Audi admits to youth versus experience dilemma over F1 driver choice

The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term.The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as it transitions to become a full works team from 2026.However, amid uncertainty about the competitiveness of the …Keep reading
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Williams launches Engineering Academy alongside partner Komatsu

The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides.The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new and previously untapped talent.A launch event was staged on the rooftop of the …Keep reading
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Miami boss says he couldn’t have been more wrong over sprint race

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp has admitted he was wrong to question the addition of a sprint race to the event earlier this year.Having hosted its first grand prix in 2022, the Miami International Autodrome was one of six circuits announced as staging one of F1’s sprint races this season.Max Verstappen took victory in the 19-lap race on the Saturday before title rival Lando …Keep reading
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Ferrari appoints Mercedes capture Serra as new F1 technical director

The Ferrari Formula 1 team has appointed former Mercedes engineer Loic Serra as its new technical director on the chassis side.Ferrari had initially poached Serra from Mercedes in the summer of last year, but due to an extended gardening period Serra is yet to start working at Maranello.Once he joins the team on 1 October, the Frenchman will become Ferrari’s new chassis technical director, taking …Keep reading
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Why McLaren is holding back on its upgraded floor

McLaren has revealed it is holding back on bringing a new floor for its Formula 1 car because the team thinks it risks the same downgrade problems rivals have faced.The Woking-based outfit is locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 championships this year, and accepts it has a shout of winning both constructors’ and drivers’ crowns.With so little performance difference between cars …Keep reading
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