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Williams faces a budget cap dilemma due to a £1.5m bill from multiple crashes early in the Formula 1 season, compounded by not having a spare chassis. With repair costs soaring and no points scored yet, the team's car development may suffer, making each point crucial in the fiercely competitive field. Despite the challenges, there's optimism that the team can rally and deliver under pressure, relying on their historic resilience.
Click here to read the full article by Daniel Moxon (mirror.co.uk)
Prema Racing is one of the most successful junior teams in the formula program with over 80 titles to their name. Next year they will send two full time cars to the IndyCar Series and make their first entries to the Indianapolis 500. Team Principal, Rene Rosin, says, "This new chapter will also be beneficial for Prema Racing and its people, producing amazing learning opportunities and know-how transfer. We want to thank IndyCar for the warm welcome, and Chevrolet for supporting this project."
Click here to read the full article by Joey Barnes (motorsport.com)
Formula 1's plans for active aero in 2026 are undergoing a major overhaul due to troubling simulator results revealing handling issues with an early car model. The intention was to implement moveable aero elements to optimize performance for the new turbo hybrid engines, allowing wings to adjust between high-downforce and low-drag configurations. However, simulations showed that solely adjusting the rear wing caused severe handling problems, leading to the conclusion that both front and rear wings must move together. FIA representatives have visited teams to understand these issues, prompting adjustments to the aero regulations. Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner acknowledges progress but emphasizes the need for collaboration to address challenges in the upcoming regulations.
Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com)
Logan Sargeant is back to Williams podcast, Team Torque, with Alex Albon. The duo discuss the upcoming race, answer fan questions, and engage in general chit-chat as they both embark on the biggest season in the sport's history. Albon confessed that Suzuka has always been his favorite track, but Sargeant has a different opinion.
From the electrifying atmosphere of the fans to the race itself, there's no denying that the Japanese Grand Prix was a blast for Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Now, it's time for a different kind of challenge in Ferrari's latest C² Challenge. With a brush and ink in hand, they'll see how well they can remember and draw Japanese words.
