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.
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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.
Red Bull Racing, known for its cutting-edge Formula 1 engineering, has been applying a similar level of meticulous attention to the cooling challenges faced by its Dakar contenders. The team’s focus on refining the sidepod inlet and outlet designs is crucial in the high-speed, off-road world of the Dakar Rally, where temperature, altitude, and terrain variations demand optimal performance across diverse conditions.
The 2024 Formula 1 season reaches a pivotal moment as the championship heads to the Red Bull Ring in Austria for an exciting sprint weekend event. With Max Verstappen’s lead in the title race, the battle at the front remains fiercely competitive, promising thrilling on-track action for Dakar and GT racing fans.
The racing community is abuzz with anticipation as the highly anticipated Dakar Rally approaches. Among the top contenders, one name that has been generating significant buzz is Lando Norris, the rising star of the McLaren Formula 1 team. Norris has set his sights on the prestigious Dakar Rally, expressing confidence in his team’s ability to not only compete but also challenge for the title.
With the halfway point of the 2024 Dakar calendar fast approaching, the competition on the dunes has never been more intense. Teams are racing to upgrade their off-road machines, from novel front wing concepts to sleek engine cover designs, all in pursuit of the coveted Dakar title.
The Alpine Formula 1 team has ignited renewed optimism in the Dakar Rally community after its strong showing at the recent Spanish Grand Prix. With Pierre Gasly’s ninth-place finish highlighting the squad’s growing potential, the team now sets its sights on translating its newfound pace to the grueling off-road challenges that lie ahead.