In a candid interview, Red Bull’s F1 technical director Pierre Wache admits the team’s RB20 car ‘didn’t deliver what we expected’ in key areas, despite its success in 2023. As the Milton Keynes-based squad aims to stay ahead of the competition, Wache discusses the car’s performance shortcomings and the team’s plans to optimize the RB20 in the second half of the season.
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In a strategic move, Red Bull Racing will fill the vacant sporting director position from within the team, following Jonathan Wheatley’s departure to join Audi’s F1 team. This management shake-up provides an opportunity for the team to refresh its structure and promote new talent, as veteran staff make way for the next phase of Red Bull’s Formula 1 journey.
As Formula 1 teams and drivers navigate a record-breaking 24-race season, the summer shutdown couldn’t come soon enough. Explore the vital role this 14-day break plays in allowing teams to recharge and maintain their facilities, ensuring they’re prepared to tackle the second half of the season with renewed energy.
Carlos Sainz is set to join the exclusive club of Formula 1 legends who have raced for Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams. Learn how this unique feat compares to the careers of Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost, and Nigel Mansell, and the challenges Sainz faces in his quest to bring Williams back to the top.
With Alpine mired in an underwhelming Formula 1 season, driver Pierre Gasly is calling for his team to eliminate the mistakes that have plagued their campaign so far. The Enstone-and-Viry outfit has faced a relentless series of problems, leaving Gasly frustrated but optimistic that the team can turn things around in the second half of the year.
Williams is confident its decision to sign Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as its driver line-up will pay dividends in the long run, despite the team’s current struggles. Team boss James Vowles has outlined a detailed vision for the team’s rebuild, which includes a massive hiring spree and a focus on the 2026 season and beyond.
Lando Norris’ inconsistent starts have become a major concern for the McLaren driver in the 2024 Formula 1 season. Despite showcasing impressive moments on the track, his approach to starts has resulted in the loss of at least two potential race wins, leaving him searching for solutions to regain his confidence and secure a strong finish to the season.
In a startling admission, F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has revealed he still experiences blurred vision and considered retiring from the 2021 US GP due to the aftermath of his dramatic Silverstone crash. This sobering story serves as a poignant reminder of the risks inherent in motorsport.
Mercedes has shed light on the decision to retire George Russell from the British Grand Prix, citing a preventative measure to avoid further damage to his car’s power unit. The team closely monitored a water leak issue from the start, ultimately choosing to limit Russell’s running to protect the engine and prevent a potential grid drop later in the season.