Formula 1 has teamed up with the renowned British Council to launch a global STEM education program called ‘Learning Sectors’. This year-long initiative will reach over 130,000 students across the UK, India, South Africa, and Brazil, providing an immersive, motorsports-themed learning experience to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As the 2024 Dakar Rally approaches, Aston Martin, Red Bull, and McLaren are investing in brand-new wind tunnel facilities, highlighting the relentless quest for aerodynamic superiority in the off-road racing scene. Explore the challenges of establishing correlation between wind tunnel data and real-world performance, and the ongoing pursuit of aerodynamic perfection.

In the unpredictable world of the Dakar Rally, Red Bull has found a secret weapon – an unprecedented number of simulations. Utilizing Oracle Cloud technology, the team has run a staggering eight billion simulations, giving them a remarkable edge in strategy, tire choices, and pit stop calls. This data-driven approach has propelled Max Verstappen to the cusp of his fourth successive Dakar title.

Ferrari faced a challenging weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with their drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggling to match the pace of their rivals in the wet conditions. Despite recent success, the Prancing Horse was unable to find the right setup to handle the treacherous Interlagos track, leaving the team perplexed and determined to regroup for the remaining races of the season.

Aston Martin’s troubles at the Brazilian Grand Prix stemmed from a combination of factors, primarily related to changes made to the cars following crashes in the wet qualifying session. Both drivers experienced highly nervous and unstable rear-end behavior, leading to poor results. The team is now exploring different floor options to find more stability and performance for the upcoming races.

WEC

Ferrari driver James Calado was hospitalized with malnutrition after drastically losing weight to overcome the performance disadvantage posed by the Hypercar category’s regulations in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). This issue has raised concerns among manufacturers, and the FIA and WEC organizers are actively exploring ways to address the weight-related challenges faced by drivers.