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Red Bull Racing is confident in its dominance continuing in Formula 1 due to its advanced 2026 engine project, which is ahead of rivals like Audi and Ferrari. The upcoming 2026 regulations entail engines running solely on sustainable fuels and exclude the current MGU-H element. Honda is making a return alongside Aston Martin and Audi as a full-time team. Following Honda's departure, Red Bull is collaborating with Ford to create their own engine. Helmut Marko, Red Bull's representative, believes they are well-equipped with top talent in both combustion and electric engine expertise.
Click here to read the full article by Connor McDonagh (crash.net)
Zak Brown's strained relationship with Chip Ganassi is evident as McLaren Racing, led by Brown, aggressively pursues a stronger presence in IndyCar. Since 2019, McLaren has made several strategic moves to challenge Ganassi's dominance in the series, including signing Ganassi drivers, luring sponsors, and attempting to recruit more Ganassi talents. Brown's assertive tactics aim to elevate McLaren's status in IndyCar beyond just competing with Andretti. While Ganassi's team is a formidable force, Brown sees the necessity to make aggressive moves to establish McLaren's prominence and secure the best drivers. This competitive dynamic mirrors F1, where teams vie for top talents, showcasing the cutthroat nature of elite sports.
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Formula 1's 2022 technical regulations initially raised concerns about uniform car designs, but diverse design solutions have emerged despite prescriptive rules, notably in sidepod designs. The downwash solution gained prominence among teams like Alpine, AlphaTauri, and Red Bull. Teams like Aston Martin, Williams, and Mercedes shifted towards this approach. "McLaren incorporated similar ideas, achieving performance gains, while Ferrari and Mercedes pursued unique concepts; the former was inspired by the downwash, and the latter by the 'zeropod.' Each team iterated on their designs, influenced by their rivals' innovations.
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Max Verstappen has revealed his special Dutch Grand Prix helmet for his home race at Circuit Zandvoort. The design is inspired by the colors of the Dutch flag.
Here is a comparison between the quickest laps from the F1 Qualifying in 2022 and the Nascar Qualifying in 2023, aimed at discerning the differences between the two cars.