DRS can be used by a driver who is within one second of the car ahead. This in itself can create fascinating battles, with drivers jostling to be within or beyond a second of each other. However, if a train of cars are all within a second of each other, it can also negate the ben...
DRS may only be used in a few places on the track. This is to ensure safety and keep racing competitive.A Formula 1 circuithas several so-called DRS zones. These are straight stretches on the track where it is allowed to activate DRS. Most circuits have two DRS zones, but there are e...
For the sake of variation in the 2x DRS Boost driver slot, the Strategist opts for an in-form George Russell in Jeddah. The Mercedes driver has finished outside the top five in a Grand Prix just once in the last 12 races and is the best qualifier ...
“It is really nice but definitely unexpected to get pole today. The Team made some final adjustments going into Qualifying which allowed me to be a bit more comfortable in the car and attack the corners. Our progression in Qualifying was really nice: we tried to improve run by...
Content continues below Ad It is the greatest sight of all for a driver who reaches it in first place in a grand prix, because it means they are the winner. Read next:What is F1’s ‘DRS’ and how does it work?
What's more, Mercedes has one of the best pit crews in the pit lane and has pulled off a late-notice double-stack pit stop on numerous occasions. "As a racing team you can't be afraid of doing a pit stop and you can't be afraid of doing a pit stop under pressure. We do 100...
The full story of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris controversial collision in the Austrian GP: the view from all sides and your say on who was at fault; battles to resume in the British GP this week, with Sundays race live on Sky Sports F1 and S...
It's easily the best top level open-wheel racing around. F1 is more of a constant in life. There have been a few great races in recent seasons, but the fight at the front is generally too one sided, and for too long. I feel like I watch it because it's "important" rather than...
How many laps is the Australian GP? The Australian Grand Prix will consist of 58 laps of the 5.278km (3.280mi) circuit, which amounts to 306.124km (190.240) of racing. Last year’s race was won by Charles Leclerc in a time of 1:27.548, although that included a couple ...
Finding a balance between a circuit which can be enjoyed equally by the two extremes of racing peripherals - hoping that no-one will ever consider a keyboard part of this category - is hard but can be extremely rewarding, bringing together two different audiences that are too often put in ...