Steiner: “Not easy” to get Haas 2021 F1 car to suit Mazepin

Mazepin made his F1 debut this year with Haas, but has finished as the slowest driver to record a time in all four qualifying sessions, and as the last classified finisher in the three races he has completed.
Haas opted against using its permitted development tokens for its 2021 car in order to place a focus on next year’s incoming regulations, but it has left the team struggling with certain …Keep reading

Wolff: 15 staff and an empty factory not enough for Red Bull F1 engine

Red Bull is making an ambitious push with its new powertrains division, as it looks to produce its own engine for new F1 regulations that come into play in the next few years.
The Milton-Keynes based operation has begun work on a state-of-the-art factory on its campus, and has made a big recruitment drive, signing a number of staff from rival Mercedes’ own F1 engine division.
But, while …Keep reading

Ferrari has switched “90 to 95%” focus to 2022 F1 car

After a torrid 2020 season in which Ferrari only finished sixth in the constructors’ championship, the Maranello outfit has made great strides with its SF21, which features a much-improved power unit.
Ferrari’s new car has allowed Charles Leclerc and new arrival Carlos Sainz to challenge McLaren at the head of F1’s midfield, trailing the Woking outfit by just five points after four races in …Keep reading

McLaren plans further upgrades to 2021 F1 car amid Ferrari battle

McLaren enjoyed a solid start to the season, holding third in the constructors’ championship after four races.
The team introduced incremental updates at the Portuguese and Spanish grands prix as it battles with Ferrari for the best of the rest title behind Mercedes and Red Bull.
Despite all F1 teams having to increasingly shift resources towards the all-new 2022 rules package, McLaren’s …Keep reading