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Mercedes could draw motivation from Norris's inaugural F1 victory
08/05/2024

Mercedes could draw motivation from Norris's inaugural F1 victory

Lando Norris celebrated his first ever Formula 1 win on Sunday, bringing a victory home to McLaren. It’s the team’s first win since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. READ ALSO FIA’s First CEO Robyn Declares Exit Alpine Urged Not to Overly Revel in Miami GP F1 Score McLaren‘s recov...

FIA's First CEO Robyn Declares Exit
08/05/2024

FIA's First CEO Robyn Declares Exit

Robyn initiated her tenure in November 2022, as part of new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem‘s steps towards reshaping the administrative organization structure. READ ALSO Alpine Urged Not to Overly Revel in Miami GP F1 Score F1 Champions Pay Tribute to Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey in...

Alpine Urged Not to Overly Revel in Miami GP F1 Score
08/05/2024

Alpine Urged Not to Overly Revel in Miami GP F1 Score

Esteban Ocon delivered Alpine‘s first point-scoring performance of the year by finishing in the tenth spot in last Sunday’s race. This much-needed result broke a dry spell that extended back to the 2023 Las Vegas GP, where the team struggled with an overweight car that hampered its compe...

F1 Champions Pay Tribute to Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey in London
08/05/2024

F1 Champions Pay Tribute to Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey was the prestigious venue where an array of close to 2000 guests convened in honor of Stirling Moss, who had passed away in April 2020. The attendees included a diverse mix, ranging from family and friends, to drivers from all categories, as well as F1 team boss Christian Horner an...

Ferrari Readies F1 Imola Upgrades During Fiorano Film Sessions
08/05/2024

Ferrari Readies F1 Imola Upgrades During Fiorano Film Sessions

The SF-24 model from Ferrari will experience the first of three anticipated upgrade packages coming up next week. This will align with the first hosting of F1 on Italian ground in 2024. The upgrade revolves around a comprehensive package and is primed for a test-drive at the Fiorano circuit, part of...

Despite Adrian Newey's Departure from Red Bull, Christian Horner Maintains Their Friendship
08/05/2024

Despite Adrian Newey's Departure from Red Bull, Christian Horner Maintains Their Friendship

Red Bull‘s Team Principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that he is to blame for Adrian Newey‘s decision to depart from the team. Instead, Horner affirms that he and Newey maintain a close bond, stating, “We remain friends.” READ ALSO Reason Aston Martin Dropped Low-Drag...

Reason Aston Martin Dropped Low-Drag F1 Rear Wing Update in Miami
08/05/2024

Reason Aston Martin Dropped Low-Drag F1 Rear Wing Update in Miami

The Silverstone-housed team, Aston Martin, brought a new form of lower drag rear wing to Miami with hopes of gaining competitive advantage with better straightline speed. Despite initial tests during practice, the team reverted to its usual configuration which expectedly presented a challenge for th...

McLaren's Miami F1 Upgrades: The True Game-changer
08/05/2024

McLaren's Miami F1 Upgrades: The True Game-changer

McLaren’s technical development submission to the FIA revealed comprehensive changes to Lando Norris’s car. It was quite evident that virtually no aerodynamic areas of the vehicle were left untouched, thanks to a complete suite of modifications. READ ALSO Chairman of US House Judiciary Committee...

Chairman of US House Judiciary Committee initiates investigation into F1’s denial of Andretti
07/05/2024

Chairman of US House Judiciary Committee initiates investigation into F1’s denial of Andretti

Promptly after Mario Andretti‘s appearances on Capitol Hill, Jim Jordan of the Republican Party directly addressed the owners of F1, questioning the decision-making process that has seemingly dashed Andretti’s ambitions. READ ALSO Live F1 US TV Audience Reaches Record High with Miami GP...

Live F1 US TV Audience Reaches Record High with Miami GP
07/05/2024

Live F1 US TV Audience Reaches Record High with Miami GP

The ABC broadcast of Lando Norris‘ first-ever F1 victory has taken the motorsport world by storm, enticing an average audience of 3.1 million viewers. With this, it has bypassed the previous record of 2.6 million spectators who had watched the premiere Miami event in 2022. READ ALSO Alonso Con...

Alonso Confirms FIA's Support for Impending F1 Driving Standards Guidelines
07/05/2024

Alonso Confirms FIA's Support for Impending F1 Driving Standards Guidelines

The conversation about penalties in Formula 1 returned to center stage thanks to the Aston Martin driver’s comments during the Miami Grand Prix. He aired grievances about the lack of reprimands for some drivers in various incidents, noting that they likely escaped punishment because they were...

Miami GP Chief Claims $280 Lobster Rolls F1 Price was Taken Out of Context
07/05/2024

Miami GP Chief Claims $280 Lobster Rolls F1 Price was Taken Out of Context

Miami Dolphins’ boss and managing partner of the Formula 1 event, Tom Garfinkel, recently shared his perspectives on hospitality at the Miami Grand Prix. During a selective media gathering that included representatives from F1 Initiative, Garfinkel spoke ahead of the third race weekend taking...

Wolff Faces Greater Concern than Me Following the Loss of 220 F1 Staff to Red Bull
07/05/2024

Wolff Faces Greater Concern than Me Following the Loss of 220 F1 Staff to Red Bull

During the Miami Grand Prix weekend, numerous key Red Bull personnel, including long-standing sports manager Jonathan Wheatley, piqued the interest of the rival teams. Among those expressing interest was McLaren F1‘s CEO Zak Brown, who noted his team had witnessed a surge of CVs from Red Bull....

Chris Harris Discusses Kevin Magnussen, Known as the Chaos King
07/05/2024

Chris Harris Discusses Kevin Magnussen, Known as the Chaos King

The mesmerizing aspect of Formula One is the unpredictability it encompasses; even the most dedicated aficionados can’t foresee the champions and the underdogs of a race weekend. This sentiment rings true particularly during the current Red Bull dominated season where the main story of the Mia...

Mercedes fully commits as first F1 upgrade emerges in Miami
07/05/2024

Mercedes fully commits as first F1 upgrade emerges in Miami

After several experimental improvements in the early stages of the racing season, Mercedes believes it may have finally found the balance they need to enhance their car’s performance. They seek a design that is fast in high-speed corners but doesn’t compromise speed in slower sections. R...

Newey's Initial Expectations Upon Joining Red Bull Unveiled
07/05/2024

Newey's Initial Expectations Upon Joining Red Bull Unveiled

Last year, Red Bull Racing was merely recuperating from a mediocre ‘Jag Rac’ season. This year, early in 2007, they are in a very surprising situation where they are being seen as potential favourites. Designing modern Formula 1 cars is usually seen as a team effort, but it’s believed by some ...

Sauber Identifies Sainz as Prime Prospect for Audi's F1 Epoch
07/05/2024

Sauber Identifies Sainz as Prime Prospect for Audi's F1 Epoch

Sauber, in the 2025 driver market, has already made a significant move by signing Nico Hulkenberg. The Haas team member will join the German team in a multi-year contract, marking the commencement of Sauber‘s inauguration as Audi’s factory team in 2026. READ ALSO Miami GP Penalties Push...

Miami GP Penalties Push Kevin Magnussen to Verge of F1 Race Suspension
07/05/2024

Miami GP Penalties Push Kevin Magnussen to Verge of F1 Race Suspension

The Miami Grand Prix saw another wave of controversy stirred by Haas driver, Kevin Magnussen. With another incident to his name, the Formula 1 driver now treads the fine line of potentially incurring a competition ban. READ ALSO Toto Wolff Remains Open to Discussing Possibility of Red Bull’s M...

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