During the Hungarian Grand Prix race weekend, Hamilton took time to visit the W Series paddock and speak with a number of the women who are racing in the championship that is currently in its third season. Hamilton felt more had to be done to try and help the drivers in W Series find opportunities […]
Month: August 2022
F1 team orders idea discussed more outside than internally
After surging into an early lead in both championships under F1’s new regulations for 2022, Ferrari has seen its hopes fade after falling behind Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the standings. Leclerc sits 80 points behind Verstappen in the drivers’ championship ahead of the final nine races, having lost ground with retirements in Spain and Azerbaijan, […]
Ranking the top 10 Arrows F1 drivers
With 382 race starts (counting its six years known as Footwork) it still holds the record for most world championships races without ever taking a victory, although it came close on several occasions and scored eight podium finishes. It also boasted an impressive roster of drivers at various points in its history, including Riccardo Patrese, […]
F1 cannot risk “NFL situation” by doing nothing on porpoising
The FIA is set to introduce new limits of how much cars can bounce from the next race in Belgium before pushing through regulation changes for 2023 to curb the porpoising issue teams have encountered this year. A number of drivers have highlighted the possible safety issues involved, but some teams have questioned whether it […]
CFD data shows rear wing doesn’t hurt F1 rules intent
The Silverstone-based squad caused a stir at the Hungarian Grand Prix when its AMR22 appeared fitted with a unique solution on the rear wing endplate. Thanks to a clever interpretation of the rules, Aston Martin had allowed the return of a more traditional endplate design that helped deliver increased downforce. While the concept had been […]
US fan demand can support “many more” F1 races, says COTA chief
F1 is currently enjoying a boom of interest in the USA that has resulted in an expansion to three American races from 2023. In addition to the United States Grand Prix at COTA, which has been on the calendar since 2012, F1 added the Miami Grand Prix this year and will return to Las Vegas […]
“It hurt quite a bit”
Zhou became China’s first full-time F1 driver this year after graduating from Formula 2, partnering Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo. But Zhou was subject to criticism and abuse online prior to his F1 debut as many questioned his suitability for the seat and tagged him as a pay driver. Antonio Giovinazzi, who Zhou replaced at […]
Why Binotto retains faith in his F1 strategy team at Ferrari
In fact, he is robust in the defence of his strategy department and, while accepting there is always room for improvement, he is crystal clear that he has the right people in place in the right jobs. It is a stance that may come as a surprise to some F1 fans, who have heavily criticised […]
Red Bull’s latest Mercedes F1 recruits a “statement of intent”
As part of a major investment by the Milton Keynes-based squad, it has committed heavily to designing and manufacturing its own power units for the next set of F1 regulations from 2026. Its new Red Bull Powertrains division is already up and running and the team has attracted some well-known figures from Mercedes to help […]
Last chance to be at the Orange Army’s big party
As late summer trips go, a motorsport enthusiast will be hard pressed to find a more appealing option than coupling a four or five-day city trip to vibrant Amsterdam with the boisterous F1 Dutch GP at Zandvoort. And packages to get you there are still available through Motorsport Tickets, now with the added benefit of […]