As the 2023 Formula 1 season reaches a critical juncture, McLaren is well aware that it requires additional upgrades to its MCL38 car to stay ahead of Red Bull at select tracks on the calendar. Despite Lando Norris’s impressive advantage over Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix, the team knows it cannot rest on its laurels, especially with the championship fight still closely contested.
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Williams’ recent upgrades to their FW46 Formula 1 car, including aerodynamic improvements and weight reduction, have shown promising results despite a regulation issue at Zandvoort. The team remains optimistic about the potential of these upgrades and is looking to capitalize on them in the upcoming races.
As the 2023 Formula 1 season reaches its midway point, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emphasized the need for his team to continue developing car upgrades, despite the introduction of Formula 1’s sliding scale aerodynamic testing regulations. The Dutch driver believes it’s essential to adapt and keep pushing for upgrades to maintain Red Bull’s dominance in the sport.
Mercedes-AMG F1 Team is set to continue its development push, with incremental upgrades planned for the upcoming Formula 1 races in Budapest and Spa, following their impressive win at the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton’s emotional ninth home win at Silverstone, his 104th grand prix victory, marked a significant milestone for the Brackley-based team.
Haas has been a delightful surprise in the Formula 1 midfield this season, with its VF-24 consistently scoring points and defying pre-season expectations. The team’s latest upgrades, including a revised sidepod design and reworked floor, have resulted in improved performance, making Haas a regular top-ten contender.
Ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari is struggling to keep up with the top contenders, citing the team’s ongoing issues with bouncing and inability to optimize their upgraded car. Leclerc and teammate Sainz admit McLaren has set the benchmark for the weekend, as Ferrari focuses on analyzing data and making necessary adjustments to stay competitive.
The Haas F1 team has unveiled a comprehensive seven-upgrade package for the upcoming Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, including revisions to the floor, sidepods, and other key areas of the car. This extensive upgrade aims to bolster the team’s performance and challenge the top teams in the thrilling Silverstone race.
Following a disappointing performance since their Monaco Grand Prix win, the Ferrari Formula 1 team is pinning its hopes on the British Grand Prix’s free practice sessions to unravel the mystery behind its upgrades not translating into performance gains. With the Austrian Grand Prix being a sprint weekend, Ferrari is eager to utilize the traditional format of the British Grand Prix to conduct back-to-back tests between the two cars.
In a bid to regain lost pace, Red Bull Racing will run a half-upgraded Formula 1 car at the British Grand Prix, with Daniel Ricciardo acknowledging the team’s recent upgrades failed to deliver the desired performance boost. As the midfield battle heats up, the team is hoping this strategic move will help them recover their form and fend off the surging Haas outfit.
As Ferrari struggles to keep pace with its rivals, Carlos Sainz warns that the team’s weaknesses remain deeply ingrained in the SF-24’s architecture, and that even successful upgrades cannot eradicate these issues. The Spanish driver believes Ferrari’s struggles are rooted in its car’s inability to perform optimally in long, combined corners, a trait that has been evident since the early stages of the 2024 season.