http://www.f1reader.com Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:07:06 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Max Verstappen admitted Red Bull is lacking pace at Zandvoort after qualifying seventh for his home Dutch Grand Prix, with the reigning World Champion conceding that the team has struggled to find a setup window that allows him to extract the maximum from the car. http://www.f1reader.com/news/verstappen-reveals-red-bull-quot-have-been-a-bit-limited-with-the-balance-quot-in-zandvoort-587306 news:587306 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:57:22 +0200 [Pitpass.com] We know Mercedes and Ferrari will be strong, but focusing on ourselves, we need to be prepared and maximise the car set-up to extract the full potential of the car. http://www.f1reader.com/news/dutch-grand-prix-sprint-amp-qualifying-results-and-reports-mclaren-587285 news:587285 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:24:12 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Lando Norris has blamed his inability to extract maximum performance from the soft tyres for his defeat to George Russell. The post Lando Norris identifies key factor behind George Russell Sprint qualifying defeat appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/lando-norris-identifies-key-factor-behind-george-russell-sprint-qualifying-defeat-587146 news:587146 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:06:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] A former Ferrari F1 general manager has described Red Bull's 2026 car as a 'dog', applauding Max Verstappen for being able to extract performance from it. http://www.f1reader.com/news/max-verstappen-applauded-for-putting-up-with-039-horrendous-red-bull-039-585199 news:585199 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:15:04 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Mercedes was left searching for solutions after a difficult opening day of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with both George Russell and championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggling to extract performance from the W17 around the Hungaroring. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-believe-they-can-bounce-back-after-toughest-friday-of-the-season-584538 news:584538 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:15:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Pierre Gasly opened up about what he feels is ‘inconsistencies’ in the new Formula 1 power units, and finding workarounds to extract performance ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly said he agrees with Oscar Piastri’s evaluation of the new PU for 2026. Piastri said after Spa-Francorchamps that the unreliability of the PUs […] The post Pierre Gasly details need for 'compromise' amid F1 PU 'inconsistency' frustration appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/pierre-gasly-details-need-for-039-compromise-039-amid-f1-pu-039-inconsistency-039-frustration-584303 news:584303 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:06:14 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Lewis Hamilton has told Ferrari it must continue to squeeze every ounce of performance from its package at each round if the team is to reel in a dominant Mercedes in this year's title fight. The post Lewis Hamilton issues ‘extract everything’ demand as Ferrari keeps up F1 title fight appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/lewis-hamilton-issues-extract-everything-demand-as-ferrari-keeps-up-f1-title-fight-583028 news:583028 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:12:14 +0200 [Autosport.com] Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has officially tightened the 2027 technical regulations to outlaw Ferrari's exhaust wings.Ferrari pioneered the exhaust wing during pre-season testing in Bahrain, having found a loophole in the 2026 technical regulations to extract more downforce from the rear of the car, using exhaust gas to supply air to a tiny winglet perched atop the tailpipe.This ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/fia-bans-ferrari-style-exhaust-wings-in-f1-2027-581106 news:581106 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:12:07 +0200 [GPfans.com] Dutch racer Renger van der Zande has described four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen as an absolute 'freak' when it comes to his technical approach and his drive to extract every last drop of performance from his equipment. http://www.f1reader.com/news/max-verstappen-039-freak-039-behaviour-caused-tension-with-mercedes-580477 news:580477 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:03:06 +0200 [Pitpass.com] We have to stay focused, build the weekend session by session and make sure we put both drivers in the best possible position to extract the maximum from the car. http://www.f1reader.com/news/monaco-grand-prix-preview-ferrari-578431 news:578431 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Charles Leclerc described his Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix as "the worst weekend of my career" and "a nightmare" after struggling to extract any discernible pace from his Ferrari. The post Charles Leclerc delivers Ferrari ‘nightmare’ verdict amid ‘worst weekend’ of F1 career appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/charles-leclerc-delivers-ferrari-nightmare-verdict-amid-worst-weekend-of-f1-career-577261 news:577261 Sun, 24 May 2026 12:48:06 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Red Bull's Sprint Qualifying in Montreal exposed a car still struggling to find consistency over bumps, kerbs and changing grip levels. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both made SQ3, but neither driver felt fully connected to the RB20, and the team's technical leadership admitted they were unable to extract the performance they believe is in the car. http://www.f1reader.com/news/red-bull-face-a-difficult-sprint-friday-in-montreal-as-ride-issues-and-balance-limitations-hold-577049 news:577049 Sat, 23 May 2026 10:57:07 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] McLaren Chief Designer Rob Marshall has revealed why teams often copy rival innovations in Formula 1, in the never-ending quest for performance and lap time. Innovation is a vital part of racing in F1, as teams never cease in exploring avenues to extract more performance from their cars. While engineers and aerodynamicists can invent a […] The post McLaren reveals rationale behind copying rival innovations appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-reveals-rationale-behind-copying-rival-innovations-574479 news:574479 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:36:06 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Seeing Oscar finish P1 is always encouraging, and it shows we are working hard to extract the maximum from the package, but we remain realistic. http://www.f1reader.com/news/japanese-grand-prix-practice-team-notes-mclaren-571748 news:571748 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:18:08 +0100 [MotorSportWeek.com] Lewis Hamilton has speculated that Mercedes has a new "Party Mode" to extract more performance ahead of another front-row lockout at the F1 Chinese GP. The post Lewis Hamilton reveals major Mercedes F1 ‘party mode’ advantage appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/lewis-hamilton-reveals-major-mercedes-f1-party-mode-advantage-570239 news:570239 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:12:06 +0100 [Pitpass.com] The main takeaway from today is that we need to do some work to generate more power and extract more performance from the power unit. http://www.f1reader.com/news/australian-grand-prix-qualifying-team-notes-mclaren-569027 news:569027 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:06:06 +0100 [Autosport.com] Just under a year ago the first rumours emerged that Max Verstappen was actively trying to extract himself from Red Bull, and perhaps Formula 1 entirely.The team's general pattern of underperformance in the first half of the 2024 season left the way open for Verstappen to trigger a performance clause in his contract - and, more worryingly for Red Bull, he appeared to be losing interest in F1 ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/how-red-bull-plans-to-overcome-verstappen-anger-at-f1-2026-ruleset-566450 news:566450 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:06:06 +0100 [EspnF1.com] Formula 1's biggest technical overhaul isn't just reshaping the cars and the way drivers extract performance from them -- it is also redefining the language of racing. http://www.f1reader.com/news/formula-1-039-s-new-terminology-explained-039-overtake-mode-039-039-boost-039-and-how-it-affects-202-560724 news:560724 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:09:08 +0100 [Autosport.com] Under Laurent Mekies, who took over mid-season after Christian Horner's dismissal, the Red Bull Formula 1 team came close to completing a remarkable comeback.A significant part of that turnaround can be explained by the team finally managing to extract performance from the RB21, in part by continuing to develop the car longer than many rivals.Another key factor has been the consistency ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/red-bull-verstappen-the-most-expensive-but-also-the-best-sensor-on-f1-car-560698 news:560698 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:30:05 +0100 [F1Technical.net] Having displayed impressive pace across the practice sessions, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ended up fourth on the grid, but the Monasque admitted there was no more performance to extract from his SF25. http://www.f1reader.com/news/leclerc-wants-to-reproduce-what-he-did-last-year-at-monza-547207 news:547207 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:45:05 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Having been knocked out in the middle segment of qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda admitted he felt strange that "we didn't extract the peak performance to get into Q3." http://www.f1reader.com/news/tsunoda-fails-to-understand-why-he-was-unable-to-quot-extract-the-peak-performance-to-get-into-q3-qu-546211 news:546211 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:51:06 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has indicated a "top-line" F1 driver could extract maximum performance from its car, amid sister squad Red Bull's current issues. The post Why Racing Bulls’ 2025 car could suit a ‘top-line’ F1 driver amid Red Bull regression appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-racing-bulls-2025-car-could-suit-a-top-line-f1-driver-amid-red-bull-regression-544417 news:544417 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:06:06 +0200 [F1Technical.net] After an up-and-down start to his Williams career, four-time F1 race winner Carlos Sainz has been left to rue "things out of your control in a row," having struggled to extract everything from his car due to raft of different issues. http://www.f1reader.com/news/sainz-rues-quot-things-out-of-your-control-in-a-row-quot-542999 news:542999 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:45:05 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Having set the third slowest time, with only the two Aston Martins behind him, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli conceded that he lacked confidence behind the wheel of his W16 which would have been necessary to extract everything from his car. http://www.f1reader.com/news/quot-the-confidence-wasn-039-t-there-quot-admits-antonelli-after-a-tough-day-at-spa-542593 news:542593 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:03:06 +0200 [F1Technical.net] On the back of a tough start to his Williams career, four-time Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz has branded the opening phase of the season as "extremely frustrating" as a set of different issues have not allowed him to extract the "good speed in the car." http://www.f1reader.com/news/sainz-brands-the-start-of-his-williams-career-as-quot-extremely-frustrating-quot-542169 news:542169 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:09:06 +0200 [Autosport.com] Five races into his stint with Red Bull, having replaced Liam Lawson - dropped after just two grand prix weekends - Yuki Tsunoda continues to struggle to extract competitive lap times from the RB21. It's a pattern of failure which has been repeated for several years, ever since Daniel Ricciardo quit for Renault ahead of the 2019 season.Ricciardo was at least close to Max Verstappen on ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/the-theory-on-why-red-bull-f1-juniors-struggle-at-the-senior-team-from-a-driver-who-039-s-been-there-537163 news:537163 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:12:07 +0200 [F1Technical.net] As for his own adaptation at {Williams}, Sainz has revealed that he has implemented a series of setup tweaks over the last weeks to extract the maximum from his {Williams}. http://www.f1reader.com/news/sainz-reveals-how-he-has-found-harmony-with-his-williams-f1-car-535641 news:535641 Fri, 30 May 2025 02:15:06 +0200 [F1Technical.net] On the back of his faultless drive at the Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris revealed that he is "very proud" of his performance in the Monaco qualifying session as he has struggled to extract his car's full potential in recent qualifying sessions. http://www.f1reader.com/news/norris-is-quot-very-proud-quot-of-his-qualifying-performance-at-monte-carlo-535412 news:535412 Wed, 28 May 2025 06:09:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] McLaren boss Andrea Stella is convinced that Lando Norris has "quite a lot more to extract" after his breakthrough pole position at the F1 Monaco GP. The post McLaren: Lando Norris has ‘quite a lot more to extract’ after Monaco breakthrough appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-lando-norris-has-quite-a-lot-more-to-extract-after-monaco-breakthrough-535034 news:535034 Sun, 25 May 2025 09:36:05 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Overall, the car balance wasn't in the place that the drivers need it to extract a strong lap time. http://www.f1reader.com/news/monaco-grand-prix-practice-team-notes-mercedes-534768 news:534768 Fri, 23 May 2025 21:36:05 +0200