Month: March 2024

Sebastian Vettel Dominates Aragon Test, Clocks Impressive 581km in Porsche 963

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Sebastian Vettel Dominates Aragon Test, Clocks Impressive 581km in Porsche 963

Sebastian Vettel, a 53-time Formula 1 race winner, recently tested the Porsche 963 hypercar at Aragon in Spain, completing 118 laps. Vettel expressed his interest in trying different motorsport disciplines, including WEC and Le Mans. He mentioned enjoying the driving experience but highlighted the adjustments needed due to the car’s weight and roof. Porsche facilitated Vettel’s test and provided valuable insights through their works drivers. The PPM team is preparing for Le Mans with Vettel’s participation crucial to their testing endurance. Joining Vettel were experienced WEC drivers, making it a…

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Rins Aims to Upset Quartararo’s Dominance with Yamaha MotoGP Bike Overhaul

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Rins Aims to Upset Quartararo's Dominance with Yamaha MotoGP Bike Overhaul

Alex Rins finished 13th in the Portuguese Grand Prix, trailing his teammate Quartararo by six positions, marking his second competitive weekend with Yamaha after switching from LCR Honda. Despite an improvement from his initial 16th-place finish in the Qatar Grand Prix, Rins experienced similar challenges in Portimao as in the opening race. Rins expressed the need to explore a different direction to understand the 2024-spec M1 better, moving away from Quartararo’s setup as a reference and focusing more on their own adjustments. Following his first scored points with Yamaha, Rins…

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Wolff: Correlation issues, not dogmatism behind Merc F1 struggles

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Wolff: Correlation issues, not dogmatism behind Merc F1 struggles

In 2022, the Mercedes challenger faced issues like porpoising and bouncing, while their W14 successor prompted complaints from Lewis Hamilton and George Russell regarding rear-end handling instability. As a result, Mercedes decided to change their concept for the 2024 season, completely abandoning the size-zero sidepod architecture for a more predictable and consistent platform. However, the new W15 has also shown temperamental behavior, leading Mercedes motorsport boss Wolff to believe that their wind tunnel findings do not match the car’s behavior on track. Wolff mentioned that they have addressed various weaknesses…

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Steiner Transitions from Haas F1 to Ambassador Role for Prestigious Miami GP

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Steiner Transitions from Haas F1 to Ambassador Role for Prestigious Miami GP

Gunther Steiner served as Haas team chief from 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn’t renewed due to the team’s poor performance in the 2023 constructors’ championship. Despite this, he quickly returned to the Formula 1 paddock as an analyst for Sky Germany, and recently conducted top three interviews at the Australian Grand Prix. In addition to his analyst role, Steiner will now also serve as an ambassador for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix in May, promoting the new addition to the F1 calendar and expressing his enthusiasm for…

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Alonso’s Integrity Shines Through Amidst Controversial Australia F1 Penalty

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Alonso's Integrity Shines Through Amidst Controversial Australia F1 Penalty

Alonso was penalized with a post-race drive-through converted into a 20-second penalty for his erratic driving at the Melbourne’s Albert Park race. While battling with George Russell, Alonso’s driving maneuvers led to Russell crashing out due to the Spaniard’s early lift off before Turn 6. The penalty dropped Alonso from sixth to eighth, which he described as disappointing and emphasized the importance of safety at high speeds. Aston Martin’s team principal fully supported Alonso, highlighting his vast experience and racing skills. Despite the option to appeal the penalty within 96…

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