Despite showing significant improvement in recent Formula 1 races, Daniel Ricciardo and his team Red Bull still have work to do to address the car’s inherent weaknesses. The team’s upgrades have helped, but more needs to be done to address high-speed performance issues.
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack admits the team faces huge pressure to revive its Formula 1 results, acknowledging their early 2023 form was ‘flattering’ and that they have lost ground to rivals. Despite the challenges, Krack believes owner Lawrence Stroll understands the need for patience and long-term planning to turn the team’s fortunes around.
With Williams languishing this Formula 1 season, the team has unveiled a three-pronged upgrade plan to revitalize their 2024 campaign. The upgrades, set to debut after the summer break, aim to address the car’s aerodynamics, suspension, and weight issues. As the team shifts focus to 2025 and beyond, these changes could be the catalyst for a stronger second half of 2023 and a resurgent 2024 season.
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.
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.