Aston Martin: “Foolish” to ignore McLaren’s upgrade approach

Aston Martin thinks it would be “foolish” not to investigate if McLaren’s alternative approach to upgrades has been a key factor in its Formula 1 success.McLaren has bucked the trend of its rivals this season in terms of how it has structured its car development programme.Rather than seeking performance gains through multiple major car upgrades, it has instead stuck with a floor design that …Keep reading
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What does Renault’s axing of its engine project mean for F1? Our writers have their say

Following the announcement by Renault that it is ending its Formula 1 engine operations before the new rules era in 2026, the decision will have a huge impact on both its team and the wider grid.What does it mean for Alpine, its rivals and F1 overall? Our writers offer their views.Team Enstone can focus all efforts on being winners again – Ben HuntFinally, after what seems like an eternity …Keep reading
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Marko wanted Ricciardo out after Spanish GP, reveals Horner

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko wanted Daniel Ricciardo out of the RB seat after the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Christian Horner has revealed.Ricciardo’s F1 career appears to be over after RB chiefs decided to replace him with Liam Lawson for the remainder of this campaign.It brings to an end a hugely successful career for the Australian, who won eight races for the Red Bull and …Keep reading
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Jos Verstappen on key Red Bull members leaving: “This is what I warned about”

The decision of several key figures at Red Bull Racing to leave the Formula 1 team is exactly what Jos Verstappen feared at the beginning of the year, he has told Autosport.In March during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, the father of three-time world champion Max Verstappen claimed that “the team is in danger of being torn apart”, so long as Christian Horner continued to act as team principal …Keep reading
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Ben Hunt: Are the FIA playing keeping up with the Joneses?

For the European Formula 1 races, the FIA motorhome sits next to the one which belongs to Formula One Management. To look at from the outside, they are identical but for the colour scheme. Inside however, there is one important difference.The office belonging to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is rumoured to be bigger than that of his opposite number next door F1’s CEO Stefano Domenicali. It …Keep reading
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Renault to end F1 engine project with Alpine set for Mercedes switch in 2026

Renault will pull the plug on its Formula 1 engine operations ahead of the new rules era in 2026.Following months of speculation about the future of the French manufacturer, with Alpine having long been in talks with Mercedes for a customer power unit deal, the fate of its operations was finally announced on Monday.In a statement it was revealed that the company’s F1 engine factory at …Keep reading
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