Aston Martin: F1 convergence could lead to “fantastic” 2024

While 2023 was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, McCullough suggests that in the third season of the current regulations, the top teams will be closer together.He cited qualifying for the final race of this year in Abu Dhabi, where eight teams featured in the top 10, as a guide to the direction that the series is taking.”If you look at the fact that there were eight teams in the top 10 and …Keep reading

Ferrari’s Vasseur: FIA/Wolff saga was ‘embarrassing for F1’

Last week the FIA announced its compliance department was looking into a potential conflict of interest between a team principal and FOM employee, amid dubious allegations that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy head Susie Wolff had exchanged confidential information.Less than 48 hours later the matter was dropped as the FIA published a second statement saying it was “satisfied” with the …Keep reading

Ferrari reveals F1 launch date for 2024 challenger

At a media event in Maranello team principal Frederic Vasseur said Ferrari would unveil the 2024 car, codenamed 676, one day before this year’s Valentine’s Day launch of the SF-23.“The launch will take place on the 13th of February, the day before the Valentine’s Day,” Vasseur revealed. “You will see the rest [of the details, including the car’s name] on that day.“Why? Because we will have …Keep reading

Miami GP boss says fans “more open” to F1 sprint format

Tyler Epp, who was promoted to the role after the first Miami GP in 2022 and previously worked in American motorsports with Chip Ganassi Racing, says the requirement to evolve the event as it prepares for its third race of a 10-year deal with F1 was also key to making the move.Miami and China will join the sprint race roster of six events in 2024, with Baku and Spa-Francorchamps reverting to …Keep reading