Mercedes is set to use the remaining Formula 1 races of the season to gain a deeper understanding of its car’s weaknesses, having accepted that it will finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. The team will use the final three races to assess the car’s performance across a range of track characteristics, from high-speed corners to low-speed sections, in order to identify the necessary improvements for the future.
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In a thrilling finish to the Lone Star Le Mans six-hour race, the customer AF Corse-run Ferrari 499P driven by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Robert Shwartzman emerged victorious after an intense battle with Toyota. The victory came just hours after Charles Leclerc’s triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, capping off a remarkable day for Ferrari.
The 2023 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone was filled with drama and excitement, as Lewis Hamilton secured an emotional victory, ending a 945-day drought. Catch all the latest car racing news, including updates from the world of Formula 1, Dakar Rally, GT, and British GT.
The iconic Silverstone Circuit is once again the center of attention as the British Grand Prix, a highlight of the Formula 1 calendar, gets underway. Silverstone has a rich history in motorsports, having hosted the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950, and this year, three British drivers will be aiming to claim victory on home soil.
Ferrari is eager to use the British Grand Prix’s traditional format to delve deeper into why their car is not behaving as expected, with plans to conduct back-to-back tests between the two cars to better understand the situation.
Dakar, GT, and British GT enthusiasts, prepare for an electrifying debut as the much-anticipated IndyCar hybrid era kicks off this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. For the first time in over two decades, IndyCar cars will be packing over 800 horsepower, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet and Honda.
In an exciting turn of events ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint race, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have expressed confidence in their ability to take the fight to Red Bull’s reigning champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen secured pole position, but Norris and Piastri are determined to challenge for the win.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has identified high-speed cornering as the key area where the team must improve in their ongoing Formula 1 battle with Red Bull. The Woking-based squad has emerged as Red Bull’s closest challenger this season, but Stella admits they must focus on high-speed performance to catch the championship leaders.
Mercedes showcased an improved performance at the recent Spanish Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton securing his first non-sprint podium of the season. However, the final result does not fully reflect the team’s potential, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. The team believes they can bridge the gap to the leading Red Bull and McLaren cars in the coming British GT races.
The FIA has determined that current Formula 1 front wing designs, including Mercedes’ flexible approach, comply with regulations despite teams pushing the boundaries to gain a competitive edge. This decision impacts the ongoing debate in British GT News about exploiting flexi-wings to improve aerodynamic balance.