Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Albon says, if Williams “had two sets of hards, it would have been a different race”, after a frustrating F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Despite the action at the Belgian Grand Prix, Alex Albon’s race was marked by frustration as tyre strategy played a crucial role in determining his result. Starting the race with high hopes, Albon found himself grappling with the limitations of his tyre allocation, which ultimately impacted his performance. From the outset, Albon was active on…

Ocon “pretty happy at the moment” with personal performances following strong drive to P9 in F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Esteban Ocon drove to a solid points finish in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, proving both his skill and the potential of his Alpine car. The French driver crossed the line in 10th place, capping off a race filled with on-track battles. The Belgian Grand Prix, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, saw George Russell claim…

Lucas di Grassi joins ABT Lola for season 11 of Formula E

Chiara Martin4 months ago05 mins

The ABT Lola Formula E team, which will enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from Season 11, has confirmed Lucas di Grassi as its first driver. The experienced Brazilian racer will continue his long-standing partnership with ABT as the team begins a new chapter, with the season starting in São Paulo in December….

Maserati MSG Racing: Vandoorne and Hughes in, Günther and Daruvala out for Gen3 Evo Era

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Maserati MSG Racing has announced a new driver line-up for the 2024/25 FIA Formula E World Championship, featuring Stoffel Vandoorne and Jake Hughes. This exciting addition marks the beginning of a significant chapter for the team as they prepare for Season 11, which will debut the next generation of electric racing cars, the Gen3 Evo….

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

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 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 Martin4 months ago4 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 Martin4 months ago4 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 Martin4 months ago4 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 Martin4 months ago4 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 Martin4 months ago4 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…