Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won’t be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations previously being raised.Next year, F1 will introduce both new engine and new aerodynamic regulations to herald a new era in the championship, highlighted by theContinue Reading
Andy Cowell says Adrian Newey’s recent comments in the media have provoked Aston Martin’s design team to help speed up the outfit’s development.Newey sparked a warning that despite the team’s state-of-the-art Silverstone HQ possessing the best equipment, there was a problem with the data correlating with the simulator.Newey identified Aston’sContinue Reading
Formula 1’s flexi-wing furore has been simmering for months, but came to a ragged and inconsequential termination during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend when new deflection tests were applied – and not much changed.The tests clamped down on the amount of flex permitted on the front wings of F1’s machinery,Continue Reading
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Formula 1 has become a sponsorship juggernaut in recent years and new, independent research has shown that over $2billion was earned in 2024 with only the NFL now bringing in more revenue on an annual basis.A report from SponsorUnited shows that F1 and its teams generated $2.04billion last year, moreContinue Reading
Having the fastest car on the grid and two drivers worthy of being world champions is probably the second-best scenario for which a team principal could wish.The ideal, of course, is to have the quickest car, a super-fast number-one driver, and a number two who is quick enough but willingContinue Reading
The Spanish Grand Prix was supposed to be a key race for Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 world championship. And while the race saw the Scuderia return to second position in the constructors’ standings, the expected step forward was clearly not achieved – and Lewis Hamilton was left asking for aContinue Reading
This week, Kevin is joined by Maurice Hamilton, broadcaster, author, and F1 journalist of nearly 50 years to discuss his favourite season, 2007.2007 was a season where politics played a huge role in the cChampionship battle between McLaren and Ferrari. “Spygate” clouded the middle of the season as McLaren wasContinue Reading
While Red Bull’s reserve drivers and junior talents are currently in the spotlight due to Max Verstappen’s 11 penalty points, it emerges that Red Bull submitted a request for a superlicence exemption for Arvid Lindblad.It’s important to note that this request is not directly related to Verstappen’s penalty situation andContinue Reading
The Formula 1 driver merry-go-round was out of commission for 2024 as all the team stuck with their line-ups from the previous year. But the wheels were greased for the current season, and Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers whose ride came to an end.The 35-year-old has rejoined theContinue Reading