The Red Bull RB19 is incredibly dominant in F1, winning all the first five races and being 0.7-1 second faster than competitors. It excels in high-speed corners, with a 5-10 km/h speed advantage over Ferrari, Mercedes, and Aston Martin. The advantage is smaller in low-speed corners, but on straights, the RB19 is unmatched with a 5-8 km/h advantage. This allows drivers to start from the back and still win. Red Bull's aero setup choices, including a single-element beam wing, contribute to their speed advantage. Data suggests a progressive trailing edge-induced stall mechanism on the beam wing, reducing drag with speed. Red Bull's lower ride height and efficient aero efficiency are additional factors.
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Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli plays a crucial role in Formula 1, providing tires and collaborating with teams on strategic decisions. Their tire strategies can be game-changers, as seen with Max Verstappen's victory in Miami. Pirelli's staff works closely with teams, collecting data and refining tire products based on performance and durability. The company adjusts tire compounds for different tracks and conducts thorough analysis after each race. Pirelli's presence extends beyond F1, with technology transfer to road car tires. Balancing durability and performance is key, with the aim of one to two pit stops per race.
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China's Geely doubles stake in British luxury carmaker Aston Martin, securing its future and reducing net debt. Geely is the largest privately owned Chinese automaker and owns Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, and Proton. Aston Martin's stocks surged by 25%, making Geely the third-largest shareholder. Lawrence Stroll's leadership and the Aston Martin Formula One team contributed to Aston Martin's success with revenue growth of 26% and 80% of 2023 GT Sports cars already sold out.
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has urged drivers to be less "selfish" and consider the broader aspects of the sport. He introduced new formats like sprint races, despite mixed reactions from drivers. Domenicali emphasized the need to prioritize fans' experience and not solely focus on drivers and engineers. Max Verstappen, the World Champion, expressed discontent with the changes and threatened to quit, but Domenicali reassured that there are no problems and Verstappen remains committed to Formula 1.
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Luxury timepieces took center stage at the Miami GP. Among the notable pieces were Jake Paul's stunning $50,000 Richard Mille 011, Jenson Button's sophisticated Rolex Daytona valued at $38,000, Danny Ricciardo's sleek Tag Heuer Carrera priced at $6,450, and Nick De Vries' captivating Omega Moonswatch Uranus.
