F1 regulations update confirms removal of Q2 tyre rule

Team officials have discussed the removal of the rule for a number of years, which had been in place since 2014 and required all drivers who reached Q3 to start the race on their Q2 set of tyres.
The rule aimed to create an extra layer of jeopardy as it would encourage some teams to try and make it through to Q3 on a harder set of tyres to gain an advantage of running a longer first …Keep reading
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F1 break gave Albon “global view” of what it takes to be top driver

After being dropped by Red Bull, Albon spent last season racing in the DTM while also working on the Milton Keynes team’s 2021 and 2022 F1 cars in its simulator.
He says the opportunity to take a step back while also assisting Max Verstappen’s successful title campaign has given him a “global view” of what it takes to succeed and puts him in a stronger position as he returns to the …Keep reading
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How F1’s new ‘show and tell’ technical sessions will work

F1 managing director Ross Brawn revealed last November that series bosses were planning an open session for media in which teams would be required to reveal and explain car upgrades at each race weekend.
Early drafts of the sporting regulations for 2022 said teams had to declare a “reference specification” at the start of a weekend to the FIA, meaning F1 saw no reason not to make these …Keep reading
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What’s behind Mercedes’ new wavy-edged F1 design

Sure enough, the car didn’t disappoint. The W13 features a nose with a domed surface and round tip that reaches forward over the front wing and connects with the mainplane.
The nose tip also features a panel that will likely allow the team to exchange the smooth panel currently installed for one with an inlet to cool the drivers when temperatures increase.
The mainplane itself dips down in …Keep reading
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Michael Andretti applies to FIA to enter F1 team for 2024

Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, took to Twitter on Friday evening to reveal his son Michael – who raced for McLaren in 1993 – had intentions to enter a team into F1, writing: “Michael has applied to the FIA to field a new F1 team starting in 2024.
“His entry, Andretti Global, has the resources and checks every box. He is awaiting the FIA’s determination.”
PLUS: How F1 made itself …Keep reading
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