Alonso: Three days of single-car testing “unfair” on F1 drivers

In recent years pre-season testing has slimmed down from two four-day tests, then predominantly in Barcelona, to just a single three-day test in Bahrain.But while holding a shorter test at the same venue as the season opener is more efficient and cost-effective for teams, Alonso feels drivers are being shortchanged by a lack of practice.Teams are just using one single car each day, which thanks to …Keep reading
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Norris: McLaren hiding car details due to “game of performance”

The team launched its new car at Silverstone on Wednesday with no media presence and only issued pictures that appeared to disguise aerodynamic details.Asked why the team was being so cautious Norris said it was simply a case of protecting its IP for as long as possible.“Because we can!” he said. “Because it’s a game of performance, and why would you ever want to give away anything? So you …Keep reading
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Why W15 F1 car shows Mercedes keeps doing things its own way

This is proven once again by some of the design choices it has made with its latest challenger, the W15.That’s not to say Mercedes hasn’t taken notice of trends that have emerged over the past two seasons, or that it has clung to the zeropod route for a third year running. But rather than copy and paste the inlet design from the Red Bull RB19, as many others have, Mercedes has taken a …Keep reading
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Leclerc knew of Ferrari’s Hamilton plan before signing new F1 contract

The Monegasque driver announced a new long-term deal with the Scuderia just a week before the bombshell news earlier this month that Hamilton would be joining him next year.The timing of the Hamilton move prompted some to suggest that Leclerc may have been caught blindsided by the fact that he would now find himself going up against the seven-time world champion.But speaking for the first time …Keep reading
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McLaren targets early F1 2024 upgrades in three key areas

On Wednesday morning McLaren launched its 2024 challenger online, before conducting a rainy filming day at Silverstone.Last year’s predecessor, the MCL60, was revealed to muted expectations after team boss Andrea Stella’s admission that the team had missed its launch targets and that a full mid-season overhaul was already in the works.That revamp turned McLaren into the most improved team …Keep reading
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How to watch F1 pre-season testing in 2024

Formula 1 cars will soon be back on track with pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit on the 21-23 February.That is just a week before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on the 29 February-2 March, so preparations are firmly underway for the upcoming campaign.Recent weeks have seen excitement build for the 2024 season with teams unveiling their livery for the year ahead, amid …Keep reading
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