Saturday, October 19, 2024

#F1 - Where are Andretti's F1 plans now? The Inside Line

19 October 2024

Andretti Global’s shot at getting onto the F1 grid from 2028 took a twist ahead of the United States Grand Prix, with its founder Michael Andretti stepping back from his operational role at the organisation. Andretti, 62, will hand over the reins to his business partner Dan Towriss, for more family time. But the ex-F1 driver and Indycar champion says it’s not goodbye, with Andretti staying on as an advisor.


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#F1 - 2024 United States Grand Prix - Friday "Positives to be taken with Sprint Qualifying front-row" - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

 

Press Information
18 October 2024


 
F1: Session Report
 
2024 United States Grand Prix - Friday

 
Positives to be taken with Sprint Qualifying front-row
  • George Russell will start Saturday's F1 Sprint in Austin P2 with team-mate Lewis Hamilton P7.
  • The team brought an update package to the Circuit of the Americas ahead of the final six races of the season.
  • FP1 proved a tricky session, with the notorious bumps of COTA causing difficulties. Neither driver was able to hook up a full lap although there was clearly promise in the car.
  • That translated into a more competitive showing in Sprint Qualifying as both Lewis and George progressed serenely into SQ3.
  • The team opted to run on the early side in the eight-minute session, and therefore lessen the risk of being caught out by yellow flags.
  • Unfortunately, on his one flying lap, Lewis came upon a yellow flag following a spin for the Williams of Franco Colapinto and he was unable to set a representative time.
  • George meanwhile was just 0.012s shy of taking P1 and will line up for tomorrow's Sprint on the front-row alongside the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.
Driver
FP1
SQ1
SQ2
SQ3
George Russell
P7
6 Laps
1:34.125
P6
Medium
5 Laps
1:33.544
P5
Medium
3 Laps
1:32.845
P2
Soft
Lewis Hamilton
P6
5 Laps
1:33.840
P2
Medium
4 Laps
1:33.370
P3
Medium
3 Laps
1:33.378
P7
Soft


George Russell
I'm really happy with how today went. It has been a while since we qualified on the front-row so we can be pleased with the progress we have made. The update kit we brought here seems to be working well although it has surprised us a little how competitive we were today. Sprint Qualifying was a tricky session, but I was able to put my lap in SQ3 together. The final sector in particular was strong and that is what enabled us to take P2.
 
Lewis was very quick today, and he was unlucky to be caught out by a yellow flag. We both should have been up there but it's great that, as a team, we were back in the mix today. It is also clearly very close with several other outfits including Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren. Hopefully we can continue this form into the weekend and look forward to fighting at the front.
 
Lewis Hamilton
That was a real shame today as I got unlucky with a yellow flag. I was four tenths up on my lap and looking good for P1, but it is what it is. The good thing is that we seem to have made a step forward with the car. The update we have brought here was working well and I am really grateful to everyone back at the factory for their hard work. The last few races haven't been straightforward, but everyone has done a great job to bring this upgrade.
 
We also did some strong work after FP1 to improve the car for Sprint Qualifying. Sprint weekends add an extra level of jeopardy with a second parc fermé, but as soon as we took to the track, I knew we had made some good choices. Despite our disappointment today, we have another go at it tomorrow and we will be giving it our best.
 
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director
We can take many positives but ultimately, we end the day slightly frustrated. Lewis was on for a lap that would have been more than enough for P1. We had opted to go on the early side to avoid any interruptions with yellows on a busy track at the end of the session. Unfortunately, and ironically, Lewis caught a yellow flag following a spin for the Williams of Colapinto at turn 12. That put paid to his challenge for the front-row and he will line up P7.
 
George wasn't as comfortable with the car today as Lewis but it's a clear sign of progress that he was still able to take P2. We have brought an update kit this weekend and its introduction has been straightforward. It is of course only one day of running but it does look like we are seeing the gains we hoped for. We will look to continue that momentum into the rest of the weekend.


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Friday, October 18, 2024

#F1 - Has Haas hit the big time with Toyota? The Inside Line

18 October 2024

Haas made global headlines ahead of the US Grand Prix, having forged a new technical partnership with Japanese car manufacturer Toyota that will involve both parties sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.

The tie-up, supported by Haas' existing strategic partner, Ferrari, will see Toyota provide design, technical and manufacturing services - while the F1 team will share technical expertise and commercial benefits.

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#F1 - Why Red Bull's Bib "Trick" has Sparked Controversy - F1 US GP Media Day Reaction: Autosport

18 October 2024

F1 returns to Austin, Texas, for the US Grand Prix this weekend, and there is already controversy surrounding Red Bull and their Front Bib Height / T-tray device.

Despite the speculation, both Verstappen and Perez have said the adjustment is well known and exists on all 2024 F1 cars, and they're not breaking the rules, but is that true?

Jon Noble and Alex Kalinauckas chat in the Circuit of the Americas paddock to understand what this really means going forward, F1's plan to drop the fastest lap additional point, COTA's track changes and more.


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2024 United States Grand Prix - Preview: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team


Thursday, October 17, 2024

#motorsport #FF1600 #livestream (sun) - BRSCC GERRIT VAN KOUWEN ANNIVERSARY FORMULA FORD FESTIVAL | Sunday 20 October 2024

Sunday 20 October 2024

Saturday - Sunday

VENT INFO - https://brscc.co.uk/events/2024-brscc... TIMETABLE - https://brscc.co.uk/wp-content/upload... LIVE TIMING & RESULTS - https:// www.tsl-timing.com/event/244231 SUNDAY SCHEDULE (ALL RACE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE MEETING POTENTIALLY RUNNING AHEAD OR BEHIND SCHEDULE):

10:30AM - BRSCC Gerrit van Kouwen Anniversary Formula Ford Festival SEMI FINAL 1 dedicated to Mike Blanchet (14 lapses)

11:03AM - BRSCC Gerrit van Kouwen Anniversary Formula Ford Festival SEMI FINAL 2 dedicated to David Minister (14 laps)

11:36AM - Clapham North MOT Mazda MX-5 SuperCup RACE 2 (20 mins)

12:11PM - Nankang Tire CityCar Cup & Student Motorsport Challenge RACE 2 (15 mins)

12:41PM - GAZ Shocks Mazda MX-5 Championship RACE 2 (20 mins)

1:16PM - BRSCC Gerrit van Kouwen Anniversary Formula Ford Festival HISTORIC FINAL sponsored by HEDTEC (15 laps)

1:51PM - BRSCC Evolution Trophy RACE 1 (15 mins)

2:21PM - Clapham North MOT Mazda MX-5 SuperCup RACE 3 (20 mins)

2:56PM - BRSCC Gerrit van Kouwen Anniversary Formula Ford Festival LAST CHANCE RACE sponsored by Raceparts ( 8 laps)

3:21PM - GAZ Shocks Mazda MX-5 Championship RACE 3 (20 mins)

-- TEA BREAK (10 mins) --

4:06PM - BRSCC Gerrit van Kouwen Anniversary Formula Ford Festival GRAND FINAL dedicated to Gerrit van Kouwen (20 laps)

4:46PM - BRSCC Evolution Trophy RACE 2 (15 mins)

Saturday - Sunday


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