Yesterday F1 confirmed that the city of Miami has approved plans to host a Grand Prix on the streets in 2019 but is this such a good idea. Let's start with why Liberty has pushed for and now seeming secured a second race in the US. Liberty is an American company and so has the … Continue reading F1 in Miami
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F1 2018
Codemasters has today announced the first details of the 2018 interaction of its official franchise. In a press release by the developer, it was revealed that the game will release on the 24th August in Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC. The release also said that the game would build on the immersive career mode … Continue reading F1 2018
F1 set for aero tweak in 2019
The FIA has announced plans to alter the aerodynamics of next years F1 cars in an attempt to spark closer racing. The changes, which were approved by way of E-vote by teams, are as follows: Simplified front wing, with a larger span, and low outwash potential Simplified front brake duct with no winglets A wider … Continue reading F1 set for aero tweak in 2019
Red Bull and Honda start engine talks
Red Bull has held a first meeting with Honda over a potential engine deal for 2019. After Red Bull's sister team 'Toro Rosso' took over the Honda engine supply from Mclaren speculation sparked that Red Bull would join them once the current Renault deal ends. And with two weeks to go before manufactures need to … Continue reading Red Bull and Honda start engine talks
Botched pitstops
There seems to be a bit of problem going on this year with regards to pitstops so what's going on and what can be done about it. In the F1 pitstop has become way faster and more complex going from an average of around 4 seconds to 2 seconds in a few years. … Continue reading Botched pitstops
Liberty Media discuss the future of F1
Liberty Media has met with team bosses in Bahrain to reveal it's vision for the future of Formula 1 from 2021 onwards. The meeting, which was attended by all 10 team bosses plus Ross Brawn and Chase Carey, discussed five key talking points about F1's future and outlined how Liberty will combat current issues within … Continue reading Liberty Media discuss the future of F1
2018 F1 testing, day 8, round up
Raikkonen ended the final day of winter testing at the top of the timesheets while Mclaren had yet more woes with little time left before the season opener. It took just 7 laps for the Renault engined Mclaren to cut out for a fifth time this week meaning the mechanics needed to put another new … Continue reading 2018 F1 testing, day 8, round up
2018 F1 testing, day 7, round up
After Riccisrdobroke Catalunya's unofficial lap record yesterday Vettel today smashed it yet again to take the top spot on the penultimate day of winter testing. Hulkenberg had set the early pace in the morning session but Vettel soon came out in the hypersofts to take to top spot with 1:17.953. After a few more fats … Continue reading 2018 F1 testing, day 7, round up
2018 F1 testing, day 6, round up
Ricciardo set a track record for the Barcelona circuit to top the timesheets while Mclaren hit problems again. The 1:18.047 smashed Massa's 2008 record for the fastest lap at the current configuration of the Catalunya track. And was set just after 1pm local time. It was the first time a Red Bull or Mercedes had … Continue reading 2018 F1 testing, day 6, round up
Calderon gets Sauber test role
Tatiana Calderon is has been announced as Sauber test driver with the as she continues her road to F1. The 24-year-old Colombian was development driver for the Suber last year, completing simulator work alongside her GP3 season. But it has now been announced that she will be promoted to test driver and although the full … Continue reading Calderon gets Sauber test role