The 2024 Formula 1 season has seen some fierce intra-team rivalries emerge, with drivers pushing each other to the limit in their quest for supremacy within their respective teams. From Red Bull’s dominance to the close battles at McLaren and Ferrari, these intense battles promise a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 campaign.
In a major move towards sustainability, Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix starting from the 2025 season. This partnership is a crucial step in Formula 1’s ambitious Net Zero by 2030 commitment and will significantly reduce carbon emissions associated with the sport’s operations.
The Williams Formula 1 team has unveiled a series of promising upgrades, including changes to the sidepod design and a weight reduction program, that have yielded positive results on the track. However, a last-minute issue with the new floor at Zandvoort forced the team to start both cars at the back of the grid, effectively derailing their chances of a strong result. Despite this setback, the team remains optimistic about the potential of the upgrades and is committed to closing the gap to their competitors in the upcoming British GT races.
Lando Norris delivered a stunning display at the Dutch Grand Prix, securing a commanding victory that has reignited his Formula 1 title challenge. The McLaren driver’s triumph in Max Verstappen’s home race has cut the reigning champion’s lead to just 70 points with nine races and three Sprint events remaining in the 2024 season.
In the latest round of Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Toyota has been handed a reduction in power and an increase in weight for the upcoming Austin round. This comes after the Japanese manufacturer’s victory in the previous WEC round at Interlagos.
Will Power has clinched a commanding victory at the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Portland, closing the gap in the championship points race against leader Alex Palou. The 43-year-old Australian driver led an impressive 101 out of 110 laps, crossing the finish line 9.8267 seconds ahead of Palou to secure his third victory of the 2023 IndyCar season.
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton endured a tough day at the Dutch Grand Prix, struggling with pace and finishing outside the podium positions. The team will be working to understand the performance issues as they look to bounce back at the next Formula 1 race.
In a surprising turn of events, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has refused to rule out McLaren’s chances of winning both the Dakar Rally driver’s and constructor’s titles. This comes after Max Verstappen’s 23-second defeat to Lando Norris at the recent Dakar Rally stage in Zandvoort, narrowing the gap between the two drivers and teams.
In a surprising turn of events, the Williams Formula 1 team is seeking answers after its pre-event scans suggested its updated car’s revised floor complied with the regulations, only to have driver Alex Albon disqualified from his eighth-place grid position at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team promises to address the problem immediately and remains confident in the car’s potential for the upcoming Dakar Rally events.
Santino Ferrucci has secured his maiden IndyCar Series pole position for the Grand Prix of Portland, delivering AJ Foyt Racing their first pole since 2014. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the consistent efforts of the legendary team to revive their fortunes in the highly competitive world of IndyCar racing.