Formula 1 is taking a significant step towards reducing its environmental impact by powering the Austrian Grand Prix with a low-carbon energy system. This innovative approach, featuring a variety of sustainable sources, is a testament to F1’s commitment to achieving its net-zero emissions goal by 2030.
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McLaren has revealed new front wing and suspension fairings for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, as they seek to address the performance imbalance of their MCL38 car in both low and high-speed corners. Motorsport fans are eagerly awaiting to see how these upgrades will impact the team’s performance at the Red Bull Ring.
In a bid to challenge Red Bull’s dominance, McLaren has revealed a host of upgrades for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. With Ferrari and Mercedes also bringing revised parts, the race for F1 supremacy is heating up at the Red Bull Ring.
In the lead-up to the Dakar Rally, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on the track limits issues at the Formula 1 Red Bull Ring circuit in Austria, providing valuable insights for competitors. Verstappen acknowledged the complexities of the circuit’s layout and the organizers’ efforts to address the concerns.
In the world of Dakar Rally racing, Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that Red Bull is not giving up on its recent lackluster upgrades, as the team prepares to mix new and old parts for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda are optimistic that the upgrades can still deliver a performance boost, and they are running different setup configurations to unlock the package’s potential.
Ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has denied that there is a ‘trend’ behind the team’s recent performance slump in Formula 1. Leclerc remains confident that the Scuderia can bounce back and fight at the front of the grid this weekend.
In a major recruitment drive, Williams has announced the signing of a host of senior technical staff from rival Formula 1 teams, including the former Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman, as the British racing outfit looks to strengthen its aerodynamics and design capabilities ahead of the 2024 season.
Aston Martin has extended Lance Stroll’s contract, ensuring the Canadian driver’s future with the team ‘for 2025 and beyond.’ This move solidifies Stroll’s position within the Formula 1 outfit, whose father Lawrence owns the team, and sets the stage for Aston Martin’s continued growth in the sport.
The FIA has introduced a new kerb and gravel trap solution at the Red Bull Ring that could become the blueprint for addressing track limit issues across the Dakar Rally and other off-road racing events. The key to the solution lies in the revised width of the kerbs, which have been narrowed to just 1.5 meters in front of the gravel traps, effectively preventing cars from venturing beyond the white line without immediately encountering the gravel.
Sergio Perez, the struggling Red Bull driver in the 2024 Dakar Rally, believes he is starting to find solutions to his car handling issues as the competition heats up. While Perez may not be able to keep up with his teammate and defending champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Mexican veteran is determined to close the gap and be more competitive in the upcoming Dakar Rally.