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Wolff backs wife Susie in FIA dispute

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2024-03-22 12:36
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says wife Susie "has always followed through on her convictions and values" after she began legal action against motorsport's governing body.

Wolff backs wife Susie in FIA dispute

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2024-03-22 12:36
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says wife Susie "has always followed through on her convictions and values" after she began legal action against motorsport's governing body.

Australian GP: Tech images from the F1 pitlane explained

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 12:13

Ferrari SF-24 technical detail
Photo by: Giorgio Piola
A small but interesting feature was added to the rear wing pylon on the Ferrari SF-24 in Australia, as the team employed a winglet on either side of the assembly. It's somewhat surprising that we haven't seen teams do this before, given it's clearly allowable within that box region.
Red Bull Racing RB20 technical ...Keep reading

MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marquez tops opening practice in dusty conditions

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:47
Heavy overnight rain left the Portuguese circuit covered in sand and dust for the start of Friday’s track action, with the first Moto3 practiced red-flagged and then canned due to the conditions.Things improved enough for the first Moto2 session to run to schedule, followed by the the opening 45-minute practice for the MotoGP class .However, lap times were over three seconds off the lap record ...Keep reading

Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche's Le Mans hypercar

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:33
Vettel will take the wheel of the 963, which Porsche runs in collaboration with American powerhouse Penske, at a 36-hour test at MotorLand Aragon in Spain.The 36-year-old German has already turned his first laps of the prototype at Porsche's Weissach base following extensive simulator running.“I’m looking forward to testing the Porsche 963. I already got the chance to get a feel for the car ...Keep reading

‘Consummate professional’ Sargeant calls giving up car to Albon in Australia ‘the hardest moment in my career’

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:23
Logan Sargeant has admitted that being asked to give up his car for the remainder of the Australian Grand Prix weekend was “the hardest moment I can remember in my career”, after Williams announced that Alex Albon would take over his FW46 from Free Practice 3 following a crash for the Thai driver.

Albon to take over Sargeant’s car for remainder of Australia GP weekend after FP1 shunt

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:23
Williams have announced that Alex Albon will take over the car of his team mate Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend, following his crash in Free Practice 1 on Friday.

F2: Hauger takes maiden F2 pole in red flag-affected qualifying in Melbourne

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:23
Dennis Hauger took his first Formula 2 pole position in a dramatic qualifying session around Albert Park.

Albon admits ‘not much can be salvaged’ from wrecked car as Williams bid to make repairs without spare chassis

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:23
Alex Albon has conceded that it will be “tricky” for Williams to make the repairs required following his heavy crash during practice for the Australian Grand Prix without the availability of another chassis.

Leclerc says he has ‘best shot’ of taking pole so far this year as Sainz reflects on first day back since surgery in Melbourne

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 11:23
Charles Leclerc was left feeling positive about Ferrari’s pace after topping the timesheets in Friday’s second practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque hopeful that the team are in a better position than during the previous two race weekends.

Aji Alese: Sunderland defender signs new deal until end of 2026-27

North East News - Fri, 2024-03-22 10:22
Sunderland defender Aji Alese signs a new deal to remain with the Championship side until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Williams withdraws Sargeant from Australian GP as Albon gets his F1 car

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 09:37
Albon suffered a big accident during Friday morning's first free practice session, which prompted a chassis change for the Anglo-Thai driver.Because Williams didn't have a spare chassis at its disposal, the Grove team has decided to let Albon use team-mate Sargeant's car, meaning the American will sit out the rest of the Melbourne weekend."While Logan should not have to suffer from a mistake that ...Keep reading

What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2024 Australian GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 09:32
A brief excursion at Turn 1 mattered little to Charles Leclerc. He was already on top of the Formula 1 pile in FP2, prior to his off towards the end of the session, having beaten Max Verstappen by almost four tenths of a second.F1's trip down under left many batting away the effects of jet lag, with a few slips prevalent throughout the Friday sessions as the drivers reacquainted themselves with ...Keep reading

Hamilton "least confident" ever with Mercedes W15 F1 car in Australia

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-03-22 09:29
After his team made changes since the last race in Jeddah, the seven-time world champion said that the car felt the best it had ever felt at the start of FP1.However, following set-up adjustments he reported that it got "worse and worse," and that ultimately in FP2 he felt the "least confident" he has ever been with the car.He finished the session in 18th place."I obviously don't feel great," he ...Keep reading

Leclerc tops Australian GP second practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:31
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix.

Leclerc tops Australian GP second practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:31
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix.

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from FP2 at Albert Park as Leclerc leads the way and several drivers go off track

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:13
A bright and warm first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix ended with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc leading the way from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.

Hamilton describes ‘one of my worst sessions’ in Australian GP practice as Mercedes admit set-up test ‘massively backfired’

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:13
Lewis Hamilton offered a frank assessment after he placed only 18th on the timesheets during second practice for the Australian Grand Prix, admitting he is “the least confident” he has felt at the wheel of the W15 so far.

Verstappen reflects on ‘messy’ first day in Australia as Perez predicts ‘quite a challenge’ from Ferrari

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:13
Max Verstappen admitted that he had a “messy” day as the track action got underway at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with the world champion’s running time in Free Practice 2 delayed following some damage sustained in the first session.

F1 EXPLAINS: Oscar Piastri and commentator Alex Jacques reveal why F2 and F3 are the perfect proving grounds for Formula 1

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-03-22 08:13
F1 stars of the future show their speed in Formula 2 and Formula 3. The categories immediately below Formula 1 in the motorsport ladder are the perfect place for a driver to sharpen their skills and prove they're ready to move up.

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