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Category: F1
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Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has led the call to rebrand and rename AlphaTauri as part of the team’s ongoing restructure under new Red Bull management. In an extensive overhaul, long-serving AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost will step aside at the end of this years’ campaign to be replaced by respected Ferrari racing director Laurent…
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Helmut Marko has put an element of blame at Lewis Hamilton for how Alex Albon Redbull career played out Alex Albon and Redbull Albon’s career started off well enough at Redbull while driving for Toro Rosso leading to Redbull promoting him to the main Redbull team to replace the struggling Pierre Gasly during the 2019…
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Over the last couple of weeks, there has been speculation that the FIA are considering tightening grid access. Currently invited celebrities and guests as well as members of the media are allowed to join team personnel on the track, but this might not be the case for much longer. The reports of clamping down on…
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This Friday, the amount of wind tunnel time each team has for the second half of the season will be set. This is crucial in the development race, as it will determine how much testing time they will have. It is measured by each teams position in the constructors championship.The higher the position, the more…
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny are bringing Hollywood to F1 town. The Wrexham Football Club owners are joining an investor group taking 24 per cent equity stake in Alpine racing, with a £171m deal valuing the British based Alpine at around £700m following the investment, as announced by Alpine’s parent company Renault. Ryan Reynolds…
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The team behind the successful F2 and F3 squads, Hitech has confirmed that they have applied to enter Formula 1 from 2026. New Investment Hitech’s decision to apply to enter Formula 1 has been helped due the team securing a major new investor. Parent company Hitech Global confirmed that they had sold a 25 percent…
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Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney and Michael B Jordan (plus partners) acquire 24% stake in Alpine. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the dynamic duo known for their ownership of Wrexham Football Club, are making headlines once again with their latest venture. This time, they have set their sights on the high-octane world of Formula 1 by…
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Mercedes Head the Pack In a heartwarming display of compassion, Mercedes, pulled out all the stops to bring joy to a brave little boy battling cancer. Three-year-old Morgan Ridler sadly couldn’t make it to the British GP due to his illness. So received the surprise of a lifetime as an impressive convoy of supercars, paraded…
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If you’ve been closely following F2, the name Oliver Bearman has undoubtedly captured your attention. At just 18 years old, Bearman has already made a significant impact, amassing poles and wins in both F3 and F2. His exceptional performance has earned him a commendable third place in F3, trailing the winner, Victor Martins, by a…
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Simulation Data is Looking Promising for Aston Martin According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Aston Martin’s wind tunnel and simulation data indicates that their AMR23 car will soon be on par with Red Bull’s dominant RB19. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Aston Martin introduced a significant upgrade package that boosted their performance. Fernando…
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“My dream has always been to be a racing engineer. When I got my first job and my first salary, that was a big moment. Everything else was just a bonus.” Red Bull Racing’s history in Formula One is intricately linked to the genius and expertise of Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the greatest…
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F1 teams are expected to reject the idea of getting rid of tyre blankets for the 2024 season. While team bosses haven’t openly criticized the new tyres, they haven’t shown much enthusiasm either. It seems that most teams are against the change. Drivers, too, are not happy with the new tyres. George Russell, the director…
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Daniel Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most universally loved Formula 1 drivers. He’s almost impossible to dislike with his infectious smile and positive outlook. Which is why many fans were disappointed to hear he was leaving the grid at the end of 2022. Despite not being one of the 20 drivers on the grid…
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After completing a fantastic 58 laps on Hard tires and securing a solid P7 at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Alex Albon demonstrated his prowess with the Williams team. This remarkable performance not only marked his career-best position (at Williams) but also earned him six valuable points for the team, along with the…
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As Formula One, involves five automotive brands as team owners/engine suppliers, it naturally starts a conversation of bringing in their technology to ‘everyday’ cars. “There are examples of direct transfer but there is also indirect transfer, where F1 serves as a research laboratory for developing new solutions and showing the world what is possible.” Paddy…
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Red Bull has already had an incredible run of dominance in Formula 1 from 2010 to 2013 and they seem to be back on top for more. Let’s get into some of the factors that contributed to their success. V8 Era During the early 2010s, the size of Formula 1 cars were a lot smaller…
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In a remarkable milestone, Formula 1 became the first motorsport championship in history to witness all member teams attaining the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation. This esteemed recognition, awarded by the governing body of the sport, acknowledges the highest level of environmental sustainability. This will reinforce the commitment of the F1 community, as mentioned by…
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On Thursday 15th June, the news broke that the W Series had gone into administration. But what was even more heartbreaking… the news coverage. The problem? Gender bland sexism. A term which describes the down playing of female athletes in comparison to men and the lacklustre presentation of women’s sport. Gender Bland Sexism The majority…
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The Canadian GP results, pretty predictable right? With the pole sitter usually taking the win here in Canada, it was a similar story today with Verstappen taking his 41st win. Accompanied on the podium by Alonso and Hamilton. Fun fact, 40% of Red Bull’s victories have come from Verstappen. Unsurprising in this era of Dutch…
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Fifty years ago Formula One saw the safety car used for the first time. The results were shambolic and it’s still not totally clear who actually won. This is the story of that epic tangle of a race. Sitting ten miles North of the bank of Lake Ontario sits Mosport Park. This is the original…