What we learned about Pirelli’s new 18-inch tyres at Abu Dhabi

The comparative times may have been meaningless given that mule cars of varying vintages were in use, but the Pirelli 18-inch tyre test was a key session for teams and drivers as they prepare for the new era in 2022.
All the teams taking part had already sampled the new tyres when they participated in Pirelli’s development testing earlier in the year. As time, the tyres being tried got closer …Keep reading

Wolff: Team boss radio chat with F1 race control should be banned

Traditionally, the sporting director has been the sole point of audio contact between the pit wall and race control should the need for communication arise during races.
This year F1 and the FIA agreed to broadcast selected conversations between the teams and Michael Masi for the first time in order to give fans extra insight.
As the season has progressed both Wolff and Red Bull team boss …Keep reading

Red Bull: Abu Dhabi F1 controversy won’t taint Verstappen title

The manner in which F1 race director Michael Masi handled the late race safety car at the Yas Marina circuit last weekend has triggered a backlash for grand prix racing, and tarnished the image of both the sport and the FIA.
While motor racing’s governing body is clear that lessons can be learned from what happened, with a commission being set up to probe the events, Red Bull reckons that the …Keep reading