At Goodwood, Adrian Newey takes the wheel of Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312 T.
We hope you’ve all taken a deep breath as we delve into the first non-Formula 1 race weekend in a while — but that doesn’t mean the news has stopped flowing!
As we gear up for the Hungarian Grand Prix, these are the most recent Formula 1 headlines that have kept us on edge.
Adrian Newey gives ‘really special’ verdict after driving title-winning Ferrari at Goodwood
Adrian Newey said it was “really special” after he got behind the wheel of his old friend Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312T at Goodwood.
Lauda clinched his World Championship title using the 312, establishing a remarkable gap between first and second place in F1 history. Even half a decade following his demise, this vehicle continues to be an emblematic symbol of the sport’s legacy.
“To to be driving Niki’s old car, his Championship-winning car, is so special it really is,” Newey said. “I knew Niki quite well and so to be in here sitting in the same seat and and just trying to think what he must have been experiencing and how he’s prepared himself before the start and everything is really special.”
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Exclusive: The inside story of Williams’ incredible start to the F1 turbo hybrid era
Claire Williams ruled over Williams F1 for almost a decade, one of only two female leaders of an F1 team in the sport’s entire history.
During her tenure at Grove from 2013 to 2020, Claire Williams, the daughter of team founder Sir Frank Williams, established herself as a beloved and knowledgeable figure. In a comprehensive interview with PlanetF1.com, Williams shared her experiences and insights from her nearly decade-long leadership of the family-owned F1 team.
Read more: Exclusive: The inside story of Williams’ incredible start to the F1 turbo hybrid era
Max Verstappen facing grid penalty as Red Bull process ‘strategic’ engine tactic
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted the team will “inevitably” take a grid penalty for Max Verstappen for a new power unit later this season, but it will be a matter of when they choose to do so.
Verstappen’s engine incurred damage during practice at the Canadian Grand Prix in June, leading to the necessity of using a new power unit earlier than scheduled. Consequently, the likelihood of exceeding his allocated power unit limit has increased.
Read more: Max Verstappen facing grid penalty as Red Bull process ‘strategic’ engine tactic
Christian Horner replaces Sebastian Vettel at Goodwood after Red Bull RB8 Silverstone run
Christian Horner got behind the wheel of the Red Bull RB8 at Silverstone in preparation to stand-in for Sebastian Vettel at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson was in action in Red Bull’s current challenger, the RB20, on Thursday at Silverstone as part of a filming day, though it seems he was not alone in lapping a Red Bull challenger around Silverstone.
Read more: Christian Horner replaces Sebastian Vettel at Goodwood after Red Bull RB8 Silverstone run
British F4 race in Zandvoort abandoned after massive start-line crash
A history-making British Formula 4 weekend in Zandvoort has been marred by a massive start-line crash that seems to have been caused by the starting lights turning off, then flickering back on.
A total of eight women, including five F1 Academy racers, had gathered on the starting grid for the event. However, due to a massive collision involving almost all the participants at the beginning of the race, the event had to be rescheduled for Sunday.
Read more: British F4 race in Zandvoort abandoned after massive start-line crash
