Norris targets Ferrari in F1 standings after catching “slower and slower” Aston

Slow-starting McLaren dramatically slashed the gap to Aston Martin since the summer break thanks to an impressive string of podiums over the past four races, while the Silverstone-based squad has generally struggled since the summer.Norris’ latest runner-up spot in last weekend’s US Grand Prix was enough for McLaren to leapfrog Aston Martin and hold fourth by six points.Norris said he was puzzled …Keep reading
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Andretti F1 team: When could they join, who could drive and more

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Sainz pulled “Monaco Loews” move on Hamilton at F1 US GP start

The Spaniard admits he risked locking up and hitting team-mate Charles Leclerc when he dived down the inside and took a very tight line into Turn 1.It paid off as he passed Hamilton and jumped from fourth to third. But the Mercedes driver ultimately had more pace, and a few laps later Sainz was pushed back to the fourth place that he held at the finish, before Hamilton’s post-race …Keep reading
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Why Suzuka Esses contrast has given Mercedes hope for F1 2024

The Brackley-based squad introduced a floor development at the United States Grand Prix that its technical director James Allison had previewed as being a ‘bellwether’ of its long-term potential.The change appeared to deliver a small step forward in lap time, as Lewis Hamilton challenged Max Verstappen for the win before his post-race disqualification for a worn plank.PLUS: The possible …Keep reading
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Las Vegas F1 Track Guide: Where does it go and what does it pass?

This is not F1’s first visit to Sin City – in 1981 and 1982 the sport turned up in town to race in the car park at Caesars Palace. This time things are very different, with a layout that takes the drivers around some of the city’s most famous streets.Expect to see cars flying under pedestrian bridges, past monorail tracks and between many of the big casinos on the Strip, racing on resurfaced …Keep reading
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FIA HILL CLIMB: NOTES ON THE “PERFORMANCE FACTOR” IN 2024

FIA HILL CLIMB: NOTES ON THE “PERFORMANCE FACTOR” IN 2024

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Phased implementation for Category 2 cars in 2024

Following the World Council meeting (19 October), the Technical Regulations, Article 258-2 of Appendix J, dedicated to prototype cars, single-seaters and two-seaters, and the implementation of the “Performance Factor” concept (the “Pf”) in Category 2 have been postponed to 2025 (instead of the original date of 2024).

This regulatory postponement – proposed by the FIA Hill Climb Commission – will have a number of impacts in 2024:

– Category 2 cars will take part in FIA hill climb races in a format similar to that in force in 2023 and the categorisation, split into two groups (CN/E2-SC and D/E2-SS), will remain unchanged.

– However, Pf simulations will be carried out throughout the season on cars taking part in official FIA European Hill Climb Championship competitions.

Category 2 competitors will be required to complete Pf technical sheets before each FIA Championship event. Virtual Pf classifications will be produced for information purposes. The Pf calculator for Category 2 cars will be available for free by the end of the year and during the 2024 season.

These simulations and the Pf process will be free of charge for Category 2 cars.

Their sole aim is to help drivers, organisers and ASNs understand how the Pf will be harmonised across all categories from 2025.

Category 1 cars and the Pf: payment process from 2024 onwards

Adopted in nearly 15 countries (either within the national championships or on a trial basis in hill climb but sometimes also in slalom), the Pf continues to be deployed. As announced in the latest FIA press release (28 February: https://www.fia.com/news/performance-factor-pf-explained), the issue of Pf-ID technical sheets for all Category 1 cars will be subject to a fee from the 2024 season onwards. The following arrangements were approved by the FIA Hill Climb Commission at its last meeting. The fees will have to be validated by the FIA in December.

This payment process will make it possible to continue development and support of the Performance Factor.

  • These Pf-ID technical sheets will be payable by credit card.
  • The “Public Mode” will continue to provide access to the Pf calculator free of charge.
  • The “Competitor Mode” will continue to allow individuals to create drafts free of charge.
  • Credit card payment will only be required when the Pf-ID technical sheet is issued (the very last step before obtaining the finalised technical sheets).

Anticipated costs:

  • A fee of €25 for the issuing of two Pf-ID technical sheets (which will enable individuals to produce a sheet and its variant).
  • An additional fee of €10 for each supplementary technical sheet throughout the season.

From 2025 onwards, at the very end of each season, ASNs that apply the Pf concept within their national championship will be given an allocation by the FIA calculated as a percentage of the total amount of technical sheets issued per country.

Pf website: www.fiaperformancefactor.com

For any questions related to the Pf: pf@fia.com

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European Hill Climb Championship

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