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AlphaTauri rumored to run RB19 next season, Aston Martin still have "plenty of budget" for upgrades, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
According to a paddock rumor, AlphaTauri is considering using Red Bull's current RB19 car for the upcoming season. The RB19, driven by Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, has dominated the current F1 season, while AlphaTauri has struggled and currently ranks last in the Constructors' Standings. Despite this, Daniel Ricciardo's addition has motivated both Yuki Tsunoda and Perez. There are discussions about whether Ricciardo would want to continue with AlphaTauri in 2024, and there are also reports that AlphaTauri might run this year's Red Bull car next season, a strategy used before by teams like Super Aguri. This move could potentially benefit AlphaTauri's performance and attract Ricciardo to stay.
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Recent months saw significant mid-season changes in Formula 1, notably McLaren's surge from midfield to podium contention due to major updates, starting in Austria. In contrast, Aston Martin faced challenges with updates affecting their AMR23's performance after an impressive start. The team's strategy involved gradual upgrades, with more planned for the second half of the season to address weaknesses. While some teams shift focus to 2024, Aston Martin aims to learn and improve in the next four months, considering that next year's cars build upon this season's. Understanding why a major update disrupted their car's performance is essential for them. The Silverstone team's true test lies in the next 18 months to see if they can maintain their Formula 1 standing.
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In the 1970s, Repton School housed two boys who would later emerge as motoring icons. While Jeremy Clarkson gained fame on Top Gear, it's Adrian Newey who truly defined modern F1. Expelled from Repton for breaking windows with high volume, his journey began in March and flourished at Williams, creating groundbreaking cars like FW14B. Moving to McLaren and then Red Bull, Newey's designs reshaped the sport, and his passion for engineering drives him forward.
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Mercedes Formula 1 chief technical officer Mike Elliott admits the team still hasn't gotten to the bottom of the bouncing issue that affected its cars at the Belgian Grand Prix. He stated this while responding to questions on the car from the Belgian GP and proceeded to answer other questions.
How has Red Bull managed to strengthen their dominance this season compared to 2022, even with various resource limitations?