2022 Red Bull F1 car requires more work from race support – Dennis

Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Dennis, who recently extended his deal with Red Bull and shares race support duties with fellow FE racer Sebastien Buemi, says that last year’s car was frequently “in the right place at the right time” following the team’s work to transform its skittish 2020 RB16 into a regular winner.
Although the 2022 RB18 has proven to be quick and has provided a baseline …Keep reading

Leclerc: Finding watch thieves isn’t a “smooth” process

The Monegasque was the victim of a robbery on Easter Monday, when a $320,000 special edition Richard Mille watch was stolen from his wrist as he posed with fans in the Italian city of Viareggio.
The fans had stopped Leclerc, who was with friends, including trainer Andrea Ferrari, and he was posing for photographs when the crime took place.
Reports in Italy suggested that Leclerc made chase …Keep reading

Alfa Romeo: “Good feeling” fighting F1 midfield instead of medical car

Alfa Romeo endured two difficult seasons in 2020 and 2021 as it slipped into the third tier of the F1 pecking order, typically battling with Haas and Williams last season at the rear of the field.
The team ended the 2021 campaign ninth in the constructors’ championship with just 13 points, only to enjoy a return to form under the new technical regulations this year.
New drivers Valtteri …Keep reading

How AlphaTauri tries to avoid F1 development “banana skins”

Everyone has been obliged to learn quickly about their new cars, with data from the track fed back to factory, and assessed alongside the numbers from the windtunnel and CFD.
PLUS: Why F1 teams still deem windtunnel investment necessary
The added complication is the porpoising characteristic with which most teams are still struggling, and which is not easy to model back home. Throw in …Keep reading

Freight delays have potential to “wreak havoc” on F1 – Horner

Worldwide logistics complications triggered by the Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to global supply chain issues and widespread freight delays.
MotoGP has already fallen foul of problems when it had to cancel the first day of action at the Argentine Grand Prix after freight was late, while F1 itself has also had some near-misses.
PLUS: How the 2022 Argentina MotoGP was …Keep reading

Hamilton linked with Chelsea Football Club takeover bid

According to an exclusive report on Sky on Thursday, the seven-time champion has joined tennis superstar Serena Williams in committing major investment funds to a consortium bidding to take ownership of Chelsea.
The plans are being spearheaded by former Liverpool Football Club and British Airways chairman Martin Broughton.
Sky suggests that both Hamilton and Williams have held talks with …Keep reading

Imola kerbs could pose headache for F1 2022 cars

The start of the European season takes place at the old-school Imola circuit, which features much more aggressive kerbs than have been present at the modern venues that have hosted races so far this season.
In the past, drivers have found that they have needed to ride the Imola kerbs a lot to deliver the fastest possible laptime, with the chicanes in particular offering good gains if they are …Keep reading

How to become an Aero Design Engineer in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more

Formula 1 cars are some of the most aerodynamically complex machines in the world. With every single aspect of the car pored over to ensure it’s as slippery through the air as possible, it takes a team of aerodynamicists to ensure that a car is ready to compete in F1.
To find out more about the role that aerodynamics plays in F1 we spoke to Adam Ludgate, an Aero Design Engineer for …Keep reading

Alfa Romeo F1 team to introduce revised floor at Imola

The team currently lies sixth in the F1 world constructors’ championship, with Valtteri Bottas having earned a sixth and an eighth in his three starts with the team, and rookie Zhou Guanyu contributing with a 10th place.
Team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged that Alfa Romeo has to keep up in the development race if it is to carry the fight to its rivals over the season.
“I’m perfectly …Keep reading