F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Image from RedBull.com The fact that both Red Bull drivers this weekend were out qualified by their little bull baby brothers may on the surface appear to be because the Toro Rosso is just a better car than the RB11. After all both are powered by the same Renault engine. However, in the 4 hours … Read more
Lewis Hamilton had a less than cordial relationship with the team over the car radio during today’s Spanish GP. He was told he had to pass Vettel on track and retorted back, it was “not possible” and instructed the team to come up with “another plan.” The team then informed Lewis he would be switched … Read more
The last lap dual for ninth place between Carlos Sainz Jnr and Daniil Kvyat resulted in the Spanish driver leaving the track between turns 1 and 2 and re-joining still ahead of the Russian driver. The incident was investigated by the stewards who ruled that Kvyat, “changed direction three times on the main straight … Read more
Nico Rosberg dominated his team mate during the Spanish GP weekend winning all but one track session. Damon Hill questions whether Lewis should shoulder some of the responsibility for allowing this to happen. Prior to the race, Hill questioned Hamilton’s negative mental approach to the Barcelona event: “Reading some of the things Lewis said, … Read more
With less than 50 people recruited, Haas F1 has some way to go before they have their full compliment of staff required to run a Formula One team. The complexity of designing, building and running an F1 car will now becoming apparent to Gene. However, Mr. Haas does not yet realise the importance of consistency … Read more
Mark Webber may be remembered for many different reasons. His comment following a win at the British Grand Prix, “Not bad for a number two driver” will arouse memories of allegations that Red Bull treated with a second class ticket, whilst Sebastian Vettel was being provided with champagne and oysters and a seat up front. … Read more
The toll of being a Formula One team boss has many stresses and strains. These manifest themselves frequently in terms of mental fatigue, but as Toto Wolff has demonstrated in recent times may also be physical in nature. In 2014, Toto fell of a bike and broke his shoulder, collar bone, elbow and wrist. Suzie … Read more
McLaren has revealed their new livery for their cars. Earlier this week, the team announced they were losing the chrome effect bodywork in favour of a “dynamic, predatory, graphite-grey colouration,” expected to produce better TV images for both daytime races and those held under floodlights. In addition, the visibility of McLaren partner names is improved. … Read more
As TJ13 reported last week, Haas F1 team principal – Gunther Steiner – has set about reversing some of the ideas championed by Gene Haas when he announced his F1 entry last summer. Gone is the notion that Haas is just a Ferrari ‘B’ team, and Steiner is now reported in the German media as … Read more
At the launch of the McLaren 2015 car, there was disappointment amongst fans at the relatively mundane livery. Speaking at the Jerez test, Ron Dennis stated, “Our 2015 livery will change, but I’m not going to say when. This is the livery of McLaren. It has always been a combination of these colours – and … Read more
