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The Milton Keynes-based team fast tracked a major revision to the sidepods and engine cover last weekend, getting rid of its characteristic Mercedes-style gulleys.The new direction was about maximising downforce because, although it is less efficient aerodynamically, that compromise did not matter at a tight and twisty track like the Hungaroring.Ultimately, the changes proved to be a bit of a …Keep reading

Alpine is the latest Formula 1 team to land a movie deal as it promotes the release of Hollywood film Deadpool & Wolverine with a one-off livery for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.Alpine’s A524 cars will race in a red, black and yellow livery showcasing main characters Deadpool and Wolverine for the Marvel movie which is set for a global release over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.The team’s …Keep reading

Global payment card provider Mastercard has returned to Formula 1 sponsorship by inking a deal with McLaren.Mastercard had been known to be exploring an F1 return for some time, and has ultimately decided to join McLaren and become a ‘major sponsor’ of the papaya squad in what has been described as a ‘multi-year’ deal.Mastercard branding will appear on the McLaren team’s cars and equipment later …Keep reading

Mercedes says that the final call on junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting the nod for promotion to its Formula 1 team next year is about more than F2 results.Antonelli has thrust himself back into the spotlight after his first victories in F1’s feeder series. He took his maiden triumph in the rain-affected Silverstone sprint event, before claiming a first feature race win in Hungary last …Keep reading

M-Sport will investigate further opportunities to field Martins Sesks in the World Rally Championship following stunning displays in Poland and Latvia.Sesks made his Rally1 debut with the Ford team as part of a two-round agreement facilitated by the WRC Promoter and partners of last year’s European Rally Championship runner-up.The Latvian made an immediate impact finishing fifth on his debut in …Keep reading

Recent Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series signing for 2025, Christian Lundgaard, says he has “zero interest” in getting an opportunity with the team’s Formula 1 squad.In tandem with his European open-wheel career, Lundgaard signed to the Renault Sport Academy in 2017 and tested its F1 car at the Hungaroring and Jerez.He later drove a 2018-spec F1 car at Silverstone and Bahrain and was promoted to …Keep reading

“I really wanted him to be a good footballer, but it didn’t work out. There was absolutely no expectations whatsoever from my behalf, for him to ever become a professional driver. I’m very proud obviously, he’s surpassed my expectations many years ago and still going strong.”The words are those of Gwyndaf Evans, who speaks with a beaming smile as he recounts how his son Elfyn has …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton is dismissive of FIA’s plan to test a simplified air conditioning system in Formula 1 car cockpits to aid drivers in extreme heat, as he feels training alone should suffice.Motorsport.com exclusively revealed over the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend how the governing body is set to trial the device it has developed in response to the struggles of various racers at last season’s …Keep reading

After the idea of a Formula 1 wildcard system was floated by teams and series bosses, it is a prospect that has sparked debate.From providing rookies with a golden chance to impress, to adding an extra competition dimension to F1, the pitch was put forward for evaluation at an F1 Commission meeting in London earlier this week.Here, our writers give their take on the idea and what could happen.A …Keep reading

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the squad will announce a revamped technical organisation after the summer break, but insists technical director Enrico Cardile leaving to Aston Martin is “not a drama”.After weeks of speculation, it was announced earlier this month that Cardile, who was responsible for Ferrari’s F1 chassis programme, would leave the Scuderia to join Aston Martin …Keep reading