F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Renault have readied their B-spec 2018 engine to be introduced in Montreal but doubt has been cast if Red Bull would use that. After Daniel Ricciardo won Monaco Grand Prix, the paddock was awash with the expectation that he might challenge Lewis and Sebastian for the title showdown. Red Bull also believed that they could … Read more
It appears that the FIA are to use better method of measurement for Ferrari’s electrical energy systems to truly understand if the team are deploying more power than is allowed by the rules. After Monaco FIA race director Charlie Whiting said that they were now satisfied with Ferrari’s ERS, but according to a new report … Read more
Max Verstappen admits he needs to change his approach. After Verstappen crashed out in the dying moment of FP3 at Monaco Grand Prix, everybody seems to write an elegy for him. 2016 Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg said, “at the moment everything is going wrong for him, and I don’t have much hope for … Read more
Verstappen should know he is a talented driver but he is not the only one. There are very few things that unite the paddock and, the talent that Max Verstappen has is one such thing. Since the time he has entered the Formula One, driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso, he has impressed the F1 community. … Read more
Ferrari have been cleared of any wrong doing by FIA Only few days ago FIA established that Ferrari were not using excess oil beyond the permissible limit and today they have cleared Ferrari of any wrong doing in boosting energy through their energy recovery system. FIA has been investigating the matter after Ferrari’s rivals raised … Read more
FIA made an official request to Pirelli to simplify the names of tyres. Pirelli has introduced Hypersoft in the ongoing Monaco Grand Prix and it instantly was favoured by all the teams. But we may not see this or the Ultras or Supersofts from next year. Yes you read it correct. According to Autosport, there … Read more
The proposal to change the power unit regulations is in the process of finalisation. The current set of power unit regulations which heralded the hybrid era, is in force since 2014 and is set to change from 2021. The FIA presented its proposals for the 2021 PU regulations, under which teams would continue to use … Read more
As they say there is no smoke without fire and recent Mercedes’ query to FIA on oil consumption proves that. The smoke that accompanies the start-up of the Ferrari power unit seems to have stirred-up a debate in the paddock. Rachetting up another notch today after Mercedes sought a clarification from the FIA. This query … Read more
“We have put in place…a recovery programme to bring back the performance.” Williams are having yet another poor season. They are at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship. They are going into Monaco Grand Prix after enduring a very difficult weekend at Spain. Once a dominant team which won 9 World Championships, it is disheartening … Read more
Formula One is moving to Principality this weekend. Monaco is one of the best loved circuits of the season for many fans. The tight and twisty streets of Monaco test the limitation of both man and the machine. The circuit separates men from the boys. Mercedes, which dominated the Spanish Grand Prix with a 1-2 … Read more
