Szafnauer out as Alpine F1 team boss Szafnauer will leave by “mutual agreement” after this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. Autosport · Jul 28, 2023
Szafnauer leaves Alpine F1 team principal role Szafnauer will leave by “mutual agreement” after this weekend’s Belgian GP. Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023
F1 tyre blanket ban delayed to 2025 The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues. Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023
F1 agrees to keep tyre blankets for slicks in 2024 The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues. Autosport · Jul 28, 2023
McLaren pursuing Red Bull DRS solution with Spa F1 update Red Bull has frequently enjoyed a top speed advantage in qualifying, up to 5mph, when drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez can activate their DRS on the main straights. Autosport · Jul 28, 2023
Belgian GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained Alpine has two different front wing configurations at its disposal in Belgium, the one with the wavy trailing edge first seen in Hungary (bottom) and their lower downforce variant (top). Autosport · Jul 28, 2023
Pat Fry joins Williams F1 team in top technical role Reported by Autosport earlier on Friday, Williams has confirmed Fry's appointment. Autosport · Jul 28, 2023
Pat Fry lands top technical role at Williams F1 team The news of his move was formally confirmed in Spa on Friday, and he will be able to start in his new job at the end of this year. Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023
F1 driver contracts: How long are all the drivers' contracts? Lewis Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes was announced at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix when the Briton was mid-way through the single-season deal he had signed in earlier in the same year. Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023
Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer Remains Steady Amid Challenging Season The longtime engineer is eyeing a jump in the standings, while he and his team are also taking a firm stance on women in motorsport. Sports Illustrated · Jul 27, 2023
Alpine: New floor for Belgian F1 GP will be “significant step” The upgrade comes soon after a new front wing was introduced at Silverstone as the team tries to improve its performance in the wake of the recent huge leap made by close rival McLaren. Motorsport · Jul 26, 2023
Alpine: New car floor for F1 Belgian GP will be a “significant step” The upgrade comes soon after a new front wing was introduced at Silverstone, as the team tries to improve its performance in the wake of the recent huge leap made by close rival McLaren. Autosport · Jul 26, 2023
F1 young driver programmes: Which drivers are signed to which teams? There are 20 drivers on the current Formula 1 grid, and some of them have been at the top of the sport for a very long time. Motorsport · Jul 26, 2023
Mercedes joins in with Formula 1’s latest rear wing trick They have utilised a feature that connects the rear wing endplate and upper flap’s tip section differently in a bid to help manipulate airflow in this area of the car. Autosport · Jul 25, 2023
Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023 Mercedes joins in with Formula 1's latest rear wing trick They have utilised a feature that connects the rear wing endplate and upper flap’s tip section differently in a bid to help manipulate airflow in this area of the car.
Autosport · Jul 25, 2023 Red Bull backs F1 engine equalisation move Autosport revealed over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that the idea of introducing a mechanism to equalise power units among the manufacturers has been tabled by the FIA for discussion at this week’s meeting of the F1 Commission.
Autosport · Jul 24, 2023 F1 driver contracts: How long are all the drivers' contracts? Over half of the F1 grid have their contracts expiring at the end of 2024 with some teams already making moves on the 2025 driver line-up. The 2024 pre-season saw both Ferrari and McLaren lock down their drivers by extending their contracts with Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris respectively, while…
Autosport · Jul 24, 2023 Alpine F1 team boss Szafnauer trusts Renault chief de Meo to give him time The number was announced as the timeline for Alpine to work its way to the front of the F1 field after Szafnauer was put in charge of the Enstone team at the start of 2022.
Autosport · Jul 24, 2023 F1 infrastructure debate ramps up as teams seek to level playing field The subject of extra 'capex' headroom within the FIA financial regulations has emerged in recent months as a way of attempting to level the playing field, and thus any decision could have a significant impact on grand prix racing in future years.
Motorsport · Jul 24, 2023 Szafnauer trusts Renault boss de Meo to give him time The number was announced as the timeline for Alpine to work its way to the front of the F1 field after Szafnauer was put in charge of the Enstone team at the start of 2022.
Motorsport · Jul 23, 2023 Ocon's seat broke in two pieces after Hungary F1 crash sent him airborne Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou appeared to trigger anti-stall when he attempted to launch from fifth on the grid after starring in qualifying. As he worked to recover, he nosed into the back of the returning Daniel Ricciardo under braking into the Turn 1 downhill right-hander.
Autosport · Jul 23, 2023 F1 race results: Max Verstappen wins Hungarian Grand Prix Verstappen made a better start than poleman Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), who lost further spots to both McLarens. Oscar Piastri profited from hugging the inside of Turn 1, while Lando Norris drove around the outside of Hamilton at Turn 2.
Motorsport · Jul 23, 2023 F1 race results: Max Verstappen wins Hungarian GP Verstappen made a better start than poleman Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), who lost further spots to both McLarens of Oscar Piastri, who profited from hugging the inside of Turn 1, and Lando Norris, who drove around the outside of him at Turn 2.
Autosport · Jul 23, 2023 F1 Hungarian GP: Verstappen streaks to victory, Red Bull claims 12th successive win Verstappen crossed the line with a whopping 33.7s lead over Lando Norris, who had to deal with a late fright from Sergio Perez for second before the Mexican was challenged by Hamilton for third at the end.
Motorsport · Jul 23, 2023 F1 Hungarian GP: Verstappen wins by 33s to give Red Bull record-breaking victory Verstappen crossed the line with a whopping 33.7s lead over Lando Norris, who had to deal with a late fright from Sergio Perez for second before the Mexican was challenged by Hamilton for third at the end.