The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying
A variable forecast over the remainder of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, with rain expected for qualifying ahead of a dry race, will cause Formula 1 teams a set-up dilemma. In dry conditions, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit requires an aerodynamic set-up that prioritises efficiency. Downforce is an important factor as drivers need to carry speed through […]
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Belgian GP
The last Friday practice sessions prior to Formula 1’s summer break came to a close with Max Verstappen headlining FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix, before Lando Norris slotted in the fastest time of FP2. Verstappen is guaranteed qualify without a chance of starting on pole thanks to a 10-place engine penalty for taking new […]
Binotto brought in to «change speed» of Audi F1 programme
Mattia Binotto’s sole leadership of Audi’s Formula 1 effort should «change the speed» of its Sauber takeover, says team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi. Earlier this week, Audi announced team CEO Andrea Seidl and chairman Oliver Hoffmann had left the team, with former Ferrari F1 chief Binotto joining on 1 August to replace both. Audi announced […]
Alpine set for new F1 team boss with Oakes tipped to replace Famin
Alpine is poised for a further shake-up of its Formula 1 operation, with Hitech F2 and F3 boss Oliver Oakes expected to become its new team principal. With the French manufacturer squad undergoing huge change amid a push by new F1 advisor Flavio Briatore, it appears that no stone is being left unturned in its […]
Verstappen ‘not banned’ from late-night sim racing
Max Verstappen says he will continue to take part in sim races on grand prix weekends after laughing away suggestions that his hobby somehow affected his Formula 1 performances. Verstappen finished fifth in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, in which the Dutchman appeared to be particularly irritable and frustrated with his strategy, and his Red Bull […]
Verstappen ‘not banned’ from late-night sim racing
Max Verstappen says he will continue to take part in sim races on grand prix weekends after laughing away suggestions that his hobby somehow affected his Formula 1 performances. Verstappen finished fifth in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, in which the Dutchman appeared to be particularly irritable and frustrated with his strategy, and his Red Bull […]
Hulkenberg in «a bit of a shock» about Audi’s F1 management shake-up
Nico Hulkenberg is in «a bit of a shock» after Audi’s decision to oust Andreas Seidl from its Formula 1 entry project and replace him with ex-Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto. Audi’s decision to axe former Porsche LMP1 and McLaren F1 squad chief Seidl, as well as former Sauber board chairman Oliver Hoffmann, sent a […]
Everything you need to know, driver line-up and calendar
The 2024 F1 season is hotting up, with seven different winners in the first 13 races of the year and four in the last four races. Max Verstappen currently leads the championship with 265 points, ahead of Lando Norris in second with 189 points. Over half of the grid’s contracts are set to expire at […]
Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing Lundgaard has “zero interest” in F1
Recent Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing for 2025, Christian Lundgaard, says he has “zero interest” in getting an opportunity with the team’s Formula 1 squad. In tandem with his European open-wheel career, Lundgaard signed to the Renault Sport Academy in 2017 and tested its F1 car at the Hungaroring and Jerez. He later drove a 2018-spec […]