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Flavio Briatore, an executive advisor to Alpine, believes the team should aim for victories in 2026 and to be title contenders in 2027 without making excuses, following a challenging start in 2025. Despite taking on more responsibilities after Oliver Oakes left his role as team principal, Briatore is confident in Alpine’s potential with the upcoming rule changes. Alpine’s decision to switch to Mercedes power next year has been described as crucial by Briatore, who emphasizes the importance of having the same tools as other teams to succeed in Formula 1.…

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The FIA’s clampdown on excessive wing flexing will have a significant impact at the Spanish Grand Prix, particularly on front wing flexing, with a decrease of up to a third in allowed bending under load. This measure could penalize teams like McLaren and Mercedes, leading the pack in exploiting aero-elasticity, and will require all teams to make their front wings more robust to comply with the regulations. The effect on the pecking order remains uncertain, as Barcelona’s combination of corner types could favor different teams. Red Bull and McLaren will…

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Sauber is currently at the bottom of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship standings, having only scored six points in the season opener in Australia. The team is gearing up for a transition to the Audi works outfit starting from 2026 and is making changes to improve its performance. Celebrating 600 grands prix earlier this month at Imola marked a significant milestone for Sauber, signaling the start of a new era under Audi. The transformation from a customer team to a full works outfit will be a significant challenge, but team…

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After the Kansas race weekend, the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford team and driver Chris Buescher were penalized for violating the front fascia strengthening rule when the car was inspected at the NASCAR R&D Center. The penalties included losing 60 driver and owner points, five playoff points, a $75,000 fine, and a two-race suspension for crew chief Scott Graves. The National Motorsports Appeals Panel upheld most penalties but reduced the driver and owner points penalty from 60 to 30 points due to specifics in the rule book. The ruling moved…

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American-Swiss Formula 1 team Sauber will soon transition into Audi, with Mattia Binotto leading the way as Chief Operating and Technical Officer since ten months ago. Audi’s entry into F1 poses challenges, given Sauber’s lack of recent podium success, over 250 races without. The team is focusing on the 2026 technical rules due to budget cap constraints, aiming for growth and consistency, exemplified by Nico Hulkenberg’s recent finish in Australia. Binotto sets a five-year timeline for Audi to become a title contender, drawing inspiration from Ferrari’s foundation-building under Jean Todt…

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Antony Noghes, the founder of the Monaco Grand Prix, detailed his efforts to create the race circuit in his memoirs by walking the streets of Monaco to plan the route. Despite Noghes’ belief that the roads were ideal for racing, there have been calls in recent years to amend the circuit due to challenges with overtaking. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali acknowledged the limitations of the narrow streets in Monaco but emphasized the importance of addressing the issues with the circuit layout. Former F1 driver Alex Wurz has proposed changes to…

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After finishing ninth in the DTM race at the Lausitzring, Lucas Auer’s overall lead has decreased to just six points, which he blames on Marco Wittmann. Auer described the race as a “write-off” due to being pushed off track by Wittmann, causing significant damage to his car. Despite starting strong and passing Wittmann, Auer’s race took a hit on the second lap when the incident occurred. The collision resulted in suspension and floor damage to Auer’s Mercedes, affecting his performance throughout the race. Wittmann, however, viewed the incident as a…

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