How Much Ground Did Lotus Lose by Missing Jerez Preseason Test?

If you thought Red Bull was in trouble after its disastrous showing in the opening pre-season test of the season in Jerez, then spare a thought for Lotus. The Enstone team was forced to sit out and watch with interest as many of its rivals, barring Red Bull, racked up important miles testing their new power plants for the first time in anger. Lotus’ decision not to run in Jerez was due to a combination... 

Assessing Likelihood of an F1 Midfield Team Breaking Through in 2014

The recent first pre-season test of the 2014 season at Jerez in Spain went a long way to proving that the radical new engine and aero regulations could shake up the grid as never before. With previous seasons, teams knew more or less what was going to happen with the engine regulations staying the same and only minor tweaks to aerodynamic regulations and tyre compounds. It was therefore easier to... 

Breaking Down Red Bull’s Performance at 2014 Jerez Pre-Season Test

How hath the mighty fallen? Before the first pre-season test of the 2014 season, Red Bull Racing were full of optimism about their chances of defending their drivers’ and constructors’ titles despite the new regulation changes. But after a nightmare four days in Jerez that saw the team rack up only 21 laps, Mercedes has now taken over the favourites mantle for the new season. So where did... 

5 Ways Ross Brawn Changed Formula 1

The news that Ross Brawn has ruled out a return to Formula One in the near future means that the sport will be the poorer for his absence. As revealed by the Daily Telegraph‘s Daniel Johnson, Brawn announced at a fishing event in Aberdeenshire that he would not be returning to the sport amidst rumours that he could be in line for a role at McLaren with the return of Ron Dennis to Group CEO. But... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Brawn Confirms Retirement and More

With the dust having settled on the opening pre-season test of the 2014 season, teams are busy examining data gathered and working on improvements for the next test in Bahrain. For Red Bull it appears that much work is needed but team boss Dietrich Mateschitz has said that such teething troubles were expected and there is no cause for alarm. Amongst today’s other talk, Ross Brawn has confirmed... 

Winners and Losers from 1st F1 Pre-Season Test in Jerez

And so the dust has settled on the eagerly anticipated first pre-season test session of the 2014 Formula One season. It was one that threw up more questions than answers with the radical new aerodynamic and engine regulations affecting some teams more adversely than others. Here are the winners and losers from the opening test. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing: 6 Observations from Day 4 at Jerez

With the first pre-season test session of the season now done and dusted, it feels as if the 2014 season is well and truly underway. Most of the big talking points have revolved around how teams would adapt to the radical new aerodynamic and engine regulation changes, and as expected, there has been no shortage of incident. Here are the six key observations after the final day of testing at Jerez. Begin... 

Is Sebastian Vettel and His Red Bull in Crisis After 2014 Jerez Pre-Season Test?

The opening test session of the 2014 Formula One season has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster for Red Bull Racing. Having completed only 14 laps over the previous three days of testing, the team that had swept all before them in the previous four seasons was forced to concede defeat and pack up with Daniel Ricciardo managing only seven laps on the final day. So where did it all go wrong... 

Formula 1 Preseason Testing: 6 Observations from Day 3 at Jerez

With teams starting the third of a four-day preseason testing programme at the Jerez circuit in Spain, there is now a feeling that the F1 season proper is already underway. Not that you’d really know it judging by the technical issues experienced by many teams over the first three days, but with the dramatic changes in engine regulations, it was always highly likely. Here are the major talking... 

Pre-Season Tests and the Relationship Between Practice and Race Pace

Never before in the history of Formula One has there been so much importance attached to pre-season testing before the start of a new season. The radical regulation changes put in place for the 2014 season means that every team on the grid is entering into the relative unknown as far as engine development is concerned. The switch from normally-aspirated 2.4-litre V8 engines to 1.6-litre turbocharged... 

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