Tech images from the pitlane explained
McLaren MCL38 rear wing detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola McLaren has modified its rear wing for Saudi Arabia with a dipped section in the centre of the mainplane and upper flap present, while a similarly curved notch has been taken out of the upper flap’s trailing edge. Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber C44 rear wing […]
What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
After an unusual season opener in Bahrain — where all the frontrunners bar the dominant Max Verstappen were hobbled to varying degrees — there was much to expect from Formula 1’s second 2024 round, taking place this weekend in Jeddah. At F1’s second night event in a week, there was again only one session really […]
Red Bull suspends female employee following Horner investigation
Horner faced an eight-week-long probe by an independent lawyer appointed by Red Bull after claims of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female employee. Following analysis of evidence at the centre of the matter, plus interviews with key figures at the team, Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing on the eve of the […]
Parental involvement in F1 driver career is “thin line to walk”
Hamilton made the comments ahead of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and in the context of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, offering his views on the Christian Horner controversy. In the wake of the Bahrain GP, Verstappen Sr made his first comment on the ongoing saga, cautioning that the Red Bull team would be “torn […]
No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears
The Dutchman’s place at the Milton Keynes-based squad has been the subject of intense speculation in recent days after his father Jos publicly criticised team principal Horner and called for him to go. That even fuelled speculation that Verstappen’s management could be looking for a way out of his current contract, with Mercedes an option […]
Red Bull’s massive head start makes its F1 2024 pace no surprise
Red Bull dominated last year, and all its rivals had hoped that a winter of development would allow them to close in on the world champion squad to make a better fight this campaign. However, a major overhaul of the Red Bull concept allowed Max Verstappen to dominate last weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix and […]
Sainz relieved to have Ferrari F1 car he can «attack» with
Sainz took the final step on the podium in Bahrain far behind the dominant Max Verstappen, but only two seconds in arrears of the second Red Bull of Sergio Perez. Sainz’s 25-second deficit to Verstappen was half the gap of the same race 12 months ago when Ferrari’s tyre management issues and inconsistent handling first came […]
Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers
Since last season, the FIA has been making efforts to avoid dangerous scenarios of drivers coming across slow-moving cars while on flat-out qualifying laps. Various ideas have been trialled, with an attempt at the Bahrain Grand Prix to force drivers to keep to a maximum delta time at all marshalling posts abandoned after it proved […]
Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged attempt to interfere in F1 race result
The event involved is the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where Fernando Alonso finished third on the road before a 10-second penalty for the team touching the car during a penalty stop demoted him to fourth. However, later the stewards rescinded the penalty, restoring the Aston Martin driver to third in the final results. According to […]