Today's F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
Verstappen disqualified for "pathetic" race behavior, Pirelli wraps up tire test at Silverstone, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
Renowned F1 driver Max Verstappen, known for his fierce competitiveness, recently extended that spirit into sim racing, causing outrage among his fans. In a race, he controversially clashed with competitor Sven Haase after being hit from behind by him and his teammate, prompting Verstappen to seek revenge by deliberately crashing into Haase. Fans expressed shock and disappointment on Twitter, with some calling Verstappen unsportsmanlike and arrogant. Despite a few supporters finding humor or relatability in his behavior, Verstappen's actions led to his immediate disqualification from the race
Click here to read the full article by Alex Harrington (si.com)
Pirelli recently conducted a final tire test at Silverstone following the British Grand Prix. The test included evaluating 2024 F1 tires that don't require heating blankets, with Red Bull, Haas, and Williams participating. Daniel Ricciardo, who will replace Nyck de Vries, worked with Red Bull during the test. Over 3000 km were covered during the two-day test, facing variable weather conditions. Pirelli will analyze the data before the F1 Commission decides whether to introduce unheated slick tires in 2024.
Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)
Formula 1's proposed changes to car and engine rules for 2026 have generated intrigue. Concerns have been raised about potential energy issues and reduced spectacle due to less drag. However, F1 and the FIA are confident in their designs, supported by advanced computer simulations powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS's computing power has allowed F1 to level the playing field against teams with larger resources and has greatly improved CFD simulations. The 2022 cars exceeded expectations in terms of downforce and wake control, although performance loss when following closely is inevitable. F1 aims to align the objectives of teams and rule makers for the 2026 car, and the technology for evaluating rule changes has come a long way since the laughable attempts of 2009.
Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com)
There's major news for F1 Fantasy players as we return to racing. And no, we don't just mean the Daniel Ricciardo announcement. The Fantasy Formula, the premier pre-race live show dedicated to F1 Fantasy, has a new face joining: Rob of the famed F1 Fantasy Hub. Rob joins F1 Fantasy HQ to discuss their weekend predictions and provide expert takes to help you master the game.
That's not all, the conversation continues all week on their FanAmp Base. Be sure to join the community and get your questions answered directly from the pros!!
Daniel Ricciardo rejoins the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix, bringing potential as a budget driver with a chance for a price increase. McLaren's strong performance at Silverstone raises doubts about their continued success due to factors like the new tire compound and track challenges in Hungary. F1 Fantasy players need to carefully consider their lineup choices to balance McLaren's potential with the risk of underperformance.
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Ricciardo rejoins the grid, and with that comes potential scenarios for pricing, lineups, and more. Get a preview of the potential changes and then tune back in for The Fantasy Formula for updates.
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel drove his own Williams FW14B at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, powered by synthetic fuels. As he went up the Hill, he showed off the capabilities of Nigel Mansell's car beyond just speed by treating the crowd to some donuts.