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Adrian Newey apparently “closer and closer” to Aston Martin

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

After several months of speculation over his future, prominent Italian publication, Autosprint, has reported that Adrian Newey has chosen the team with which he intends to commit his future, following his departure from Oracle Red Bull Racing in early 2025. In May 2024, Oracle Red Bull Racing announced, via a press release, that Chief Technical…

Ricciardo says RB “had a really good race” at F1 Belgian GP

David Coath2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Due to George Russell’s disqualification post-race, Daniel Ricciardo left Spa with a point for finishing P10. The much-loved Aussie was pleased with his race even before the news of the point promotion. This confidence, having started P13, should serve Ricciardo well as he looks to secure his F1 future in the coming months. RB went…

Stella “quite satisfied” with McLaren’s consistency so far at the midpoint of the F1 season

Ryan McGahey2 months ago06 mins

McLaren team principal says the team are happy with their consistency in the first half of the 2024 season despite some missed opportunities. McLaren have enjoyed a strong first half of the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the Woking based squad currently occupying P2 in the constructors standings and closing in on leaders Red Bull….

Wolff explains there were “nothing more to lose” in Russell’s one-stop at the F1 Belgian GP

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

At the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton secured his 105th career victory following the disqualification of teammate George Russell, who initially crossed the finish line first. Despite the setback, Russell’s strategy and driving were commendable. Opting for an unlikely one-stop strategy, he turned what seemed like a run to fifth place into a provisional…

How Verstappen’s F1 Dominance is Being Tested in 2024

Sushmita Balakrishnan2 months ago05 mins

Since stepping onto the Formula One scene, Max Verstappen has established himself as one of the sport’s most formidable talents. Since 2021, the Dutch driver has dominated the track, securing three World Championships and shattering numerous records along the way. His driving prowess and relentless determination have set a new standard in Formula One. However,…

Bottas on his F1 future: “Hopefully we’ll have some news” after the summer break

Jonah Presser2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Valtteri Bottas’ future once again remains uncertain. However, he is trying his best to make a claim to those Team Principals still missing drivers in their lineup that he is an option to consider. One team still to consider is of course, his current employer, Sauber. As Sauber remain the only team that has yet…

Hughes wants to give FE fans a spectacle: “But from my side, it honestly often feels like too much”

Kimberley Hoefnagel2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Jake Hughes has mixed feelings about the way we currently go racing in Formula E. The 30-year-old thinks that the sport should be entertaining for the fans, but admits that it sometimes feels like ‘too much’ from the cockpit. Hughes had qualified on P21 for the Saturday race in the London Excel, and knew it…

“When they told me a lap times of the others, I was like: ‘no, it’s not quite as quick as I wish'” – Sainz on Ferrari’s performance in Belgian GP

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz netted a loss of one position in last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, after he was the only driver starting on hard. He had a decent start from sixth on the grid, gaining a place, but after everything played out, the Ferrari driver saw himself crossing the line in seventh, overtaking the struggling Sergio…

Vergne urges FE drivers to be smarter: “The problem is that is takes two to tango”

Kimberley Hoefnagel2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Jean-Éric Vergne wishes that his fellow drivers would think a little longer before making certain moves on track. The Frenchman had a difficult Saturday in London, finishing P17 after being involved in incidents with Jake Dennis and Jehan Daruvula. Vergne started the race from P5, hoping to make it to the podium for the fourth…

Fernando Alonso “a little bit disappointed” with first half of 2024 F1 season

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

At the start of the year, Aston Martin looked confident to keep up with the top teams and certainly be ‘the best of the rest’, right now it’s more than clear that their fight is “just defending from the guys behind”. The team is currently fifth in the Constructors’ Championship — the same positions they…