Red Bull’s Formula 1 team principal, Christian Horner, attributes Sergio Perez’s recent resurgence to a return to the fundamentals of racing. Perez narrowly missed a podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix, coming in just 0.053 seconds behind Fernando Alonso. Nevertheless, this performance marked his most competitive weekend since the Italian Grand Prix in September. Red Bull believes that Perez’s recent improvement is genuine and can be traced...
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, describing it as a race to forget. The Mercedes driver, who finished eighth, shared his frustration with the performance of his W14 car, which he’ll be relieved to stop driving when the 2023 season concludes. Starting fifth on the grid, Hamilton made an impressive start and briefly found himself in third place. However, the race took a...
Lando Norris showed impressive Sprint pace at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, even though he couldn’t convert his P1 on the grid into a victory. While he lost the lead to Max Verstappen at the start, the race was filled with excitement and learning experiences for the young British driver. Reflecting on his start, Norris admitted that he might have been a bit too cautious in the second...
Alpine’s Interim Team Principal, Bruno Famin, has shared an update on the potential involvement of Mick Schumacher in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year. Schumacher recently completed a successful test at Jerez, raising the possibility of him racing for the French team in the WEC’s Hypercar category. After departing from Haas at the end of last year, Schumacher has been serving as the reserve driver for Mercedes...
Max Verstappen expressed his deep sense of pride after achieving a remarkable 16th victory of the season at the Mexico City Grand Prix, surpassing his previous record of 15 wins. The reigning world champion started the race from the third position on the grid and made an impressive start, immediately challenging the pole-sitter, Charles Leclerc, into the first corner. Unfortunately, his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, found himself...
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is set to host an intriguing race day in Mexico City, and there are several compelling narratives to watch for as the action unfolds. From Ferrari’s strategic choices to Daniel Ricciardo’s strong performance, here are the key things to keep an eye on: Ferrari’s Tactical Start Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz’s front-row lockout for Ferrari sets the stage for an interesting start. The long...
Formula 1’s hierarchy is poised to reconsider the current sprint race structure, in response to concerns that the current setup may lack the desired excitement. The lukewarm response from fans to the recent U.S. Grand Prix sprint race, evident in decreased ticket sales, underscores the urgent need for innovation. Despite the challenges, F1 remains steadfast in retaining sprint race weekends in its championship calendar. However, insiders suggest that...
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc faced a disappointing turn of events after the United States Grand Prix. Both drivers, who showcased impressive performances on the Austin track, were disqualified following a technical breach. The FIA Technical team, during a post-race inspection, identified irregularities related to the wear and tear of certain components on their cars, specifically in the area marked -825 ≥ XR ≥ -1025, which did not...
Max Verstappen has his sights set on a remarkable third consecutive victory at the United States Grand Prix. After a convincing win in the Austin Sprint race, the Red Bull driver is optimistic about his chances in the main event on Sunday. Verstappen displayed his dominance throughout the weekend, leading all three sessions in the Shootout and securing pole position for the 100KM dash. During the Sprint race,...
In a thrilling qualifying session for the 2023 United States Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc secured pole position, edging out his rivals. The session was marked by intense competition between Red Bull and their typically trailing opponents. Throughout the one-hour knockout session, drivers grappled with track limits, particularly at Turns 19 and 20. These challenging corners made it difficult to stay within the white lines, especially as the soft...