Key admission made in Mercedes W15’s development path with questions over ‘true speed’

Mercedes driver George Russell. George Russell admitted Mercedes “perhaps overcompensated” with the changes they made to the W15 this year, as a way of trying to improve from the last two seasons. The team are stuck on one win in the ground effect era – through Russell in the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix – …

‘Cruel’ on Lewis Hamilton but ‘smart’ – Lando Norris goes against grain over Magnussen’s Miami tactics

During the Miami GP Sprint, Kevin Magnussen received several time penalties. Courting controversy with his defensive tactics in Miami, Lando Norris reckons what Kevin Magnussen did was “smart” even if it was “cruel” on Lewis Hamilton. Magnussen switched to a defensive stance during the Sprint race to hold off Hamilton and maintain his position behind …

Charles Leclerc hints at Ferrari sacrifice in ‘two-car’ strategy against Max Verstappen

If the opportunity arises, Charles Leclerc will launch an attack. Lining up second and third on the Miami Grand Prix grid, Chares Leclerc says Ferrari will use a “two-car” strategy to put pressure on Max Verstappen. At the Miami International Autodrome, Ferrari reclaimed their position as the primary competitor to Red Bull. Leclerc achieved this …

‘Get rid of practice’ – Jenson Button calls for major F1 format shake-up due to predictability problem

Once again, the qualifying session in Miami yielded another Red Bull-Ferrari outcome. After a Sprint qualifying that almost ended in a pole position for Lando Norris but did see Daniel Ricciardo qualify P4, it was business as usual in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix with a Red Bull-Ferrari mix. Jenson Button urged Formula 1 …

FIA explain why Kevin Magnussen escaped an unsportsmanlike behaviour charge in Miami

Kevin Magnussen sparked controversy through his defensive tactics in Miami. Cleared of unsportsmanlike behaviour despite his Sprint race offences meeting “exceptional circumstances” that were worthy of three penalty points, the Miami stewards explained that it wasn’t clear Kevin Magnussen’s actions had been intentionally unsporting. Kevin Magnussen played the role of Minister of Defence during the …

‘Even Adrian Newey would have a hard time solving Mercedes’ problems’ – Toto Wolff

Mercedes’ challenges persist in the ground-effect aerodynamic era of F1. Lamenting yet another “hair-tearing” day, such was Toto Wolff’s mood he feels “even the greatest magician” in Adrian Newey would “have a hard time” solving Mercedes’ problems. Mercedes had expected a stronger performance in qualifying, but unfortunately, they were unable to secure any points in …

Jake Paul claimed to have ‘lost 38 pounds in five weeks’ for Mike Perry boxing match

Jake Paul had to change up more than just opponents ahead of his most recent boxing match in Tampa, Florida this past weekend (July 20, 2024). “The Solution Child’s” return to action was always anticipated to be on that date. Paul was first matched with all-time great boxing legend, Mike Tyson. That was until a …

Why new Fernando Alonso evidence was rejected by FIA in right to review case

Fernando Alonso and the FIA do not share the same perspective. Fresh from declaring “nationality matters” with the FIA stewards, Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin had their right to review the Spaniard’s Chinese Grand Prix penalty rejected. Alonso received a 10-second penalty two weeks ago for colliding with Carlos Sainz during the Sprint race, although …

Transaction Analysis: Flyers Extend Konecny through 2032-33

Transaction Analysis: Flyers Extend Konecny through 2032-33 Travis Konecny, the All-Star right winger for the Flyers, has agreed to an eight-season contract extension that will begin in the 2025-26 season. This deal has been signed with one season remaining on his current contract. Travis Konecny, an All-Star right winger, has been signed by the Flyers …