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The start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the Circuit de la Sarthe is just around the corner, where the official team Hypercars will compete for the ultimate victory. Almost all the Hypercars at the start can rely on Brembo or Ap Racing braking systems that combine performance close to that of F1 but are capable of lasting more than 24 hours. This infographic summarizes their main characteristics.

Endurance racing just keeps getting better and better and driving innovation forward fast

Alpine f1 officially on sale? Occasion or not? As many of you know, at the beginning of the year, Andretti (with the Cadillac engine) was refused a Formula 1 contract at the beginning of 2024. But now a new opportunity seems to have opened up for the American team. In fact, after questionable management choices, the comings and goings of Team Princial and a car that is the slowest, Renault's decision to sell the team now seems only a matter of time (Alpine is still owned by Renault). So you'll think there's no problem for a potential buyer... But this is not the case. In fact, as reported by motorsport.com, among the team's sale clauses there would be the obligation to continue using the French engines until 2029 which are currently far below their rivals from Ferrari, RBPT and Mercedes. In any case, this constraint would automatically drive away many buyers, Andretti for example alredy collaborates with Cadillac (and has also just opened its own headquarters in Silverston with a potential view to 2026). #formula1 #F1 #Alpine #Formula1 Pierre Gasly during qualifying for the 2024 Suzuka GP. Photo by racefans.net

Check out my latest articles covering the action-packed race: 1️⃣ Dive into the post-race analysis as Sainz reflects on Ferrari's performance and their pursuit of the top spot: https://lnkd.in/d-A-Xs9Z 2️⃣ Discover the intricacies behind Mercedes' strategy misstep, as Russell sheds light on the missed Opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ddRc5zqV 3️⃣ Explore Horner's bold prediction amidst Red Bull's stellar showing, hinting at an unpredictable season ahead: https://lnkd.in/dTHvDAaS #F1 #formula1

Motorsport history runs deep with Porsche

Data, is important if you understand what it means and how it can guide you to tuning the car to the performance envelope you are being shown. That requires accurate data, driver feedback, manufacturer data and experience. An interesting view from Max at Steller Motorsport.

After the first two weekends of the year dominated by Red Bull and #Verstappen, the #AustralianGP offered a different scenario which was clear from Friday. Sainz’s pace was very fast, and without Verstappen's retirement, he would have certainly fought for the victory. This is why Sainz's win wasn't a one-off lucky shot.  The #SF24 showed the best compromise among all the top teams on track: the car generated high downforce in all fast corners, a ‘good’ top speed and, especially, high mechanical grip in the last sector.  The team made a set of good decisions to suit the car to both drivers’ driving styles. First of all, they stiffened the front suspension to make the front axle more reactive in all the slow hairpins and improving the behavior of the car in the last sector.  A crucial step in the weekend was made on Saturday FP3: #Ferrari’s engineers decided to adopt the one-element beam wing (right part of the drawing below) to slightly reduce drag in the long straights, matching #RedBull’s top speeds in the second sector without compromising the whole balance of the car. Moreover, conscious of the higher temperatures expected for the race on Sunday, they chose to slightly shift the balance to the rear end of the car. Thanks to the high level of downforce and the great mechanical grip, the SF-24 was able to generate enough temperature both on the front axle and the rear axle to prevent graining, thus being the quickest during the race on Sunday. If Ferrari can confirm their performance and be right behind Red Bull in Japan, they might get closer during the season with a series of upgrades to make the SF-24 race pace even quicker. If this happens, the Constructors’ Championship won’t be a faraway dream for the Italian team, which has proved to be prepared to seize any opportunity, converting every opponent's debacle into victory. Full article available at https://lnkd.in/duA78ppu #F1 #Tech #Ferrari 

💡 The Formula 1 season may have come to a close, but this is where commercial partnerships discussions are most important ahead of a new season. 🇮🇹 One big partner missing for the 2024 season will be that of Alfa Romeo. Sauber Group will now run under a new name for two seasons for the first time in 6 years, before AUDI AG enter as a works team in 2026. 🇨🇭 Alessandro Alunni Bravi has stated there will be no Audi name or branding for the time-being. So where does that leave Sauber commercially for the next 2 years? Bravi has stated that the team name is pending a foreign commercial partnership, so there is likely going to be a new major commercial player in town for 2024 and 2025. 🇩🇪 As for Audi entering in 2026, it is going to be fascinating to see how a major automotive manufacturer can break into the sport and look to compete against the likes of Alpine, Aston Martin F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari, McLaren Racing and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team as OEM’s. 🔁 Perhaps a new team name and some fresh ideas will settle the ship after a disappointing season, scoring 16 points and finishing in the bottom 2 for the second time in 3 seasons. With fresh investment, it could be an exciting time to be a partner over the next couple of years if all goes to plan. #Formula1 #SportPartnerships #SportBusiness #Audi #Automotive

🚨 NEWS: FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem told Reuters that Andretti should buy an existing team instead of trying to push for an 11th entry. Andretti remains to continue their push to enter the F1 grid by 2026. After being initially approved by the FIA last year, they have been rejected by FOM who keep the door open for a 2028 when General Motors, under the Cadillac name, enter the sport and provide an engine. He said: “I would advise them to go and buy another team, not to come as the 11th team. I feel that some teams need to be refreshed. What is better?” “To have 11 teams as a number or 10 and they are strong? I still believe we should have more teams but not any teams. The right teams. It’s not about the number, it’s about the quality.” Ben Sulayem also says that there are teams on the grid struggling, not only in performance but also in management. This would a perfect opportunity for Andretti to buy such team. “Imagine the impact. We have three races in America. We have such a huge fan base. But we don’t have a proper (U.S.) team. I’m so happy to have Ford in (with Red Bull from 2026) but imagine having GM and imagine having American drivers.” Haas, Alpine and VCARB have been named as potential teams who could be taken over. However, as of now none of these are openly for sale. #F1 #Formula1 #Andretti #GeneralMotors #GM #Cadillac #FIA

📦 Expert's Voice: Breaking Stereotypes! Discover the truth behind common misconceptions in the world of motorsports and logistics. Hear from the experts - Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Frederic Vasseur and a lot more. The full video is now live! ⤵️ #CEVALogistics #ScuderiaFerrari #Formula1 #motorsport #logistics