But it would be a mistake to think that the RB19 was so good just because of downforce, as there have been plenty of indications that suspension’s impact on its vehicle dynamics was a critical element of its success too.This isn’t to say aero was not important, as it becameContinue Reading
In recent weeks, sporting director Steve Nielsen and single-seater technical director Tim Goss have both left the FIA. Their departure comes after the exit of Deborah Mayer as head of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission.Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Wolff said it is “concerning” that several key people haveContinue Reading
Steiner’s ousting from Haas ahead of the 2024 campaign means Aston Martin’s Mike Krack is now the third longest-serving F1 team principal, after he was appointed to replace Otmar Szafnauer at the end of the 2021 season.PLUS: Why the Steiner-Haas F1 team divorce is best for both partiesSzafnauer was then appointedContinue Reading
Zhou scored just six points in his second season in F1 in 2023, equalling his debut season tally, as the then-named Alfa Romeo team struggled for competitiveness with its C43 amid a close midfield battle.The Hinwil squad finished ninth, down from sixth in 2022 when Zhou’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas scoredContinue Reading
Mercedes doubled down on its failed 2022 concept in 2023, which left it unable to bridge the gap with the dominant Red Bull squad as it beat Ferrari to a distant second place in the constructors’ standings.Under technical director James Allison, who returned to the position after taking over fromContinue Reading
Red Bull’s launch date is the latest of the dates teams have announced thus far, taking place just six days before winter testing gets underway in Bahrain.It is not yet known whether Red Bull will reveal its actual RB20 car for the 2024 season or whether it will stick toContinue Reading
Compared to some of his more publicly charismatic compatriots to have raced in F1, Australian rookie Piastri appeared notably guarded whenever he was dealing with the media last season.Rather than reveal any off-track inexperience by over-sharing, being too self-deprecating or ending up in a protracted war of words with aContinue Reading
Following the news that Guenther Steiner has departed Haas following a 10-year partnership with the team, Guenther took to the stage at the Autosport International show to explain his side of the shocking story. SourceContinue Reading
After an on-stage Q&A – and impromptu book signing – with Sky Sports F1 TV commentator David Croft in front of a bumper crowd at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Steiner gave his first media interviews since leaving the squad he formed on behalf of team owner Gene HaasContinue Reading
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Telegraph, Wolff has revealed that he recently agreed with his fellow shareholders to a new deal to remain at the helm at the squad until at least the end of 2026.The three parties involved, Wolff, INEOS owner Jim Ratcliffe and Mercedes-Benz CEO OlaContinue Reading