Why rivals don’t want BOP tweaks to help stop Red Bull F1 dominance

Construction work around the final sector of the Marina Bay city circuit means four of the characteristic 90-degree turns have been ditched. The replacement, a longer back straight, will ease the strain on the rear tyres. That could leave the door open for Ferrari in qualifying.The anticipated limited effectiveness of DRS will then slow a Red Bull recovery should one of Max Verstappen or Sergio …Keep reading

Why Sauber was F1’s “best deal” for Alfa Romeo

The Italian GP was the last home race for the Milanese marque as its six-year relationship with Sauber approaches its conclusion. The occasion was celebrated with a special livery featuring the Italian flag, while Alfa also used the weekend to unveil the new 33 Stradale, a model that reflects the sporty image that its involvement in Grand Prix racing is supposed to project.The problem that the …Keep reading

FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

A first trial of an idea at Silverstone in July did not yield the results hoped for, with the wheel-fairings used only reducing the spray thrown up by a small amount.F1 chiefs know that a much bigger step is required if they are to limit spray enough to help cars race more in rainy conditions.The FIA’s single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has explained that, following analysis of what …Keep reading
F1 – 2023 Singapore GP SCHEDULE OF PRESS CONFERENCES

F1 – 2023 Singapore GP SCHEDULE OF PRESS CONFERENCES

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THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER

Press Conference: 

1830hrs

Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
George Russell (Mercedes)
Logan Sargeant (Williams)

1905hrs

Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri)
Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

TV Pen: 

1830hrs

Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Alex Albon (Williams)

1905hrs

Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

 

FRIDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER

1900hrs Press Conference

1940hrs TV Pen

Alessandro Alunni Bravi (Alfa Romeo)
Guenther Steiner (Haas)
Zak Brown (McLaren)
Toto Wolff (Mercedes)

 

SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER

Post-Qualifying

Top three fastest drivers

 

SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER

Post-Race

First three finishing drivers

FIA Formula One World Championship

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Why Williams F1 team believes it’s no longer a “one-trick pony”

If as team principal James Vowles suggests the FW45 is no longer a “one-trick pony” and can be a points challenger at tracks that are not dominated by long straights, then it’s certainly a strong possibility.Williams currently has 21 points, ahead of Haas on 11, Alfa Romeo on 10, and AlphaTauri on three.A random wet race or an event of high attrition could change things around, but at the moment …Keep reading

AlphaTauri confirms Ricciardo won’t race Singapore F1 round but will be present

Ricciardo has been absent from his stunted F1 comeback since the early stages of the Dutch GP three weeks ago, where he broke a metacarpal in his left hand in a crash at the Hugenholtz corner in second practice.He underwent surgery on his injury two days later as he was replaced for the event at Zandvoort by Red Bull junior driver and 2023 Super Formula title contender Liam Lawson.Lawson continued …Keep reading