F1’s Problem Solving & Learning Through Data by Geoff Willis
In Mercedes latest Deep Dive episode, Geoff Willis – our Director of Commercial Engineering – explores the topic of why Formula 1..
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Seidl: Pandemic stalls McLaren progress
The coronavirus pandemic is a blow to McLaren’s steady rise up the grid, team boss Andreas Seidl has admitted. After a slump spanning..
Vasseur: Raikkonen helps with team ‘development’
Kimi Raikkonen enjoys taking part in the “development” of the Alfa Romeo team, according to team boss Frederic Vasseur. At 40,..
18-inch tyre might be postponed beyond 2021
Formula 1 will not feature 18-inch wheels as scheduled in 2021. Because the new chassis rules have been delayed because of coronavirus,..
McLaren: Mercedes switch to go ahead
McLaren says it will press ahead with switching to Mercedes power for 2021. Some had wondered whether the move from Renault to Mercedes..
F1 teams to make ventilators to fight virus
F1 teams have agreed to get actively involved in the fight against coronavirus. Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that..
Coronavirus decisions pose ‘challenge’ for McLaren
With the entire F1 world in disarray over the coronavirus pandemic, McLaren is facing another “interesting challenge”. That is..
Racing Point approach ‘wouldn’t work’ for Williams
Claire Williams says Racing Point’s approach to the 2020 season “wouldn’t have worked” for the Grove-based Formula..
Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
Today Mercedes-Benz announced its sustainable business strategy for its motorsport activities, driving the change within F1 for more..
Wolff: DAS not worth ‘two seconds’
Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes’ drivers will get a huge advantage from the new ‘DAS’ innovation. Observers of..
Norris: ‘Areas’ of 2020 McLaren not improved
Lando Norris says there are “areas” of McLaren’s 2020 car that have not been significantly improved over the winter. Last..
Perez not bothered by ‘pink Mercedes’ jibe
Sergio Perez has brushed off suggestions that Racing Point‘s 2020 car is a “pink Mercedes”. The Silverstone based team,..
Renault working on brand new engine for 2021
Alain Prost has confirmed claims that Renault will introduce a brand new engine for 2021. Of the four engine makers on the grid, Renault..
Steiner: Haas may not return to 2018 levels
Gunther Steiner has admitted that Haas may not be able to return to the level of competitiveness the small American team had in 2018. Last..
Russell says Mercedes’ DAS system ‘tip of the iceberg’
Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari considered but then abandoned the idea of developing a system similar to the ‘DAS’..
The 2020 Mercedes F1 Car Explained by James Allison
Always pushing to improve! ? But how do you find gains when the regulations have remained stable? ? James Allison looks at the areas..
Ricciardo sees ‘good signs’ about Renault future
Daniel Ricciardo looks to be moving towards extending his stay at Renault beyond 2020. The Australian left Red Bull at the end of 2018 to..
Boss: Williams must adapt in customer car era
Williams will need to “adapt” to a new era in which Formula 1 teams do not design every component of their cars. That is the..
Haas not worried about slow test times
Gunther Steiner says he is not worried about Haas‘ early testing form. After a bad 2019, the small American team had high hopes for a..
Ferrari seeks ‘clarification’ over DAS
Ferrari will seek “clarification” about the legality of Mercedes‘ trick steering system DAS. It appears that the FIA has..
