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“It’s so tight that it could have easily swung slightly the other way” — Kevin Magnussen talks about midfield competitiveness in F1

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The Belgian Grand Prix was a race that was crucial for Haas to establish midfield dominance heading into the summer break. However, both of its drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were knocked out in Q1 and unable to make any significant impression during Sunday’s race. Magnussen finished the race in 15th before being promoted…

“Pérez is still our best solution” — Helmut Marko squashes any rumours that Liberty Media was involved in Pérez’s retention

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Red Bull has decided to stick with Sergio Pérez despite the Mexican being tipped to head to the exit following inconsistent performances across the last couple of rounds that allow rivals to catch up in the constructors’ championship with only 42 points separating them with McLaren in second place. Heading into the Belgian Grand Prix,…

Bottas on his F1 future: “Hopefully we’ll have some news” after the summer break

Jonah Presser4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Valtteri Bottas’ future once again remains uncertain. However, he is trying his best to make a claim to those Team Principals still missing drivers in their lineup that he is an option to consider. One team still to consider is of course, his current employer, Sauber. As Sauber remain the only team that has yet…

Andrea Stella agrees new multi-year deal to stay on as McLaren F1 team principal

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

More big news has arrived with confirmation from McLaren that Andrea Stella has agreed a new multi-year deal with the Woking-based squad. The Italian previously worked as Head of Race Operations and Performance Director, before gaining a promotion to Executive Director, Racing in 2019. At the end of 2022, Andreas Seidl left his role at…

Jonathan Wheatley to leave Red Bull Racing and join Audi F1 as team principal

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

There has been more stunning F1 news as Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team at the end of the 2024 campaign. The experienced British mechanic joined Red Bull Racing in 2006 following a 15-year spell at Enstone with Benetton/and Renault. He was part of a team that won three Drivers’ Championships…

Potential strikes at Viry as Alpine F1 becoming customer team infuriates employees

Jonah Presser4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

As Alpine continues to have another disappointing season, things continue to be fractured behind the scenes. As Bruno Famin announced his departure at Team Principal, to be replaced by Oliver Oakes, more importantly, the company called it quits with its F1 engine division in Viry-Châtillon, just on the outskirts of Paris, after 2026. As Alpine…

Stella: Norris “will learn what he can do better” following recent F1 mistakes

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

After crossing the line in sixth before being promoted to fifth following George Russell’s penalty, McLaren’s Lando Norris commented that he needed a “reset” to get things right moving forward after the summer break. The 24-year-old bizarrely drove into the gravel at the start on Sunday after bottoming out on the kerb. Teammate Oscar Piastri…

“We just do way too many mistakes as a team” — Gasly left extremely frustrated by engine temperature issue in F1 Belgian GP

Lucrezia Costa4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

It has been quite a difficult month for the French driver. After being unable to start the British GP because of gearbox gremlins, and had to retire from the Hungarian round due to an hydraulic issue, Gasly was finally able to end a race, even if it was outside of the top 10. Starting from…

Hitech GP founder Oliver Oakes joins Alpine F1 as team principal

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Following speculation over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that it could happen, Pit Debrief has learned that Oliver Oakes will become Alpine F1’s new team principal. Sources have indicated that it was officially announced to staff earlier on Tuesday. An announcement to the wider world is expected this week. At Spa last Friday, current team…

Sergio Pérez to stay at Red Bull Racing for F1 Dutch GP and beyond

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

On a day of massive decisions, Red Bull has confirmed that Sergio Pérez will remain with the Milton Keynes-based squad through the rest of the 2024 season. A meeting took place in the UK earlier today between the top brass, and they agreed that the 6-time race winner continues at the team. Staff have been…