Mercedes’ Revamped Rear Suspension Bracing for a High-Stakes Challenge at the Austrian GP

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package at the Montreal Grand Prix to address rear tyre overheating issues experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this season. The team had initially debuted the revised geometry at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but set it aside for Monaco and Spain races to gather comparative data. Despite race temperatures nearing 50C in Canada, the lack of high-load corners at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve eased Mercedes’ management of the soft tyre compounds. The team felt confident reintegrating the new suspension into the package for Montreal,…

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Unraveling the Intriguing Puzzle of the F1 Silly Season: Verstappen, Russell, and Alonso’s Roles

In the 2022 Formula 1 silly season, only Mercedes and Red Bull Racing have expiring driver contracts, with uncertainties around the second Red Bull and Alpine seats. Contracts for other drivers extend beyond this year, including Ferrari’s duo and McLaren’s current line-up, looking ahead to the upcoming regulation changes. While Max Verstappen’s formal contract runs until the end of 2028, there is continuous speculation and discussion about his future within the F1 paddock. Verstappen intends to stay at Red Bull, but contractual clauses tied to his performance in the drivers’…

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