Sauber won’t use Stake name at every F1 race

Last year the team had Stake backing for the first time and the sponsor was even integrated into the full name of the outfit, then called Alfa Romeo.However, in countries where the promotion of gambling companies is not permitted, the team used the logos of Stake’s sister company Kick, even producing a special livery for the Belgian GP. Kick was also on the cars in Australia, Spain and …Keep reading

F1 pre-season testing 2024: When it is, can I watch it and more

The new F1 season is on the horizon with teams set to travel to Bahrain for pre-season testing, where fans will get a glimpse into who may – or may not – be competitive.  Drivers will once again kickstart an F1 campaign at Bahrain International Circuit with pre-season testing on the 21-23 February in the first bit of track action for 2024.  This year’s testing is just a week before the …Keep reading

Red Bull unsure if “third evolution” RB20 F1 car will be good enough

The Milton Keynes-based squad is due to reveal its 2024 challenger at its factory next week and is well aware that there is little reason to do anything dramatically different after such a crushingly dominant campaign in 2023.But chief technical officer Adrian Newey is mindful that, while it has been the benchmark squad so far, its decision to simply hone the concept may not necessarily be enough …Keep reading

Bottas says Hamilton’s Ferrari switch will “escalate” F1 driver market movement

Hamilton’s shock decision to leave Mercedes has energised the driver market ahead of 2025, just when it appeared to be stalling as Ferrari and McLaren moved to tie Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris to long-term deals.World champion Max Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season.Hamilton’s impending move means Mercedes is suddenly in need of a replacement to race alongside …Keep reading

Can Sauber’s new-look F1 challenger keep it off the back row?

Heading that list is a major change at the front of the car, as it sports a pull-rod suspension arrangement this year, rather than a push-rod system.Both Red Bull and McLaren made that switch at the beginning of this regulation cycle two years ago, so it’s not groundbreaking in any way, but it does suggest there’s a tangible benefit for having the layout, given the upheaval required to make …Keep reading