Mercedes F1 car “annoyingly dead” in the middle of corners

With the German manufacturer having realised it has taken the wrong approach with its 2023 car, having been too cautious with its ride height target, the team has been chasing solutions to get it closer to the front of the grid. And while more downforce would not go amiss, its technical director James Allison has said a particular effort has been thrown at trying to improve the handling and …Keep reading
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Russell wants F1 set-up changes after sprint FP1

Cars are currently locked into parc ferme after the first session on Friday, and thus they have to run both qualifying sessions and the sprint and main event with the same set-up unless teams opt to make changes that oblige the driver to start from the pitlane.In Spa Russell and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton ran different downforce levels from the start of the weekend.With poor weather further …Keep reading
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Steiner not banking on ‘Holy Grail’ solution for Haas F1 tyre troubles

The American-owned outfit has been chasing a cure for the high tyre degradation woes that have derailed its prospects at several races this year. Its VF-23 car appears to be quite aggressive on its rubber, which is great for switching tyres on for single qualifying laps but is a big handicap to its drivers when it comes to management in the races. Work is ongoing at its Banbury factory to try to …Keep reading
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How the Dutch GP gave some “fresh air” to F1 bosses’ future vision

Instead, what Zandvoort unleashed since its comeback was a vision of F1’s future: of a venue willing to go the extra mile in delivering entertainment and an exciting package for fans that went far beyond just what was happening on track.In fact, Zandvoort has been praised by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for delivering “fresh air”, and helping set a benchmark for what is expected from modern era …Keep reading
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Horner: Ricciardo has “met all expectations” on F1 comeback

Ricciardo, who was Red Bull’s third driver after his McLaren exit, was drafted in at Red Bull’s sister team to replace Nyck de Vries from Hungary.In his two races before the summer break the 34-year-old Australian has shown he has regained his competitive edge, outqualifying team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in Hungary and in Spa’s sprint shootout. A deleted lap time in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying cost …Keep reading
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