British GP “designed to feel like 2019” F1 race

After the 2020 British GP and the following 70th Anniversary GP were held behind closed doors when large-scale public events could not be held during the initial phases of the coronavirus pandemic, this weekend’s race is expected to be a sell-out, with up to 140,000 fans attending on race day alone.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton – a seven-time British GP race winner and the most recent …Keep reading

Ocon gets new F1 chassis for British GP to ‘eradicate doubt’ over struggles

Ocon enjoyed a strong start to the 2021 season as he delivered Alpine four straight points finishes between Imola and Monaco, as well as twice qualifying on the third row of the grid.
His displays played a part in Alpine’s decision to hand him a new three-year F1 contract running to the end of 2024, but his form has since taken a dip.
The French driver has failed to score since Monaco, and …Keep reading

Sauber extends Alfa Romeo F1 naming partnership on multi-year deal

The arrangement began as straight title sponsorship in 2018, and for the last three years the team has been badged as Alfa Romeo.
Negotiations regarding a renewal of the deal had been ongoing for several months, and the new regulations that come into force next season helped to encourage Alfa to remain in the sport.
Confirmation means that the team will continue to employ at least one driver …Keep reading

Marko: ‘Changed’ Gasly wouldn’t perform now how he did at Red Bull

Gasly made his F1 debut with Red Bull’s junior team, Toro Rosso, back in 2017 before being promoted to its senior squad as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement for 2019.
But a difficult start to the year saw Gasly fail to match team-mate Max Verstappen’s form, and resulted in him being sent back to Toro Rosso after just 12 races, with Alexander Albon moving in the opposite direction.
Gasly …Keep reading

F1 track action and hybrid engines at centre of new insider survey

The F1 Insider survey, published on Wednesday, is the first of its kind to look at the views of those who work in the paddock.
It drew anonymous responses from F1 teams, international brands and global media, with the aim of better understanding the views of those who follow the grand prix circus.
The survey was conducted by London-based F1 sponsorship experts Crunch Communications, who work …Keep reading