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Vowles explains the steering wheel glitch that derailed Logan Sargeant’s F1 Bahrain GP

Williams experienced a myriad of technical difficulties during their round one outing in Bahrain—something team boss James Vowles believes belied the true potential of the FW46. Among these was a steering wheel anomaly that sent Logan Sargeant sliding into the run-off area after a massive lockup merely ten laps into the race.  Sargeant successfully rejoined…

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FIA President asked officials “to find some concerns” to not certify the F1 Las Vegas circuit, claims whistleblower

According to BBC Sport, FIA’s Mohmmed Ben Sulayem allegedly tried to persuade the officials tasked with the certification process of the newly added Las Vegas circuit not to do so. Las Vegas circuit hosted the third race in the United States the 2023 season, the first held in the Nevadan city since 1982. Formula One…

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Wolff admits F1 Bahrain GP “wasn’t great fun” for Mercedes after overheating issues cost them “six-tenths” a lap

The Bahrain Grand Prix finally took place last weekend and with it several events that could mark the evolution of the teams over the winter break. Some teams presented improvements, such as the case of Mercedes, who went winless in 2023 for the first time in 12 years. George Russell had qualified a strong P3,…

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FIA President under investigation for alleged interference in rescinding Alonso’s penalty at 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Amongst several revelations and controversies currently facing the sport, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has found himself at the centre of another Formula 1 storm. Allegations are stemming from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where a whistle-blower has come forward with the claim that Ben Sulayem attempted…

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Haas “suddenly needs to look at other things” to improve if encouraging F1 Bahrain GP concerning tyre wear continues — Magnussen

Haas’s Kevin Magnussen qualified in P15 for the Bahrain Grand Prix after being knocked out in Q2. Even though the Dane started from a lowly position, he had a decent race. The 31-year-old made up three places on the opening lap to run in 12th, and that is where he would finish. Speaking post-race, Magnussen…

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Ferrari remains optimistic despite F1 Bahrain GP issues as Vasseur vows the team will “continue to push like hell”

As anticipated, Ferrari proved to be Red Bull’s closest rival in Bahrain. The Scuderia appears to have delivered on its promise to improve race performance and has seemingly mitigated the high tyre degradation that plagued them last year.  Despite these encouraging signs, there was also some disappointment in the Ferrari camp, as Charles Leclerc’s debilitating…

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Alpine F1 announces restructuring of their technical organisation following exits of Harman and De Beer

Following confirmation over the weekend that Matt Harman and Dirk de Beer would be leaving Alpine, the Enstone-based has announced a reshuffle of their technical organisation.It has been a shocking start to the 2024 F1 season for Alpine. They had the slowest car in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and both Ocon and Gasly…

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FIA President Ben Sulayem asked Max Verstappen to publicly back Christian Horner during F1 Bahrain GP weekend

Co-Author: Chiara Martin The saga surrounding Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal since before the start of the season is far from over and offers almost every day a new episode that engulfs Formula 1 in a cloud full of scandals. This time new information has come to light regarding Christian Horner’s alleged inappropriate behaviour, dated…

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Horner has a “feeling that the field is going to concertina this year” despite dominant F1 Bahrain GP performance

Red Bull’s Team Principal Christian Horner was in attendance at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, but his position has been overshadowed by controversy. An investigation by Red Bull into his conduct has sparked increasing debate within the Formula One community. After accusations made by a female team member were dismissed following an investigation, the story…

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