Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Hamilton “hoping the changes we’ve made overnight” can help Mercedes fight for a podium in F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Lewis Hamilton, who will start third on the grid for tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix, conveyed mixed feelings about the session, acknowledging both comfort in the wet conditions and frustration over missteps. The session began in very wet conditions, with heavy rain in FP3 leaving the circuit in a very wet shape. Even with these challenging…

Pérez says Red Bull “made significant changes to the car” following race pace struggles in FP2, targets F1 Belgian GP win

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Sergio Pérez reflected on his qualifying session at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he secured P3, which translates to P2 on the grid due to Max Verstappen’s penalty. Speaking about the session, Pérez shared his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities ahead. “Yeah, it was very tricky at times. Obviously, as always, you know, in…

F2 | Belgian GP | Sprint Race | O’Sullivan wins a rain-shortened Sprint

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The tenth round of the Formula 2 series at the Belgian Grand Prix delivered a thrilling Sprint Race, that was soon interrupted by a red flag. Zak O’Sullivan capitalised on the reverse grid format to secure pole position, with Dennis Hauger joining him on the front row. The race, already delayed following the morning session’s…

Aston Martin F1 “quite happy with how the new package worked in Hungary” — Alonso

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin driver, Fernando Alonso recently shared his thoughts on the team’s performance following a challenging 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix where he finished 11th. The race saw Alonso start P7, moving up a spot at the start. After early pit stops shook up the midfield order, Alonso found himself battling through the pack. He made…

F3 | Belgian GP | Free Practice | Browning tops rainy session at Spa

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The free practice session in Belgium commenced under wet conditions as drivers and teams adapted to the longest circuit on the calendar. With rain expected on both Friday and Saturday, this session was crucial for everyone to familiarise themselves with the track in wet conditions. Luke Browning initially set the pace with a 2:22.089 for…

Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant and team principal James Vowles no longer on speaking terms

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Pit Debrief understands that Williams driver Logan Sargeant is no longer talking to team boss James Vowles, amid increasing speculation about his future with the team. The recent visit of Esteban Ocon to the Williams factory, along with the names of Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas being linked to Sargeant’s seat, has intensified rumours about…

“The track started to go really wavy” — Max Verstappen says he battled “vision problems” after Silverstone 2021 F1 crash

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has revealed the long-term effects of his infamous crash at the 2021 British Grand Prix while battling with Lewis Hamilton. Despite achieving a memorable victory at Silverstone in 2023, Verstappen’s memories of the circuit are marred by the severe accident two years prior. During the first lap of the 2021…

“We take our cap off to him” — Christian Horner praises Lewis Hamilton’s F1 British GP victory

Chiara Martin6 months ago05 mins

With rivalries running deep in Formula 1, sportsmanship remains a cornerstone of the sport, as evidenced by Christian Horner’s recent comments on Lewis Hamilton’s latest victory, at the British Grand Prix. When asked about Hamilton’s win, his first since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, one that happened towards the end of an incredibly tense…

Aston Martin appoints Enrico Cardile as F1 Chief Technical Officer

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced a significant addition to its technical leadership, appointing Enrico Cardile as F1 Chief Technical Officer. This move, set to take effect in 2025, further solidifies the team’s goal to achieving race wins, as well as strengthening their senior technical group. Cardile, formerly the Technical Director of Chassis…

Ricciardo and Tsunoda confirm RB running a “hybrid package” for British GP following difficulties with parts of Barcelona F1 upgrade

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

In their written media sessions ahead of the British Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda shared insights into their teams’ current states and future expectations. Ricciardo confirmed that the experimentation phase is over for his team as they look to find the right balance between the new and old parts. “Yeah, I’d say for…