781 Lewis, you've been outspoken, where others maybe have not dared to be, about corona. 551 00:32:13,861 --> 00:32:17,421 [stammers] What do you think is the reason why this race is still going on? 552 00:32:18,021 --> 00:32:19,221 Why are we still here? 553 00:32:20,341 --> 00:32:22,301 -Cash is king? -Cash is king. 554 00:32:22,381 --> 00:32:23,941 Uh, I… Honestly, I don't know. 555 00:32:24,421 --> 00:32:26,061 I can't really add much more to it. 556 00:32:26,141 --> 00:32:28,181 [commentator 1] Strong words from Lewis Hamilton. 557 00:32:28,261 --> 00:32:32,141 [commentator 2] Lewis Hamilton made his feelings pretty clear, cash is king. 558 00:32:32,221 --> 00:32:35,381 [commentator 1] Not impressed that the race, at the moment, 559 00:32:35,461 --> 00:32:36,621 is still going ahead. 560 00:32:36,701 --> 00:32:40,421 Anyway, nobody has an official statement, so we're waiting. 561 00:32:40,501 --> 00:32:41,621 [reporter] Like everything 562 00:32:41,701 --> 00:32:43,821 with this coronavirus scare around the world, 563 00:32:43,901 --> 00:32:46,221 information is coming at rapid pace 564 00:32:46,301 --> 00:32:48,941 and it's changing, quite literally, every minute. 565 00:32:49,021 --> 00:32:50,061 That's what the-- 566 00:32:50,141 --> 00:32:52,981 They said four Haas people have gone into the hospital. 567 00:32:53,061 --> 00:32:56,541 The moment that one gets coronavirus, this is killed. 568 00:32:56,621 --> 00:32:58,861 [Lando] Gone. Boom. Out. 569 00:33:00,101 --> 00:33:02,181 [anchor 1] In the last few minutes, it's emerged… 570 00:33:02,261 --> 00:33:06,101 [anchor 2] …that a McLaren team member has tested positive for coronavirus. 571 00:33:06,621 --> 00:33:09,541 Got a phone call from, uh, our team manager 572 00:33:09,621 --> 00:33:11,581 to say that we'd had a positive case. 573 00:33:12,341 --> 00:33:16,461 Suddenly, this situation has blown up, with a McLaren mechanic testing positive. 574 00:33:17,341 --> 00:33:19,381 Our position is we should race. 575 00:33:19,461 --> 00:33:22,021 Keep testing, and if the situation develops further, 576 00:33:22,101 --> 00:33:24,461 um, you know, review it in 24 hours. 577 00:33:25,661 --> 00:33:29,101 I definitely don't want us to go ahead. I don't think we should. 578 00:33:31,261 --> 00:33:34,021 We, uh, really looked forward to racing in Melbourne. 579 00:33:34,101 --> 00:33:37,741 And, from a team perspective, we still wanna race. 580 00:33:38,821 --> 00:33:41,021 [anchor 3] There's another development from Melbourne. 581 00:33:41,101 --> 00:33:43,221 Authorities have confirmed that… 582 00:33:43,301 --> 00:33:45,501 [announcer] Thank you very much for your patience. 583 00:33:45,581 --> 00:33:47,421 For us, it was an easy decision. 584 00:33:49,781 --> 00:33:51,981 Ultimately, we are out. 585 00:33:52,821 --> 00:33:55,341 [reporter] It has just landed. A joint statement 586 00:33:55,421 --> 00:33:58,781 between the FIA, Formula 1 and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation 587 00:33:58,861 --> 00:34:00,861 that this Grand Prix has been canceled. 588 00:34:00,941 --> 00:34:03,061 -It will not take place. -Uh, unbelievable. 589 00:34:03,541 --> 00:34:08,061 The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been canceled. 590 00:34:08,141 --> 00:34:08,981 [jeering] 591 00:34:09,061 --> 00:34:11,981 [anchor 4] This weekend's Australian Grand Prix has been canceled. 592 00:34:12,061 --> 00:34:14,941 -[anchor 5] The Australian Grand Prix-- -[man] I want my money back! 593 00:34:15,021 --> 00:34:16,221 [announcer] We'd appreciate it 594 00:34:16,301 --> 00:34:20,061 if you would make an orderly exit towards the tram stations. 595 00:34:20,141 --> 00:34:20,981 Thank you. 596 00:34:21,621 --> 00:34:24,541 Disgusting. It's disgusting for everybody here. 597 00:34:24,621 --> 00:34:29,941 -Cash is king! Cash is king! -[man] Why aren't we allowed in there? 598 00:34:32,021 --> 00:34:33,741 [reporter] Can you summarize, 599 00:34:33,821 --> 00:34:37,061 in a few sentences, what happened the last 24 hours? 600 00:34:37,141 --> 00:34:39,661 [Horner] Uh, it's obviously frustrating. 601 00:34:39,741 --> 00:34:44,141 When we arrived in Australia, the intention was to go racing. 602 00:34:44,221 --> 00:34:45,661 The important thing now is 603 00:34:45,741 --> 00:34:48,941 to make sure that we get all members of staff home safely. 604 00:34:49,021 --> 00:34:50,381 [reporter] Not to Bahrain? 605 00:34:50,461 --> 00:34:52,661 No. I think it's fairly inevitable, 606 00:34:52,741 --> 00:34:54,981 if we're not racing here, we won't be racing in Bahrain. 607 00:34:55,061 --> 00:34:58,021 Thank you, guys. Thank you. Thanks. Thanks. 608 00:34:59,461 --> 00:35:01,941 [Horner] Formula 1 without races doesn't exist. 609 00:35:02,461 --> 00:35:06,301 At the end of the day, we're dealing with people's livelihoods, their jobs. 610 00:35:07,181 --> 00:35:08,701 Their way of earning a living. 611 00:35:09,181 --> 00:35:11,901 [anchor 6] Plenty of question marks now remain over the season. 612 00:35:11,981 --> 00:35:14,141 [anchor 7] Seems like it will be a huge, long-term issue. 613 00:35:14,221 --> 00:35:17,101 [anchor 6] Everything is in uncharted territory. 614 00:35:17,181 --> 00:35:18,621 [engine accelerating fades] 615 00:35:18,701 --> 00:35:20,421 [whistling, cheering fade] 616 00:35:21,541 --> 00:35:23,381 [somber music playing] 617 00:35:23,461 --> 00:35:26,581 [Zak] I don't know if our sponsors are gonna stay around. 618 00:35:26,661 --> 00:35:29,341 I don't know if fans are gonna be able to attend events. 619 00:35:29,421 --> 00:35:33,021 Uh, I don't know if Grand Prix are gonna be able to be put on, 620 00:35:33,101 --> 00:35:35,581 which gives us the revenue to build race cars. 621 00:35:35,661 --> 00:35:38,061 [commentator] Lights out and away we go! 622 00:35:38,141 --> 00:35:42,861 [Horner] Australia's gone, China's gone, Vietnam's gone, Bahrain's gone. 623 00:35:44,981 --> 00:35:47,821 Smaller teams, uh, will be… will be struggling. 624 00:35:48,421 --> 00:35:53,261 So there is indeed a genuine risk for the sport and for Formula 1. 625 00:35:54,421 --> 00:35:56,861 [Claire] We could potentially lose a number of teams here. 626 00:35:56,941 --> 00:36:00,021 As an independent team, are we actually going to survive this? 627 00:36:02,061 --> 00:36:04,701 [Horner] What happens from here? 628 00:36:10,821 --> 00:36:13,221 I'm sorry, you will have to wait. You're way too hot. 629 00:36:13,301 --> 00:36:14,661 [Lando] That's just the way I am. 630 00:36:14,741 --> 00:36:17,341 [Zak] We were finally able to have a Grand Prix. 631 00:36:17,981 --> 00:36:20,061 The stakes have never been higher. 632 00:36:20,141 --> 00:36:21,781 [Horner] I look forward to seeing Toto. 633 00:36:21,861 --> 00:36:24,061 Hopefully give him a harder time this year. 634 00:36:24,141 --> 00:36:25,661 Fuck, again! 635 00:36:25,741 --> 00:36:27,861 The big story remains Racing Point. 636 00:36:28,621 --> 00:36:30,221 [Cyril] We're not fighting a level playing field. 637 00:36:30,301 --> 00:36:33,301 They're dragging our name through the mud. I will not accept this. 638 00:36:34,421 --> 00:36:36,421 [Leclerc] The car is so hard to drive. 639 00:36:37,261 --> 00:36:38,221 [smashing] 640 00:36:38,301 --> 00:36:39,381 Fuck! 641 00:36:39,461 --> 00:36:42,061 [tense music playing]