New Mercedes front wing revealed at British GP

The new design still harnesses many of its predecessor’s features, such as the semi-detached flap and endplate juncture.
However, there’s also a big change to how the wing is loaded across its span and how it interacts with the nose.
The triangular junction of the endplate’s leading edge has been retired in favour of a more rounded finish, which has not only resulted in the diveplane being …Keep reading

F1 British GP track invasion could be “extremely dangerous”, warns Russell

Five people jumped the barriers on the opening lap of the 2022 race but an early red flag for the Zhou Guanyu rollover at Turn 1 meant the field slowed by the time they arrived at the protestors from environmental activist group Just Stop Oil on the Wellington Straight.
In total, six were found guilty of conspiracy to commit a public nuisance and were served with various sentences: up to 12 …Keep reading

Vasseur dismisses prospect of Andretti as F1’s 11th team

Andretti is the highest profile contender of the teams that have indicated an interest in joining the grid, and an answer is expected soon on whether any of the contenders have been successful.
However, the incumbent teams who face a dilution of their future income have made it clear that any new entrant has to bring something valuable to the table and that benefits the series, which is a view …Keep reading

V8 engines, no hybrids, smaller tyres – Verstappen reveals his F1 dream

The two-time world champion has been left far from impressed about his first experience of the future engine and car rules during trials on the Red Bull simulator.
He had previously spoken out about the way that drivers could be forced to change down gears on the straight to try to recharge batteries and said all indications looked “very bad” about the impact on the racing.
Speaking ahead of …Keep reading

Hamilton: Spa must “definitely take a step” after FRECA van ‘t Hoff fatality

Eighteen-year-old MP Motorsport driver van ’t Hoff lost his life during the second rain-soaked Formula Regional European by Alpine Championship race last weekend at Spa.
The crash happened on the Kemmel Straight, after the Eau Rouge and Raidillon sequence, and bore similarities to the 2019 incident that killed FIA F2 driver Anthoine Hubert.
Following the Hubert incident, run-off areas were …Keep reading