Friday, January 26, 2024

Are fears over F1’s street race surge justified? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

"Not another street circuit," was the dominant line of response on social media in the wake of F1's announcement that the Spanish GP would move away from its long-time home in Barcelona.With Barcelona's future in limbo, from 2026 onwards the event will head to a new semi-street circuit in Madrid, located at the IFEMA fairgrounds close to its Barajas airport, much closer to the city centre than its ...Keep reading

Read more: Are fears over F1’s street race surge justified? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What each F1 team says they want from their new cars for 2024 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Where does each F1 team need to improve most with their new cars for the 2024 season? See what they all have to say in their own words...

Read more: What each F1 team says they want from their new cars for 2024 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ferrari signs contract extension with Charles Leclerc - F1technical.net

Ferrari have announced that Charles Leclerc has signed a contract extension with the Scuderia in a deal that takes the five-time F1 winner “beyond” the 2024 F1 season.

Read more: Ferrari signs contract extension with Charles Leclerc - F1technical.net

Over half of Las Vegas residents support long-term stay for F1 race - poll | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Las Vegas residents support race - poll • Lower back "most injured area" for drivers • Rowland tops first Diriyah practice

Read more: Over half of Las Vegas residents support long-term stay for F1 race - poll | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Allison: Red Bull dominance hasn't spoiled return to F1 frontline - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Allison came back to the technical director role last year as part of a job swap with Mike Elliott undertaken to help Mercedes get back to the front of F1. Although the German manufacturer was unable to stop world champion Red Bull roaring to another title double as it won all but one grand prix last year, Allison is adamant there are a lot of elements of the job that enthused him. And ...Keep reading

Read more: Allison: Red Bull dominance hasn't spoiled return to F1 frontline - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

AlphaTauri reveals new identity for 2024 after rebrand - F1technical.net

Red Bull F1 Teams and Visa have announced a multi-year agreement where Visa will become the first global partner of both Red Bull F1 teams, bringing a new look team to the F1 grid in the form of Visa Cash App RB, formerly Scuderia AlphaTauri.

Read more: AlphaTauri reveals new identity for 2024 after rebrand - F1technical.net

First onboard video simulation of Ifema Madrid Circuit | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: First onboard video simulation of Ifema Madrid Circuit • Madrid 'paid €500m for 10-year F1 deal' • Drive to Survive season six release date confirmed

Read more: First onboard video simulation of Ifema Madrid Circuit | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Steiner working on his second F1 book - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Steiner’s first book, Surviving to Drive, was written after he was approached by ghostwriter James Hogg and told the inside story of the Haas team’s 2022 season, while also dipping into episodes from earlier in Steiner’s career. It has sold some 150,000 copies and appeared in 12 languages.Steiner and Hogg, who had previously worked on projects with Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert and Jason ...Keep reading

Read more: Steiner working on his second F1 book - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Steiner working on new F1 book after first hit - Motorsport.com

Steiner’s first book, Surviving to Drive, was written after he was approached by ghostwriter James Hogg.Initially published in the UK by Penguin Random House, it told the inside story of the Haas team’s 2022 season, while also dipping into episodes from earlier in Steiner’s career.It has sold some 150,000 copies and appeared in 12 languages, with a UK paperback version due in March.Hogg had ...Keep reading

Read more: Steiner working on new F1 book after first hit - Motorsport.com

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Seven troublesome rules F1 should fix to avoid repeating last year's rows | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Seven areas of Formula 1's rules need attention before the new season beings to prevent the same problems recurring from last year.

Read more: Seven troublesome rules F1 should fix to avoid repeating last year's rows | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Extending career to Madrid GP may be 'a challenge' for Alonso - Domenicali | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Extending career to Madrid GP 'a challenge' for Alonso • Alfa Romeo boss rules out Le Mans • Andretti's Indy 500 return confirmed

Read more: Extending career to Madrid GP may be 'a challenge' for Alonso - Domenicali | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The key details to look out for when F1 launch season begins - Autosport.com - Dakar - Stories

But while some of the design elements spotted in that period will be smoke and mirrors, and sometimes even just flat-out something not being run in 2024, we should get a pretty good idea of the main concepts that will be raced.Some of the trends that have emerged over the last two seasons could play a critical part in the technical battle that will develop over the forthcoming season and with the ...Keep reading

Read more: The key details to look out for when F1 launch season begins - Autosport.com - Dakar - Stories

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Verstappen takes first win of 2024 with iRacing Daytona 24 class victory | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Verstappen's takes iRacing Daytona 24 class win • Taponen seizes FRMEC lead • Bilinksi makes it two from three in FROC

Read more: Verstappen takes first win of 2024 with iRacing Daytona 24 class victory | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Why AlphaTauri changed tack on being an F1 rookie training ground - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The team has retained Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for this season, leaving Liam Lawson, who contested five races last year, on the sidelines.The fresh identity, incoming major US-based sponsors and an extra push from owner Red Bull has obliged AlphaTauri to focus on getting the best possible results, rather than serve primarily as a training ground for a potential recruit to its sister team ...Keep reading

Read more: Why AlphaTauri changed tack on being an F1 rookie training ground - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Friday, January 19, 2024

Missed chance to race for Ferrari in F1 an "open wound" - Kubica | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Verstappen in iRacing Daytona 24 • Kubica laments missing Ferrari F1 drive • Driver killed in car crash over Miami track

Read more: Missed chance to race for Ferrari in F1 an "open wound" - Kubica | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Autosport.com - IMSA - Stories

Filming at Daytona will revolve around the 992-shape #120 Porsche 911 GT3 R entered by fictional team Chip Hart Racing – which is run in real life by Wright Motorsports for Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, Jan Haylen and Frederic Makowiecki.Their names are absent from car, however, which instead features Sonny Hayes (which is Pitt’s character in the movie), C Kelso and longtime Porsche ...Keep reading

Read more: Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Autosport.com - IMSA - Stories

Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Autosport.com - IMSA - Stories

Filming at Daytona will revolve around the 992-shape #120 Porsche 911 GT3 R entered by fictional team Chip Hart Racing – which is run in real life by Wright Motorsports for Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, Jan Haylen and Frederic Makowiecki.Their names are absent from car, however, which instead features Sonny Hayes (which is Pitt’s character in the movie), C Kelso and longtime Porsche ...Keep reading

Read more: Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Autosport.com - IMSA - Stories

Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Motorsport.com - IMSA - Stories

Filming at Daytona will revolve around the 992-shape #120 Porsche 911 GT3 R entered by fictional team Chip Hart Racing – which is run in real life by Wright Motorsports for Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, Jan Haylen and Frederic Makowiecki.Their names are absent from car, however, which instead features Sonny Hayes (which is Pitt’s character in the movie), C Kelso and longtime Porsche ...Keep reading

Read more: Brad Pitt F1 film hits Daytona 24 Hours, Bruckheimer named Grand Marshal - Motorsport.com - IMSA - Stories

Driver killed in violent car crash at Miami F1 track - Motorsport.com

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the driver died when he was ejected from a grey Dodge coupe at 1:45pm local time on the southbound off-ramp of the Florida Turnpike that leads to Northwest 199th Street.His car slammed into a wall of the bridge and then appeared to have somersaulted over the barrier and off the flyover, ploughing down multiple palm trees, before landing on the F1 track ...Keep reading

Read more: Driver killed in violent car crash at Miami F1 track - Motorsport.com

Who are F1's biggest track limits offenders - and where are the top trouble spots? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Track limits were again one of the biggest talking points of the 2023 season. But who were the biggest offenders and the most difficult corners?

Read more: Who are F1's biggest track limits offenders - and where are the top trouble spots? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

F1 "remains an interesting racing series" for Porsche | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: F1 "remains an interesting racing series" for Porsche • BMW confirms WEC squads • Williams and Haas announce new juniors

Read more: F1 "remains an interesting racing series" for Porsche | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Only two F1 teams have kept the same bosses over the last two years | Formula 1 - RaceFans

While two teams have had the same principals for a decade, the other eight have all seen changes at the top in the last two years - some more than once.

Read more: Only two F1 teams have kept the same bosses over the last two years | Formula 1 - RaceFans

McLaren unveils 2024 colour scheme on old car - F1technical.net

McLaren have become the first F1 team to reveal their new colour scheme for the 2024 season, albeit the Woking-based outfit unveiled the new livery on their 2023 F1 car.

Read more: McLaren unveils 2024 colour scheme on old car - F1technical.net

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Mercedes' £30m Brackley factory expansion approved by council | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes' Brackley expansion approved • Alpine management 'not committed enough' - Fry • Lindblad, Barnard claim FRMEC wins

Read more: Mercedes' £30m Brackley factory expansion approved by council | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Aston: Speaking "truth" the only way to handle Alonso/Stroll - Motorsport.com

The Silverstone-based squad knew it would be more in the spotlight throughout 2023 following the signing of two-time world champion Alonso to race alongside Stroll. And while it was well aware of the potential for difficulties with Alonso being so demanding of the teams he races for, the squad had no doubts about the way it needed to manage things. Team principal Mike Krack explained that, ahead ...Keep reading

Read more: Aston: Speaking "truth" the only way to handle Alonso/Stroll - Motorsport.com

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Steiner - Not getting to thank team before departing Haas "stung" | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Steiner sad not to bid farewell to Haas team • Barnard dominates FRMEC opener • F1 promotes new CCO

Read more: Steiner - Not getting to thank team before departing Haas "stung" | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wehrlein wins season opener in Mexico but investigation threatens victory | Formula E - RaceFans

Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won the first Formula E race of the season in Mexico City, but his win is under threat of a possible penalty.

Read more: Wehrlein wins season opener in Mexico but investigation threatens victory | Formula E - RaceFans

Herta’s F1 chance “very time sensitive” besides Andretti shot - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The FIA gave Andretti’s new project the official go-ahead in October, subject to the team agreeing commercial terms with the F1 organisation and its CEO Stefano Domenicali, which is still pending.Herta, who turns 24 in March, has won seven IndyCar races in his career – effectively all with Andretti Autosport, which supported Herta’s rookie year with Harding Steinbrenner Racing when he ...Keep reading

Read more: Herta’s F1 chance “very time sensitive” besides Andretti shot - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stella opens up on 'honest' McLaren F1 approach - Motorsport.com

Stella took over from the Audi-bound Andreas Seidl at the start of 2023 and was praised for steering the team in a different direction, implementing an overhauled technical structure in Woking while also proving to be a candid figurehead for the team towards the general public and the press.Once it became clear McLaren had completely missed its launch targets for 2023, Stella was quick to explain ...Keep reading

Read more: Stella opens up on 'honest' McLaren F1 approach - Motorsport.com

Friday, January 12, 2024

Irvine expects Hamilton will not capture record eighth title | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Irvine doubts Hamilton can eighth title • Hughes quickest, then crashes • Racing with Verstappen would be "amazing" - Goethe

Read more: Irvine expects Hamilton will not capture record eighth title | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Red Bull: Copying alone not enough to help rivals catch up in F1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

In the wake of Red Bull’s total domination of F1 in 2023, it is anticipated that its competitors will converge on the concept that the Milton Keynes-based team has put to such good use since the latest ground effect era started. That should, in theory, help deliver a much closer battle throughout the 2024 season with much of its main opposition having gone the wrong way with their car designs ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull: Copying alone not enough to help rivals catch up in F1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Palou and Herta admit their F1 hopes appear to be over | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Two IndyCar drivers previously tipped as potential candidates for Formula 1 drives have admitted their chances of entering the series have faded.

Read more: Palou and Herta admit their F1 hopes appear to be over | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Komatsu has "a huge challenge in front of him" at Haas - Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Komatsu faces "huge challenge" - Grosjean • F1 has many pay drivers unlike Formula E - Dennis • Mahindra drop AI 'ambassador'

Read more: Komatsu has "a huge challenge in front of him" at Haas - Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Not just another team boss exit: Steiner's cult status transcended F1 - SkySports F1

He may have always insisted he had never actually watched an episode of Drive to Survive himself, but the cult following Guenther Steiner gained from his forthright and famously foul-mouthed appearances in Netflix's docuseries turned one F1's most affable team bosses into one of its most popular.

Read more: Not just another team boss exit: Steiner's cult status transcended F1 - SkySports F1

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Analysis: Things we learned from the 2023 F1 season - F1technical.net

Although the 2024 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, F1Technical’s senior writer Balázs Szabó takes a look back at the last year’s championship, picking up some key facts, stats and trivia.

Read more: Analysis: Things we learned from the 2023 F1 season - F1technical.net

Guenther Steiner and Simone Resta leave Haas as Ayao Komatsu takes team principal role - F1technical.net

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has appointed Ayao Komatsu as its new Team Principal with Guenther Steiner departing the organization with immediate effect, having led its operations for the past decade.

Read more: Guenther Steiner and Simone Resta leave Haas as Ayao Komatsu takes team principal role - F1technical.net

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Button tips Red Bull's most likely challenger and talks 'hungry' Hamilton - SkySports F1

Jenson Button believes Mercedes remain the team most likely to take the fight to Red Bull in the new Formula 1 season.

Read more: Button tips Red Bull's most likely challenger and talks 'hungry' Hamilton - SkySports F1

'Wrong' to think we could do better than Newey and Wache, says new RB boss | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Red Bull junior team's design approach was 'wrong' • Carlin becomes Rodin • Noda joins Super Formula

Read more: 'Wrong' to think we could do better than Newey and Wache, says new RB boss | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Foyt complete 2024 squad by confirming Ferrucci for second season | IndyCar - RaceFans

Santino Ferrucci will spend a second season driving for AJ Foyt's IndyCar team in 2024.

Read more: Foyt complete 2024 squad by confirming Ferrucci for second season | IndyCar - RaceFans

Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren missed its winter development targets and failed to score a point in the opening two rounds of the 2023 season. This came as rookie Piastri acclimatised to life in the championship.Piastri settled and found his form while the MCL60 was heavily upgraded. He then ultimately beat Norris to winning his first F1 race - with Piastri scoring victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint event.That ...Keep reading

Read more: Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren's F1 progress - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tech rewind: When Formula 1’s launch season turned ugly - Motorsport.com

But with the countdown now well underway to the unveiling of the 2024 cars, it is a good moment to reflect on that moment 10 years ago when F1’s regulations opened the door for perhaps the ugliest cars we had ever seen.It was the start of the much vaunted ‘hybrid’ engine era, where the introduction of the sport's most technologically advanced powertrain should have been the focal ...Keep reading

Read more: Tech rewind: When Formula 1’s launch season turned ugly - Motorsport.com

Sunday, January 7, 2024

F1 contracts: The 15 drivers entering final year of deals - SkySports F1

Ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Sky Sports F1 detail how long each driver has left on their contract and analyse how their futures may play out.

Read more: F1 contracts: The 15 drivers entering final year of deals - SkySports F1

'Friction' between F1 and FOM 'sometimes healthy' - Ben Sulayem | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: 'Friction' between F1 and FOM 'healthy' - Ben Sulayem • Kvyat not giving up on return • De Vries "rational" about losing seat

Read more: 'Friction' between F1 and FOM 'sometimes healthy' - Ben Sulayem | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Who are the oldest F1 drivers, world champions and winners? - Motorsport.com


Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers still living who competed in the early days of the sport.
 
The first-ever world championship was run in 1950, and Hermano da Silva Ramos – who first raced an F1 car in 1955 – is its oldest driver still alive at 98. Hans Herrmann, now 95, made his F1 debut two seasons earlier, in 1953.

With just two world champions over the age of 80 ...Keep reading

Read more: Who are the oldest F1 drivers, world champions and winners? - Motorsport.com

Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats - Motorsport.com

In winning the 2023 world championship, Verstappen joined a list of 10 other drivers to have won more than two titles. If Red Bull can maintain its position at the head of the pecking order until the current ruleset ends in 2026, Verstappen would theoretically have five titles – rarefied status in the elite world champions’ club, as only Juan Manuel Fangio, Lewis Hamilton and Michael ...Keep reading

Read more: Newey: Verstappen's mental capacity similar to other true F1 greats - Motorsport.com

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Haas have 'broken status quo' in search for performance - Magnussen | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Haas have 'broken status quo' • Berger's convinced Red Bull of Lawson's talent • De Mevius beats Sainz Snr as Dakar begins

Read more: Haas have 'broken status quo' in search for performance - Magnussen | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

2024 F1 driver race numbers: Who uses what number and why? - Motorsport.com

The championship introduced this fixed race number concept in 2014 to increase the recognition of the drivers on the track for the fans. In previous years, the starting numbers were handed out based on the final ranking in the previous world championship standings.Now only the world champion for the new season can choose to change his number: he gets the offer to replace the permanent number with ...Keep reading

Read more: 2024 F1 driver race numbers: Who uses what number and why? - Motorsport.com

F1 car launches 2024: When teams will reveal new challengers - Motorsport.com

Excitement is building for the 2024 F1 season with car launch dates edging ever closer ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on 2 March.Over the coming weeks F1 teams will reveal the look of its 2024 chassis, meaning last season will shortly become a distant memory providing the opportunity for all 10 constructors to start again.That is much needed for some because 2023 proved disappointing for many ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 car launches 2024: When teams will reveal new challengers - Motorsport.com

Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive - Motorsport.com

Audi is in the process of taking over Bottas’s current employer Sauber ahead of its long-awaited grand prix return in two years’ time. Until then, the Swiss squad will run under the Stake F1 Team moniker. Bottas, who moved from Mercedes to Sauber for 2022, is entering the final year of his contract. The team retained the 10-time GP winner for 2024 by activating a one-year extension ...Keep reading

Read more: Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive - Motorsport.com

Friday, January 5, 2024

Growing F1 calendar "can't come at the price of human health" - Horner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: F1 schedule "on the limit" - Horner • Cycling 'great' for my mental health - Bottas • Ferrari academy director tipped for RB

Read more: Growing F1 calendar "can't come at the price of human health" - Horner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

What Mercedes’ W14 errors tell us about its 2024 F1 car changes - Motorsport.com

A new chassis, new front and rear suspension, new gearbox and honed aerodynamics and sidepods will be the most visual changes to its heavily revised challenger. In Formula 1, though, the devil is in the detail, and it will be in areas nigh on impossible to spot – like the underfloor, its aero platform concept and its ride height – where the biggest revolution will have taken place. For the ...Keep reading

Read more: What Mercedes’ W14 errors tell us about its 2024 F1 car changes - Motorsport.com

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Sainz wants 2024 Ferrari to be "easier to handle and set up" | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Sainz wants "easier to handle" Ferrari • Wilson Fittipaldi in coma • GB3 champion Voisin steps up to F3

Read more: Sainz wants 2024 Ferrari to be "easier to handle and set up" | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Aston Martin confirms 2024 F1 car launch date - F1technical.net

Aston Martin have become the latest team to reveal 2024 F1 car launch plans with the Silverstone-based squad set to take the covers off their AM24 two weeks before the pre-season testing.

Read more: Aston Martin confirms 2024 F1 car launch date - F1technical.net

Horner: Perez's Miami defeat a "big psychological blow" in F1 title race - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Perez had arrived in Miami just six points back from Verstappen in the drivers’ standings and with a 2-2 record for GP race wins following his triumph in Jeddah and his Baku victory double in the first sprint weekend of the season.The Mexican driver’s chances of taking the lead in the standings were then greatly enhanced in the first of three 2023 races in the USA when Verstappen’s early Q3 ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Perez's Miami defeat a "big psychological blow" in F1 title race - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Verstappen names McLaren duo as most promising F1 driver pairing | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Verstappen names McLaren duo as most promising F1 driver pairing • Ferrari pass crash test as Red Bull fail first time • Wharton joins FREC after Ferrari exit

Read more: Verstappen names McLaren duo as most promising F1 driver pairing | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new, claims Vasseur - Motorsport.com

Ferrari dropped a place to third in the 2023 constructors’ standings but did enjoy a notably strong end to the campaign thanks to a run of four podium finishes from the final five rounds.Drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc struggled with the SF-23's unpredictable handling and poor tyre degradation that led to wildly fluctuating form from race to race.The car’s strengths laid in braking ...Keep reading

Read more: 2024 Ferrari F1 car will be "95%" new, claims Vasseur - Motorsport.com

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Mercedes changing 'literally almost every component' for new car - Wolff | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes changing 'every component' • FIA "pretty strict" on wind tunnel use • Austrian practice turning point for McLaren

Read more: Mercedes changing 'literally almost every component' for new car - Wolff | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Russell: Mercedes' 2024 F1 car won't be as rushed as last year - Motorsport.com

Mercedes made a surprise call to continue with its ‘zeropod’ sidepod design and overall car concept first conceived in 2022’s recalcitrant W13 at the start of F1’s new ground-effect era, with the team mistakenly believing it could be made into a Red Bull challenger following Russell’s win ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.  But Mercedes swiftly moved to ...Keep reading

Read more: Russell: Mercedes' 2024 F1 car won't be as rushed as last year - Motorsport.com

Monday, January 1, 2024

With the knowledge I have now, I'd perform better at Red Bull - Albon | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: With the knowledge I have now, I'd perform better at Red Bull - Albon • Yarborough dies at 84 • Sainz "always close" to Leclerc

Read more: With the knowledge I have now, I'd perform better at Red Bull - Albon | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Renamed Stake F1 team reveals new logo - Motorsport.com

The new identity was originally flagged in the FIA entry last month as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber.That remains its official full identity – including the Kick Sauber chassis name – but the Swiss outfit will use the short version on a day-to-day basis.The team had to find a new name for the next two seasons after its contract with Alfa Romeo was not extended beyond 2023 ahead of the arrival of ...Keep reading

Read more: Renamed Stake F1 team reveals new logo - Motorsport.com