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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Meeting at least four times a year to decide on rules, regulations, safety and development of motorsport, the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) will meet tomorrow for the first time in 2024 Learn more about what that means here: World Motor Sport Council | Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Region I https://lnkd.in/gC4GAMxY

How did the McLaren Racing F1 team move from Europe to Asia ahead of the Singapore GP? We go behind the scenes to see how the team transports its cars, equipment, and personnel across continents quickly and efficiently. Smart logistics like strategic air freight and optimised travel plans are key to maximising performance on the track. Watch as the team journeys from Italy to Singapore, adapting to new locations while keeping its eyes on the chequered flag. https://lnkd.in/eRBrm6Aj #DPWorld #DPWorldxMcLarenF1 #SmartLogisticsAtEveryTurn

McLaren announced on Tuesday that Alpinestars is the new technical clothing partner in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E and F1 Academy. This is the reason why Sparco has not been on the McLaren partnership list 2024. When we look at the Aston Martin list Alpinestars is missing, so perhaps McLaren and Aston Martin switch the partnerships, Alpinestars moving to McLaren and Sparco goes to Aston Martin. Sparco announced a partnership with RedBull in October 2023, so Sparco is making some changes. That leaves Haas and McLaren with Alpinestars. Aston Martin is loosing Peroni to Ferrari, as Asahi Group has signed with Ferrari. That could bring Spanish Hijos de Rivera and Estrella Galicia to Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso. Taking into consideration McLaren has the largest partnership network the changes are minor.

The Las Vegas Street Circuit is newly introduced in the F1 2023 session and is COLD to the constructors and the drivers. Reason? 🏎️CAN BE THE COLDEST The constructors can notice that it is a real logistical and engineering challenge for the teams. The Las Vegas conditions are almost close to the “coldest F1 race” ever, that is the Canadian Grand Prix of 1978, at only 2˚F temperature higher than the race. 🏎️TIRE GAMBLE Cool is not so cool for the tires. The traction provided by the tires is severely reduced when they are not heated. Due to this reason, any F1 race starts on softs or mediums to maintain stability. Here it is the only option and hence Pirelli, the official tire manufacturer is sending the soft tyres from C3 to C5 compounds. The tires need to heat up at least up to a standard temperature, to maintain grip. So, soft tires can be as good as mediums, even the hards in some conditions. 🏎️AERODYNAMICS AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM Coming to the aerodynamic systems, as per the calculation, increased density will increase downforce and hence the game of traction will be compensated efficiently if the aerodynamicists take the matter into their own hands. The brake fluid freezing or thickening may clog ducts and increase brake distance and inaccuracy, still the optimisation is being taken care of for the best performance. 🏎️CRUCIAL MANAGERIAL TAKES It seems like the FIA is going to organise a snowboarding face-off with the drivers and the constructors. As per Mercedes AMG Petronas team CEO Toto Wolff, logistics management is also a crucial factor that is quite new for them in Vegas, which is a fresh track for them, and team movement from hotel to circuit, preventing the crew from not engaging to casinos, etc. Is also a part of Hamilton and Russell’s team. #formula1 #lasvegas #f1 #f12023 #grandprix 

So, you're into the roar of the engines, the blur of colors, and the electrifying atmosphere – I can tell you attending a Formula 1 Grand Prix is an experience unlike any other. Here's your guide to conquering the Grand Prix.

Formula One 🏎 race 3/24 in Australia at Albert Park Circuit 🏁 this weekend. As we gear up for the highly anticipated race in 2024, let's remember the fundamental principles of Formula 1 - speed, strategy, and teamwork - that can also be applied to our sales and marketing efforts. Just like the drivers on the track, we need to be agile and constantly adapting to stay ahead of the competition. The quarter-end is a crucial time for us, where we evaluate our performance and make necessary adjustments to reach our targets. The same goes for the teams in the Formula 1 race, where every second counts and a well-executed strategy can make all the difference. So let's take inspiration from the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and use it as a driving force to achieve our sales and marketing goals this quarter. Let's go for the win! #F12024 #SalesAndMarketing #QuarterEndGoals #digitalengagement https://lnkd.in/echtHwgz

[McLaren Singapore] Welcome to the #launch of the new #McLaren #750S. At McLaren every #innovation is a step forward. It’s what defines the new 750S - the next-level #supercar. Lighter, delivering better #performance, #engagement, and #technology than ever. It’s a supercar that is even more pure in the way it feels and the excitement it delivers. As the first #Southeast Asia Market to unveil the new 750S, we recognise that the exceptional performance and advanced technology are the key selling points that resonate with our #Singapore customers. They are always looking forward to the next track day as that’s where they can push their McLaren to the limit. The #community spirit is strong, and they will be excited with this new track-focused model, that doesn’t compromise on the ride comfort and daily usability. In other words, the best of both worlds that our Singapore customers appreciate. We can’t wait to build their new 750S and experiencing it on both road and track with them. McLaren Group McLaren Automotive Ltd McLaren Racing Eurokars Group Paul Harris Neil Underwood OKX

Can a sticker win a race? Maybe not. But it can stop you from losing a race... From my experience providing in-race regulatory cover, I was excited in the nerdiest way possible by Porsche Penske Motorsport's recent Qatar WEC win. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝? Porsche Penske's leading #6 car collided with an LMGT3 Lexus with about 35 laps to go in the 2024 Qatar 1812km. The #6 car was damaged and the mandatory sticker displaying the car number was destroyed. The 2024 WEC Sporting Regulations state that the sticker "...𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴". And "𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 (𝘣𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘺 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵), 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭." 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 Porsche Penske took the risk averse approach of pitting the #6 car and placing a replacement sticker within the required location to ensure regulatory compliance. Would they have got a penalty? Probably not (as this was genuine accident damage) but having earned the luxury of being able to make a quick stop and ensure compliance, they avoided any regulatory wrangling. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 📏 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – showed perfect knowledge of the WEC Sporting Regulations and the ability to quickly retrieve information. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 – regulatory decision-making in a live-race scenario is hard. Some teams have lawyers on standby to review / double-check regulations, others will rely on the extensive knowledge of their Sporting Directors / Team Managers who are usually regulatory experts. It requires exceptional teamwork and planning to execute these quick-thinking solutions. 🪟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 – Porsche Penske created some great content from an otherwise dry regulatory topic (see linked post). Their social media admin explained the regulations, answered questions from fans on the topic, and took suggestions for how to approach this in future. Sports regulations are predominantly a negative topic so it’s great to see a positive spin. Let me know if you want to discuss sports regs, in-race cover, or methods for ensuring regulatory preparedness. #WEC #Motorsport #Porsche #Motorsportlaw #Sportslaw https://lnkd.in/erJ5DGQw 

The 2024 Imola Grand Prix Tech Magazine is out! 🎉 This week, Fulvio Conti and I analyzed the second upgrade package that Aston Martin has introduced on the Imola racetrack. Despite these innovations, during the race the car was difficult to drive and suffered from tyre degradation problems that led to a series of other difficulties. Alpine, instead, had to deal with the porpoising phenomenon which affected their performance. This caused a lack of straight-line speed and a general lack of pace thoughout the weekend. If you want to know more about it, you can find the full article at the link below 👇 #F1 #ImolaGP