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“The situation is more encouraging now” — Wolff optimistic about W15 F1 improvements following a “painful learning curve”

Jonah Presser5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Mercedes’ difficulties in the ground effect era continue. McLaren’s win at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday has properly confirmed the Brackley-based squad is now the fourth force in F1. They brought a floor upgrade to Miami to start addressing their issues and bring more downforce to the car. In the end, Lewis Hamilton and…

“I would be a bit more worried about the 220 than maybe one or two CVs” — Horner on Red Bull F1 taking hundreds of Mercedes HPP employees

Melis Öktür5 months ago04 mins

Christian Horner, who recently admitted that Red Bull powertrains has hired 220 Mercedes staff members, claims he is unconcerned about other teams trying to poach big names of his. A number of important Red Bull employees, including long-term team manager Jonathan Wheatley, were the focus of rival teams’ attention during the Miami Grand Prix weekend….

Vasseur “quite happy” for Norris and McLaren after their victory at the F1 Miami GP: “They deserve their success”

Nicolas Lopes5 months ago5 months ago011 mins

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur didn’t hold back in his praise for his rivals McLaren and Lando Norris after the team snatched the win at last weekend’s Miami GP. Vasseur was even seen taking part in some of McLaren’s post-race celebrations, in a true showing of sportsmanship from the French. Speaking after the race, Vasseur…

Carrie Schreiner “happy to score” in Race 2 but “couldn’t achieve” her goals for F1 Academy Miami weekend

Anna Elizabeth Krausová5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Representing Sauber in F1 Academy, Carrie Schreiner came to Miami wanting to get into the top eight in both races of the weekend. Finishing P12 and P9 in the end, the German driver wasn’t able to meet her own target, but still leaves the Miami International Autodrome circuit quite pleased and content with the outcome….

Lundqvist: Franchitti a “great, great resource” as the Swede looks to kick on from first IndyCar podium at Barber

John Goolsby5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

NTT IndyCar rookie Linus Lundquist heads to Indy for the month of May with momentum and the lead in the Rookie of the Year standings. The young Swede earned his first career IndyCar podium at Barber last month. He came through from P14 following his final stop to finish a superb 3rd as going long…

Piastri “is in a very strong place” following F1 Miami GP performance — Stella

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

McLaren’s weekend was definitely packed with emotions. On one hand, the Woking-based team scored its first Grand Prix win since the Italy 2021 as Lando Norris delivered the goods, but on the other his teammate Oscar Piastri definitely was not so lucky following a very strong Grand Prix. The Australian driver was involved in a…

“Consistency” is the “most important thing for me” — Tsunoda reflects on another strong performance after F1 Miami GP

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Daniel Ricciardo might’ve been the standout performer in Saturday’s Sprint, but it was Yuki Tsunoda who delivered another points finish on Sunday. Ricciardo appeared to have the upper hand in the Sprint-related events, hitting the ground running with a surprise second row start on Friday while Tsunoda lagged behind in 15th. Although Ricciardo came under…

Wolff says Mercedes is in “observation mode” regarding 2025 F1 driver market: “We want to take our time”

Nicolas Lopes5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Mercedes F1 team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has made no secret of his wish to get reigning three-time world champion and current Red Bull driver Max Verstappen to join his squad in place of the departing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, taking advantage of the unrest at Red Bull following the allegations of controlling behaviour…

Tim Cindric among staff suspended by Team Penske after IndyCar push-to-pass saga

Luke-John Buckle5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Four senior members of the Team Penske IndyCar team have been suspended by the esteemed team boss Roger Penske. This includes team president Tim Cindric and managing director Ron Ruzewski. All four members have been suspended for the next two IndyCar rounds including the Indy 500. Penske said: “I recognise the magnitude of what occurred and…

“A really great feeling” to keep the leaders in sight — Hamilton on his strong drive to P6 in F1 Miami GP

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago04 mins

After receiving a 20-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, Hamilton dropped from P8 to P16 in the Sprint Race at the Miami Grand Prix. He qualified P8 right behind his teammate, George Russell in P7 for the Grand Prix, but he managed to clear him at the start. Hamilton crossed the line sixth…