2021 F1

First-ever F1 Sprint Race, Disappearance of FP3 – How does its work?

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2 years ago

July 10, 2021

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2021 F1 Sprint Race - British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Formula One has been fully prepared for presenting first ever F1 Sprint qualifying session at Silverstone on next race weekend. The Sport targeting to entertaining all three days of race weekend, especially highlighting an exciting session on Friday.

One of the major changes in Sprint race weekend – Practice 3 will be disappearing. On Saturday evening sprint race will be conduct instead of a normal qualifying session. Traditional qualifying will be performed on Friday evening session, and original FP2 will be held on Saturday morning. Which means two practice session, one normal qualifying session for Sprint race line-up and a Sprint race session for main race starting position.

Sprint races a short version of normal F1 race, which will be decided Sunday main race grid – No standing start, restricted to 100km race distance (Normal race distance is 305km+), no mandatory pitstops, free choice to select the tyre compound, DRS in action and race duration limited 25 to 30 minutes maximum.

It will be more thrilling because the drivers can push the maximum limit to more overtaking in the 13 to 15 laps short run, especially tyre durability is not challenging for a short fight.

Day	Local Time	Event
Friday	14:30–15:30	Practice One (Regular)
Friday	18:00	Qualifying (starting grid for the sprint race qualifying)
Saturday	12:00–13:00	Practice Two (Regular)
Saturday	16:30–17:00	Sprint Race (100km sprint race qualifying - starting grid for the main race)
Sunday	15:00	Race (Regular)

Regulations regarding the tyres are also revising.

Friday First practice session – Each driver can only use two sets of tyres
Friday evening Qualifying session – Five sets of soft tyres.
Following the Friday sessions, teams will use these options for tyres for the remainder of the weekend:

Saturday morning practice session – One set of tyres, free choice to select the tyre compound
Saturday evening sprint race – One set of tyres, free choice to select the tyre compound

Sunday Main Race – Two remaining sets, teams can choose which compound to start on

There will be a maximum of nine sets of wets and intermediates in total.

I am nervous, but that is normal – Ross Brawn, the F1 boss

Brawn’s sound has been indication that Formula one is targeting to introduce Sprint Race permanently from next year.

“I’m nervous, but that’s normal. I think we’ve put a lot of work into organising sprint qualifying, so I think there’s a good chance of success. We need to get the fans involved and make sure we have a race that really fascinates them. I think that will work, but we won’t know until we get there.” Brawn said.

“The best thing that can happen is that sprint qualifying becomes part of a Grand Prix weekend. Maybe not every race, but we want to stress that we want to extend the weekend. Now the Friday also has a big event: qualifying.”

“With sprint qualifying on Saturday and the regular race on Sunday, we’re really trying to add to that, to make sure we don’t take anything away from the Grand Prix.” Brawn added.

F1 driver’s reaction about F1 Sprint Race

Seven-times F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is not a big fan of Sprint race, the Brit call “it would be going like a train.” And “It won’t be too exciting”

“It will just be a train, probably,” said the Hamilton. “Hopefully, there will be some overtaking, but most likely it won’t be too exciting.
George Russell is not expecting any advantage for his team Williams from Formula 1 sprint race at Silverstone.

“Silverstone’s going to be an even bigger crowd [than Austria] and I’m sure they’re going to be buzzing for it – probably after England have won the Euros as well, so they’re going to be happy about that,” Russell said.

“Obviously, there’s the sprint qualifying as well. I’m not too sure that will play into our favour, because obviously we’re normally a bit better on the quali performance than we are in the race.

“But we’ve got to give it a chance and maybe it goes the other way. It’s new for everybody, and that also gives an opportunity.” George added.

AlphaTauri’s ace Pierre Gasly suggesting that, need to review for all three Sprint races, following if its more exciting, accept the new format, if its not going well, keep the the current F1 race weekend format.

“I think it’s fair to wait all three weekends, and if there are any positives from it and people like it, then why not keep it in the future?” Gasly said. “But I think we have to review after all three weekends. What does it bring? Does it really make it more exciting? Because I think that’s the whole point of it.

“If it does, then why not? But if it doesn’t, then it’s important to keep the format that we have, which I think is good. I enjoy the qualifying on Saturday and having only one single race during the weekend.”

2021 F1

What penalty do Red Bull face for breaching F1 cost cap?

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6 months ago

October 10, 2022

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FIA recently confirmed that, Red Bull Racing have been found guilty of violating Formula 1 budget cap for 2021.

The Official confirmation by FIA said that a “minor” breaking of the budget cap. As resulted exceeding the budget by less than 5% or $7.25m – could have big consequences if the FIA decide to punish them.

Max Verstappen, who won a second F1 championship in weird conditions in Japan on Sunday, clinched the 2021 F1 title after late and controversial drama involving the safety car in Abu Dhabi.

The cost cap breaches penalty ranges from a public reprimand to a financial penalty or secondary level sporting penalties.

• Public reprimand
• Deduction of Constructors’ Championship points awarded for the Championship that took place within the Reporting Period of the breach;
• Deduction of Drivers’ Championship points awarded for the Championship that took place within the Reporting Period of the breach;
• Suspension from one or more stages of a Competition or Competitions, excluding for the avoidance of doubt the race itself;
• Limitations on ability to conduct aerodynamic or other Testing; and/or
• Reduction of the Cost Cap

Red Bull hint they will appeal FIA decision

The statement, released on their social meadi page read: “We note the findings with surprise and disappointment. Our 2021 submission was below the cost cap limit so we need to carefully review the FIA’s findings as our belief remains that the relevant costs are under the 2021 cost cap amount.

“Despite the conjecture and positioning of others, there is of course a process under the regulations with the FIA which we will respectfully follow while we consider all the options available to us.”

2022 F1

Verstappen won his second F1 World Championship

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6 months ago

October 9, 2022

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Max Verstappen won the rain hit Japanese Grand Prix and he secure his second world title as well. The Dutchman takes the full 19 points and his teammate Sergio Perez made second place, following the Charles Leclerc receives five seconds penalty, who crossed the line just ahead of Perez… but final corner cutting was given his time penalty.

Verstappen: It’s crazy

“It’s crazy. Very mixed emotions,” he said.

“Looking back, what a year we’ve had so far. It’s been incredible. It’s something I could never have imagined. After last year, fighting until the end, and then having such a good car again this year. I’m so thankful to everyone who has been contributing to this success.”

… More to follow

2023 F1

Nyck de Vries secures 2023 AlphaTauri F1 race seat

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6 months ago

October 8, 2022

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The Dutch racing driver Nyck de Vries sealed AlphaTauri F1 racing seat as replaced the Alpine-moved Pierre Gasly for 2023 F1 season.

27 years old, former F2 and Formula E world Champion’s demand has been raised, after he made an extraordinary performance at Monza for Williams racing team, who finished ninth on his F1 debut.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining Scuderia AlphaTauri for 2023 and I want to thank both Red Bull and the team for giving me the opportunity to drive in F1,” the Dutchman said.

“After Formula 2, I took a slightly different path with motorsport, but F1 has always been my dream and I’m grateful to be able to fulfil it.

“I’ve had a lot of chances to experience the 2022 car this year and I think that has put me in a great position for the upcoming season, I hope this has helped to prepare me for what is to come.”

“After Formula 2, I took a slightly different path with motorsport, but F1 has always been my dream and I’m grateful to be able to fulfil it.

“Having spent most of my teenage years in Italy for karting, I’ve always felt at home there, so for me, it’s great to be joining an Italian team, that already has a real family feel,” he added.

“I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to start to build our relationship before the next season.”

AlphaTauri team head Franz Tost also gave his full care to De Vries, point out: “We are pleased to start a new chapter with Nyck, who’s very much welcome at Scuderia AlphaTauri.

“He is a very highly skilled driver, as he won in all the categories he competed in, with many races and championships under his belt.

“His last big success was winning the Formula E World Championship, and this is clear evidence that he is a very competitive driver, who deserves a seat in F1.

“I am looking forward to seeing him in our car and I’m confident that with Yuki and Nyck we will have a very strong driver lineup for 2023.”

The Austrian also paid praise to Gasly, who has spent at least part of every season at the team since his debut in 2017.

“AlphaTauri had a very successful time with Pierre,” he said.

“We will never forget his fantastic victory in Monza and his podium finishes in Brazil and Azerbaijan.

“I want to thank Pierre for all the effort he’s put into the team in the last years, and I wish him all the best for his future.”