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Bottas expects permanent solution “by Imola” for Sauber’s F1 pitstop issues

Ewout Albrecht5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Japanese Grand Prix proved to be a better race for Sauber as they didn’t suffer as much from their pitstop issues as in the earlier races, but the team remains pointless so far. Zhou Guanyu retired with gearbox issues, whereas Valtteri Bottas ended P14, partially because the pitstops are still significantly slower than the opposition. Before the race in Suzuka, the team expressed their hope to have a permanent fix before this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, but according to Bottas that unfortunately hasn’t been achieved.

Hamilton: Ferrari F1 move doesn’t need “vindicating” despite Mercedes’ current struggles

Nicolas Lopes5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his frustration at the many – and repetitive – questions surrounding his blockbuster move to join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Given Mercedes’ ongoing struggles to get to grips with these ground-effect F1 cars since the start of 2022, many questions have been raised about that potentially proving it…

“It takes a lot of dedication” — F1 rivals give their thoughts on Fernando Alonso’s contract extension and racing into their 40s

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago012 mins

Fernando Alonso recently signed a multi-year contract extension with Aston Martin, which will see him racing through 2025 and, notably, 2026, when the new technical regulations come into effect. Having initially retired from the sport at the end of the 2018 season, Alonso made waves by announcing his return to the sport just a few…

Sainz says “my best options are still open” concerning a seat for 2025 F1 season

Editorial Staff5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Ever since the announcement of Lewis Hamilton switching to the Prancing Horse, one of the biggest talks of the paddock has been where will Carlos Sainz be for 2025. After having a stellar start to the 2024 season with a win in Australia and two podiums in Bahrain and Japan, teams took notice, and currently,…

“From Ninth to Second is a Pretty Good Day in the Office”: Dennis Reflects on Double Podium at Misano E-Prix

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Jake Dennis secured double second-place finishes at the 2024 Misano E-Prix, demonstrating a strong comeback after facing setbacks. Starting from ninth, the Andretti driver made significant gains to secure podium positions on both days, which allowed him to gain the championsip lead. Dennis credited his performance to the Porsche powertrain, highlighting its efficiency and reliability….

Theo Pourchaire to make his IndyCar debut at Long Beach with Arrow McLaren

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

A new face will be on the grid for the upcoming Long Beach round. The young French driver, who is currently competing in Super Formula with Team Impul, will be behind the wheel of Arrow McLaren’s car no. 6. Unfortunately, former Dale Coyne driver David Malukas will still have to wait to make his race…

Van Der Linde Excited for FE Return with ABT CUPRA in Berlin, “It’s Exactly How I Want It to Be as a Racer”

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Kelvin van der Linde is set to return to Formula E, driving for ABT CUPRA in the upcoming Berlin E-Prix. This opportunity comes as Nico Mueller will be fulfilling commitments in the FIA World Endurance Championship on the same weekend. Scheduled for the 11th and 12th of May, Rounds 9 & 10 of the season…

Gasly predicts a “tough and tricky weekend on my side” with only Ocon getting Alpine’s F1 Chinese GP upgrade

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

It has been a tough season to date for Alpine as they do not have a single point in the bag. They brought a small upgrade at the Japanese Grand Prix to help with the weight issues. Alpine has been on the back foot since pre-season. But the Suzuka upgrades worked as expected. The Enstone-based…

Boya and Goethe shine as Campos tops Day Two of Barcelona In-Season Testing

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Campos Racing’s Mari Boya topped the morning session timesheets, and teammate Oliver Goethe led the afternoon, as they dominated the second day of the in-season Formula 3 test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Morning Session The day began with an intense flurry of activity, with Trident’s Leonardo Fornaroli initially setting the pace with a time…

Stroll reflects on Alonso’s contract extension with Aston Martin F1: “He’s super motivated and passionate”

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll expressed optimism about his team’s future and his current focus on the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, amidst the recent confirmation of his teammate’s contract extension. Stroll conveyed his positive sentiments regarding the team dynamics, particularly praising Fernando Alonso’s continued passion and motivation for Formula 1. “I think it’s very good…