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Ferrari explains why Sainz and Leclerc escaped F1 Italian GP qualifying sanction

F1 drivers had been told ahead of qualifying at Monza that they had to maintain a maximum delta time for all of their laps throughout the three segments – not just the in-laps as is normally the case. 

Autosport · Sep 2, 2023

Ferrari explains why Sainz, Leclerc escaped FIA F1 sanction

It was made clear that only in “exceptional” circumstances as accepted by the stewards would drivers escape being deemed to have committed an offence. The maximum time allowed between the two safety car lines was laid down by the FIA as 1m41s. 

Motorsport · Sep 2, 2023

Ferrari names Cardile as F1 technical director

In the wake of the departure of team principal Mattia Binotto earlier this year, the team had been without a formal technical director on the chassis side as this was a role that had been vacant for a while.

Motorsport · Sep 1, 2023

Shwartzman set for F1 Zandvoort FP1 run with Ferrari

It will be the first of two rookie sessions in 2023 for the Russian-Israeli driver, who had previous outings for the Maranello outfit in Austin and Abu Dhabi last year.

Autosport · Aug 23, 2023

Sainz defends Ferrari F1 structure after after Mekies departure

On Thursday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Ferrari announced its sporting director Laurent Mekies – who has been at the team since 2018 – has now officially left the Scuderia.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2023

Ferrari appoints new F1 sporting director as Mekies departs

In April AlphaTauri announced that Mekies would replace its long-time team boss Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the season. 

Autosport · Jul 27, 2023

Why F1’s crazy form swings are not just down to upgrades

Far behind sovereign Red Bull, which has won all 10 grands prix so far, Mercedes holds second as F1 heads towards the halfway point the season.

Motorsport · Jul 20, 2023

Red Bull’s F1 rivals feel recovery hampered by cost cap

As Red Bull bids to continue its lock out of race victories in Hungary this weekend, its closest competitors still admit they are behind the Milton Keynes-based squad.

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2023

Ferrari explains why boosting driver confidence is next target for F1 progress

The Italian outfit has had a challenging first half to the 2023 season, with its car struggling to deliver consistent performances in races despite being quick over a single lap.

Autosport · Jul 17, 2023

Ferrari: Boosting driver confidence key to F1 progress

The Italian outfit has had a challenging first half to the 2023 season, with its car struggling to deliver consistent performances in races despite being quick over a single lap.

Motorsport · Jul 17, 2023