F1: Pirelli responds to possible trick in McLaren tires
On Saturday it was announced that the FIA is investigating teams that may be performing a trick with the tires. The McLaren team is suspected, among other things, of using such a trick and in discussions with Autosport.com Pirelli chief Mario Isola is also looking into the phenomenon. The Formula 1 teams are constantly looking […]
F1 Mexico GP: Helmut Marko is surprised by braking problems Sergio Pérez: ‘First time in three races that I have heard something about it’
A difficult edition of his home race is planned for Sergio Pérez. The Mexican blundered during qualifying and was unable to get further than P18. ‘Checo’ pointed to the RB20‘s braking problems, which have been bothering him for three races. However, according to Helmut Marko it is a new problem, he has not received complaints […]
F1: McLaren still tackled harder by FIA for trick than team admits
Although the McLaren team played down the mini-DRS effect of the rear wing that the team used in Baku, it appears in Austin that the FIA did not consider the part so innocent at all. The international car association not only demanded an adjustment of that wing, all McLaren’s rear wings had to be adjusted. […]
F1 Red Bull Racing: Christian Horner points out Red Bull problem: “Our tools were not accurate”
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is optimistic about the current development of the RB20. For example, earlier this season the team lost track about the right direction, but the team boss spoke to him Motorsport.com again on the way up. The Formula 1 season will resume next weekend in Austin with the United States […]
F1: Frans Verschuur slams FIA chairman: ‘Resign and leave’
Jos Verstappen’s former team boss Frans Verschuur is not pleased with the recent actions of FIA president <a href="http://www.archysport.com/2022/02/formula-1-upgrades-the-sprint/" title="Formula 1 upgrades the sprint”>Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Verschuur states in the F1 At The Tablepodcast that the chairman is concerned with all kinds of matters that he simply should not interfere with. In recent weeks, Formula […]
F1 Red Bull: Ralf Schumacher withdraws confidence in Pierre Waché: “He is not up to the task”
According to Ralf Schumacher, the decline of the RB20 mainly shows that technical director Pierre Waché is not up to the task of getting Red Bull back to the top. The German states that the Frenchman is skilled enough to tackle the problems, but also sees that it has not been successful so far. The […]
F1: Max Verstappen about outdated wind tunnel Red Bull: ‘Difficult to get correct data’
According to Max Verstappen, the slightly older wind tunnel that Red Bull Racing uses should not be an excuse for the setback in 2024. Dr. Helmut Marko also previously confirmed that the facility is very outdated, although the advisor hopes that the new wind tunnel will be available from can be put into use in […]
Hamilton: “I’m about to change my name to Larbalestier”
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will soon go through life differently. The Briton plans to use his mother’s last name, her name is Larbalestier. The Mercedes driver revealed the planned change during an interview with the Dubai Expo 2022† He wants to make the change in honor of his biological mother Carmen Larbalestier. She divorced […]
Helmut Marko relieved that updates are working on RB18: “Were immediately on pole position”
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is satisfied with the course of the test days for the Austrian team. The RB18 appeared on the last day of testing with a major update and Marko hopes that the team will be at the front during the first race. Just a little over a week to go and […]
George Russell thinks Mercedes is lagging behind: “We have taken a step back”
Ian Parkes & Remy Ramjiawan Saturday 12 March 2022 18:36 According to George Russell, Mercedes has taken a step backwards compared to Red Bull and Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton’s teammate expects the German team to start the season trailing the two teams. Mercedes introduced the renewed W13 during the second week of testing, which took place […]