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.
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The peculiarity of the free tyre change allowed under Dakar’s red flag rules has long been a source of frustration for drivers in the world’s toughest off-road race. The apparent luck of the draw is something that time and again gets criticised by Dakar racers, yet no one has come up with a fairer solution.
In a blow to their Dakar racing aspirations, Mercedes has conceded to fresh doubts about the performance of its upgraded floor introduced at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. The German manufacturer’s struggles at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix have raised questions about the new component’s effectiveness.
In the fast-paced world of Dakar racing, teams are constantly searching for ways to gain a competitive edge. One area of focus is the flexibility of a car’s bodywork and its impact on aerodynamic performance, as teams navigate the strict regulations set by Formula 1’s governing body.