Today’s F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
Valtteri Bottas is hopeful that Stake can resolve its wheel-nut issues ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, as slow pit stops due to cross-threaded wheel nuts have plagued the team in the opening races. The team's pullrod front suspension prevents a simple return to old equipment, necessitating a fix. Despite progress and modifications, the issue remains, though Bottas believes the chance of occurrence is decreasing.
Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol & Aaron Deckers (racingnews365.com)
An exclusive exhibition titled "From 2004 to 2024: Zhou Guanyu's Homecoming Special Exhibition" is currently on display at the downtown Shanghai Jing'An Kerry Center. The event which commemorates China's first F1 driver Zhou Guanyu's journey over the past 20 years coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Grand Prix. F1 enthusiasts and Zhou's fans can explore personal items such as his racing suits, self-designed helmets, and various trophies, alongside memorabilia like the F1 ticket from the Chinese Grand Prix he attended two decades ago and the go-kart he drove to victory in championships.
Click here to read the full article by Ding Yining (shine.cn)
Davide Brivio's Alpine F1 stint ended prematurely due to a perceived lack of "credibility," stemming from his transition from MotoGP to Formula 1 without prior F1 experience. Despite his successful MotoGP track record, Brivio struggled to establish himself in the F1 environment, facing challenges in gaining acceptance and trust from key figures within the team. The continual leadership changes and instability within Alpine compounded his difficulties, ultimately leading to his departure at the end of 2023.
Click here to read the full article by Valentin Khorounzhiy (the-race.com)
Lewis Hamilton revisited his gaming past by dusting off his original PlayStation and playing some retro games. He enjoyed revisiting Colin McRae Rally, a childhood favorite, but nowadays, he's more into games like Call of Duty and Fortnite. Hamilton also shared memories of his early gaming days and getting his first consoles, as well as his thoughts on being featured in video games.
Formula 1 drivers are some of the highest-paid athletes globally, given their risk-taking, exceptional skills, and years of dedication to get to where they are today. However, since teams aren't required to disclose their salaries, there's no official report on their earnings. So, how much do these drivers actually earn?