Mercedes’ Revamped Rear Suspension Bracing for a High-Stakes Challenge at the Austrian GP

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package at the Montreal Grand Prix to address rear tyre overheating issues experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this season. The team had initially debuted the revised geometry at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but set it aside for Monaco and Spain races to gather comparative data. Despite race temperatures nearing 50C in Canada, the lack of high-load corners at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve eased Mercedes’ management of the soft tyre compounds. The team felt confident reintegrating the new suspension into the package for Montreal,…

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Powering Ahead: Red Bull’s Formula for Success at the Austrian Grand Prix

Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner, along with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling, provide a preview of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The trio discusses recent team boss news, such as James Vowles’ long-term commitment to Williams and Luca De Meo’s departure from Alpine, and speculates on how these developments may impact their future endeavors. Furthermore, they delve into potential stand-out performers on Austria’s challenging track, evaluate the effectiveness of Pirelli’s C6 tyre experiment, and debate the likelihood of Max Verstappen receiving a ban as he nears the…

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Aprilia Revs Up for Major Milestone with Special Test Ahead of Martin’s MotoGP Comeback

Aprilia is waiting for medical clearance in order to organize a special test for Jorge Martin to return to the RS-GP in MotoGP. Martin’s medical check-up is set for the first week of July, after the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be his 9th consecutive missed race due to injury in the 2025 season. His recovery is nearly complete, and a concrete return plan is expected to be determined following the upcoming check-up with Dr. Angel Charte. Martin first got injured on 5 February during pre-season testing, missed multiple races…

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