As the Formula 1 calendar reaches its halfway mark, Williams finds itself facing a sterner test in 2024 compared to their impressive resurgence last year. Under James Vowles’ leadership, the Grove-based team had risen from the bottom of the Formula 1 standings to seventh place in 2023. However, this season has been marred by challenges, including a chassis shortage that forced one of their cars to miss a race.
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Charles Leclerc is confident that Ferrari has made genuine progress with their 2024 Formula 1 car, despite ongoing issues with bouncing that have obscured the improvements. The Ferrari driver explains how the team is working to address these challenges and build on their learnings from last season’s development process.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season progresses, teams are fulfilling their mandatory young driver requirements. In this update, we’ll review which teams have already run rookies in FP1 and which ones still need to provide that crucial experience for the next generation of F1 talent.
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.
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 surprise development, Alpine has entered the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2024 Formula 1 season, offering the Spaniard an attractive contract to join the team. This late bid comes as Sainz evaluates his options between Williams and Sauber/Audi, with Alpine looking to bolster its driver lineup amidst a resurgence in form.
In an exclusive interview, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reveals the team’s development secrets, highlighting how they’ve overcome their low-speed weakness and are poised for continued progress in the 2024 Formula 1 season.