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.
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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.
In a dramatic turn of events, Alex Albon has been disqualified from the Dutch Grand Prix qualifying results after his Williams’ floor was deemed non-compliant with FIA regulations. This stunning development has shaken up the grid, with implications for the race. Get the latest updates on this Formula 1 controversy.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Dutch Grand Prix after impeding Sergio Perez during qualifying. This decision by the stewards is a significant blow to Hamilton’s chances, demoting him from 12th to 15th on the starting grid. The incident occurred in Q1 when Perez approached Hamilton, who was on an in-lap, at Turn 9, forcing the Red Bull driver to lift off. The stewards ruled that Hamilton had impeded Perez unnecessarily, and the penalty will make it an uphill battle for the seven-time champion to secure a strong finish at the challenging Zandvoort circuit.
McLaren’s Lando Norris stormed to pole position for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Tune in on Sunday, 25 August for live coverage, highlights, and radio commentary of this thrilling race at Zandvoort.
Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari’s 0.909s deficit to Lando Norris’ pole position lap at the Dutch Grand Prix is ‘too much’, as the Scuderia struggles to keep pace with McLaren in Formula 1.
As the Formula 1 season resumed in Zandvoort, George Russell of Mercedes believes that tyre overheating led to his disappointing qualifying performance, resulting in a half-second deficit to polesitter Lando Norris. Despite being on pace throughout Q1 and Q2, Russell failed to improve significantly in the final shootout, ultimately qualifying fourth. Meanwhile, teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled to make an impact, qualifying 12th.
In a thrilling Formula 1 qualifying session, Lando Norris claimed his third pole position of the 2024 season at the Dutch Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by a decisive 0.356-second margin. The McLaren driver’s impressive display was built on a strong first sector, where he gained a significant advantage over Verstappen, ultimately culminating in the only sub-70 second lap of the weekend.
In a rare and honest interview, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff shares insights into his long-standing relationship with Red Bull’s Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, including his attempts to sign the Dutchman and the challenges they have faced. Wolff’s candid comments offer a glimpse into the high-stakes rivalry between the two top teams in F1.