Red Bull is armed with a re-energized ‘Newey’
There was a time when Adrian Newey was involved in every aspect of a car’s creation but over the years, his interests have strayed to America’s Cup and the...
F1’s 2019 wing changes a ‘big hit’ to teams
We, for good reason, have been focused on the 2020 regulation changes but there are 2019 front and rear wing changes that will impact the car performance for all...
Mick Schumacher to join Ferrari young driver program
According to a report in Autosport, 2018 European Formula 3 champ, Mick Schumacher, is close to inking a Ferrari young driver program deal. This would be the first step...
Young folks don’t watch F1…imagine that
The elusive young audience. The often sought, difficult to corral demographic that Formula 1 said they were very interested in attracting. New hybrid engines, top technology and a racing...
TPF Podcast #610: The Downforce Simulation Show
Join Grace and me as we discuss Franz Tost's call for 50% less downforce and Pat Symond's hearty response along with overtaking simulation work on circuits and Daniel Ricciardo's...
Marko: Verstappen ‘clearly’ faster than Ricciardo
Never one to leave difficult things unsaid, Dr. Helmut Mark of Red Bull Racing has spoken about the teammate comparison or rivalry between Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo. With...
Symonds rebuts aero reduction…or does he?
Yesterday I covered a story over at Autosport about Pat Symonds and his use of an “overtaking simulation” system to design the Hanoi circuit as well as suggest changes...
F1 deploys “overtaking simulation” system to improve circuits
A few months ago, there was talk of changing circuits to accommodate today’s Formula 1 car dynamics and unique performance characteristics. We suggested at the time that changing 21...
Former Porsche team boss, Seidl, joins McLaren
McLaren Racing has appointed Andreas Seidl as managing director of its Formula 1 team. Seidl will report to Zak Brown with responsibility for all aspects of the team’s F1...
Tost points out elephant in F1’s room
Toro Rosso’s Franz Tost has just pointed out F1’s elephant in the room. It’s been done before and by fans, drivers and team bosses and yet not much ground...
TPF Podcast #609: F1 New Year’s Resolutions
Join Paul and me as we offer our 2019 F1 New Year's Resolutions for each team and driver. What should be Nico Hulkenberg's resolution? What about Romain or Sebastian?...
Ferrari and Maurizio Arrivabene
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Ferrari are making changes in their Formula 1 team structure—big changes at the top. In a report today, Maurizio Arrivabene will be replaced...
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