Mercedes “suffered with bouncing” in final ground effect race, and more · RaceFans

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The FIA has lastly heeded calls to extend the variety of Method 1 superlicence factors it awards to Method 2 drivers, however is the system mandatory within the first place?

Given how few individuals make it to F1 or are in severe consideration for a seat, this complete factors enterprise is needlessly sophisticated and will most likely simply be scrapped. I get why it’s the method it’s, and in that context it’s okay-ish, however simply return to giving provisional licenses the form of which labored completely high-quality for Raikkonen in 2001. If the drivers aren’t prepared and act like a idiot, revoke the license. Depart it to the groups in the event that they need to take a threat on somebody. There are many provisions within the Code to penalize and even ban somebody who isn’t as much as the job.

Take a look at the grid now, and see how nicely Antonelli, Hadjar and others have achieved, and the system turns into much more foolish. The FIA would argue; see, the factors work. However you even have guys like Lawson, Latifi and Mazepin getting 40 factors. The system ensures nothing in regards to the rookies, however by artificially limiting the choices, it promotes having mediocre drivers like Ocon, Hülkenberg, Gasly, and now even former rejects Bottas and Pérez on the grid repeatedly and once more… however why? So we are able to see for the tenth season that they’re simply okay however nothing particular?MichaelN

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How we secured second within the championship (Mercedes through YouTube)

Workforce consultant Bradley Lord: ‘It is clear we may have been extra aggressive on journey heights. We might suffered in the long term with some aerodynamic bouncing, that phenomenon that form of has recurred during this floor impact period of automotive. And so we might made modifications and lifted the automotive barely to mitigate that as a result of we felt that was hurting the tyres on the long term. I believe to some extent in qualifying the brand new tyre grip provides you a little bit of a sticking plaster after which it grew to become clear within the race that we may have been extra aggressive with the journey top of the automotive and a few of the different set-up selections. So most likely we had been just a bit conservative in our decision-making. It was sufficient to safe second, which was the first goal, however did not permit us to actually safe it within the method we might have hoped.’

Brundle’s verdict on 2025 Method 1 season title battle (Sky)

‘Yuki ought to have backed Lando up from the tight turns 12 via to show 5 on the following lap, that might have been comparatively simple and really efficient. As an alternative, he selected to weave down the again straight like a drunken sailor whereas breaching the laws, and finally forcing Norris to move on a grimy a part of the observe, which grew to become truly, off the observe.’

F1 Academy reveals 2026 calendar (F1 Academy)

‘F1 Academy has unveiled the calendar for the 2026 season, which, as soon as once more, options seven rounds in assist of the FIA Method 1 world championship, together with the collection’ first-ever look at Silverstone.’

Hitech declares Ritomo Miyata for 2026 FIA Method 2 marketing campaign (Hitech)

‘His transition to Hitech marks the following step in a profession that has additionally encompassed main success throughout Japan’s prime single-seater and GT classes, together with the 2023 Tremendous Method and Tremendous GT title.’

Goethe completes clear sweep of day one post-season testing at Yas Marina (Method 2)

‘Oliver Goethe was in high-quality kind on Day 1 of operating on the Yas Marina post-season testing, finishing a clear sweep of each classes for MP Motorsport.’

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