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Ferrari wants simpler solution for F1s track limits problem Autosport 3 hrs ago © Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21 Ferrari has called on Formula 1 officials to use "simpler" solutions for track limits at circuits, believing white lines are not the solution to the current problem. Track limits have been a regular talking point through the early part of the 2021 season after a number of incidents involving their policing. Verstappen said ahead of the Spanish Gran...

With travel and real-life fieldwork shut down, a couple of enterprising professors started with simulations of Italy and Scotland, then took to the stars.

‘Spotlight on Songwriters’ brings WF musicians together

The British Grand Prix is to run an evening qualifying session as part of the weekend timetable shake-up triggered by the new Formula 1 sprint race trial.

FIA track grades: Requirements to hold an F1 race, potential tracks Autosport 14/05/2021 © Pirelli Robert Kubica, Alfa Romeo Racing C41 The Formula 1 calendar has seen a lot of change in the last year, but whats required to hold a GP and where could F1 race? Find out here. Only tracks that gain the FIA’s top licence can host F1 races. But what’s needed for Grade 1 status? All races sanctioned by the FIA - from F1 to Rallycross - have to take place on circuits that have been granted a l...

Wolff: 15 staff and an empty factory not enough for Red Bull F1 engine Autosport 2 hrs ago © Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, leaves the pits Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes it will take more than 15 staff and an empty factory for Red Bull to produce competitive Formula 1 engines by 2025. Red Bull is making an ambitious push with its new powertrains division, as it looks to produce its own engine for new F1 regulations that come into play in the nex...

What is behind McLarens latest F1 upgrades Autosport 3 hrs ago © Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M McLaren has emerged as the strongest best of the rest team in Formula 1 this year, but it hasnt stopped it pushing on with upgrades. It duly arrived at this weekends Spanish Grand Prix with some new parts to evaluate as it aims to enhance the performance of the MCL35M. The parts were first tested by Lando Norris during FP1 while his team-mate, Daniel Ricciardo, coll...

Williams: Peaky downforce trait of F1 car was not intended Autosport 8/05/2021 © Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images George Russell, Williams FW43B Williams say the peaky downforce characteristics of its Formula 1 car wasn’t a route it planned to take, and is instead a consequence of new aero rules. The Grove-based team’s current challenger shows good form in certain conditions, but its downforce levels and balance can be impacted quite heavily by the wind or turbulence from other cars. Wh...

Perez following Verstappen’s Red Bull F1 car set-up to avoid getting "lost" Autosport 7 hrs ago © Steven Tee / Motorsport Images Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B Sergio Perez has revealed that he is following Max Verstappen’s set-up direction to avoid getting "lost", as he gets to grips with his Red Bull Formula 1 car. The Mexican has faced a tough challenge in adapting to the unique characteristics of Red Bull’s high-rake concept, having moved across from Racing Point at the end ...

Wolff: Red Bull approached 100 Mercedes staff over F1 engine move Autosport 1 day ago © Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO, Mercedes AMG Toto Wolff says Red Bull approached around 100 Mercedes staff over a move to its new Formula 1 engine division after announcing a raft of recent signings. Red Bull revealed in February that it would be forming its own power unit arm, known as Red Bull Powertrains, that would take over the existing Honda engine IP upon the J...