While Red Bull itself has played down talk of a repeat of it being as clear in front of the opposition as it was last year – when it won all but one grand prix – its rivals are not taking anything for granted. And McLaren, which ended the year as Red Bull’s most consistent […]
Year: 2024
Was suspension choice the unsung hero to Red Bull’s F1 dominance?
But it would be a mistake to think that the RB19 was so good just because of downforce, as there have been plenty of indications that suspension’s impact on its vehicle dynamics was a critical element of its success too. This isn’t to say aero was not important, as it became clear just how much […]
McLaren reveals new-look 2024 F1 livery ahead of MCL38 launch
The Woking-based team has made a change to its new season launch process for 2024, as in previous years it has revealed both the livery and launch specification of its new design simultaneously. This time, McLaren has chosen to showcase its tweaked colour scheme in a bid to boost its marketing potential at a time […]
Upbeat McLaren has seen no “diminishing returns” on F1 2024 car gains
While preparations continue back at its factory for the official launch of the MCL38 next month, McLaren on Tuesday evening revealed the livery that its car will run in. Off the back of its impressive turnaround in form last year, where it went from near the back of the field to end the campaign as […]
Brown “confident” McLaren can keep Norris long-term despite Red Bull interest
Norris currently has a contract to race with McLaren – where he has competed ever since he entered F1 as a rookie back in 2019 – until the end of the 2025 campaign. But as uncertainty over Sergio Perez’s position as Max Verstappen’s team-mate at Red Bull continues given Perez’s poor pace and race showing […]
MotoGP concessions allow rivals to make mistakes Ducati can’t
On the 10th anniversary of his arrival at the Bolognese company, the engineer has been accumulating influence, in his team and in the championship, to the point of being seen by many as the Adrian Newey of MotoGP. After breaking most records last season, Ducati will face 2024 in full strength and with the extra […]
Some owners “don’t understand” new manager bounce impossible in F1
Steiner’s ousting from Haas ahead of the 2024 campaign means Aston Martin’s Mike Krack is now the third longest-serving F1 team principal, after he was appointed to replace Otmar Szafnauer at the end of the 2021 season. PLUS: Why the Steiner-Haas F1 team divorce is best for both parties Szafnauer was then appointed as team principal […]
Mercedes, Alpine reveal F1 2024 car launch dates
Alpine is holding its 2024 season launch, which will also involve its World Endurance Championship team, on 7 February. One week later, Mercedes is pulling back the curtains on its new W15 on 14 February. Mercedes is set for a crucial 2024 season after ceding its top spot to Red Bull over the past two […]
Wolff commits to new Mercedes F1 contract with no performance clauses
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Telegraph, Wolff has revealed that he recently agreed with his fellow shareholders to a new deal to remain at the helm at the squad until at least the end of 2026. The three parties involved, Wolff, INEOS owner Jim Ratcliffe and Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius, have agreed that […]
Piastri on Webber’s hindsight and why answers not tantrums key to F1 progress
Compared to some of his more publicly charismatic compatriots to have raced in F1, Australian rookie Piastri appeared notably guarded whenever he was dealing with the media last season. Rather than reveal any off-track inexperience by over-sharing, being too self-deprecating or ending up in a protracted war of words with a rival driver, Piastri seemed […]