Kamui Kobayashi sets the pace in the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid during the crucial 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day, a crucial pre-event test for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The test day saw teams fine-tune their strategies and settings ahead of the iconic endurance race.
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Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has downplayed Red Bull’s competitiveness in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, hinting that Mercedes’ true pace was concealed. Despite finishing closely behind George Russell’s pole position time, Verstappen acknowledged that the Mercedes driver’s lap was slower than Lewis Hamilton’s benchmark Q2 time, suggesting the Silver Arrows have more in reserve.
In a nail-biting qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell emerged victorious, clinching the pole position in his Mercedes. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris rounded out the top three, setting the stage for an exciting Formula 1 race on Sunday.
In an unpredictable start to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Fernando Alonso emphasized the crucial role of tyre choices and set-ups in securing a competitive edge, as teams and drivers prepare to battle the unpredictable weather conditions.
Formula 1 teams have been busy making significant design changes to their cars ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. From Mercedes’ revised front suspension and wing to Red Bull’s new rear wing and Sauber’s beam wing updates, these technical innovations demonstrate the relentless pursuit of performance in the sport.
With the Formula 1 calendar heading to Canada, Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are facing another challenging weekend due to ride issues on their RB20 car. The Dutchman has expressed concerns about the team’s prospects, but remains confident in their ability to improve and catch up with their rivals.
Mercedes’ Team Principal Toto Wolff is facing growing scrutiny over his post-race analysis as the team’s winless streak continues. With the Canadian GP on the horizon, Mercedes must prove their updated car can deliver results and end their drought, or risk further questions about their design concepts and Wolff’s leadership.
Red Bull Racing has extended Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 contract for two more years, ensuring the Mexican driver will partner reigning champion Max Verstappen for a fifth season. Team Principal Christian Horner emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent lineup, citing their successful collaboration in 2023 as a key factor behind the decision.
A dispute has emerged between Lewis Hamilton and Pirelli’s Chief Engineer Simone Berra regarding the manufacturer’s current tyre allocation operating window. Hamilton criticized the tyres as having a ‘minuscule’ operating range, but Berra countered that the issue lies with the closer field of teams, not the tyres themselves.
In a significant move, WRC2 world champion Emil Lindholm has announced his switch to Hyundai Motorsport, leaving Toksport WRT after their successful partnership. Lindholm and co-driver Reeta Hämäläinen have been recruited for the re-launched Hyundai Motorsport Driver Development Programme, marking a new chapter in their WRC journey.