Leclerc initially hit out at Ferrari after getting knocked out of Q2 in Montreal when he and the team had failed to capitalise on improving track conditions.He had initially ventured out at the start of the session on intermediate tyres but, with a dry line emerging, he requested an immediate change to slicks.The team denied that and ordered him to put a banker lap in before he changed …Keep reading
In the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix the rear wing on Ocon’s Alpine F1 car started oscillating violently over the high Montreal kerbs.That alarmed the chasing McLaren driver Lando Norris, who raised the issue with his team and afterwards said he was “ducking on the straights” fearing the wing would come off.Ocon continued to finish eighth, with his team boss Otmar Szafnauer …Keep reading
The German manufacturer will return to the grand prix fold for the advent of the new engine regulations that notably ditch the expensive and complex Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H).Audi reports that since the end of last year, a one-cylinder mule engine has been tested. But in time for 2024, it expects to have a complete 1.6-litre turbo hybrid powertrain ready to run on a dyno.To aid …Keep reading
The German manufacturer has been encouraged by a recent upgrade package to its W14 that appears to have helped it close the gap to the front.However, the squad is well aware that wider changes are still needed for next year as elements of its current challenger are still far from perfect.Such a significant step is not easy in F1’s cost cap era, with teams constantly having to juggle …Keep reading
Celebrities, invited guests and members of the international media are permitted in limited numbers to join series officials and team personnel on the grid in the build-up to races for F1, Formula E, the World Endurance Championship and so on.However, this access is currently under scrutiny after guests, including the Brazilian footballer, were still positioned at the edge of the grass on the …Keep reading
Starting from 10th and 11th respectively after a problematic mixed weather qualifying session, Charles Leclerc and Sainz successfully used a one-stop strategy to move up the order and finish fourth and fifth.Not only was getting the race strategy right a welcome reprieve for the beleaguered outfit, but Ferrari also showed much better race pace and consistency in Montreal’s dry race after …Keep reading
Earlier this year, the teams agreed to allow blanket-free full wets from the Emilia Romagna GP onwards.After the Imola event was cancelled, the tyres were used for the first time by three drivers in the Monaco race and were then tried by the whole field in FP3 in Canada.As Pirelli works towards the possible introduction of blanket-free slicks for 2024, the company wanted to fast-track its …Keep reading
The Mexican had a poor Q2 session and started 12th, with the team then opting for a one-stop strategy starting on the hard tyres in an attempt to boost him up the order.While he made good progress, he got caught behind the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. They also pitted only once but ran an opposite strategy with an opening stint in mediums.Right at the end of the race …Keep reading
Just after the halfway mark, on lap 36, De Vries made a bold overtake into Turn 1 while the pair were squabbling over 12th place.Magnussen refused to yield on the outside, which became the inside for Turn 2, and the pair then traded glancing blows, which allowed Mercedes’ George Russell past.De Vries and Magnussen continued their fight towards Turn 3, where De Vries outbraked himself on …Keep reading
Red Bull celebrated 100 race wins at the weekend courtesy of Max Verstappen claiming victory in the Canadian Grand Prix by 9.57 seconds over Fernando Alonso.Hamilton completed the podium, but a strong initial launch meant he temporarily jumped Alonso to follow Verstappen. The Mercedes driver then noted the strength of the rear axle of the RB19 and how he fell back to the Red Bull through major …Keep reading