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What is DRS in F1 - everything you need to know about the Drag Reduction System, how it works and is it automatic?
The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a controversial driver-controlled device aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula 1.The system, which involves the driver opening a flap in their rear wing to reduce drag levels and gain top speed when running within a second of a car in front, was introduced back in 2011. It remains in use during the current ...Keep reading
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How Liberty’s Las Vegas F1 gamble paid off
Liberty convinced local authorities and major casinos to back the project and allow the city to be closed down, and for the first time the organisation also served as promoter of the event, taking on the associated financial risks.There were logistical glitches along the way, not least the water valve cover that destroyed Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari chassis and led to practice ending in the early ...Keep reading
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Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka
Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.Following the singularly abrasive tarmac of Bahrain and the unique layouts of Jeddah and Melbourne, many leading engineers are expecting Suzuka to be the best test yet of where ...Keep reading
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Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen's shock Japan F1 practice debut
In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.Not only did the three-time world champion win those titles powered by Japanese brand Honda, but he also won his second drivers' championship at ...Keep reading
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McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP
McLaren will race at the Suzuka event with a livery tweak produced by Japanese artist MILTZ on its two MCL38s raced by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.The livery, which changes the look of the engine cover, sidepods and front wing, features a dragon racing through the clouds, with elements inspired by Japanese calligraphy from the Edo period."MILTZ’s artwork is inspired by Edomoji, a traditional ...Keep reading
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McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP
McLaren will race at the Suzuka event with a livery tweak produced by Japanese artist MILTZ on its two MCL38s raced by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.The livery, which changes the look of the engine cover, sidepods and front wing, features a dragon racing through the clouds, with elements inspired by Japanese calligraphy from the Edo period.Read Also:
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Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen's shock Japan F1 practice debut
In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.Not only did the three-time world champion win those titles powered by Japanese brand Honda, but he also won his second drivers' championship at ...Keep reading
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How to be an ace engineer: Single-seater performance guru Peter Wyss de Araujo
Swiss engineer Peter Wyss de Araujo has sampled virtually every motorsport discipline from hillclimbing to Formula 1, taking in a successful decade of touring cars and a spell in Formula E along the way. But he’s never stopped learning, and that mantra remains today in his current position race engineering an ORECA-Gibson 07 in the European Le Mans series for the Team Virage outfit set up by a ...Keep reading
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Wolff: Hamilton not ‘looking over the fence’ at Ferrari F1 form
Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons.Combined with a seemingly successful focus on improving race pace for 2024, the Scuderia had run Red Bull closest before scoring a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix.Meanwhile, Mercedes is entering its third year of ground effect car struggles.The W15 has so far proved inconsistent ...Keep reading
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Gasly driving “like an animal” in difficult Alpine A524 F1 car
The Enstone machine has been clearly benchmarked as the slowest in the 2024 field, and that pattern continued in Australia, where Gasly finished 13th and his team-mate Esteban Ocon was 16th after a brake issue caused an extra pit stop.Gasly says that the speed of the A524 has not compromised his motivation in the cockpit. “Once I'm in the car, I'm like an animal,” he said. “I want ...Keep reading
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McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months
Sanchez joined McLaren from Ferrari in January among a series of hires to augment the team's engineering staff, but it became apparent that his duties as the technical director in charge of concept and performance were "not aligned" to those discussed previously. Team principal Andrea Stella will thus assume Sanchez's duties in the interim, as the team searches for a replacement to head up the ...Keep reading
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McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months
Sanchez joined McLaren from Ferrari in January among a series of hires to augment the team's engineering staff, but it became apparent that his duties as the technical director in charge of concept and performance were "not aligned" to those discussed previously. Team principal Andrea Stella will thus assume Sanchez's duties in the interim, as the team searches for a replacement to head up the ...Keep reading
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Negotiating F1 and MotoGP TV deals together "a non-starter" - Liberty
On 1 April, American media giant Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership of Dorna Sports and the MotoGP World Championship in a blockbuster €4.2 billion deal.The buyout, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, means Liberty now owns the world's two biggest motorsport series in F1 and MotoGP.During an investors call on Monday, Liberty CEO Greg Maffei ruled out any ...Keep reading
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Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines
In 2026, F1 switches to revised power unit regulations which do away with the expensive and complicated MGU-H system and instead put a bigger emphasis on electric power provided by the MGU-K.F1 will also adopt sustainable fuels for the turbocharged V6 engine, which will remain in place as part of a projected 50/50 split between electric and internal combustion power.For 2026, Red Bull and sister ...Keep reading
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The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system
The opening races of the 2001 season foreshadowed what would be an era of dominance for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari. After finally defeating McLaren's Mika Hakkinen in 2000 the German would go on to dominate the sport for another four seasons. Schumacher duly took pole in Sao Paulo, then the third race of the season, following two wins out of two in Australia and Malaysia. Main rival Hakkinen ...Keep reading
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Who are the greatest F1 team principals in history?
F1 has long been raged with a debate over who the greatest driver in history is and that is something which will continue to happen for as long as the series exists. Statistically, it is Lewis Hamilton, but there is also Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and even Max Verstappen coming into the fold. This is not to discount Jim Clark, Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss et al, but is more a ...Keep reading
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How Liberty’s Las Vegas F1 gamble paid off
Liberty convinced local authorities and major casinos to back the project and allow the city to be closed down, and for the first time the organisation also served as promoter of the event, taking on the associated financial risks.There were logistical glitches along the way, not least the water valve cover that destroyed Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari chassis and led to practice ending in the early ...Keep reading
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F1 steering wheels: Why customised controls are vital to drivers
The wheel still steers the car – not everything has changed! – but this simple function to direct the car has been added to time and again.In essence, F1 reinvented the wheel’s usage, and it has undergone incredible development across the last 35 years.F1 steering wheels now also provides the driver and their engineers with a wealth of information that can lead to better decisions, while ...Keep reading
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F1 steering wheels: Why customised controls are vital to drivers
The wheel still steers the car – not everything has changed! – but this simple function to direct the car has been added to time and again.In essence, F1 reinvented the wheel’s usage, and it has undergone incredible development across the last 35 years.F1 steering wheels now also provides the driver and their engineers with a wealth of information that can lead to better decisions, while ...Keep reading
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Bottas “slowly getting the ball rolling” on F1 future talks
The ex-Mercedes driver moved to Sauber for 2022 with a firm two-year contract until the team activated a clause to retain the Finn alongside stablemate Zhou Guanyu for this term.Bottas has said that any subsequent renewal with Sauber will be indicative of him having secured an Audi seat, as the manufacturer completes a 100% buyout of the Swiss squad.While there has been speculation that Sauber ...Keep reading
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Bottas “slowly getting the ball rolling” on F1 future talks
Ex-Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas moved to Sauber for 2022 with a firm two-year contract until the team activated a clause to retain the Finn alongside stablemate Zhou Guanyu for this term.Bottas has said that any subsequent renewal with Sauber will be indicative of him having a secured an Audi seat, as the manufacturer completes a 100% buyout of the Swiss squad.While there has been ...Keep reading
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Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka
Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.Following the singularly abrasive tarmac of Bahrain and the unique layouts of Jeddah and Melbourne, many engineers expect Suzuka to be the best test yet of where their cars stack ...Keep reading
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Improving Williams F1 team 'like fixing a cycle puncture while riding it'
The Grove outfit is undergoing updates to its factory infrastructure and changes to its working processes as owner Dorilton Capital tries to move it up the grid.Team principal James Vowles and chief technical officer Pat Fry have both made it clear that the team lags behind rivals, citing how late everything came together with the build of the FW46.The lack of a spare chassis that led to Logan ...Keep reading
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How to be an ace engineer: Single-seater performance guru Peter Wyss de Araujo
Swiss engineer Peter Wyss de Araujo has sampled virtually every motorsport discipline from hillclimbing to Formula 1, taking in a successful decade of touring cars and a spell in Formula E along the way. But he’s never stopped learning, and that mantra remains today in his current position race engineering an ORECA-Gibson 07 in the European Le Mans series for the Team Virage outfit set up by a ...Keep reading
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Wolff: Hamilton not 'looking over the fence' at Ferrari F1 form
Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons. Combined with a seemingly successful focus on improving race pace for 2024, the Scuderia has run Red Bull closest before scoring a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix.Meanwhile, Mercedes is entering its third year of ground-effect struggle. The W15 has so far proved inconsistent, like ...Keep reading
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Improving Williams F1 team 'like fixing a bicycle puncture while riding it' - Robson
The Grove outfit is undergoing updates to its factory infrastructure and changes to its working processes as owner Dorilton Capital tries to move it up the grid.Team principal James Vowles and chief technical officer Pat Fry have both made it clear that the team lags behind rivals, citing how late everything came together with the build of the FW46.The lack of a spare chassis that led to Logan ...Keep reading
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Gasly driving “like an animal” in difficult 2024 Alpine F1 car
The Enstone machine has been clearly benchmarked as the slowest in the 2024 field, and that pattern continued in Australia, where Gasly finished 13th and his team-mate Esteban Ocon was 16th after a brake issue caused an extra pitstop.Gasly says that the speed of the A524 has not compromised his motivation in the cockpit. “Once I'm in the car, I'm like an animal,” he said. “I want ...Keep reading
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Negotiating F1 and MotoGP TV deals together "a non-starter" - Liberty
On Monday 1 April, American media giant Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership of Dorna Sports and the MotoGP World Championship in a blockbuster €4.2 billion deal.The buyout, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, means Liberty now owns the world's two biggest motorsport series in F1 and MotoGP.During an investors call on Monday, Liberty CEO Greg Maffei ruled out any ...Keep reading
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Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines
In 2026, F1 switches to revised power unit regulations which drop the expensive and complicated MGU-H system and instead put a bigger emphasis on electric power provided by the MGU-K.F1 will also adopt sustainable fuels for the turbocharged V6 engine, which will remain in place as part of a projected 50/50 split between electric and internal combustion power.For 2026, Red Bull and sister team RB ...Keep reading
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RB: F1 midfield battle for last tenths will be "brutal" every weekend
The early races have suggested that the Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Aston Martin teams are set to dominate the top 10 in both qualifying and races, leaving everyone else to challenge for rare opportunities to break into the points.RB now leads that group after Yuki Tsunoda secured seventh place in the high-attrition Australian Grand Prix, having qualified an encouraging eighth."The ...Keep reading