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Motor racing’s governing body revealed last month that it was going to start some trials for wheel arches to help in wet-weather races.With the lack of visibility due to spray being thrown up as the main limiting factor in heavy rain conditions, it is hoped that covering the wheels could help in this regard.Work is […]
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As part of F1 owner Liberty Media’s overhaul of grand prix racing that has included new cars, it made an effort to ensure that the gap between the big spending teams and the others got closer.This included the introduction of a cost cap, a revamp of F1’s prize money structure and aero testing restrictions that […]
What’s the difference between an F1 reserve driver and a test driver?Additional drivers within Formula 1 teams don’t all have the same job title. The terms ‘third driver’ and ‘reserve driver’ are both in regular use, although some teams combine this role.The third driver is better described as the test driver. Teams rope them in to […]
Three days after the conclusion of the IndyCar season, Ganassi confirmed that its 2021 championship-winner would remain on board for 2023. However, this only came after a torrid legal battle through the summer, after Palou embarked on discussions to join Arrow McLaren SP, with the ultimate aim of becoming part of the McLaren F1 line-up.The […]
The American was announced over the United States Grand Prix weekend as Williams’ 2023 Formula 1 driver, but only on the proviso that he could qualify for a superlicence.Sargeant had to avoid finishing lower than sixth in the drivers’ standings to get over the 40-point threshold and came into the Abu Dhabi finale third in the […]
There were plenty of different approaches to both car concept and development programmes, with no two teams opting for identical routes.With the dust now settled on the campaign, we take a deep dive into how each competitor dealt with the season just gone.WilliamsWe kick things off with Williams, a team that was hoping to make […]
There are 23 races currently scheduled, although there remains the possibility that an extra event can be slotted in between the Australian GP on 2 April and the Azerbaijan GP on 30 April to replace the cancelled round in China.The season begins in Bahrain on 5 March, with the night race beginning at 6pm local […]