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Verstappen looks for glimmers of hope before F1 Azerbaijan GP: “Understand our weaknesses, I think we did — now it’s about just trying to find solutions for it”

Ewout Albrecht4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

Red Bull is no longer the dominant force in Formula 1, something that seemed unthinkable at the start of the 2024 season. Last time out was perhaps the worst performance of the team in the entire year, with championship leader Max Verstappen managing only sixth and Sergio Pérez finishing two spots lower in eighth. The…

Ella Lloyd to join F1 Academy in Singapore as the Wild Card entry

Anna Elizabeth Krausová4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Yesterday, British driver Ella Lloyd was announced as the next Wild Card entry in the all-female series. This initiative was launched to support and strengthen the talent pool in the regions where F1 Academy races. In places where a local driver isn’t available, the opportunity is accessible to drivers from different regions that aspire to…

Mercedes return to pre-Zandvoort floor for F1 Azerbaijan GP

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Mercedes revert to older-spec floor for F1 Azerbaijan GP Ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Pit Debrief has learned Mercedes will return to the floor they ran pre-sumner break as balance issues have affected the W15 in recent weeks. A tricky start to the season saw the team fail to finish in the top…

Zhou Guanyu: Sauber “still highly motivated” despite 2024 F1 struggles

Anumitha Murugapandian4 months ago05 mins

Sauber is the only team yet to score a point after 16 races in the 2024 season. The team has been facing multiple problems throughout the year. In the opening rounds, problems with their equipment meant they had very, very slow stops, taking them out of any potential points scoring opportunities when the car was…

CCA finds Alpine and Honda in Procedural Breach of 2023 F1 Cost Cap Regulations

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Following a “thorough and intensive review” of Reporting Documentation submitted to its Cost Cap Administration (CCA) for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced all 10 Formula One (F1) teams were found to have complied with financial regulations. The Financial Regulations for F1 Teams,…

Gasly is “craving the sort of chaotic scenarios” which come from F1 sprint races and street tracks

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Even before the lights went out on race day in Monza, Alpine knew coming into the weekend that it would be tough for them to repeat the performance of previous races which had seen them fighting in the points – this was due to the specific configuration of the Monza circuit. Therefore, it was hardly…

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll share excitement about “the team of the future” as Aston Martin F1 signs technical genius Adrian Newey

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Duly regarded as one of the greatest engineers in motorsport history, Adrian Newey is heading to Aston Martin in 2025 on a multi-year deal. Following months of intense speculation and rumours linking him to top teams like Ferrari, the illustrious designer has decided to join the Silverstone-based team as a shareholder, along with assuming the…

Lawrence Stroll on Adrian Newey’s future with Aston Martin F1: “We intend to be around here a very long time together”

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

Adrian Newey has committed his long-term future to the Aston Martin Formula One Team. The British designer, widely regarded as the most successful technical mind in Formula 1 history, will join the team on 1 March 2025 as Managing Technical Partner. Along with this role, Newey will also become a shareholder, cementing his integral position…

“Lawrence’s passion, commitment and enthusiasm is very endearing, it’s very persuasive” — Adrian Newey on why he opted for Aston Martin F1 project

Ewout Albrecht4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

The worst kept secret of the past two weeks was finally made official when Adrian Newey was announced by Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. One of the most prolific designers in the sport’s history joining one of the most iconic automotive brands in history. The reason for Newey to join Aston Martin was simple:…

Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team from 2025

Harshpreet Kaur4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Having working with Red Bull Racing since 2006 and played a key role into turning them into a serious force in F1, legendary designer Adrian Newey is heading to Aston Martin next year, it was confirmed by the team on Tuesday morning. The announcement comes over four months after Red Bull Racing issued a statement…