Mercedes 2024 F1 car is “amazing” and not an “evil sister” – Hamilton
For the return of ground effects in 2022, Mercedes pioneered its distinctive size-zero sidepod car concept but concluded its defence of the constructors’ title with only one grand prix victory.Having run the car too low that year, Mercedes raised the platform for 2023 but hit an aerodynamic performance ceiling toContinue Reading
Alonso won’t let others “dictate my destiny” in F1
The Spaniard has stressed that first he will make a call on whether or not he wants to remain in F1 in 2025 and then he will decide where he will drive, with staying at Aston Martin his priority.Lewis Hamilton’s departure for Ferrari has left a vacant seat at MercedesContinue Reading
Magazine: What’s wrong at Mercedes this time?
It might sound harsh but, given that Ferrari and McLaren haven’t won a Formula 1 world title since 2008, many neutrals have been looking to Mercedes to provide opposition to Red Bull. And, so far in this second ground-effect era, it has failed to do so.For this year, a changeContinue Reading
Ricciardo doesn’t need Marko criticisms to realise he must do better
The Australian found himself on the receiving end of a pointed remark from Red Bull’s motorsport advisor after a disappointing showing in the Saudi Arabian GP, where he was outqualified once again by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.Writing in his column for Speedweek about the performance of RB’s two drivers, Marko said:Continue Reading
Bottas lacked confidence to star in funny ads while racing for Mercedes
Ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, Sauber driver Bottas has recorded an entertaining TV promo for Uber during which he expresses his love for Australian culture, food, and fashion.The advert, which the Finn recorded in six hours soon after landing in the country, has been well-received as mullet-sporting BottasContinue Reading
Ex-F1 driver Jos Verstappen plans British rallying debut
The father of three-time F1 champion Max made over 100 grand prix appearances during his own career, and then turned to rallying in 2022.He has enjoyed reasonable success, winning three of his past five events, with the majority of his rallying having been on Belgian stages, and the Rallynuts eventContinue Reading
Portimao track undergoes key safety changes ahead of MotoGP round
Over the last few years, riders have been calling for the gravel traps at the circuit near Portimao to be altered due to what they felt was a dangerous size of stone being used.This issue first came into the spotlight at the 2022 Portuguese GP when Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia sufferedContinue Reading
Haas: Jeddah F1 “Unsportsmanlike” accusations were “complete bullshit”
Kevin Magnussen’s Jeddah race had already been spoiled by a 10-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon when he passed Yuki Tsunoda while running off the circuit. The move subsequently earned him a second 10-second penalty.He then followed orders to slow down the Japanese driver and others in the followingContinue Reading
Supercars Albert Park: Triple Eight dominates opener
Feeney arrived at the Australian Grand Prix second in the points but, after taking pole position for the weekend’s opening race, could only watch on as Anton de Pasquale took an early lead in the shortened 18-lap race.But the positions swapped back before the end of the first lap, withContinue Reading
Supercars Albert Park: Triple Eight dominates opener as Feeney wins
Feeney arrived at the Australian Grand Prix second in the points but, after taking pole position for the weekend’s opening race, could only watch on as Anton de Pasquale took an early lead in the shortened 18-lap race.But the positions swapped back before the end of the first lap, withContinue Reading