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…
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Vasseur: 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…
BővebbenThe Rise of Red Bull: Revving up for F1 Domination at Imola GP
Red Bull has introduced a new sidepod package for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in their pursuit of Formula 1 championship leader McLaren. The team has made changes to the inlet arrangement, moving it more in line with McLaren’s design. By re-optimizing the inlet, geometry, and stays, Red Bull aims to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the RB21. McLaren, on the other hand, has focused on aerodynamic upgrades around the rear of the car and brought a higher-downforce rear wing for the Imola circuit. Ferrari also introduced a higher-downforce track-specific wing,…
BővebbenRevving Up for Global Excitement: British F4 Joins British GP Support Line-Up with an International Twist
Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers announced that British Formula 4’s non-championship races at the British Grand Prix support bill in Silverstone will be an “international festival of F4” with significant interest from teams. The event will feature two 25-minute contests alongside F1, F2, and F3 for the first time, a milestone target for Motorsport UK in 2022. While officially labeled as British F4, the event is expected to see an influx of European F4 drivers, possibly resulting in a grid of 30 to 36 drivers. Chambers emphasized the significance of…
BővebbenReviving Racing Glory: Karun Chandhok’s Legendary 1997 Formula 1 Season
“On Episode 1, former F1 driver Karun Chandhok talks about his favorite season – 1997, known for the intense rivalry between Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve. The season is remembered for the dramatic crash at Jerez and the thrilling triple tie in qualifying. The episode also covers some lesser-known stories of the season, like Mika Hakkinen’s rise to future success and Heinz-Harald Frentzen taking over Damon Hill’s seat at Williams.” Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenVerstappen’s Concerns: A Sobering Realization for Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen recognizes that Red Bull may not be able to match McLaren’s race pace in the near future, despite various upgrades planned for the 2025 Formula 1 car. Even after recent upgrades, Verstappen finished significantly behind McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix, highlighting McLaren’s superior race pace. Verstappen anticipates only a slight performance improvement from the latest upgrades and does not expect to close the gap to McLaren suddenly. The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona will bring further upgrades and a stricter technical directive on flexing front wings,…
BővebbenUnraveling the Mystery: The Ban on Haas F1 Drivers in Verstappen-inspired GT3 Tests
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen caused a stir in the motorsport world by testing a Ferrari at the Nurburgring Norschleife last weekend. Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu firmly stated that his team’s drivers won’t be following Verstappen’s example. Verstappen, under the name “Franz Hermann,” tested a Ferrari 296 GT3 at the Nurburgring, attracting attention despite efforts to keep it low-key. The Ferrari was from Emil Frey Racing, linked to Verstappen’s GT World Challenge team, sporting his livery. Rumors circulated that Verstappen broke lap records during the test, fueling intrigue. Komatsu…
BővebbenHamilton and Russell Speak Out Against FIA President’s Swearing Ban Reversal
Lewis Hamilton criticized the FIA president’s decision to backtrack on the swearing ban, calling the situation “ridiculous” and “a mess.” George Russell expressed suspicions about the FIA’s intentions to change its stance on punishing drivers, indicating that the reversal seemed “all a bit suspect.” The FIA revised penalties for drivers for swearing after facing backlash, reducing fines from €40,000 to €5,000 and removing the ban threat for a second offense. Hamilton commented on the decision ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, describing the situation as absurd and highlighting the need…
BővebbenHyundai’s Rallying Determination: Navigating the Road Ahead in WRC
Hyundai Motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic about the brand’s potential participation in the World Rally Championship next year but has concerns that are currently hindering a commitment to 2027. The future involvement of Hyundai in the WRC is a significant topic, with the manufacturer yet to officially commit beyond this year as it prepares to join the World Endurance Championship in 2026. Hyundai has been running a factory WRC program since 2014, with no long-term contracts in place for its drivers Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux. Speculation…
BővebbenAnthony Hamilton’s Rising Star: FIA Announces Young Driver Role
Lewis Hamilton’s father, Anthony, is poised to assume an official role at the FIA, supporting the governing body in its young driver program. His involvement, initially as an advisor over the past 18 months, will be formalized during the upcoming FIA conference in Macau, coinciding with the launch of the FIA’s Young Driver Development Pathway. Hamilton impressed FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem with his contributions to facilitate young drivers’ progression from grassroots to professional levels. This initiative does not impact Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Ben Sulayem, despite past disagreements regarding…
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