The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign where its new car has shown promise but also some key weaknesses that have left Lewis Hamilton and George Russell struggling at times.In particular, Mercedes has been chasing answers about why its car is not performing as wellContinue Reading
The squad’s miserable Australian adventure appeared a distant memory as the Bulls charged to a 1-2 result that never seriously looked in doubt.The latest edition of the Autosport Podcast discusses Red Bull’s race, along with various other key talking points from the Japanese weekend.Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Cleeren join host BrynContinue Reading
Stroll found himself having to battle through the field at Suzuka after a disappointing qualifying performance had left him down in 16th on the grid.He did manage to make progress, eventually finishing 12th in the race at Suzuka but, in the closing stages, as he fought the RB of YukiContinue Reading
The reigning F1 world champion got back to winning ways with a dominant display at Suzuka, leading home a Red Bull 1-2 by beating Sergio Perez by 12.5 seconds.During his victory charge, a radio exchange between Verstappen and Lambiase gained attention, when the Dutch driver reported his car was understeeringContinue Reading
The Mercedes driver had gone into the Suzuka race hopeful that the team could build on some promising potential shown in practice with a new set-up direction for the W15.But he was put on the back foot almost immediately from the restart of the red-flagged race after a minor clashContinue Reading
Sainz started fourth alongside McLaren’s Lando Norris and briefly led the Suzuka race after delaying his second pitstop, instead extending his stint on the medium tyres.That initially cost him track position as he was undercut by team-mate Charles Leclerc, Norris and both Mercedes cars of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.ButContinue Reading
In the hottest conditions of the weekend at Suzuka, Verstappen was never threatened even through two standing starts around the crash between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon at Turn 3 on the opening lap.Behind, Ferrari continued its early 2024 podium streak via Carlos Sainz and made a bold strategy choiceContinue Reading
The chassis suffered damage to the front-right when Albon speared under the tyre wall after making contact with the RB of Daniel Ricciardo.The team, which will be without a spare until the Miami GP, remains confident that it can be repaired successfully and shipped to Shanghai for the Chinese GP.ItContinue Reading
At the restart after the first-lap red flag caused by the crash between Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo, Mercedes swapped George Russell and Lewis Hamilton from medium tyres to the hard compound in a strategy switch that targeted a one-stop plan.But both drivers struggled for pace on the hards and,Continue Reading
Norris qualified close to the front-row starting Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez on Saturday.But on Sunday it quickly became apparent Norris’ real battle was with the cars behind, with Carlos Sainz being an immediate threat and Charles Leclerc fighting his way back into contention with a bold one-stopContinue Reading