Monday, October 28, 2024

#F1 - 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Sunday "Solid points on Sunday in Mexico" Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

 

Press Information
27 October 2024


 
F1: Session Report
 
2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Sunday

 
Solid points on Sunday in Mexico
  • Lewis Hamilton finished P4 with George Russell P5 in Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.
  • George lined up P5 with Lewis P6, both on the Medium tyre and through the opening corners, Lewis managed to get ahead of his team-mate.
  • Later in that first stint, George used DRS to regain the position before both cars boxed and cycled ahead of the Red Bull of Max Verstappen who served a 20-second penalty for forcing the McLaren of Lando Norris off track in multiple incidents.
  • Early in his second stint, it became clear that the top element on George's front-wing had suffered damage.
  • Despite that issue, his pace was still strong and both cars began to edge away from Verstappen behind.
  • In the closing stages, Lewis passed George for P4 into turn one with his team-mate therefore following him home across the line in P5.
  • The team now heads to Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix, the third race of this Americas triple-header.
Driver
Grid
Result
Fastest Lap
 
Lewis Hamilton
P6
P4
1:20.371
 
George Russell
P5
P5
1:20.731
 

Strategy
Start
Stop 1
 
 
No.44
Medium
Hard (L28)
 
 
No.63
Medium
Hard (L31)
 
 


Lewis Hamilton
We ultimately moved forward and brought home good points today for the team. We weren't looking so racy in the first stint; I didn't have enough front-wing in the car and was suffering with lots of understeer. We were able to improve the balance at our second stop and our pace got better. Even if we had enjoyed that speed in the first stint though, we still wouldn't have had the pace to challenge those ahead for the podium. P4 and P5 is still slightly better than we predicted today though so we can be pleased with our afternoon.
 
This hasn't been the smoothest weekend for the team, but we've gathered a lot of information across both specifications. We can now analyse that data and evaluate the best way forward for next weekend in Brazil and the rest of the season. Hopefully we can get the car in a slightly better spot for Interlagos and take the fight to the Ferraris and McLarens.
 
George Russell
I had a strong first stint, but I hit a bump as I overtook the McLaren of Oscar Piastri at the start of my second stint and picked up some front-wing damage. It was definitely costing me a couple of tenths a lap in terms of performance which was a bit of a shame. We had to do over 30 laps carrying that but even without it, we wouldn't have had the speed to challenge for the podium. Overall, then, P4 and P5 is likely where we deserved to be today as a team and perhaps a little bit better than we thought going into the race.
 
We will keep working hard to improve as we want to be battling right at the front. We continue to make progress with the car, as you can see with the gap increasing to the teams behind us in the championship. We've also closed the gap on Red Bull since the start of the season but it's clear that Ferrari and McLaren have made even more progress. We will use these final four races of the season to continue building our learning, test different things out, and set ourselves up well for next year.
 
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO
Overall, P4 and P5 is likely where we are pace-wise with our car at the moment. On circuits that demand good traction, we are not able to compete with those right at the very front. That is frustrating but we are working hard to bring more performance and build momentum for 2025. These final few races are a good opportunity for us to test different things and put ourselves in as strong a position as possible for next year.
 
In today's race, George was hindered by front-wing damage which was costing him a good chunk of performance. He still drove strongly, and his pace was decent compared to Verstappen behind. The Red Bull never became a threat to our race after the first pit stop. We also saw that, once he was in free air, Lewis' speed was good on the Hard compound and comparative to those at the front. We now head to Brazil and will be looking to end the triple-header as strongly as possible.
 
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director
Without incidents, P4 and P5 is likely the best result we could have brought home today. Once Verstappen picked up his penalty, we believed we would be interacting with him at some point after those first stops. Encouragingly, both George and Lewis had the speed to pull away from him and score solid points. George was hindered when the front wing flap collapsed after he hit a bump during an overtake at the start of the second stint. Despite that, he still maintained good enough pace to bring it home in fifth. We let the drivers race each other throughout; that meant that Lewis' tyres were past their best once he made it into clear air. We didn't get a great read on our ultimate pace but clearly we need to find more speed if we are to challenge right at the very front.
 
It has not been the smoothest of weekends here in Mexico or at the previous race in Austin. We have learnt a lot as a team though over both Grands Prix. With our position in the Constructors' Championship likely set, we also have the opportunity to further our learning over the final four races. We will continue to do that as we head to Brazil and Interlagos for the final race in this triple-header.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Premiered on 25 Oct 2024 #Halsey #PanicAttack #Vevo Halsey - "Panic Attack" | Vevo Official Live Performance

Premiered 25 October 2025

If you found yourself on Halsey's Instagram in October 2024, you'd have a hard time finding Halsey anywhere.

Instead, you'd come face to face with Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell and… oh, wait that IS Halsey! Fans have long marveled at the pop virtuoso's world building skills (who could forget the ornate, gothic scenery of 2021's 'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power?'), but it feels like Halsey has taken the biggest creative swing of her career with 'The Great Impersonator.'

She labels it a “confessional concept album.”

As the October 25 release day approached, fans watched her inhabit a kaleidoscope of musical heroes.

That was only the beginning. We decided to take the nostalgic trip one step further with these Official Live Performances, seeking to answer the questions: “What if Halsey arrived in a different time?

What if she recorded in the 1970s, 80s, 90s or early 2000's?” So we built four interconnected stages reflective of each decade - with vintage outfits and instruments to match. We captured the action on 35mm film for that timeless feel. Leaning into personal authenticity, Halsey did her own makeup.

Team Vevo and Team Halsey's long history of collaboration allowed this to be one of the series' most ambitious shoots. The fun kicks off on album release day, and spills into the next week. Here's the details:

10/25 - Panic Attack

10/28 - Hometown

10/29 - Ego

10/30 - Lonely is the Muse


https://www.instagram.com/iamhalsey/p/C-zzJKWx722/?hl=en&img_index=1


#F1 - 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Saturday "Third row for the team in Mexico" Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

 

Press Information
26 October 2024


 
F1: Session Report
 
2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Saturday

 
Third row for the team in Mexico
  • George Russell qualified fifth and Lewis Hamilton sixth for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.
  • The team used its second of two 'jokers', thus breaking curfew, overnight in order to repair George's car following yesterday's shunt.
  • A change of chassis was required but he hit the track for FP3, completing work on the Soft compound just like his team-mate.
  • Both drivers progressed through to Q3 in Qualifying, holding one lightly used and one new set of the red-walled tyre.
  • George and Lewis initially sat third and fourth after those first runs but, despite improving on their last laps on the new tyre, dropped to P5 and P6.
  • Just 0.185s separated Verstappen on the front-row in P2 and George in P5.
Driver
FP3
Q1
Q2
Q3
George Russell
P8
8 Laps
1:17.194
P10
Medium, Soft, Soft
5 Laps
1:16.937
P5
Soft, Soft
6 Laps
1:16.356
P5
Soft, Soft
Lewis Hamilton
P5
8 Laps
1:17.306
P11
Medium, Soft, Soft
5 Laps
1:16.973
P6
Soft, Soft
6 Laps
1:16.651
P6
Soft, Soft


George Russell
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone in the garage for working so hard to get the car ready for today. There was extensive damage, and we had to change the chassis overnight. I am therefore happy with our recovery from yesterday. We are still running the previous specification package which we've had for the last 12 races, so to be less than two tenths off the front-row is a solid effort.
 
My final lap felt good, and I was happy with it as I crossed the line. P5 was likely the most we could have hoped for today given the speed of those in front. I don't think we quite have the race pace of the four cars ahead but let's see tomorrow. I also expect that they will be scrapping quite hard so maybe the race will come towards us.
 
Lewis Hamilton
The car felt good in FP3, but I didn't have that same feeling in Qualifying. We made a few small set-up adjustments after that final practice session as we tried to find a little more speed. Unfortunately, they didn't bring that extra lap time, and we had to settle for P6.
 
It's going to be difficult to challenge the guys ahead tomorrow. They've looked quick, particularly the Ferraris and the McLaren of Norris. Whilst we may not be able to fight them on pure pace, we will be looking to take advantage of any chances that come our way. It is also a long run down to the first corner so making positions off the start could be the key to our race.
 
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO
P5 and P6 was a fair result today. We didn't have the pace of the front three teams so the third row was likely the best we could have managed. We still needed to execute well though; Qualifying was not straightforward with both Red Bull and McLaren losing a car in Q1. Ultimately, we were within two tenths of the front row with George, who is running the previous specification this weekend. Whilst that is a little frustrating, it can give us encouragement heading into tomorrow's race that we may be able to pick up the pieces if those ahead don't execute well.
 
It was a tougher session for Lewis. He only made small set-up changes after FP3, but he didn't feel as comfortable with the car as he had done earlier in the day. It was a solid job to take P6 and he will be looking forward tomorrow.
 
Finally, it is important to recognise the great work of the team in the garage. They have not had an easy time of it in the past couple of races. After George's accident yesterday, they worked through much of the night to get the car ready and did a superb job. To consistently operate at that level, particularly during an intense triple-header, is testament to the team spirit and professionalism that keep driving us forward.
 
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director
The team worked hard through the night to repair George's car following yesterday's accident in FP2. It was a heavy shunt and there was extensive damage, including to the chassis. That forced us into a switch of chassis, but we were able to complete the work and have both cars on track for FP3. That is a major credit to the team in the garage, who have had dealt with the challenges that have come our way both here and in Austin effectively and efficiently.
 
Heading into Qualifying, we knew we would have a tall task to get ourselves into the fight for the top-three. The Ferraris have looked quick all weekend and McLaren popped up in FP3 with some competitive times. It is therefore frustrating that we fell just a couple of tenths shy of getting on the front-row. We know that P5 and P6 is likely a fair result though given our pace so far this weekend. With the speed of those ahead, we know it won't be easy to make progress from the third row. Nevertheless, will be looking to take every opportunity that comes our way tomorrow to do so.
 

Saturday, October 26, 2024

#F1 - 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Friday "Mixed Friday in Mexico" Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

 

Press Information
25 October 2024


 
F1: Session Report
 
2024 Mexico City Grand Prix - Friday

 
Mixed Friday in Mexico
  • The team opened the second race weekend of the triple-header with Kimi Antonelli fulfilling the second rookie session of the season, driving Lewis' car in FP1.
  • He completed a condensed programme in a twice red flagged hour, whilst George topped the times with a strong lap on the Soft compound.
  • FP2 was elongated to 90 minutes to accommodate Pirelli tyre testing of prototype 2025 compounds.
  • Teams were mandated tyres, fuel loads, and run plans by the tyre manufacturer with set-up changes not allowed.
  • Those drivers who didn't run in FP1 were also given an additional Medium tyre to use.
  • George's session unfortunately came to an early end with a heavy crash at turn eight.
  • Lewis meanwhile completed his Pirelli programme and was able to run the Medium tyre for one push lap at the end of the 90 minutes.
Driver
FP1
FP2
George Russell
24 Laps
1:17.998
P1
Hard, Soft, Hard
4 Laps
1:19.041
P18
Proto
Lewis Hamilton
36 Laps
1:18.279
P7
Base, Proto, Medium
Kimi Antonelli
19 Laps
1:19.200
P12
Hard, Soft


George Russell
It was a big hit, and I felt a bit winded initially. I'm OK but unfortunately the car wasn't. I am not sure what happened. I turned into the corner, trying to cut the line similarly to how I did in FP1. I'm not sure whether it was the kerb or the car bottoming out but it bounced a little and, before I had a chance to catch it, I was already in the wall.
 
There is a lot of work on for the team in the garage overnight now, unfortunately. It does feel like it is one thing after another at the moment. It is frustrating as we were strong in FP1 and topped the times. We lost out on a lot of laps in FP2 so FP3 will be important for us to get the car in a good place ahead of Qualifying and Sunday's race.
 
Lewis Hamilton
It was great to see Kimi do a really solid job for the team in FP1. It's been enjoyable working with and supporting him ahead of the session and the programme he carried out set us up well for the afternoon. It's not always easy to get straight up to speed having missed that opening practice but I got a good feeling from the car in FP2.
 
With the tyre test, we couldn't change anything on the car during the session. The red flag following George's crash almost meant we lost a decent chunk of running time. Nevertheless, I feel like we got a lot of good information to work through and utilise this evening as we look to make improvements for the rest of the weekend.
 
Kimi Antonelli
I wanted to deliver a clean FP1 session for the team today and I was pleased that I was able to do that. It was my first time driving the circuit here, so I stayed very much within the limit and just built my confidence lap-by-lap. Overall, it was a decent hour, and, despite the red flags, we gathered lots of data that will hopefully help the team over the rest of the weekend.
 
I was also able to build my understanding of the W15 too. We ran both the Hard and Soft compound and it was good to get a mixture of consecutive running and single lap work completed. Whilst there aren't any more FP1 sessions for me to take part in this year, I'm looking forward to continuing my programme with previous cars as we build towards 2025.
 
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director
FP1 ran smoothly with Kimi doing a solid job as he stepped in for his second rookie session, this time alongside George. We had a busy programme to get through and, despite the interruption of two red flags, were able to complete the majority of it. George meanwhile hit the ground running and felt particularly comfortable on the Soft tyre, topping the times at the end of the hour. With the mandated Pirelli tyre test for FP2, we knew how important getting good FP1 running would be.
 
That became even more true as George was unfortunate to lose the car at turn eight early in the extended FP2 session. It was a hefty shunt; fortunately, he was OK but the car fared less well. It has given us a decent amount of work to do to get the car ready for FP3 and we are already working through that. Lewis enjoyed a happier session and was comfortable with the car, although a bit frustrated that the tyre test meant he had no opportunity to work on the setup


Friday, October 25, 2024

#motorsport #italy - Italian F4 Championship - Monza F1 Circuit - round 7 - Race 3 October 27 (English)

27 October 2024

🔴 LIVE | The grand finale of the Italian F4 Championship is here! The drivers are lining up for one last race at Monza, ready to give everything in the ultimate battle of the season at the legendary Temple of Speed

#ItalianF4 #IF4C #RoadtoF1 #F4


Race 1 . 2 . 3

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