Sauber to address F1 pit issues after second disastrous stop

Valtteri Bottas lost almost 50 seconds at his second stop in the Bahrain GP with a cross-threading issue at the front axle. In last weekend’s Saudi Arabian race, Zhou Guanyu was delayed by a similar problem for around 25 seconds when he pitted.The Chinese driver was one of only four drivers not to have stopped when the safety car came out, and despite having to deal with some cooling issues he …Keep reading
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What we have learned about Massa’s £64m F1 court action

Almost one year on from revealing that he was considering legal action over F1 and the FIA’s handling of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix ‘crashgate’ controversy, Massa has put his money where his mouth is in seeking redress.The Brazilian has sprung into action after revelations last year from then F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone that grand prix racing’s chiefs were aware early on of Nelson …Keep reading
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How Red Bull’s unique F1 cooling approach helped boost its top speed in Jeddah

While it lagged behind the super slippery Haas that topped the official speed trap in qualifying, the RB20 was best able to balance its straightline potential with brilliant downforce for cornering too.While wing levels are often a key factor in determining a team’s downforce/drag levels, what was especially interesting in Saudi Arabia was how Red Bull managed to help its cause through bodywork …Keep reading
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Why do F1 drivers get weighed and how does scrutineering work?

Scrutineering plays a crucial role for any F1 grand prix, as it’s the technical checking of cars to ensure all entrants are legal throughout a race weekend.It is something all cars and drivers must go through where one failed test could result in disqualification. So, the FIA – who carry out the checks – uses a rigorous process to ensure everything is as precise as possible.But, how does the …Keep reading
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Ferrari no longer feels “useless” in F1 fight against Red Bull

The Italian outfit has emerged as Red Bull’s main challenger so far this season, but it has found itself unable to stop Max Verstappen grabbing pole position and race wins at the first two races.While it is clear that it needs to unlock a chunk of performance before it can think about racing wheel-to-wheel with the world champion squad, Ferrari reckons that delivering on that target is not …Keep reading
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