Mercedes: “Massive step” forward in Spain different to F1 2022 false dawn

The team delivered its best result of the 2023 season last weekend as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished second and third behind runaway race-winner Max Verstappen.
The result, allied to the strong pace of the W14 throughout the race, has suggested that Mercedes’ revamp of its car has delivered a significant leap forward in form after months of struggling with its ‘zeropod’ …Keep reading

Hulkenberg: Haas has to switch focus from qualifying to race

Hulkenberg was fast throughout the Spanish GP weekend, qualifying ninth and starting eighth after gaining a spot from a penalty for Pierre Gasly.
He ran in the same position in the early laps of the race but had to pit and abandon his soft tyres after just eight laps.
That led him into a three-stop strategy that saw him in 15th place at the flag after running mediums, hards and mediums for …Keep reading

Aston Martin plans Canada upgrade as F1 development war ramps up

The Silverstone-based team endured a challenging Spanish GP last weekend as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll ended up finishing behind both Mercedes and Ferrari in the fight to be Red Bull’s closest challenger.
With its rivals having introduced major upgrades to their cars over the past two races, Aston Martin’s lack of performance could suggest that it has been overtaken in pace terms as …Keep reading

Piastri: Spanish GP race struggles a reality check for McLaren F1 team

McLaren had its strongest qualifying performance of the season in Barcelona with Lando Norris taking a surprise third on the grid, while Piastri earned 10th before gaining a spot from a penalty for Pierre Gasly.
The drivers cautioned before the race that conditions in qualifying had flattered the car.
However, the race proved to be even tougher than expected. Piastri slipped back to 13th …Keep reading