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Listen to this article It has also prompted many industries to evaluate the impact that advancement in AI technology will have on them in the next few years – both in terms of how it can be successfully exploited, and where it could also replace humans. Formula 1 doesn't escape this, with teams already using AI across a wide range of its activities – including car setups, development directions and resource deployment. It's playing a part in race strategy planning too, and that has opened some debate about whether or not the robots can take over the pitwall entirely. After a 2022 campaign that proved once again how critical strategy is to victory in F1, and how high the penalty can be when the pitwall gets it wrong, it is clear what the attraction could be for a successful AI model. After all, it shouldn't crack under pressure. It should in theory deliver the right answers based on evaluating a data set far wider than a human could ever get through, and it would never … [Read more...] about Amid ChatGPT buzz, is AI ready to take over Formula 1 strategy?

Listen to this article Only four of the 10 teams have an unchanged driver line-up - Red Bull, Ferrari , Mercedes and Alfa Romeo - meaning the remaining six will have spent much of this winter getting their new signing up to speed, learning the ropes and embedded within their team. But it will also leave drivers facing new dynamics to work with. Team-mate relationships are often in the spotlight in F1, especially when things go wrong. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez ’s fall-out at Interlagos over team orders being one of the most explosive examples last year, although Red Bull has since stressed everything has been patched up, the line-up set to continue for another two seasons. A couple of the new line-ups for 2023 will be of particular interest for fans this year, given the history between the drivers involved: Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon at Alpine ; and Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen at Haas. As much as modern-day F1’s desire for drama may … [Read more...] about Do Formula 1 team-mates really need to be best friends?

Listen to this article Magnussen’s F1 career looked to have ended in 2020 when he was dropped by Haas at the end of the season, prompting him to move into sportscar racing in the United States. But after Nikita Mazepin’s contract was terminated in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Magnussen returned to Haas on a multi-year deal. The Dane finished fifth in his comeback race in Bahrain, and went on to score a shock maiden pole in Brazil towards the end of the year. Haas team boss Gunther Steiner told Motorsport.com in an interview that he thought Magnussen was “ mentally a lot stronger” since returning to F1 , in part due to his added experience and becoming a father in his time away. In an interview with select media including Motorsport.com, Magnussen said he felt his own expectations and personal pressure had eased, causing a shift in his mindset. “The biggest pressure is my own expectation,” Magnussen explained. “Ever since I was a little child, I’ve … [Read more...] about Magnussen: Previous pressure in Formula 1 felt “very scary”

Following the news of the departure of Johnny Herbert and Paul Di Resta, who are the people who make up Sky F1’s broadcasting team for 2023? Sky Sports F1 have confirmed that there are changes being made to their presenting line-up for the 2023 Formula 1 season, with former F1 drivers Johnny Herbert and Paul Di Resta departing the team . Herbert took to Instagram earlier this week to tweet a picture of the 2022 line-up and to say that he would ‘miss’ working with them, while a Sky spokesperson confirmed to PlanetF1.com that Di Resta would also make way. Sky have confirmed their broadcasting and presenting line-up for the 2023 season, with many familiar names set to feature throughout the season as the UK broadcaster rotates its crew throughout the 23-race calendar. Who will appear on Sky F1’s coverage this season? Jenson Button The Formula 1 race winner and 2009 World Champion first appeared on Sky F1’s coverage of the 2018 British Grand Prix, with his wry humour and … [Read more...] about Sky F1 presenters: Confirmed line-up for the new F1 2023 season

Stoffel Vandoorne’s arrival in Formula 1 was never in question after stamping his authority on many junior categories, culminating in a dominant GP2 title win in 2015. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free After deputising for Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix, and impressing by out-qualifying team mate Jenson Button and finishing in the points, he was duly ushered into a full-time F1 seat the following year. But just as he burst onto the scene, the team’s form nosedived in what proved to be its final year with struggling engine supplier Honda. Vandoorne failed to pick up a single point until round 11 in Hungary and finished the season with a points tally of 13, just four off his team mate, a lowly 16th in the drivers’ standings. Matters improved somewhat in 2018. Vandoorne started strongly, taking points in three of the four opening races, including an impressive recovery drive in Bahrain to eighth after wheelspin at the start dropped him to … [Read more...] about Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes” · RaceFans

As another Formula 1 season approaches over the horizon, there are another ten driver pairings that are aiming to achieve success throughout 2023. Four of them remain untouched from last season, while six of the teams welcome a new driver into their ranks. But which of the driver combinations on the 2023 F1 grid is the best? Vote for which team you think has the best driver line-up and have your say in the comments. The 2023 F1 team mates Team Driver 1 Driver 2 Notes Red Bull Max Verstappen Sergio Perez The reigning constructors’ champions, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez combined for 17 wins in total for Red Bull last year. Despite helping Red Bull to their most successful season ever in 2022, Verstappen enjoyed far more of the success than Perez did, with the more experienced driver adding just two wins to the team’s total to Verstappen’s 15 on his way to the title. Ferrari Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Jnr Charles Leclerc stormed to an early … [Read more...] about Which team has the best driver line-up on the 2023 F1 grid? · RaceFans

Jake Hughes distinguished himself on his Formula E debut by taking third place on the grid and fifth at the chequered flag following a race-long scrap with a series champion Lucas di Grassi . Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free That was well beyond the performance he expected after his McLaren team tested Formula E’s new ‘Gen3’ car for the first time in Spain last year. “Valencia obviously went pretty well but Valencia is not really in Formula E terms a representative place,” Hughes told RaceFans from Diriyah, where the championship’s second round is taking place. “That being said, you can definitely draw a lot of positives from Valencia going into Mexico, and that’s what we did. But I don’t think we had any idea how we would fare in Mexico, both from a one-lap point of view and an energy management point of view, how the powertrain is with our supplier Nissan. We had no idea of any of that.” However he didn’t feel that way the instant he climbed out of … [Read more...] about How years in Mercedes’ F1 simulator are “bearing fruit” for Formula E rookie Hughes · RaceFans

Has Formula one lost sight of its purpose to be the ultimate form of motor racing with cars at the absolute cutting edge of technology? The FIA’s recent plans to reduce teams’ use of wind tunnels is just the latest in a long line of steps taken to reduce the development of Formula 1 cars. What if a new formula was created – ‘Formula X’ – in which no limits were placed on cars’ technology, dimensions, engine sizes or anything else? In 2003 F1 Racing magazine and Williams envisaged a restriction-free Formula 1 car. With six wheels and ground effect aerodynamics, they projected it would lap Silverstone 13s faster than an F1 car of 2003 (around 11.5s faster than today). This was despite it having the same engine of the time (3.0 litre V10), grooved tyres and the same minimum weight limit – all of which could be improved upon even further were they de-restricted. But what would the consequences be of racing cars to the ‘ultimate’ Formula X regulations? G forces First of … [Read more...] about Imagining ‘Formula X’ · RaceFans

Pascal Wehrlein has moved into the Formula E championship lead after winning Saturday’s Diriyah E-Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Porsche driver repeated his Friday win at the Riyadh street circuit from fifth on the grid, having coming from ninth in the previous race, and once again led home title rival Jake Dennis for the victory. McLaren’s Jake Hughes started on pole, but lost the lead to Jaguar’s Mitch Evans at the first corner while Wehrlein gained a place to run fourth and Andretti Autosport’s Dennis lost a spot from his sixth place on the starting grid. In a race of strategic decisions, Werhlein did not chase down those ahead early on and waited for the leading trio to activate attack mode for the first time. Evans did so first, dropping him to third, then new leader Hughes did the same a lap later and it promoted his McLaren team mate Rene Rast into first place. When Rast activated attack mode he was able to remain ahead, and with the … [Read more...] about Wehrlein takes Formula E points lead with second Saudi win · RaceFans