Aston Martin headhunts Mercedes F1 aero chief

Blandin is still working at Brackley and is not expected to join his new team until October next year, after he has completed his gardening leave.
His appointment comes as a surprise as he is the first key player to be headhunted from Mercedes, the power unit and gearbox supplier to Aston Martin.
An Aston spokesperson told Autosport: “We can confirm that Eric Blandin will begin working for …Keep reading

Hamilton: Mercedes F1 2021 car is a ‘monster diva’

While the Brackley-based squad remains locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 titles, it has had to battle through an intense campaign where it has sometimes been on the back foot.
This was especially true in pre-season testing, when the impact of new aero regulations in changing the balance of the Mercedes car became apparent.
Speaking to selected media, including Autosport, about …Keep reading

Russell: everyone at Williams frustrated by recent form

Since he earned 10th place at the Russian GP, Russell has finished the last five races in 15th, 14th, 16th, 13th and 17th positions.
He’s also struggled of late to match his early season pace in qualifying, having previously been guaranteed to at least make Q2.
Despite failing to score in recent races Williams still looks set to beat Alfa Romeo to eighth in the World Championship, as it …Keep reading

Vettel, Schumacher to compete in 2022 Race of Champions

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Vettel, now racing for Aston Martin, and Haas F1 rookie Schumacher will represent Germany in the event to be held at the seaside resort Pite Havsbad on 5-6 February, 2022.
Vettel won the individual Race of Champions at London’s Olympic Stadium in 2015, beating nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen in the final.
The 34-year-old has also won the ROC Nations …Keep reading

Hamilton: I want to be the “purest” of F1 drivers

Amid a tight championship battle that has boiled over at times into collisions between himself and rival Max Verstappen, Hamilton is clear that how he wins is just as important as achieving his goals.
In a wide-ranging interview with selected media, including Autosport, Hamilton said that keeping it clean was something he valued strongly, even though many other greats in the sport have not …Keep reading