Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were left scratching their heads after a disappointing outing at the Dutch Grand Prix, where the team lacked pace and struggled to challenge at the front. Russell finished 7th, while Hamilton’s grid penalty hampered his chances of a podium finish.
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Lando Norris’ dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix saw him take the chequered flag with a comfortable 22.896-second margin, but the McLaren driver remains focused on the present, refusing to get distracted by title aspirations as the Formula 1 season heats up.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko expressed concerns about Max Verstappen’s chances of securing a fourth straight Formula 1 world title after Lando Norris’s impressive 23-second win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Marko praised Norris’s speed and revealed that Red Bull must bring new developments to every race to reclaim their winning form, which has been elusive since the Spanish GP in late June.
Lando Norris delivered a dominant performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, beating championship leader Max Verstappen and cutting the deficit in the F1 title race. The McLaren driver overcame an early setback to cruise to victory, showcasing his strong pace and impressive overtaking skills.
Mercedes has officially announced that 18-year-old Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his Formula 1 practice debut at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, driving the current W15 car. This opportunity marks a significant milestone in Antonelli’s development, as he has been groomed by Mercedes since his karting days. Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, expressed excitement about the emotional moment, with an Italian driver in a competitive car at Monza.
In the wake of a dramatic qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have emphasized their understanding of the team’s rules when it comes to on-track battles. With Norris on pole and Piastri starting third, the focus has shifted to potential team orders and the duo’s ambitious mindset to challenge for the win.
The FIA has implemented a cutting-edge laser scanning process to ensure Formula 1 teams comply with the latest aerodynamic regulations. This advanced technology has become essential as traditional methods are no longer suitable for the new generation of ground effect cars.
Williams is seeking answers as to why its own pre-event scans of its updated Formula 1 car suggested its revised floor complied with the regulations, despite being deemed too wide by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team is determined to understand the disparity and adapt the floor to be fully legal.
Lando Norris is under the spotlight as Formula 1 heads to the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. With the defending champion, Max Verstappen, hot on his heels, Norris must navigate the treacherous first corner to emerge victorious and maintain his lead from pole position.
Australian driver Jack Doohan has opened up about the emotional journey that led to his recent signing with Alpine’s Formula 1 team. From receiving the unexpected phone call while driving home in Belgium to leaning on his father’s guidance, Doohan shares the ups and downs of his path to the top echelon of motorsport.