As the Hungarian Grand Prix concludes, Formula 1 (F1) wastes no time and heads straight to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix. This race marks the end of a frenetic period of four races in just five weeks. However, the sprint race format, which was last used in the Austrian GP in July, adds an
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The Milton Keynes-based team, Red Bull, achieved a historic milestone at the Hungarian Grand Prix by winning 12 races in a row. This remarkable feat surpassed McLaren’s impressive record in 1988 when Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost secured 11 consecutive victories before being defeated at the Italian Grand Prix that same year. Red Bull’s outstanding
Will Power dominated the two-lap qualifying session at the 0.875-mile oval, setting the fastest time of 17.7246s and reaching a top speed of 181.578mph. Power’s impressive performance on both laps secured him pole position for both races. This achievement marked the 69th and 70th series poles for the Australian driver. Power attributed his car’s exceptional
In a captivating display of skill and strategy, Josef Newgarden took control of the 250-lap race on the short oval. The race started with Newgarden expertly maneuvering past his teammates, Will Power and Scott McLaughlin, on lap 32. Newgarden’s bold move allowed him to take the lead early on. Throughout the race, Newgarden faced tough
Charles Leclerc encountered a series of setbacks during the race at the Hungaroring, resulting in a seventh-place finish. He faced difficulties with the team’s radio communication, where one out of every four words was not understood by his engineer. Leclerc attributed this problem to ongoing radio issues that have persisted over the course of three
The inaugural showcase event of “Change. Accelerated. Live.” was held last year before the London E-Prix double-header, and it will once again take place on Friday, 28 July, at ExCeL London. This event aims to unite the brightest minds from various sectors, including motorsport, politics, and education, to provide unique insights into pioneering sustainable innovations.
Canadian Formula 1 driver Nicholas Latifi, known for his time at Williams Racing, has made headlines with his recent announcement. After starting 61 F1 races and achieving a career-best seventh-place finish in the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, Latifi found himself without a seat for the upcoming season. Instead of seeking opportunities in other racing categories,
Alpine has continued to innovate its aerodynamic designs by introducing a new upper flap design at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Building on the recently introduced front wing architecture at Silverstone, the team has incorporated a wavy trailing edge on the flap. This design not only delivers the necessary downforce but also enhances outwash capabilities. Red
IndyCar has announced the distribution of an updated rear-wheel bearing retaining nut to all participants in this weekend’s double-header oval event at Iowa Speedway. The new part, which will be mandatory for use, boasts a 60 percent increase in strength compared to its previous design. This development comes in response to a thorough examination of
Bobby Rahal, a former Indy 500 champion and the owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, experienced a setback last year when he underwent triple bypass heart surgery. This came after doctors informed him that he had suffered a heart attack. Rahal, now 70 years old, spoke about the toll that the poor performance of his
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko made the decision to remove Nyck de Vries from his AlphaTauri seat after just 10 races into his debut season. De Vries struggled to match the performance of his teammate Yuki Tsunoda, leading to his replacement. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull’s third driver, was chosen to fill the void left by
In the latest era of ground effect in Formula 1, the shape of teams’ sidepod designs has become a focal point of discussion. Initially, there was a fascinating array of different concepts in play, but it seems that Red Bull’s downwash concept has emerged as the favored approach, with many of its rivals following suit