Flavio Briatore, the influential advisor to the Alpine Formula 1 team, has candidly revealed that weak leadership has been the primary factor behind the team’s struggles. Briatore believes the lack of strong management has hindered Alpine’s performance, leading to the appointment of a new team principal, Oliver Oakes, who will bring a much-needed injection of youthful enthusiasm and passion to the squad.
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Mercedes has confirmed that it will continue to run its new floor design for the rest of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend, after initially introducing it in Belgium. The team’s upgrade program has transformed the W15 into a race-winning car, and they are confident the new floor is the right way forward despite initial teething issues.
McLaren has introduced a significant development step at the Dutch Grand Prix, unveiling a revised brake duct scoop, modified front suspension fairings, and a new bi-plane style beam wing arrangement to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the MCL38. The team is optimistic about the changes and their potential impact on performance.
In a recent press conference, Formula 1 team principals from Aston Martin, Williams, McLaren, and Toro Rosso shared their insights on various topics, including team growth, driver performance, and leadership. The team principals discussed the changes they’ve witnessed, the potential of their drivers, and the importance of leading by example.
Ferrari has become the first constructor to reach the remarkable milestone of 10,000 points in Formula 1 world championship history. Celebrating this landmark achievement, we take a look back at the 10 greatest moments that have defined the Scuderia’s legacy in the sport.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season unfolds, Mercedes has made significant strides in unlocking the potential of its W15 challenger, with three wins in the last four races. The team’s trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, reveals how Lewis Hamilton’s recent form is a direct result of the team’s improvements to the car, which initially posed challenges for the seven-time champion.
Despite securing their first race wins of the season, McLaren’s Formula 1 strategy woes continue to hinder their chances of consistent success, according to former F1 strategist Bernie Collins. In a revealing interview, Collins attributes the team’s struggles to a lack of independence and a committee-driven approach, urging them to adapt to new challenges as they move up the grid.
In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, having two elite drivers on the same team can be a recipe for disaster. But McLaren CEO Zak Brown is confident his team can navigate the fierce but friendly rivalry between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, leveraging their strong team culture to defy expectations.
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.
Red Bull has confirmed that Sergio Perez will remain with the team, despite his recent struggles. The team’s focus is now on developing the 2024 car to improve performance for both drivers, with a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges posed by the current regulations and tyre interactions.