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Alpine F1 drivers on Sanchez’s signing: “The team is making an effort to change things” following rough start to 2024

Alpine’s 2024 is becoming more positive as time goes by. The French team has been hard at work to improve as testing showed the reality of their speed. Their efforts to improve the car and reduce weight resulted in Esteban Ocon entering the top 10 in Miami for the first time in 2024. Among the…

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Low speed performance “will be hopefully improved” — Leclerc and Vasseur discuss Ferrari’s F1 Imola GP updates

Scuderia Ferrari has not updated their car since Bahrain. Red Bull and Mclaren brought upgrades to the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix respectively. Both have shown that the upgrades are key this season, which can be seen from Miami as Norris took his maiden win after the MCL38 was significantly changed. Vasseur pointed out with…

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Callum Ilott confirmed by Arrow McLaren to drive the #6 for the Indy 500

British driver Callum Ilott has been confirmed to drive the number 6 Arrow McLaren at the Indy 500, with practice starting tomorrow ahead of qualifying this weekend as 33 cars will make the race that takes place on the 26th of May. Following the injury and dismissal of David Malukas from the team, Ilott will…

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Scuderia Ferrari F1 announces signings of Jerome d’Ambrosio and Loic Serra

In a bid to fortify their team for the upcoming seasons, Ferrari has made significant moves in their management department, appointing Loic Serra as the new Head of Chassis Performance Engineering and Jerome d’Ambrosio as Deputy Team Principal. Effective from October 1, these appointments mark a strategic shift in Ferrari’s leadership structure. With a proven…

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Miami Grand Prix commentary undermines progress in Women’s Motorsport

This year’s Miami Grand Prix had the potential to be a landmark event for inclusivity in Formula 1, showcasing the sport’s commitment to fostering diversity. Yet, it ended up highlighting how far we still have to go. The commentary team, stationed trackside, unfortunately focused more on the appearances and ages of the young women competing…

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Drivers call for more effective resolution in cases of gaining an unfair advantage as Magnussen F1 penalty drama “sets a very risky precedent”

Kevin Magnussen has found himself in hot water recently, with a potential race ban being discussed after just six rounds. Magnussen engaged in a heated wheel-to-wheel battle with Lewis Hamilton in Miami’s Sprint, picking up 35 seconds worth of penalties, mainly for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Afterwards, Magnussen conceded that the penalties…

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Palou admits to feeling like “just a passenger sometimes” such was the speed of his CGR car on the way to victory in the Sonsio GP

Reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou completed the sweep at the Indianapolis Road course, securing the pole on Friday, then going on to win the race on Saturday in controlling fashion, finishing six seconds in front of Will Power in second. Having won the Indy GP last season, Palou then went on a run of three…

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“He has made a massive step forward and I think there is more to come” — RB F1 boss Mekies lauds Tsunoda’s growth since the start of 2024 season

Yuki Tsunoda’s 2024 season represents a notable improvement from his 2023 performance. The Japanese driver has showcased impressive form during the opening quarter of the season, accumulating six points in Australia and securing a hard-earned point at his home race in Japan. Tsunoda’s P7 finish in Miami last Sunday contributed significantly to the team’s climb…

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“Piece of f***ing s***” Ericsson raced me “like an a**” on first lap of IndyCar Sonsio GP — Herta

Andretti’s Colton Herta was very annoyed with teammate Marcus Ericsson following contact on the opening lap of the Sonsio GP yesterday afternoon. It had been a difficult Friday for the former championship leader as he qualified a miserable P24. The team failed to put enough fuel in his car to complete his final attempt, leaving…

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