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Australian GP: Tech images from the F1 pitlane explained

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 16:19

Mercedes W15 detail
Photo by: Giorgio Piola
A look under the covers at the Mercedes W15’s power unit installation, along with the ancillary components such as the radiators within the sidepods and the cooler mounted above and behind the engine.
Williams FW46 detail
Photo by: Giorgio Piola
As the Williams FW46 is prepared for action, we’re able to see the internal ...Keep reading

Will private test provide Honda with much-needed Portugal MotoGP boost?

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 15:26
Despite radically overhauling its bike for over the winter, the start of Honda’s 2024 campaign showed that its gap to leaders hasn’t narrowed over the winter.In Qatar, LCR’s Johann Zarco was the top RC213V rider at the chequered flag in 12th, with Joan Mir 13th for the factory team and Marini struggling to 20th.But Honda has already started to make use of its concession benefits this year ...Keep reading

Sainz details recovery process as he bids for F1 return in Australia

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 14:38
It is often taken for granted that racing drivers can do things like that, and after all, it's only a couple of years since Alex Albon performed a similar feat, returning in Singapore after missing the Italian GP following an appendix removal.Albon, however, had two free weekends between races, so what Sainz is doing this weekend should not be underestimated.Melbourne on Thursday was the first ...Keep reading

Ricciardo doesn't need Marko criticisms to realise he must do better

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 13:50
The Australian found himself on the receiving end of a pointed remark from Red Bull's motorsport advisor after a disappointing showing in the Saudi Arabian GP, where he was outqualified once again by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.Writing in his column for Speedweek about the performance of RB's two drivers, Marko said: "There is a lot at stake this season for both Yuki and Daniel. Yuki's qualifying was ...Keep reading

NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-03-21 13:25
Formula 1 heads Down Under for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide for the week ahead with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more. You can also keep track of how fans have voted using our popular F1 Play predictor game.

‘It’s not a situation we are enjoying’ – Ocon reflects on morale at Alpine amid early season struggles

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-03-21 13:25
Esteban Ocon says that everyone at Alpine is “motivated” to make progress after the team endured a difficult start to the season, with the Frenchman acknowledging that nobody in the squad is “enjoying” the struggles they have been facing.

Quartararo ‘not worried’ about MotoGP rider market standing amidst form dip

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 13:16
The 2021 world champion is one of the big figures on the rider market for 2025 as his current Yamaha deal expires at the end of the 2024 season.Quartararo has already admitted he has held talks with other manufacturers over his future as Yamaha continues to struggle for form following a winless 2023.After struggling to 11th in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix two weeks ago, Quartararo said ...Keep reading

Mercedes 2024 F1 car is "amazing" and not an "evil sister" - Hamilton

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 12:30
For the return of ground effect in 2022, Mercedes pioneered its distinctive size-zero sidepod car concept but concluded its defence of the constructors' title with only one grand prix victory.Having run the car too low that year, Mercedes raised the platform for 2023 but hit an aerodynamic performance ceiling to prompt major bodywork design changes from Monaco.For this year's W15 challenger ...Keep reading

Alonso: I won't let others "dictate my destiny" in F1

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 11:39
The Spaniard has stressed that first, he will make a call on whether or not he wants to remain in F1 in 2025 and will then decide where he will drive, with staying at Aston Martin his priority.Lewis Hamilton's departure for Ferrari has left a vacant seat at Mercedes for next season, while ongoing talk about Max Verstappen's possible departure from Red Bull could open up another tantalising ...Keep reading

Hulkenberg: Bearman's F1 debut will be "forgotten" if he doesn't perform in F2

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 10:46
The teenager's drive to seventh place when he deputised for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in Jeddah has inevitably led many observers to assume that he will be promoted to a Haas race seat in 2025.Bearman drove for the US outfit in two FP1 sessions last season, and he has a programme of six outings lined up for this year.However, Hulkenberg believes that Bearman should focus on his immediate job in F2 ...Keep reading

BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 visits Australia for the third race of the season?

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-03-21 10:17
Max Verstappen made it two wins out of two in 2024 last time out in Saudi Arabia, but the chasing pack will be looking to make life harder for the world champion as F1 arrives in Australia.

Mercedes sign former Ferrari designer Simone Resta as Strategic Development Director

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-03-21 10:17
Mercedes have moved to bolster their technical department by signing former Ferrari designer Simone Resta as Strategic Development Director.

Verstappen addresses speculation over F1 future after being linked with move away from Red Bull

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-03-21 10:17
Max Verstappen has made clear that Red Bull is “where I want to be” going forward amid media speculation linking the three-time world champion with a move away from the team.

Haas: Jeddah F1 “Unsportsmanlike” accusations are “complete bullshit”

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 10:14
Kevin Magnussen’s Jeddah race had already been spoiled by a 10-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon when he passed Yuki Tsunoda while running off the circuit. The move subsequently earned him a second 10-second penalty.He then followed orders to slow down the Japanese driver and others in the following group in order to allow team-mate Nico Hulkenberg to create a window for what was in ...Keep reading

Portimao track undergoes key safety changes ahead of MotoGP round

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 09:46
Over the last few years, riders have been calling for the gravel traps at the circuit near Portimao to be altered due to what they felt was a dangerous size of stone being used.This issue first came into the spotlight at the 2022 Portuguese GP when Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia suffered a crash during Friday practice and subsequently scooped up a handful of stones from the gravel to take back to his ...Keep reading

No transparency and accountability in F1 - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-03-21 09:30
Lewis Hamilton says there is "no transparency and no accountability" in Formula 1 as the sport continues to be rocked by off-track wrangles.

No transparency and accountability in F1 - Hamilton

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-03-21 09:30
Lewis Hamilton says there is "no transparency and no accountability" in Formula 1 as the sport continues to be rocked by off-track wrangles.

NES season-opener canceled as Nurburgring tensions reach boiling point

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 09:26
Instead, the day will be turned into a test day, as both endurance series accuse each other of unfair practices.The start of the racing season at the famous Nurburgring-Nordschleife now falls into the hands of the long-established and rival ADAC Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie organised by the VLN on April 6-7th.The newly-formed NES, organised by the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD) with the ...Keep reading

Supercars Albert Park: Triple Eight dominates opener as Feeney wins

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 08:52
Feeney arrived at the Australian Grand Prix second in the points but, after taking pole position for the weekend's opening race, could only watch on as Anton de Pasquale took an early lead in the shortened 18-lap race.But the positions swapped back before the end of the first lap, with Feeney passing Dick Johnson Racing driver de Pasquale. The latter's day continued to get worse as Will Brown and ...Keep reading

Flashing light distraction prompted near F1 jump start - Norris

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-03-21 08:00
The McLaren driver was lucky to escape a penalty after he edged forward before the lights went out at Jeddah a fortnight ago.While rivals, including George Russell, complained about him jumping the start as his car was seen to move, the FIA stewards ruled that there had been no offence as the car transponder had not triggered anything untoward.Norris himself admitted to being “a little bit ...Keep reading

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