Formula 1 pre-season testing is arguably known for three things, new cars, new drivers, and unpredictable conversations in the commentary box! Maybe the final thing isn’t what it’s best known for, but it’s certainly a typical highlight. With there often being only a couple of cars on the circuit, those in the commentary box can
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As the Bahrain International Circuit lit up towards the end of the opening day of pre-season testing, there was somewhat a sigh of relief, with each team’s livery having been identifiable. Following the launch season, there was a concern that fans would struggle to decipher “who’s who” on TV, with some of the designs being slightly similar.
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One of the key elements of performance in Formula 1 is tyre management, with the temperatures of the tyres in particular being vital. During qualifying, the drivers can get their tyres up to the required temperature themselves by completing a number of warm up laps before they attempt a serious fast lap. Drivers complete a
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1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is “thinking about retiring already”, ahead of signing an expected multi-year deal. The 38-year-old’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the current season, with both Hamilton and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff having expressed intently that an extension will
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Aston Martin are certainly a team to watch this season, with Fernando Alonso having set the second fastest time on the opening day of pre-season testing, at the Bahrain International Circuit. Whilst times are fairly irrelevant, Aston Martin’s pace was something that caught the eye of everyone who tuned in to see the start of pre-season
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Lando Norris was brought into Formula 1 to partner Carlos Sainz in 2019 and the young Brit became an instant hit, with a number of podiums now on his CV despite not racing for a top team. The 23-year-old finished as the best of the rest driver in last year’s drivers’ championship and was the
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When the regulations underwent a major change at the start of the 2022 season, the teams encountered a number of unexpected issues when designing their cars. One issue that was mostly overlooked by both the FIA and the teams was porpoising, a violent bouncing that is caused by the aerodynamics surrounding the new cars. This
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Pre-season testing provides teams with three days to get to grips with their new cars, trial new ideas and fix any unexpected issues. Mercedes’ three days in Bahrain have provides some highs and some lows, with their testing experience ending much better than it started. Day one saw the W14 take to the track for
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The 1981 season finale in Las Vegas excitingly began with three drivers all in with a chance of winning the championship. While Jacques Laffite needed both of his rivals to retire from the race to be able to win the championship, Nelson Piquet and Carlos Reutemann started the Grand Prix with only a single point
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The recovery process for Lance Stroll following his cycling injury which he picked up while preparing for the upcoming season in Spain has been kept a secret so far by both parties. The reports suggest that the Canadian has broken both of his wrists as a result of the cycling accident, but these claims are
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