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“We all drive at 90%” — Alonso elaborates on nine consecutive races without a Safety Car in F1

Öykü Ceylan2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Formula 1 has recently experienced an unusual streak of nine consecutive races without the appearance of a Safety Car. This marks the longest drought since the gap between the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix and the 2004 Spanish Grand Prix, with even the notoriously chaotic Singapore Grand Prix being completed without a single Safety Car deployment….

Renault CEO admits it was “heartbreaking” to call time on F1 engine project

Öykü Ceylan2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Co-Author: Syrine Ferchichi Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, has explained the rationale behind Renault’s decision to cease development of their F1 engine by 2026, confirming that Alpine will instead source power units from Mercedes. While this move guarantees jobs at Viry-Châtillon, it signifies a strategic shift for the company. “We became invisible,” de…

Ferrari “back on track” after resolving F1 bouncing issues — Clear

Öykü Ceylan3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

After introducing a floor upgrade at the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari expected performance improvements following the earlier iteration tested during May’s Imola race. However, this change led to bouncing in high-speed corners at the Barcelona circuit. As a result, the team reverted to the previous floor specification for Silverstone and modified the underbody geometry ahead…

Hülkenberg calls for “strategy review” after Alonso undercut leads to P9 finish in F1 Singapore GP

Öykü Ceylan4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Nico Hülkenberg delivered another strong performance for the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team at the Singapore Grand Prix, continuing a positive run of form that has seen the team collect points for the third consecutive race. Starting from an impressive P6 on the grid, Hülkenberg battled hard throughout the race to finish in ninth place, adding…

Ricciardo reflects on the F1 Azerbaijan GP where he had graining struggles

Öykü Ceylan1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Daniel Ricciardo endured a challenging weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing 13th after struggling with tyre graining that hampered his race. The Visa Cash App RB F1 driver had hoped for a more competitive performance, but early struggles in qualifying and race day difficulties with his tyre strategy left him unable to push forward…

Waché is confident that Red Bull will ‘compensate’ for the things they are ‘not satisfied with’

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Red Bull Racing is bracing for significant shifts within its team, as Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey and Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley prepare to leave their roles. Newey, who has been with the team since 2006, will depart early next year, while Wheatley will transition to become Audi’s Team Principal. Additionally, from the Formula 1…

Peter Bonnington will stay at Mercedes F1 as he gets promotion

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Peter Bonnington, Lewis Hamilton’s trusted race engineer, will remain with Mercedes in 2025, taking on a new role as head of race engineering. Despite Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season, Bonnington won’t be joining him. Instead, he will continue with Mercedes, overseeing one of their drivers next year while also…

Hülkenberg reflects on the 2024 season with Haas, saying the team is “better and healthier”

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

As the 2024 Formula 1 season heads into the summer break, Nico Hulkenberg of Haas F1 Team has emerged as a standout performer. Across the first 13 rounds where both drivers finished, Hulkenberg has only been outpaced by his teammate Kevin Magnussen twice—once in the opening race in Bahrain and again in the most recent…

Andretti signs Nico Muller to replace Nato for the next Formula E season

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago04 mins

Andretti has solidified its driver line-up for Season 11 by signing Nico Müller, who will partner with world champion Jake Dennis. The Swiss driver, formerly with ABT, joins Andretti ahead of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s next season, marking his fifth season in the competition as the series advances into its GEN3 Evo…

Piastri reflects on the 2024 performance after his rookie season

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

After an impressive debut in 2023, Oscar Piastri entered his sophomore year in Formula 1 with the goal of building on his initial success. Reflecting on the 2024 F1 season, the McLaren driver emphasized the strides he’s made, particularly in tyre management—a critical aspect he aimed to improve after his rookie season. “From that specific…