Rachel Stephens, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Russell: Mercedes F1 “need to improve quickly” following another underwhelming performance in Miami GP Qualifying

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Qualifying in seventh position ahead of tomorrow’s Miami GP, George Russell has outqualified his teammate and seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, once again. Fourth in the constructor’s championship thus far, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team has been struggling to find their footing this year and are struggling again in Miami. After the session, Russell provided…

Ricciardo: “You don’t need enemies” in F1 as he does not expect to talk with an unrepentant Stroll

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Behind his smiles and constant laughter, Daniel Ricciardo’s road to Miami has been paved with challenges, circling back to the last grand prix in China. With a battle in the midfield of the sport, RB is currently sixth in the constructor’s championship, with seven points scored this season so far through Yuki Tsunoda. Team principal…

How former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan ensured Adrian Newey will not face any gardening leave following exit from Red Bull

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin As the Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing for 18 years, and with 200 wins in Formula 1, Adrian Newey’s visionary designs have propelled the team to consistent success. Newey’s contributions to Red Bull Racing are unrivalled, with six Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships standing as testament to his…

“There is a tipping point” — Verstappen urges F1 president Domenicali to not “overdo it” on additional Sprint weekends

Rachel Stephens7 months ago05 mins

As the sport develops, Formula 1 has been trying out some tactics to keep racing alive, most recently with the introduction of the Sprint weekend. Trying to balance the traditional race weekend alongside innovative racing formats, the F1 Sprint is back this year with some interesting changes for its fourth season in the sport. Featuring…

“I don’t know why they didn’t just tell me to give the position back” — Sargeant unhappy with the FIA after F1 Chinese GP penalty

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

This year’s Chinese Grand Prix was not short of drama, with enough twists, turns, and penalties to keep us chatting until the next race in Miami. Among the drivers caught in the penalty problems was Logan Sargeant, whose controversial penalty left many fans scratching their heads. During the race, the Virtual Safety Car was deployed…

Ricciardo ignoring outside noise on F1 performances as pressure comes “from me more than anyone”

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Daniel Ricciardo has faced a tough start to the 2024 F1 season. Historically known for daring overtakes and superb pace during his Red Bull and Renault days, Ricciardo has been struggling to connect with the VCARB 01 — particularly in qualifying — and is yet to score a single point thus far. Trailing behind his…

The ultimate guide to the revamped F1 Sprint and changes to Parc Fermé on these six weekends in 2024

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

As we head into the fifth Formula 1 race of the 2024 season, we’ve arrived at our first Sprint race, happening this weekend at Shanghai International Circuit. It’s the first time the sport has raced in China since 2019. The Sprint is back with some interesting changes for its fourth season in the sport. Only…

Mercedes explains how damage for Hamilton exacerbated their lack of pace at F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team found themselves grappling with challenges that left them trailing behind their rivals at the Japanese Grand Prix. George Russell finished P7, with Lewis Hamilton only 9th. In particular, Hamilton seemed to struggle to connect with the W15 at Suzuka on race day. Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, has shed…

Russell: “It was a late move from my side” as he “made contact” with Piastri in F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Setting off on the second standing start on the white-walled hard compound tyres, George Russell wasted no time in overtaking Yuki Tsunoda after the Japanese driver had got him on the first lap following the resumption. Reporting some degradation, vibrations, and helmet issues throughout the race, Russell finished the Japanese Grand Prix in P7, with…

Piastri praises “impressive” Leclerc for pulling off a one-stop at the F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

As the race unfolded at Suzuka, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri found himself grappling with tyre wear during the Japanese Grand Prix. He was also in a fight with Fernando Alonso and George Russell, ultimately finishing in P8, securing four points for the team on a tricky day. In the closing laps of the race, Mercedes’ George…