AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity

Although not mentioned in today’s announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken.As reported last week the proposed Racing Bulls team name, which had been in the frame at one stage, has not been used.Visa is the first global sponsor of both …Keep reading

F1’s wheel rims made stronger to address loose tyre problems

Since 2022, BBS has been the standard supplier of wheel rims for all teams as the FIA sought to help bring down costs for competitors.One area of key focus for BBS since the start of the current rules era, which included a switch to 18-inch wheels, has been the extreme forces the larger dimension rims suffer in impacts compared to the older, smaller designs.In particular, the way that rims are …Keep reading

Steiner working on his second F1 book

Steiner’s first book, Surviving to Drive, was written after he was approached by ghostwriter James Hogg and told the inside story of the Haas team’s 2022 season, while also dipping into episodes from earlier in Steiner’s career. It has sold some 150,000 copies and appeared in 12 languages.Steiner and Hogg, who had previously worked on projects with Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert and Jason …Keep reading

Aston: Pressure weighed heavily on Stroll amid F1 2023 struggles

Stroll’s campaign started on the back foot after a pre-season cycling accident left him with a broken wrist and toe, compromising the Canadian’s early races.But as Stroll regained full fitness, Aston’s form deteriorated in the second third of the season and he struggled to get comfortable in the AMR23 and adapt it his driving style, while team-mate Fernando Alonso managed to drive around its …Keep reading