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…
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Ocon 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…
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,…
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