The FIA is inspecting front bib adjusters on various Formula 1 cars at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, following suspicions that Red Bull may have been using the device in parc ferme.The saga has captivated the F1 paddock at Austin, after Red Bull admitted it had such a deviceContinue Reading
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Helmut Marko’s comments on Lando Norris’ perceived “mental weakness” are setting the sport back 10 to 20 years.In a recent interview with German outlet Motorsport Magazin, Red Bull advisor Marko weighed up the championship chances of his driver Max Verstappen and McLaren’s challenger Norris, andContinue Reading
McLaren has clarified that it has made modifications to its full range of rear wings ahead of the United States Grand Prix, following the recent ‘mini-DRS’ controversy.The Woking-based team found itself at the centre of attention following the Azerbaijan GP after video footage of its rear wing flexing was broadcast.TheContinue Reading
Carlos Sainz headlined the sole practice session for the United States Grand Prix in a Ferrari 1-2, as Charles Leclerc was just 0.021s behind his team-mate.Leclerc had led the way in the hard-tyre runs in the opening half-hour of the session, setting a 1m34.966s which looked as though it wouldContinue Reading
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has called on the FIA to launch a “thorough investigation” into whether Red Bull did actually use its front bib adjuster under parc ferme conditions.Red Bull has found itself at the centre of intrigue over a device it has fitted under the heel support in itsContinue Reading
Team principal James Vowles is unequivocal when discussing the long-term ambitions to take Williams back to the front of Formula 1 – and has no issues in admitting it is not a quick fix.Having finished seventh in the constructors’ championship last season, Williams currently occupy eighth in the 2024 standingsContinue Reading
Maurice Trintignant is unlikely to be the name that rolls off the tongue if you were to ask anyone for their favourite Formula 1 driver of all time.The Frenchman competed in F1 for 14 years, winning twice in Monte Carlo, and taking 10 podiums across a varied career that includedContinue Reading
The McLaren and Mercedes teams have introduced comprehensive aerodynamic upgrades for the United States Grand Prix, as both teams look to find further performance for the final stage of the 2024 season.McLaren has set its changes off with a new front wing, with a new front suspension package to matchContinue Reading
George Russell said the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association is hoping for a meeting next week with the FIA in the wake of Max Verstappen’s punishment for swearing.Verstappen was effectively given community service by the FIA for using strong language in the Thursday press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix, andContinue Reading
Red Bull hopes that car modifications to assure the FIA its ride height adjustment device is not used under parc ferme conditions will be ready for the Brazilian Grand Prix.The Milton Keynes-based team has been at the centre of technical intrigue ahead of this weekend’s United States GP after itContinue Reading