Why TV cameras didn’t show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton’s Singapore F1 podium

With team-mate George Russell crashing out on the final lap at Marina Bay last weekend, chasing team-mate Hamilton claimed the final spot on the podium after the duo’s aggressive late switch to medium tyres in a bid to challenge for victory.But as Hamilton took to the podium alongside race winner Carlos Sainz and runner-up Lando Norris, the TV cameras picked out the celebrating Ferrari and McLaren …Keep reading

Exploring the latest F1 car revamps at AlphaTauri and Alpine

The new bodywork continues to employ the downwash ramp concept that AlphaTauri has been using since the start of this regulatory era. However, it also blends some concepts seen elsewhere on the grid along with a few of its own tricks. The high and shallow bodywork that leads off from the rearward swept inlet already had a swage line and drop off section on the upper surface, but this has become …Keep reading

Brown: Quality 11th F1 team will not dilute but add value

The FIA has received several entry requests to expand the grid beyond the current 10 teams.Michael Andretti’s high-profile bid is believed to be close to being approved by the governing body. But Andretti is still facing fierce resistance from F1, which will also have to approve any entry, and the majority of the teams due to concerns over their prize fund being diluted.Speaking to Motorsport.com …Keep reading

Leclerc: Zandvoort troubleshooting has moved Ferrari towards Sainz

Sainz ended Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s record winning streak in Singapore to back up his consecutive pole positions, while a delayed pitstop last weekend left Leclerc to finish fourth.While the bumpy Marina Bay street circuit and its aggressive kerbs that forced a ride height rise means the Red Bull dip is thought to be only temporary, Ferrari does appear to have taken a stride …Keep reading

Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until 2026

The Australian had originally been committed to McLaren until the end of 2024, having been lured away from an Alpine reserve role last year with the promise of a race seat.But after a strong debut season as team-mate to Lando Norris, McLaren announced on Wednesday that the Australian would stay on board for at least an extra two years.Speaking about his new deal, Piastri said: “I am thrilled to …Keep reading

Suzuka’s Turn 2 kerbs go black and yellow for Vettel bee project

The four-time world champion has flown to Japan to help launch his ‘Buzzin’ Corner’ campaign, which is part of his ongoing effort to raise awareness for biodiversity. As well as Suzuka repainting the Turn 2 kerbs in bee colours to show its support for Vettel’s plan, it also helped erect 11 insect hotels which will sit in an area on the inside of the long opening section of the …Keep reading