Red Bull Racing is known for its high-rake Formula 1 cars, as its top designers and engineers have long believed that this design concept is the best way to maximise downforce in a drag-efficient manner. Some people in F1 have questioned the effectiveness of this concept and suggested a lower rake design could lead to
MoreFour-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel is counting down his last races with Ferrari in Formula 1 and is actively exploring his options for 2021 and beyond. While he will most likely want to remain in the pinnacle of motorsport, the idea of competing outside F1 for a season or two might appeal to him. And
MoreAs head of Red Bull’s driver development program, Helmut Marko often has lots to say about the performance of its drivers – and he’s been particularly talkative in recent weeks. Just a few days ago, he defended Alex Albon, blaming his poor performance at the Spanish Grand Prix on his engineer and said his seat
MoreHonda and Mercedes pushed the FIA to delay its ban on qualifying engine modes until the Italian Grand Prix, according to reports. The two engine manufacturers reportedly told the sport’s governing body that they needed “more time on the test bench in order to comply with the new provisions.” The in-season rule change, which will
MoreHelmut Marko, head of Red Bull’s driver development program, has said that Nico Hulkenberg has been in touch with the constructor to tell them “he’s available” and is interested in returning to F1. “He let us know that he’s available,” Marko said in an interview with Motosport-total.com. Earlier this month, he publicly said he was
MoreIt was announced on Friday that Williams Racing had been sold to US investment firm Dorilton Capital, bringing an end to the constructor’s family owned era. And now, a Dutch race car driver has claimed that Claire Williams will swiftly be relieved of her duties as deputy team principal as she is no longer the
MoreHelmut Marko, head of Red Bull’s driver development program, has suggested that the team is open to Daniel Ricciardo returning to the Milton Keynes-based constructor. “Ways back can always be found, but the circumstances have to be right,” Marko said, commenting on the prospect of a Ricciardo-Red Bull reunion. He also accepted that a Verstappen-Ricciardo
MoreFernando Alonso, regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of his generation, spent most of his time at Ferrari battling Sebastian Vettel on the track – and he had some interesting and rather timely remarks about his four World Championship titles in 2013. When asked by Channel 4 journalist Lee McKenzie if he would
MoreItalian tyre-maker Pirelli has welcomed the FIA’s decision to tweak the technical regulations to reduce the amount of downforce that Formula 1 cars will be able to generate when cornering at high speeds next season. Noting that the current breed of F1 cars are producing the “highest level of downforce we have ever seen”, Mario
MoreAmid speculation that Alex Albon could be demoted to Scuderia AlphaTauri, Helmut Marko, the head of Red Bull’s driver development program, has said they will not switch him out for another driver as long as he keeps developing. In an interview with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper, Marko admitted that Albon “looked stupid” at last weekend’s
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