Ferrari to unveil revamped technical structure after F1 summer break

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the squad will announce a revamped technical organisation after the summer break, but insists technical director Enrico Cardile leaving for Aston Martin is “not a drama”.After weeks of speculation, it was announced earlier this month that Cardile, who was responsible for Ferrari’s F1 chassis programme, would leave the Scuderia to join Aston Martin …Keep reading

Would F1 wildcards be welcomed? Our F1 writers have their say

After the idea of a Formula 1 wildcard system was floated by teams and series bosses, it is a prospect that has sparked debate.From providing rookies with a golden chance to impress, to adding an extra competition dimension to F1, the pitch was put forward for evaluation at an F1 Commission meeting in London earlier this week.Here, our writers give their take on the idea and what could happen.A …Keep reading

Verstappen set for Belgian GP grid penalty for engine change

Max Verstappen is set for a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix for exceeding his engine allowance, Autosport has learned.Verstappen had been on the cusp of a grid penalty for a while after losing a power unit in practice for June’s Canadian Grand Prix.That meant Red Bull had to introduce the Dutchman’s fourth Honda power unit in Spain, the maximum number allowed per year …Keep reading

Hamilton against F1 cars being fitted with aircon units

Lewis Hamilton is dismissive of FIA’s plan to test a simplified air conditioning system in Formula 1 car cockpits to aid drivers in extreme heat, as he feels training alone should suffice.Autosport exclusively revealed over the Hungarian Grand Prix how the governing body is set to trial the device it has developed in response to  drivers suffering last season’s Qatar race held in sweltering …Keep reading

Exclusive: F1 floated idea of wildcard entries for rookie drivers

The idea of a wildcard system being introduced to Formula 1 to offer race opportunities for rookie drivers was put up for discussion by teams and series bosses this week.Autosport has learned that one of the items put forward for evaluation at a meeting of the F1 Commission in London on Tuesday was whether a wildcard scheme had merit to be introduced.The impetus for it was believed to revolve …Keep reading

What next for McLaren after Hungary team orders controversy?

McLaren has been pretty clear all season that there is a process to go through in learning to win again in Formula 1.It is a new world fighting at the front, and it often puts you in situations where mistakes are exposed, or things can get uncomfortable when tough decisions have to be made.There is a process to go through to become the best, as McLaren CEO Zak Brown readily admits.“I always tell …Keep reading