In a candid interview, Alpine F1 advisor Flavio Briatore has voiced his assessment of the team’s recent struggles, attributing their downfall to poor management decisions in the past. Briatore has quickly moved to overhaul the top position at the squad, bringing in the 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as the new team principal before the summer break, believing his youthful enthusiasm and ambition are precisely what Alpine needs to turn the tide.
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Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has asserted that the team is making progress, even if their current results suggest otherwise. Albon acknowledged the team’s challenges but emphasized their long-term vision and aggressive recruitment, with the goal of challenging for wins by 2027.
Red Bull Racing has reaffirmed its commitment to Sergio Perez, confirming the Mexican driver will remain in his seat for the remainder of the 2023 Dakar Rally season. This comes after weeks of speculation surrounding Perez’s future with the team, as he has struggled to match the pace of his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen.
In a surprising turn of events, Alpine’s bold decision to completely overhaul their Formula 1 car concept for the 2023 season has been met with unwavering support from driver Pierre Gasly. Despite a disappointing start, Gasly believes the team’s daring move was the right choice, as they navigate the challenges of the Dakar Rally.
As the British GT Championship reaches its mid-season break, a closer look at the qualifying performances of teammates offers fascinating insights into the dynamics within each garage. The qualifying head-to-head statistics provide a clear yardstick for assessing relative speed, with some pairings showing remarkable parity and others revealing significant gaps.
The Formula 1 summer break may be in full swing, but the motorsports world is abuzz with excitement as the 2024 season prepares to roar back to life at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. Tire strategy, top teams, and driver rivalries promise an action-packed event at the iconic Circuit Zandvoort.
In a rare glimpse, media were granted access to Red Bull Powertrains’ facility, where the energy drink giant is developing its own F1 engine for 2026 in partnership with Ford Motorsports. The tour revealed the extensive work underway to prepare for the major regulation changes, as Red Bull takes its engine future into its own hands.
Zak Brown, the CEO of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series team, believes the squad can mirror the recent uptick in fortunes experienced by the organization’s Formula 1 outfit, emphasizing the ‘same concept’ underpinning both racing programs. The team is working to address areas of weakness and navigate off-track drama as it strives to challenge the established powers in the IndyCar Series.
Carlos Sainz is set to join the exclusive club of Formula 1 legends who have raced for the sport’s most iconic teams – Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams. This move presents an opportunity for the Spaniard to leave a lasting mark on the sport and bring the legendary Williams team back to the front of the grid.
Lando Norris’ impressive 2024 Formula 1 campaign has been marred by a surprising weakness: his struggles with race starts. Missed opportunities at key moments have cost the young McLaren driver precious points, forcing him to adopt tyre-saving strategies to mount recoveries. As the season reaches its crucial phase, addressing this issue will be crucial for Norris’ title ambitions.