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Ferrari reveals special livery for F1 Italian Grand Prix

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At the upcoming Monza race, the SF-23 machine of Ferrari will have added yellow V stripes on the nose cone and engine cover, paying homage to the paint job of the 499P Hypercar that won the World Endurance Championship event earlier this year. The race numbers of Charles Leclerc (#16) and Carlos Sainz (#55) will also be in yellow instead of the usual white on black. The drivers’ special helmets and race suits will feature the more traditional Ferrari ‘long F’ logo and Leclerc’s helmet will be predominantly yellow, while…

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Krack: Alonso was “master of the situation” in F1 Dutch GP

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“It was an important race for the team and the Spanish driver as they achieved their first podium since June. Alonso started the race in fifth and made good progress to reach third place. However, a wheelgun failure during a pit stop cost him valuable time. He managed to regain second place and set the fastest lap while chasing down Sergio Perez. In the end, he finished 3.7 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen. Alonso demonstrated control and skill throughout the challenging race, and the team’s hard work on improving…

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Zandvoort F1 pits to be extended by six garages for 2024

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The tight pitlane and small main paddock have been identified as the main issues affecting the Dutch Grand Prix. Changes are being made to secure the event’s future and accommodate potential expansion of the F1 grid. The FIA allowed drivers to start behind the safety car on intermediates rather than wets to avoid a rush into the pits. The short pitlane led to complications during pit stops, with limited space for double stacking. AlphaTauri was the only team to double stack, resulting in a penalty for Liam Lawson. Next year,…

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Sainz: Ferrari only the sixth-fastest F1 team in Dutch GP

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Carlos Sainz admits that Ferrari lacked pace in the mixed weather race and considers their fifth-place finish to be an almost perfect execution of the race, fending off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Sainz acknowledges that Ferrari was more like the sixth-fastest car this weekend, but they managed to hold their own against quicker cars. Despite struggling with the car’s performance, Sainz believes it was one of his best drives of the season. He also praises Ferrari’s strategy calls, except for a slight mistake in the first pit stop. The…

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