Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Saturday, September 5.
Saturday morning's Formula 1 news roundup:
No fix yet for Bottas 'leg numbness' issue
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Mercedes is working to fix a problem that leaves Valtteri Bottas with leg numbness while driving the otherwise-dominant 2020 car.
The Finn admitted at Spa that there have been "a couple of races" this year when his left leg begins to lose feeling.
"It's difficult to say how much I am affected, but it can lead to mistakes," said Bottas, who is 50 points behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship.
He told Speed Week at Monza: "The team is in the process of finding a solution. They listen carefully to me.
"As a driver it's essential to feel comfortable in the car, but we still don't have a solution here in Italy.
"We spend a fair amount of time in the car, so it's important to make improvements," Bottas added.
Williams needs 'good team boss' - van der Garde
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Williams needs to appoint "a good team boss" to replace the departing Claire Williams.
That is the view of former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde, commenting on news that following the team buyout, Claire and her father Sir Frank will not be involved at Williams after this weekend at Monza.
"Williams has to get a good team boss now," Dutchman van der Garde told Ziggo Sport.
"Ultimately, they also need a good technical director to continue to grow. If they do that, they will really take steps."
Another well-known Dutch driver, Tom Coronel, agrees with van der Garde, urging Williams to carefully look around at its options.
"They should take a look at the top teams in Formula 2 or Formula 3, as there may be certain people who can be given a leading role at the team. That is the talent of the future," he said.
More news from Formula 1:
Williams family departure best for team - Schumacher
Former team driver Ralf Schumacher says he supports the departure of the Williams family from the eponymous British team. Read more.
Wolff plays down Ferrari switch rumours
Toto Wolff has brushed off rumours that he might soon be leading crisis-struck Ferrari. Read more.
Lewis Hamilton trails Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen had a spin at the Ascari Chicane. Read more.
Lewis Hamilton finishes fastest in second practice on another crushing day for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas topped the time charts in opening practice. Read more.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto 'questioned himself' amid Scuderia struggles
Ferrari sit fifth in the constructors' standings. Read more.
Sainz urges 'calm' to avoid 'dangerous' qualifying
Qualifying may be more "dangerous" than usual at Monza, according to McLaren driver Carlos Sainz. Read more.
Renault shaping up for re-branding as Alpine
Renault could have a brand new name and identity for 2021 and beyond. Read more.
Magnussen to meet Gene Haas over F1 future
Kevin Magnussen says he wants to meet team owner Gene Haas in person to discuss his Formula 1 future. Read more.
'Mature' Verstappen says Monza win 'impossible'
Winning on Sunday will be "impossible", Max Verstappen declared at Monza. Read more.
Ferrari to have 'brand new engine' for 2020
Mattia Binotto is keeping his job in charge of Ferrari's struggling team. Read more.
Ferrari pushing ahead with 'pink Mercedes' appeal
Ferrari is pressing ahead with its appeal against Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' car. Read more.
