Formula 1

2022-08-30 15:46:42 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
How F1 teams juggled Spa’s contrasting downforce demands
It was no different with the new generation of 2022 cars, but the Belgian Grand Prix highlighted some of the core strengths of the RB18 as it appeared to be quick on the straights but without hurting its pace in the twisty sector two.
Red Bull also had a few new parts for Belgium to help improve its performance envelope. The largest of those modifications was made to the transition in the ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-30 15:20:05 Formula 1 – The Race
Did Spa hint FIA intervention ‘hurt others’ more than Red Bull?
Any hopes Red Bull might be pegged back by the technical directive introduced at Spa were quickly dashed by its breathtaking pace. Is that down to circumstances, others being hurt more by the FIA's intervention, or Red Bull having "found something"? [...]

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2022-08-30 14:58:47 Formula 1 News
Wolff concedes Verstappen ‘in a league of his own’ as he urges Mercedes to recover from Spa ‘depression’
Mercedes endured their lowest-scoring weekend since Round 4 at Imola after George Russell finished fourth and Lewis Hamilton retired from the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, but Team Principal Toto Wolff urged the team to keep their heads up heading to Zandvoort. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 14:58:44 Formula 1 News
WATCH: Relive Max Verstappen carving through the field en route to victory in Spa
Like a hot knife through butter – that’s the best way to describe the way Max Verstappen made his way through the field at the Belgian Grand Prix. It was an enjoyable ride – and you can see it from onboard Verstappen’s RB18. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 14:06:21 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Schumacher to cut Ferrari ties at end of 2022 F1 season
Schumacher's original Ferrari Driver Academy contract will come to what one source called a 'natural end' after this season.
Although there has been no confirmation from Haas, it's accepted in the paddock that Schumacher won't be retained by the US-owned team for a third season in 2023, with Antonio Giovinazzi currently a favourite to land the seat alongside Kevin Magnussen.
The remaining ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-30 13:58:28 Formula 1 News
Albon says he was ‘holding on for dear life’ to score final point in Belgium
Alex Albon netted his and Williams’ third points finish of the season as he came home in 10th at Spa-Francorchamps – a result he was thrilled with after what he described as a “very difficult” race. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 13:38:18 Formula 1 News
‘Not the birthday present I wanted’ – Bottas laments 'disappointing' early DNF in Spa
Valtteri Bottas birthday trip to Spa-Francorchamps ended in an early DNF as the spinning Williams of Nicholas Latifi collected the Alfa Romeo driver and sent him into the gravel on the very first lap of the race… Open / Comment

2022-08-30 13:18:15 Formula 1 News
SAY WHAT?! Leclerc's strategy dilemmas, Verstappen's joy and Schumacher’s discomfort in the best team radio from Spa
The F1 circus was back after the summer break, with Max Verstappen picking up where he left off with a scintillating drive from 14th on the grid to victory. But while he was carving his way through the field, all sorts of chaos was emerging behind – which led to some very interesting radio messages. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 13:18:14 Formula 1 News
F1 NATION: A dominant performance from Max and Audi's announcement – it's the Belgian Grand Prix review
Max Verstappen was in supreme form at Spa-Francorchamps this past weekend, and joining Tom Clarkson on this week's episode of the F1 Nation podcast for Belgian Grand Prix review is Michael Schmidt from Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and Swiss F1 racer Marc Surer. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 12:45:46 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Mercedes facing "difficult" situation over F1 car concept change for 2023
With the German car manufacturer still facing battles to understand the W13, whose form is wildly inconsistent, time is running out if the squad does want to do something completely different next year.
But its choice is a tough one to make because it does not fully understand everything that has gone wrong with its 2022 challenger, plus there are no real opportunities for it to try out ...Keep reading Open / Comment