The French manufacturer is coming off the back of a challenging first test in Bahrain last week where the new A524 showed itself to be lacking in both handling and pace terms against the opposition.While the team has been open about bracing itself for a tough start, some analysis fromContinue Reading
As first reported by Autosport, the plan to seal the drains was proposed by F1 stakeholders on the final day of the three-day test last week.Testing was heavily disrupted when a drain cover on the approach to Bahrain’s Turn 11 was forced loose.In a Bahrain race preview statement, the FIAContinue Reading
Last August, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with the team, which was widely assumed to be fixed for the full term and left open the possibility for Mercedes to take Antonelli in 2026.However, Hamilton was able to use escape clauses to miss the second year and take up an offerContinue Reading
The height and weight of a driver in Formula 1 can dictate the adjustments the team makes to a car to try and fulfil the vehicle’s maximum potential. These details impact how much ballast will need to be added to a car and how that is positioned in the carContinue Reading
F1 teams have begun to announce their reserve and test drivers for the 2024 season. With teams preparing for the 24-race season, these are the drivers who will be supporting the team behind the scenes.What’s the difference between an F1 reserve driver and a test driver?Additional drivers within Formula 1Continue Reading
Horner has been under investigation by Red Bull’s parent energy drinks company following allegations made against him by a female employee.Red Bull appointed an independent barrister to look into the matter, and interviews have taken place with Horner and other individuals involved to try to get a clear picture ofContinue Reading
After back-to-back championship doubles for Red Bull and Max Verstappen, a number of its rivals have made radical revamps of their cars for 2024 in a bid to close the gap.And while just making a Red Bull clone is no guarantee of success, as teams need to understand what makesContinue Reading
The testing he did with an old Alpine gave him a head start, but that programme ended in the summer of 2022 after his move to McLaren was announced.He didn’t sit in a racing car in the second half of the year, and his Bahrain debut was his first raceContinue Reading
The lights are yet to go out at the Bahrain International Circuit to signal the start of the new season and EA Sports has locked in a worldwide launch date for F1 24 of 31 May.Without revealing all the information about the latest offering, the developer has teased “a fullyContinue Reading
New season, new mission, same incredible humans behind the machine. Ready for 2024. SourceContinue Reading