Новости за 16.01.2024

As Formula 1 propels towards the future, it is not solely fixated on velocity and speed. Instead, this motorsport titan aims to create a narrative characterized by sustainability, innovation, and dedication to nurturing the next generation of racing fans. In an era where ecological mindfulness is becoming increasingly important for everyone, Formula 1 isn't simply.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - There are fears at Ferrari that Laurent Mekies is now instigating an exodus of staff to the similarly Italian-based AlphaTauri team. Mekies, who had previously worked at Red Bull's second Formula 1 team, was re-poached by AlphaTauri to replace its retiring boss Franz Tost for 2024. The 46-year-old Frenchman had risen the ranks.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - Toto Wolff will remain in charge of the Mercedes team he co-owns until at least the end of 2026. Bild newspaper, the specialist Auto Motor und Sport and Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport say the 52-year-old Austrian, with a one-third share of the Formula 1 team, has signed a new contract. "I'm staying.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - Gunther Steiner admits his starring role in the official Formula 1 Netflix series may have "played a role" in his ousting as Haas team boss. Although the small Gene Haas-owned team finished dead last with stagnated development in 2023, 58-year-old Steiner was a highly popular figure in 'Drive to Survive' thanks to his.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull's relationship with engine supplier Honda will change yet again in 2024. It was already known that the partnership is ending altogether at the end of 2025, when the Japanese engine manufacturer will switch allegiances to Aston Martin. Red Bull is busily setting up its own engine operations.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - The influence of the driver in Formula 1 is down to a paltry 10 percent. That is the lament of former F1 driver Arturo Merzario, who is perhaps best known for his Marlboro cowboy hat and having pulled Niki Lauda from his fiery Ferrari in 1976. Now 80, the Italian was asked by.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - Toto Wolff and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem appear to have kicked off the new year by renewing their respective hostilities. As 2023 wound down, Mercedes boss Wolff and his wife Susie were enraged by a quickly-aborted FIA investigation into alleged conflict of interest and the exchange of confidential information. Wolff has now.....check out full post »

Jan.16 - Esteban Ocon may be worried Alpine's new car for 2024 is "a little slow". That is the worrying news emerging from the embattled Enstone and Viry-based team, off the back of a tumultuous 2023 season and reports the new car has failed a mandatory FIA crash test. Renault-linked Alpine, embroiled in management, personnel.....check out full post »