It is a move that has been viewed by some as the ultimate way to wind up its rival – in showing that it believes it can make work designs that its competitor could not. And based on the form showed by the RB20 in last week’s test in Bahrain, all the indications are there […]
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Mercedes has new adaptable F1 suspension trick on W15
At the time, it was believed that the Brackley-based outfit had done it as a diversionary pre-season tactic to throw rivals off the scent about what it was really up to. After all, teams aren’t allowed to fit redundant suspension elements on cars. Mercedes W15 fake arm Photo by: Mercedes AMG It has turned out, […]
Haas F1 car no longer plagued by “nasty” characteristics
The American-owned outfit finished bottom of the constructors’ championship in 2023 after Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg found themselves struggling for pace in races thanks to tyre issues. Well aware of how much the problem held it back, Haas headed into F1’s pre-season test in Bahrain last week with a complete focus on race-distance runs […]
“Frustrated” Ford demands urgent resolution to Red Bull’s Horner investigation
As silence continues on the progress of Red Bull’s probe into allegations made against Horner by a female employee, Ford has upped the ante in urging the energy drinks company to get on with matters. According to a report by the Associated Press, Ford CEO Jim Farley has written to Red Bull making it clear […]
Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks
Throughout his 12-year tenure at Mercedes, Hamilton increasingly ramped up his efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in motorsport, which gradually involved the Mercedes team itself. After highlighting the lack of diversity in the sector through the Hamilton Commission, the seven-time world champion and Mercedes launched the Ignite charity to give people from diverse backgrounds […]
Why RB believes F1 team name debate is a “good problem to have”
We’re supposed to call the outfit that fields the cars the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team, although the company behind it – as seen for example in the email addresses of employees – is officially known as Racing Bulls. Fans and media have got used to teams changing names over the years. It’s easy […]
The cooling tweaks that opened the door for Red Bull’s bold F1 sidepods
While much of the focus has been on the visuals – and especially the inlet arrangement – what is actually just as fascinating are the changes made internally to allow the shift in design in the first place. If Red Bull had not worked hard to alter the cooling arrangements hidden beneath the bodywork, then […]
Steiner to make Bahrain F1 paddock return in German TV role
He will attend seven races with German broadcaster RTL, as well as the Australian GP with Channel 10, and is in talks about other potential work that fits his schedule. His RTL commitment is weighted towards the second half of the season, with Bahrain followed by Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Azerbaijan and Las Vegas. […]
The Ferrari race sim offering clues to its Red Bull-beating potential
It is why Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc coming out on top of the overall timing sheets over the course of this week’s Bahrain test has barely registered in conversations. Sainz’s overall test-topping time of 1m29.921s, set on the second day, was around seven-tenths faster than the Red Bull benchmark of 1m30.679s set by […]
Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15
The Brackley squad focused on long stints rather than glory runs across the three-day winter test in Bahrain, with George Russell taking second on the final day using softer C4 tyres after he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton had stayed well clear of the top of the leaderboard earlier in the week. PLUS: Why it’s a […]