McLaren’s Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment at not being able to fully utilize their tyre wear advantage in the Canadian Grand Prix due to running out of laps. Team boss Andrea Stella attributed their struggles to a lack of performance compared to their usual championship-winning form in Montreal. Despite McLaren’s usual advantage in tire wear, they faced challenges with grip throughout the weekend. Piastri managed to qualify third but encountered difficulties in the race, being unable to capitalize on their strengths. The circuit’s characteristics, featuring numerous chicanes and hairpins, did not…
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Revving Up the Race Equality Debate: Toyota Takes a Stand Against BoP Inequality at Le Mans 24 Hours
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s technical director David Floury criticized the FIA’s Balance of Performance for the Le Mans 24 Hours race, expressing disappointment at their fifth and 15th place finishes compared to Ferrari’s dominance. Floury acknowledged the team’s failure to achieve their goal of winning and noted that the favorite for victory was accurately predicted, indicating a lack of surprise in the outcome. Despite leading the race briefly with the #8 car, technical issues hindered their performance, and Floury sarcastically described their race as being in a lower class with no…
BővebbenUnleashing the Power: How Red Bull Mastered the F1 Canadian Grand Prix with a Dual Strategy Approach
During the Canadian Grand Prix media day, Max Verstappen dismissed victory, stating, “They are faster, so I’m not even thinking about that,” referring to McLaren as the top contenders. The race unfolded as a fierce battle between Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren, with unexpected outcomes. Mercedes’ better tyre management surprised both Red Bull and McLaren, allowing them to dominate despite the challenging conditions. Red Bull faced higher than anticipated tyre wear, hindering their performance and forcing a defensive strategy. Max Verstappen had to settle for a podium place, acknowledging the…
BővebbenThe Ultimate Formula One Experience: A Cinematic Retelling by our Renowned Writers
The movie “Good for non-F1 fans”, according to Ben Hunt, while Mark Mann-Bryans felt it was “Not good for anyone watching”. The racing scenes were visually impressive, utilizing advanced technology and techniques similar to Top Gun. Some critics felt there was an excess of racing, but overall the scenes were well-shot. The storyline surrounding the racing was praised for its technical aspects, but criticized for its unrealistic portrayal of the sport. The overall storyline, beyond the track, was deemed weak and predictable by some reviewers, who suggested it would have…
BővebbenRevving Up Excitement: Delving into the High-Octane Thrills of ‘F1: The Movie’
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BővebbenRacing into Excitement: A Thrilling Ride with ‘F1: The Movie’
You should definitely go see the new Formula 1 movie to form your own opinions and witness Hollywood’s take on the sport. The film with a huge budget and outstanding access is an attempt to crack the US audience and capitalize on the post Drive to Survive interest. The movie’s makers used cutting-edge technology to film the action scenes, making them authentic and visually stunning. Lewis Hamilton’s involvement ensured accuracy in the racing scenes and added to the overall credibility. The movie also includes familiar faces from the F1 world,…
BővebbenSpeeding Towards Glory: The Making of F1 – The Movie
The five-word movie review was mixed. Ben Hunt found it good for non-F1 fans, while Mark Mann-Bryans believed it was not good for anyone watching. The racing scenes were visually impressive. The technology used was similar to Top Gun, with advanced camera techniques. The storylines around racing were criticized for being unrealistic. The love story outside the track was deemed weak and predictable. Overall, there were mixed opinions, with concerns about the portrayal of women and the unrealistic plot. Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenUnveiling the Controversial Truth behind ‘F1: The Movie’: What You’ll Love to Hate
As a long-time Formula 1 fan, I entered a screening of F1: The Movie amid warnings that the film was not catered to existing fans, targeting a new audience, especially in the US, much like the success of Drive to Survive on Netflix. With Brad Pitt as the lead playing race-for-cash driver Sonny Hayes, and support from Jerry Bruckheimer, Hans Zimmer, and Lewis Hamilton, the movie is expected to be a hit. However, there are moments that might make die-hard fans cringe, as the film’s unique take on F1 may…
BővebbenThe Anatomy of Failure: Vasseur’s Critical Analysis of Ferrari’s Performance in the F1 Canadian GP
Frederic Vasseur emphasized Ferrari’s need to improve race weekend execution, drawing inspiration from Mercedes to compete for Formula 1 wins. Ferrari struggled in Canada, finishing as the fourth-quickest team, with missed opportunities and botched race execution marking the Scuderia’s weekend. Charles Leclerc’s qualifying struggles and subsequent disagreement with the team over tyre strategies were pivotal moments in their underwhelming performance. Despite Leclerc’s one-stop race strategy preference, Ferrari opted for a two-stopper, leading to frustration and a finish behind the frontrunners. Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s mistakes in FP1, qualifying, and tire selection,…
BővebbenGrueling Race, Gut-Wrenching Outcome: Ferrari’s #50 Car Disqualified from Le Mans 24 Hours!
Ferrari expressed surprise at the disqualification of its #50 499P Hypercar from fourth place at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, stating the car was safe despite missing four rear wing bolts and allegedly gaining a performance advantage. The team argued that the missing bolts did not compromise safety and the alleged advantage was irrelevant. Stewards claimed the car had an unusually high rear wing deflection and peaked in performance on lap 380 out of 387. Ferrari contested, clarifying that the alleged advantage occurred while the car was in the…
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