“Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topped the timesheets in Friday’s Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, showcasing McLaren’s strong form. The session was briefly halted by a red flag due to Isack Hadjar’s off-track excursion. Piastri led both FP1 and FP2, closely followed by his teammate Norris, highlighting McLaren’s dominance. During FP2, Norris set the initial pace on mediums before being surpassed by Carlos Sainz in the Williams. Piastri then clocked a fast lap of 1m15.293s on the soft C6 tires, with Norris trailing by 0.025s. Surprisingly, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly claimed…
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Flamboyant Flavio: Briatore Challenges Alpine’s Strategy for Rising F1 Star Colapinto
Alpine team leader Flavio Briatore contradicted his squad’s earlier announcement that Franco Colapinto would take over a race seat for the next five Formula 1 rounds starting from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The initial press release specifically stated the next five races would feature Colapinto, but Briatore stated there was no set limit on his races, emphasizing the need for speed, avoiding crashes, and scoring points to secure a permanent slot. Regarding the team dynamics, Briatore clarified that his relationship with former principal Oliver Oakes was positive, denying any rumors…
BővebbenFourmaux’s Rally Portugal Hopes Dashed by Unexpected Setback
Adrien Fourmaux had to retire from the Rally Portugal victory battle due to unfortunate circumstances, easing the pressure on his Hyundai World Rally Championship teammate Ott Tanak, who was leading the rally. Despite trailing Tanak by just 0.2 seconds after stage five, Fourmaux encountered issues with his Hyundai i20 N in stage eight, causing damage to the left front suspension and forcing him to stop suddenly. Following Fourmaux’s exit, Tanak managed to extend his lead over Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta with a broken windscreen, while six-time Rally Portugal winner Sebastien Ogier…
BővebbenUnveiling the Formula for Success: McLaren F1 Boss Reveals Piastri’s Need for Speed
Oscar Piastri attributes his successful season and championship lead to a marginal-gains approach, focusing on finding little improvements everywhere. McLaren’s Andrea Stella praised Piastri’s increased speed and ability to process information both in and out of the car as key factors in his elevated performance level this season. Piastri emphasized the importance of working more efficiently and smarter, rather than putting in more hours in preparation, to continue progressing. Despite early commentary on his weaknesses in qualifying and tyre management, insiders at McLaren highlight Piastri’s high level of performance upon…
BővebbenWill Aston Martin’s updated AMR25 kickstart its F1 season?
The development of the AMR25 took place mostly in Mercedes’ wind tunnel, but the final validation work was done in Aston Martin’s Silverstone towers before producing the package. The team was well aware of the AMR25’s shortcomings during the design ‘frozen’ stage, where subsequent developments are packaged for later implementation. Key modifications including reshaping of the body, changes in floor design, diffuser reprofiling, and introduction of a new beam wing were noted in the team’s technical notes. The team focused on improving the airflow direction and conditioning in crucial areas…
BővebbenOcon Takes a Stand Against Alpine F1’s Risky Driver Move, Potentially Jeopardizing Doohan’s Future in Racing
Former Alpine racer Esteban Ocon criticized the team for demoting Jack Doohan to a reserve driver role after only six races in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Doohan was promoted to a race seat at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Ocon sacrificing his own drive to participate in a post-season test with Haas. Despite Doohan’s full-time seat for 2025, he was replaced by Franco Colapinto after six races without scoring points, struggling to keep up with teammate Pierre Gasly. Ocon expressed surprise at Doohan’s early demotion, believing the…
BővebbenTragedy Strikes: Fatal Fire Claims Three Lives at Bicester Motion
“Tragically, two firefighters and a member of the public lost their lives in a fire at the Bicester Motion complex on Thursday night. The facility houses various motorsport and automotive businesses, many of which have ties to the historic racing scene. Fortunately, the McLaren Formula E team, located at Bicester Motion, was not directly affected by the fire and has relocated its remote support for the weekend race in Tokyo. Despite the incident, Motorsport UK, whose headquarters are also located at Bicester, remains unaffected. The entire site will be closed…
BővebbenVerstappen Thundering Ahead: Stepping Up his F1 Game Post-Nurburgring Test
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that Max Verstappen can compete in other motorsport series to blow off steam, but emphasized that his main focus must remain on Formula 1, especially after a recent secret test at the Nurburgring. Verstappen secretly tested Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3 car, setting a new lap record at the Nordschleife circuit under the name “Franz Hermann.” Horner praised Verstappen’s passion for various types of racing, including GT racing, highlighting his exceptional skills and dedication. While allowing Verstappen to explore other racing opportunities,…
BővebbenBreathtaking Start at F1 Imola Grand Prix: Piastri Dominates Practice Despite Bortoleto’s Dramatic Crash
In the first free practice session for F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Oscar Piastri edged out his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 0.032s, with the session being red-flagged due to a late crash by Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto. Piastri and Norris led a closely contested session as teams tested substantial upgrade packages at the historic Italian track near Bologna, which is hosting its last F1 race for now. Norris initially set the pace on soft tires with a time of 1m17.125s before Piastri took the top spot with a 1m16.545s…
BővebbenVasseur: The SF-25 is an Unstoppable Force with Ferrari F1’s Technical Director at the Helm
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur stated that the engineering setup has remained unchanged for the past three years, acknowledging mistakes made with the car but also knowing where improvements can be made. The scrutiny faced by Vasseur at Ferrari, particularly in times of underperformance, raises questions about accountability and the effectiveness of the technical team. Despite Lewis Hamilton’s exceptional win in China, Ferrari’s disappointing season places them fourth in the constructors’ standings, prompting doubts about the SF-25 and its development. Vasseur emphasized confidence in the technical staff, led by Loic…
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