Following a winter of significant change for the Faenza-based squad, which has a new team principal and new identity, the VCARB 01 was shown for the first time at a launch party. The blue, black and white challenger features significant branding from new title sponsors Visa and Cash App. On the technical front, the new […]
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Silverstone agrees deal to keep F1 British GP until 2034
The arrangement puts the race on a par with many other events that have announced long-term deals in recent months. The circuit used social media to announce “TEN. MORE. YEARS. We’re delighted to announce Silverstone will remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2034!”, with an added contribution on video from local F1 heroes […]
Hamilton Ferrari talks “kept secret” for a while says Gasly
Gasly, who is good friends with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and is in regular contact with Hamilton, says that the bombshell Formula 1 news of the seven-time champion’s switch to Maranello did not catch him completely by surprise. Speaking at the launch of Alpine’s 2024 car at its Enstone factory on Tuesday, Gasly said it […]
Why are the F1 GPs of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are on Saturday
Teams and drivers are gearing up for the longest season in F1’s history, with as many as 24 grands prix on the calendar. However, that’s not the only special thing about the 2024 season, as the year kicks off with two races on Saturday: the Bahrain (2 March) and Saudi Arabian (9 March) grands prix. […]
What is the flow-vis paint and aero rake on an F1 car in testing?
Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods – flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes included. Both play a key role in every pre-season test – plus some free practice sessions – as a team attempts to learn more about its aerodynamic performance in preparation for the upcoming […]
when do driver’s points expire?
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez will be entering the 2024 F1 season with the most penalty points on his super licence after being found to have caused several incidents in 2023. With his team-mate Max Verstappen also having a couple of points under his belt, the Red Bull team have the most penalty points of any […]
Alpine’s 2024 F1 car “new front to back” after maxing out 2023 design
Alpine slid back from fourth in 2022 to sixth last season, being stuck in no man’s land some distance away from rivals McLaren and Aston Martin. The Enstone team found it tough to continue adding significant performance to last year’s A523, so Harman’s technical team has opted to complete redesign the car ahead of 2024. […]
Oddest ever team names in F1 from Antique Automobiles to Life
F1 team names have been a big talking point in the off-season as two constructors underwent a rebrand for the 2024 campaign. Red Bull’s sister squad AlphaTauri changed its operation to Visa Cash App RB, while Sauber ditched its Alfa Romeo guise to sign a title sponsorship with online casino company Stake and live streaming […]
Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after car concept change
The “aggressive” revamp, which not only involves aerodynamics but also a redesign of rear suspension and the cooling package, is aiming at unlocking much more development potential down the road and providing Ocon and Gasly with a car that is more compliant and easier to set up. However, the initial sideways step to a new […]
Renault says Andretti talks will only resume once it gains entry
The French manufacturer originally had a pre-contract with Andretti for a supply of power units when it first looked at making it onto the grid. However, that deal lapsed last year and there is currently no formal arrangement with Andretti while it ponders its next steps following FOM’s rejections of its plans last week. It […]