F1 team bosses urge action over impact of inflation

F1’s top teams have already had to cut back on spending this year with the budget cap limit reduced by $5 million to $140 million.
But their finances are facing extra pressure caused by a dramatic upswing in inflation and spending that has been triggered by the ongoing fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war.
That not only means costs on things like transport and …Keep reading
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How F1’s top teams have started to evolve their 2022 cars

While some of the changes seen have been quite dramatic, like the Mercedes sidepods, other modifications have been more subtle and offer us some insight in to how teams feel their 2022 cars are performing.
Ferrari made a small change to its front wing arrangement between the first and second test, as it appears that the team feels that just adjusting the flap angle wouldn’t be enough to …Keep reading
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Tost: Tsunoda in “good shape” after fitness drive

Tost’s frustration with rookie Tsunoda’s apparent lack of commitment to training and preparation in 2021 features heavily in an episode of the latest Drive to Survive series.
Part way through the season Tsunoda moved from Milton Keynes – where he was based to have easy access to the Red Bull simulator – to a new home close to AlphaTauri’s Faenza factory.
As well as spending more …Keep reading
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Haas: “Good interest” from F1 sponsors to fill big Uralkali hole

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine late last month, Haas removed all Uralkali branding from its car, which resembled the colours of the Russian flag. The agreement with the company was ultimately terminated, as was Russian driver Nikita Mazepin’s contract.
Uralkali had served as the title sponsor of Haas since Mazepin joined the team at the start of the 2021 season, bringing a …Keep reading
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Ricciardo to race in Bahrain F1 GP after negative COVID test

McLaren announced last week that Ricciardo would not feature on the opening two days of testing after feeling unwell, before revealing on Friday he had tested positive for COVID-19.
The team remained confident that Ricciardo would be fit to race after reporting an improvement in his condition, and confirmed on Wednesday the Australian was now negative and clear to race.
“McLaren F1 Team …Keep reading
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Ferrari thinks 25bhp gap to Mercedes, Honda F1 engines has gone

The Maranello based squad has been tipped for a strong start to the season, after some consistently good performances throughout the two pre-season tests.
As well as a degree of confidence about its F1-75 chassis, team principal Mattia Binotto suggests that its analysis of winter testing has delivered some encouraging feedback on its power unit performance too.
Although a final verdict will …Keep reading
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