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“I hope I can stay in Formula 1” — Kevin Magnussen confirms discussions with other teams following confirmation of Haas F1 exit

James O'Connor2 months ago06 mins

It was officially confirmed on Thursday morning by Haas that Kevin Magnussen will be departing the team at the end of the season following two spells together. The 31-year-old unexpectedly returned to the sport in 2022 after Nikita Mazepin’s sudden exit. He finished a stunning 5th in Bahrain to kick off the comeback in the…

Vasseur: “Using the tyres correctly has five times as much impact as an upgrade” in modern F1

Rachel Stephens2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Co-Author: Chiara Martin In a recent interview, Ferrari team principal, Frédéric Vasseur, shed light on the team’s ongoing challenges and shift in focus from chasing major upgrades to prioritising tyre performance. The Spanish GP was a bumpy ride for the team, and despite bringing updates to the race weekend in June, they failed to deliver…

Taking differential settings from Ocon has given Gasly “a lot more consistency” in 2024 F1 season

Harshpreet Kaur2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

It would not be an exaggeration to state that at the start of 2024 Formula One season Alpine appeared to be the slowest car of the grid. The Enstone-based team had wrapped up the 2023 Constructors’ Championship in a respectable P5, with multiple point scoring finishes and podiums with both their drivers. To find themselves…

Sauber F1 “working on a new package” that includes changes to the floor — Pujolar

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Sauber, currently sitting last in the Constructors’ Championship with no points, is heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix with a mix of optimism and anticipation. The team’s last outing at the British GP was challenging, but they are hopeful about their prospects in Hungary. Sauber Racing Director Xevi Pujolar discussed the team’s efforts to introduce…

Haas drivers and Charles Leclerc share their advice to Bearman ahead of his full time F1 debut next season

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

With Oliver Bearman set to join Haas in Formula 1 from next season, both of the team’s current driver as well as fellow FDA graduate Charles Leclerc share their expectations and advice for the young Briton Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix and shortly after Haas’ announcement of new signing Ollie Bearman for the…

Piastri: McLaren has not “underestimated” the quality of Red Bull F1 team operationally

Öykü Yetkin2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Oscar Piastri feels mistakes and errors are the reason behind why he and teammate Lando Norris couldn’t achieve more victories in recent races. Over the last few events, McLaren has become Red Bull’s strongest opponent, yet they have failed to convert very strong pace into regular victories. Although Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix…

Nico Hulkenberg driving in the rain at Silverstone

Haas extend Ferrari technical partnership until 2028 and continue Toyota talks

Luke-John Buckle2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Haas has extended their technical partnership with Ferrari until the end of the 2028 season. The American team will continue to benefit from Ferrari power units in the continuation of a collaboration that began in 2016, Haas’s first year of Formula 1. Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas said: “I’m thrilled to extend our relationship…

Sanchez: Alpine F1 “developing around the weaknesses” with A524 package

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Alpine’s 2024 campaign endured a difficult start that saw the Enstone-based team occupying the back of the grid. The poor start to the seasonled to the departures of Matt Harman and Dirk de Beer following the lack of competitiveness from the overweight A524. With the departure of the duo, Alpine gradually recovered lost ground with…

Esteban Ocon set to join Haas F1 Team on a multi-year deal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Esteban Ocon will partner Oliver Bearman at Haas next year and beyond as the Frenchman has signed a multi-year contract, Pit Debrief has learned. As this website revealed earlier in the year, Audi held an interest in his services. However, the number one priority continues to be Carlos Sainz for the German manufacturer as the…

McLaren “definitely up for” Formula 1 2024 battle with Red Bull according to Brown

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

McLaren’s Zak Brown says the team is prepared to take the fight to Red Bull in the second half of the 2024 season as the Woking based outfit makes the most of their gains. With McLaren drastically closing the gap to a once dominant Red Bull Racing as the 2024 F1 season progresses, questions have…