Tag: F1
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Audi|Jonathan Wheatley will be Team Principal of the future Audi F1 factory team
Audi has appointed Jonathan Wheatley as Team Principal for its F1 project. With extensive experience from Benetton and Red Bull Racing, Wheatley is expected to contribute significantly to the performance of Audi’s F1 team. Together with Mattia Binotto, they will lead the new management team at Sauber Motorsport AG. Source: Audi (August 1, 2024)
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Mercedes-Benz|2024 Hungarian Grand Prix – Sunday
July 22, 2024 Mercedes-Benz’s Lewis Hamilton finished third and George Russell finished eighth in the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Hamilton achieving his 200th podium finish in F1. The team maintained its streak of podium finishes for the fifth consecutive race. A McLaren 1-2 finish marked over 600 podium finishes for Mercedes-Benz power in F1. After…
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Mercedes-Benz|2024 Hungarian Grand Prix – Friday
Mercedes-Benz, July 20, 2024 Mercedes-Benz team had a solid opening day of running at the Hungaroring, focusing predominantly on long runs. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell used Medium and Soft compounds, with George finishing P4 and P5 in FP1 and FP2 respectively, and Lewis P10 and P7. Despite the sweltering heat, valuable data was gathered…
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Prepares for Hungarian Grand Prix
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is gearing up for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix. The team has made progress with the W15 in recent races, achieving strong results in Austria and Silverstone. The Hungaroring differs from previous circuits, featuring many tight and twisty sections. The team is focused on doing their best this weekend to…
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on track with ambitious sustainability goals
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team released its latest Sustainability Report, detailing progress made from January to December 2023. The report highlights how the team managed to stay on track with its sustainability commitments despite an expanding calendar and business growth. The newly published report also outlines plans to build on these achievements as the team…
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Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1
Audi and bp have formed a new strategic partnership as Audi prepares to enter Formula 1 in 2026. bp will develop FIA-specified Advanced Sustainable fuel, while Castrol will develop lubricants for Audi’s V6 turbo engine and EV fluids for the electric motor and battery. This collaboration aims to maximize performance and drive innovation for Audi’s…