Lando Finally Gets His First Win

🌎 Around Formula 1

💦 Ferrari Tests New Tire Guards for Wet Conditions - The tests involved solid guards with front holes and guards with spoke-like holes. Ferrari reserve drivers Oliver Bearman and Arthur Leclerc participated. The aim is to minimize spray that hampers visibility, which has caused race delays, like the 2021 Belgian GP. Previous tests by Mercedes and McLaren at Silverstone showed limited success, but Ferrari's designs cover more of the wheels, potentially offering better results. Read

🙅 New Overtaking Rules Are Already Impacting Steward Decisions - The rules specify criteria for overtaking on the inside and outside of corners, emphasizing controlled maneuvers and space allowance. Notably, incidents in Miami, like Sainz vs. Piastri and Magnussen vs. Sargeant, highlighted these changes. While these rules bring clarity, they risk encouraging risky moves and defensive strategies that could hinder the spirit of fair racing. Read

🛞 Drivers

🥇 Norris Celebrates First Win - Lando revels in his maiden F1 victory in Miami, acknowledging it as a significant relief after coming close several times before. The McLaren driver, confident despite past near misses, credits his team's relentless efforts and recent upgrades for the breakthrough. Norris, now hungrier for more wins, praises McLaren's progress and aims to build on this momentum as he climbs to fourth in the drivers' standings and strengthens McLaren's hold on third in the constructors' championship. Read

🗝️ Toto Says Verstappen Holds the Key to Driver Market - Despite being under contract until 2028, Verstappen hinted he might leave Red Bull if key personnel like Helmut Marko exit. With Adrian Newey's confirmed departure, Wolff sees Verstappen as the main influencer in driver decisions, impacting Mercedes' plans, including finding a replacement for Ferrari-bound Hamilton. While Mercedes monitors Verstappen’s intentions, they also observe other strong performers like Sainz, keeping options open for future driver line-ups. Read

😳 Magnussen Faces Suspension Risk After Miami - His aggressive driving style has put him at risk of suspension after accumulating 10 penalty points on his FIA Super Licence. Despite Haas’ surprisingly strong start to the 2024 season, sitting seventh in the constructor standings, Magnussen’s penalties are overshadowing the team’s progress. He earned five penalty points in Miami alone, adding to a string of infractions including collisions with Albon and Tsunoda in earlier races. With 12 points leading to a one-race ban, Magnussen must drive impeccably for the remainder of the season to avoid suspension. Read

🏎 Teams

😎 Zak Brown on McLaren's Winning Mentality - McLaren CEO joins the Beyond The Grid podcast to discuss the significant strides the team has made under his leadership, culminating in Norris's first Grand Prix victory in Miami. Brown highlights the transformation at McLaren since 2018, emphasizing the instillation of a winning mentality and strategic enhancements both on and off the track. Listen

🤕 Ferrari's Vasseur Sees Red Bull Vulnerable After Second Loss of Season - Red Bull, who won all but one race last year, has already lost twice in the first six races of 2024. Vasseur noted that Lando's Miami win, aided by McLaren upgrades, and Sainz's victory in Australia demonstrate that Red Bull is no longer untouchable. He emphasized that Red Bull's need for more aggressive strategies indicates they are no longer in the "comfort zone" they enjoyed last year, suggesting tighter competition going forward. Read

💨 Fast Laps

Miami GP shocked fans with exorbitant food and drink prices, including a $280 lobster roll and $12,000 tequila. Read

Several ex-F1 drivers, including Mick Schumacher and Jenson Button, will compete in the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans. Read

Aston Martin ditched their new low-drag rear wing in Miami due to tire sensitivity issues. Read

Red Bull will unveil the Adrian Newey-designed RB17 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Read

Ferrari has reassigned Leclerc’s race engineer Xavi Marcos, replacing him with performance engineer Bryan Bozzi from Imola onward. Read

Andretti’s 2026 F1 entry faces political and administrative hurdles, with US politicians accusing F1 of anti-competitive behavior. Read

F1 revenues soar 45% in Q1 2024. Read

📊 Standings