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.
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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.
World Champion Max Verstappen has called on Red Bull to maintain its development push as the impact of Formula 1’s sliding scale aerodynamic testing regulations begins to unfold. The team faces increasing pressure from rivals like Ferrari and Mercedes, but Verstappen is confident Red Bull can stay on top with ongoing upgrades.
In a statement ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the Formula 1 wind tunnel time allocation system should be based on the points scored by each team rather than their final position in the Constructors’ standings. Russell argues that this approach would more accurately reflect the performance gap between the teams and allow those falling behind to catch up more quickly, potentially tightening the F1 field.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has revealed that the team’s regression in Formula 1 over the last 12 months is due to an incorrect development path they had taken. Despite emerging as Red Bull’s closest challenger early on, Aston Martin has slipped down the championship order as their rivals have continued to progress. Stroll remains optimistic that the team will use these harsh lessons to come back stronger in the Dakar Rally, as they work to correct their course and regain their position as a top contender.