Author: Dahlia Cerulean

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues its momentum with the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Catch up on the latest F1 news, driver market updates, and predictions for the race as the championship battle heats up.

As the 2023 Formula 1 season accelerates, teams face unprecedented logistical hurdles, from back-to-back races and tight turnarounds to navigating post-Brexit customs. Discover the innovative strategies and sustainable solutions driving the world’s fastest motorsport behind the scenes.

Alpine’s dismal start to the 2024 F1 season continues, with Pierre Gasly and the team bracing for a tough road ahead. Despite securing their first double points finish in Canada, the team remains in eighth place in the constructors’ championship, trailing the dominant Red Bull outfit.

Aston Martin’s Formula 1 fortunes have been under scrutiny as the team battles to stay ahead of the improving Red Bull Racing outfit. Team principal Mike Krack emphasizes the team’s long-term focus and the impact of competitors’ performances, as Aston Martin navigates the pressure to deliver on its ambitious goals.

As the Formula 1 community gears up for the 2026 power unit regulations, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff expects some teams to lag behind in their development. The new engine will feature 100% sustainable fuels, the removal of the MGU-H system, and a greater reliance on electrification, resulting in a 50/50 power split between internal combustion and electrical components. Wolff believes this shift will lead to varying levels of progress among teams, with some faring better than others.

Ferrari’s surprise victory at the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans has left the team and its leadership pleasantly surprised, given the struggles the Italian marque faced during the test day, practice, and qualifying sessions. Despite the initial doubts, the Ferraris charged to the front and remained competitive throughout the race, showcasing their ability to adapt to the changing weather conditions and minimize their weaknesses.

The Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship is a game-changer for students from underrepresented backgrounds, offering crucial financial, academic, and career support to break into the competitive and often exclusive world of Formula 1 engineering. Through the experiences of scholar Sean Mata, we explore how this initiative is driving diversity and inclusion within the sport.

The FIA has set a target to reduce the weight of the 2026 Formula 1 cars by a substantial 30kg, from the current 798kg to just 768kg. While some drivers and teams have expressed doubts about the achievability of this goal, the governing body remains confident that the weight-loss objective is feasible through collaborative efforts with the motorsports industry.

Haas F1 Team’s bold tyre strategy at the Canadian Grand Prix fell short, leaving them disappointed after failing to capitalize on a golden opportunity to score points in the mixed-conditions race.

Fernando Alonso attributed Aston Martin’s impressive showing at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix to the team’s newfound understanding of its recent problems. The two-time F1 champion acknowledged the challenges posed by the Montreal circuit but revealed that Aston Martin’s return to form stemmed from their ability to grasp their recent setbacks.