Formula 1 has released details of its new sprint weekend format as well as changes to DRS activation and power unit allocations. Friday of sprint race weekends will now feature practice one and sprint race qualifying instead of FP1 and grand prix qualifying. The sprint race will then be the first on-track F1 action on
The schedule across the six sprint race weekends in 2024 will be reordered pending approval from the World Motorsport Council, although the FIA revealed details of the discussions that took place by those involved in the F1 Commission. Sprint weekends are set to operate as follows: free practice and sprint qualifying will take place on
It hasn’t escaped Emanuele Pirro that he’s been rather popular of late. Perhaps this should come as no surprise. After all, interest in the Le Mans 24 Hours, where the charming Italian claimed five victories for Audi between 2000 and 2007, reached an all-time high in 2023, the classic race’s 100th anniversary year. But rather
The energy drinks company said that an external barrister had been appointed to probe the complaints, as it emphasised it was taking the matter seriously. Red Bull did not detail the nature of the allegations, but Horner himself has strongly denied any wrongdoing. A statement issued by the Red Bull company on Monday said: “After
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has been placed under investigation by the energy drinks giant over allegations made against him. The Race understands a hearing will take place on Friday. “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an independent investigation,” a Red Bull spokesperson told The Race. “This
Williams has revealed a brand new livery for its 2024 Formula 1 car during a launch event in New York. The team has adopted a darker blue livery for its FW46 as a “contemporary tribute” to the team’s championship-winning heritage. The new livery was revealed on a car that closely resembled last year’s Williams FW45,
Williams has stuck to largely the same colour scheme for 2024 that adorned last year’s FW45, with various shades of dark and navy blue complemented by naked carbon fibre on the lower half of the car that will be raced by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant. It has also added a red and white pinstripe
The Brackley-based squad is on the hunt for a new team-mate for George Russell in 2025, and team boss Toto Wolff has hinted at the possibility of the squad going “bold” in its choice. That remark could be a reference to it steering clear of going for an experienced hand and instead perhaps taking a
Ex-Mercedes strategy chief Vowles was handed the top job at Williams for 2023 but accepted that on-track results last year and for 2024 were insignificant so long as it allowed the squad to bring about more sustained improvement starting in 2025 before a major push the following season. That drawn out time frame will allow
Firstly, let’s wind it back to 2009, a turbulent period which had seen Honda quit F1 amid the global financial crisis at the end of the previous season. Its works outfit was subject to a management buyout that resulted in Ross Brawn’s name being emblazoned across the car and the team. Honda had spent a
