David Coath, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Sauber trying to help Zhou Guanyu is “something that we are working on” as “he doesn’t feel confident” in F1 C44 car — Pujolar

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago012 mins

Sauber F1’s racing director Xevi Pujolar spoke post-race after Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix about why the team’s Chinese racer Zhou Guanyu is struggling so much with the C44 compared to teammate Valtteri Bottas. Everyone knows that in motorsport, the first target a driver must achieve is being able to beat his teammate. Valtteri Bottas and…

Allison on Mercedes F1 upgrades: “The feature that gave us a bit more rebalanced downforce on the old wing is just better on this wing”

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

In the days before what would see Mercedes claim their first podium of the season in Montreal, Mercedes’ technical director James Allison explained the recent updates and front wing improvements. With George Russell in contention for the win a few days later during the Canadian Grand Prix, it seems as though the they have been…

Why Alpine should consider Yuki Tsunoda for a 2025 F1 seat

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago010 mins

Following the news that Esteban Ocon and Alpine F1 Team will be parting ways at the end of the 2024 F1 season after a five-year collaboration, all eyes are now on which driver will be chosen as his replacement. Today we will explore reasons why Alpine should have Yuki Tsunoda in their sights. The Japanese…

Zhou Guanyu on whether appeal of Chinese market could secure his 2025 F1 seat: “It’s not going to make me any worse, it’s only going to be helping my kind of options for the teams”

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago010 mins

Zhou Guanyu is yet to confirm where he will be racing in 2025 but the Chinese driver has made clear that he is evaluating different options. Zhou spoke during the F1 Monaco GP weekend and said “If you’re too late, or if you just have one option, I think you end up running out of…

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff aims to defuse Hamilton tension: “We’re trying to do the best out of the relationship and maximise the results for what is the final season”

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix may have been a predictable procession for many but what may not have been predicted is a potential rift starting to build at Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concern over being treated differently to teammate George Russell. However, Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff insists that Lewis Hamilton has every…

Alonso aware of threat from Racing Bulls after F1 Imola GP: “We need to keep on working because everything is so tight”

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Aston Martin left Imola with two important points on the board but they did not come courtesy of Fernando Alonso. Instead, the 2-time F1 Drivers’ Champion had an ‘F1 test style’ race. It was always going to be difficult for Alonso having started Sunday’s Grand Prix from the pitlane but his Team Principal Mike Krack…

Albon finds positives after F1 Imola GP: “It’s not doom and gloom — if we didn’t have a plan I would call it doom and gloom”

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

A race to forget for Williams Racing in Imola. A weekend that started on such a high following the news of a contract extension for the highly sought after Alex Albon, ended with zero points. A case of what might have been for Williams but Albon was eager not to dwell on misfortune seeing how…

Sauber’s Pujolar says qualifying is focus after issues of F1 Imola GP: “At the moment our race pace is better relative to the competitors”

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago013 mins

Sauber completed the first race of the European calendar with zero points to its name which means the team remain on zero points so far in 2024. Try as they might with different strategies on a track where it is difficult to overtake, they were facing an uphill battle as their rivals had brought a…

“It is difficult to drive” — Krack says Aston “have some lessons to learn” as AMR24 struggled at F1 Imola GP

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Aston Martin is not where they expect to be but worked hard to leave Imola with 2 points. Team Principal Mike Krack spoke of the impact the upgrades had, high standards and the difference a year can make in F1. On this occasion, it is Lance Stroll who the team praise after some determined driving…

Albon says he has “never been in a fortunate enough position to be able to have talks so early” as he weighs up future F1 options

David Coath7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Williams Racing team boss James Vowles has always maintained that Alex Albon is contracted to the team up to the end of 2025. However, Vowles is also vocal that he knows how important it is for him to show Albon that he can provide him with the kind of car he deserves. During the F1…