The decision is not a result of an attempt at a back-to-back data gathering exercise, but is simply down to the preferences of the individual drivers. The team took a different direction with the upgrade package, first seen at the United States GP last month, and has since earned some solid midfield grid positions. However, […]
The window for asking for a review after an event will be shortened from the current 14 day period to four days, or 96 hours. In addition a fee will be introduced, whereas currently there is no charge. The plan for change was discussed before the recent request for a review from Haas regarding track limits offences committed by […]
After Pirelli designed new 23-inch tyres for the initial switch to ground-effects last season, subsequent aerodynamic development from teams has led to complaints about how easily the tyres now overheat from the altered airflow. While F1 has desired multiple pitstops to create divergent strategies, and this means that the tyre must markedly degrade, drivers have […]
Zak O’Sullivan will make his first F1 appearance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix during Free Practice 1 (FP1). The rookie driver will replace Alex Albon during the session, before taking part in the post-season Young Driver Test with fellow Williams Driver Academy member Franco Colapinto. Read more: How O’Sullivan F1 practice run shows Williams on […]
The Milton Keynes-based outfit has been the dominant squad in the current rules era, having taken drivers’ and constructors’ championship doubles in both 2022 and 2023. However, it is embarking on something totally new for the next regulations set as it has committed to designing and manufacturing its own power unit. It has invested heavily […]
Not only do they have to ensure they can get the three Pirelli compounds to work effectively, but the unusually low temperatures will also have a significant impact on overall car cooling, and hence the aero specifications that teams run. As such, the challenge is very different from that at the recent races in Qatar […]
The American manufacturer has announced a partnership with Andretti that it hopes can help it enter grand prix racing from 2025 at the earliest. However, despite the plans being given the green light on technical grounds by the FIA, Andretti’s hopes of securing a spot in F1 are dependent on it agreeing commercial terms with […]
The race has obliged Irish rock band U2 to pause its residency at the recently-opened venue for over three weeks. U2 has played a series of acclaimed concerts at the Sphere, which cost $2.3billion to build and features high definition video screens across its inner and outer surfaces. However, because of the race, the band […]
The Formula 1 safety car is an important part of a race and can be frequently seen if there is a crash or an incident on the track. There are two types of safety car, including a physical car on the track or a virtual safety car (VSC), which can be deployed to control the […]
Haas introduced a revamp of its VF-23 at the United States Grand Prix that resulted in it becoming the final F1 squad to adopt the downwash sidepod concept that Red Bull has put to best use over the past two years. The changes were aimed at bringing more downforce for Magnussen and team-mate Nico Hulkenberg, […]