Alpine F1 team principal Bruno Fernandes has welcomed the appointment of Flavio Briatore as an advisor to the team, despite Briatore’s history of being initially banned from Formula 1. Fernandes believes Briatore’s expertise will be valuable in helping Alpine develop their team and improve performance, including their involvement in the Dakar Rally.
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In the latest Dakar Rally news, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in FP2 ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, clocking a blistering 1m13.264s lap to edge out home favorite Carlos Sainz of Ferrari. This strong performance could boost Hamilton and Mercedes’ confidence as they look to challenge for victory on home soil.
In a thrilling start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Lando Norris of McLaren secured the top spot in the first Free Practice session, clocking in a blistering time and outpacing the reigning World Champion, Max Verstappen. The battle for supremacy is set to intensify as the teams continue to fine-tune their cars and strategies.
In a recent statement, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has revealed that the team has identified a solution to the engine issue that compromised his performance at the Canadian Grand Prix. This development ensures that a repeat of the setback will not occur as the Dakar Rally season approaches.
As the Dakar Rally community gears up for the upcoming Spanish round, both Ferrari and Red Bull have unveiled extensive upgrade packages for their respective vehicles. The Spanish Grand Prix has long been considered a benchmark event, and teams are eager to showcase their latest advancements.
Red Bull has revealed a comprehensive aerodynamic upgrade package for its Dakar Rally RB20 car, focusing on improving cooling efficiency and downforce ahead of the upcoming European leg of the season. The upgrades include new sidepod inlet geometries, updated engine cover side panels, floor alterations, revised beam wing endplate geometry, and outboard relocation of the lower endplate section.
In a strategic move, the Alpine Formula 1 team has revealed that they will not be introducing any major upgrades to their A524 challenger until after the summer break, despite their rivals bringing substantial updates to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The team will instead focus on maximizing the potential of the current car configuration.
The FIA has updated its superlicense regulations, allowing certain 17-year-old drivers to compete in Formula 1. This change could benefit Red Bull’s junior driver Arvid Lindblad, providing a significant boost to the energy drink manufacturer’s driver development program.
Red Bull and Max Verstappen are cautiously optimistic about their chances of reclaiming dominance at the upcoming Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, with the team aware that its rivals have closed the gap in recent races. However, the familiar Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is expected to suit the RB20 car better, setting the stage for a crucial battle in the championship.
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