Author: Soren Ravenlock

Max Verstappen stamped his authority on the opening practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix, setting the fastest time despite a suspected engine glitch that briefly sidelined him. The reigning champion’s Red Bull Racing team will be relieved to see him bounce back and continue his dominant form ahead of this weekend’s F1 action.

McLaren has unveiled key upgrades to its Formula 1 car, debuting a new front wing and suspension fairings, with the primary goal of addressing an imbalance in the performance of its MCL38 in both low and high-speed corners. These modifications highlight the team’s dedication to optimizing its F1 tyre performance and overall pace.

Despite a tumultuous start to the 2024 season, Pierre Gasly has committed to extending his contract with Alpine, expressing his faith in the French manufacturer’s ability to deliver him successes in Formula 1. Gasly remains optimistic about the team’s future prospects, citing infrastructure changes and a fresh approach within the team as critical to achieving success.

Sergio Perez is facing a crisis of confidence in his Red Bull car, mirroring his struggles from last year. The Mexican driver’s performance has been lagging behind teammate Max Verstappen, and he believes he has discovered the root cause of his car handling issues. As the F1 season reaches its mid-point, Perez knows he needs to up his game quickly to keep Red Bull competitive.

In this exclusive podcast, experts delve into the intricacies of the battle for the top spot, dissect the performance of the chasing pack, and ponder the future of the Spanish Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar beyond 2026. As the 2024 season heats up, Norris’ struggles raise questions about the underlying factors at play and the implications for the sport’s future.

Lando Norris was left with a sense of regret after the Spanish Grand Prix, as his tyre strategy nearly propelled him to victory over Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver reflects on whether he should have taken a more conservative approach to managing his soft tyres in the final stint, which could have allowed him to close the gap more effectively in the closing laps.

In the aftermath of the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen jokingly suggested that Lando Norris requires a ‘big mirror’ following their incident at the start of the race, which saw Norris pushed onto the grass in Formula 1’s latest outing.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren has the best package in Formula 1, outperforming even Red Bull in terms of consistency. This assessment comes after Lando Norris’s impressive performance at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he narrowly missed out on victory to Max Verstappen.

In a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s impeccable execution secured him the victory, but it was a close call as Lando Norris’s McLaren pushed him all the way to the checkered flag. Experts break down the key moments, strategy calls, and driver dynamics that unfolded in Barcelona.

In a candid post-race interview, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton revealed that Mercedes’ 2024 car is running at its maximum performance level without further upgrades, and surprisingly, it only responds to one specific set-up. Hamilton also identified tyre preparation as a key weakness that the team needs to address to be truly competitive.