F1 Reader - Tag: launch http://www.f1reader.com Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0200 Video: Graeme Lowdon: Getting Cadillac On-Track In F1 [YouTube.com] Six months before their first race, the new Cadillac Formula 1 Team is already moving fast. The drivers have been signed, the car is being developed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and engineers are running simulations to prepare for Grand Prix racing. Leading Cadillac to the Formula 1 grid is Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, who knows how to launch a brand-new team. He did it in 2010 with Virgin Racing, which raced at the back of the grid and was graced by the talent of the late Jules... http://www.f1reader.com/news/video-graeme-lowdon-getting-cadillac-on-track-in-f1-548103 news:548103 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:06:05 +0200 Video: What happened to Kimi at the start? | 2025 Italian GP F1 Akkodis Race Debrief [YouTube.com] Chatting all things Italian GP with Simone and Jodi in our @Akkodis Race Debrief. From tyre choices in Qualifying, to Kimi’s difficult start, overtaking challenges and more. 00:00-00:24 - Introduction 00:24-00:52 - Why did we not fit the Mediums for George in Q3? 00:52-01:19 - What happened to Kimi at the start? 01:19-01:48 - How hard are F1 cars to launch from the grid? 01:48-02:15 - Why didn't we extend Kimi's first stint? 02:15-02:48 - Why couldn't George get past Charles?... http://www.f1reader.com/news/video-what-happened-to-kimi-at-the-start-2025-italian-gp-f1-akkodis-race-debrief-547545 news:547545 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:21:06 +0200 F1 team bosses coy on solution to spiralling 2026 sustainable fuel costs [MotorSportWeek.com] F1 team bosses have been coy on voicing a solution to curb the rising costs of the sustainable fuels that will power cars next year, amid the launch of new technical regulations. The post F1 team bosses coy on solution to spiralling 2026 sustainable fuel costs appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-team-bosses-coy-on-solution-to-spiralling-2026-sustainable-fuel-costs-546946 news:546946 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:30:06 +0200 Williams launch bid to overturn controversial Sainz penalty [SkySports.com/F1] Williams have lodged a right of review request over Carlos Sainz's controversial penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix. http://www.f1reader.com/news/williams-launch-bid-to-overturn-controversial-sainz-penalty-546807 news:546807 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:39:05 +0200 Ferrari to launch investigation into Lewis Hamilton crash at F1 Dutch Grand Prix [Crash.Net] Ferrari plan to investigate what caused Lewis Hamilton's uncharacteristic crash at the Dutch Grand Prix http://www.f1reader.com/news/ferrari-to-launch-investigation-into-lewis-hamilton-crash-at-f1-dutch-grand-prix-546443 news:546443 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:54:05 +0200 Ford all set to launch Red Bull takeover [GPfans.com] Ford are beefing up their involvement in Formula 1 before even making their return to the sport with Red Bull in 2026. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ford-all-set-to-launch-red-bull-takeover-545023 news:545023 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:15:06 +0200 F1 is set to launch a simulator box in London [F1Technical.net] Formula 1 has announced the launch of a first of its kind racing experience - the F1 Box - which will open at Westfield Stratford City, UK on Friday 22 August. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-is-set-to-launch-a-simulator-box-in-london-545015 news:545015 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:39:06 +0200 Expensive, old and set in his ways - Examining the reasons why Lewis Hamilton won't return to Mercedes [GPfans.com] Lewis Hamilton has been tentatively linked with a move back to his Mercedes comfort zone, with his Ferrari debut exploding on the launch pad. http://www.f1reader.com/news/expensive-old-and-set-in-his-ways-examining-the-reasons-why-lewis-hamilton-won-039-t-return-to-merce-544249 news:544249 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:03:09 +0200 Why Ben Sulayem's V8 F1 plan might work [Autosport.com] It was on the morning of the glitzy season launch at London's O2 Arena in February when Formula 1 lost its collective head. There, it's said, during an F1 Commission meeting, Christian Horner - Red Bull's then team principal - set his smartphone in the middle of the table."Bring back V10s" hissed the voice at the other end of the line: former F1 'ringmaster' Bernie ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-ben-sulayem-039-s-v8-f1-plan-might-work-541733 news:541733 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:21:10 +0200 Formula E: Google cloud set to create descriptive audio for visually impaired fans [F1Technical.net] Formula E and Google Cloud have announced that they will launch a new initiative that should help make motorsport more accessible for blind and visually impaired fans through an innovative, AI-powered, audio race report. http://www.f1reader.com/news/formula-e-google-cloud-set-to-create-descriptive-audio-for-visually-impaired-fans-541311 news:541311 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:09:05 +0200 FIA presidential candidate challenged over ‘deeply unfair’ and ‘inaccurate’ remarks [MotorSportWeek.com] FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer has been challenged on remarks he made on the topic of female inclusion at the launch of his campaign last weekend. The post FIA presidential candidate challenged over ‘deeply unfair’ and ‘inaccurate’ remarks appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/fia-presidential-candidate-challenged-over-deeply-unfair-and-inaccurate-remarks-541264 news:541264 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:16 +0200 Why did the Mercedes safety car feature an orange livery at Silverstone? [F1Technical.net] The Mercedes Formula One team ran a special livery for last weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to celebrate the launch of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. In addition, the Mercedes AMG safety car also appeared in an entirely orange livery. http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-did-the-mercedes-safety-car-feature-an-orange-livery-at-silverstone-540851 news:540851 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:33:05 +0200 McLaren to launch review into Oscar Piastri’s ‘very harsh’ F1 British GP penalty [MotorSportWeek.com] McLaren boss Andrea Stella has described the stewards' decision to hand Oscar Piastri a 10-second penalty during the F1 British GP as "very harsh." The post McLaren to launch review into Oscar Piastri’s ‘very harsh’ F1 British GP penalty appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mclaren-to-launch-review-into-oscar-piastri-s-very-harsh-f1-british-gp-penalty-540641 news:540641 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:12:13 +0200 FIA presidency race takes fresh twist as ex-F1 steward set to launch rival bid [GPfans.com] An ex-F1 steward is set to announce his intention to run for presidency of the FIA later this year, according to reports. http://www.f1reader.com/news/fia-presidency-race-takes-fresh-twist-as-ex-f1-steward-set-to-launch-rival-bid-540004 news:540004 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:27:18 +0200 Oscar Piastri unwilling to launch request for McLaren priority over Lando Norris [MotorSportWeek.com] Oscar Piastri has denied that he has considered using his current advantage over team-mate Lando Norris to request that McLaren prioritise his title bid in F1. The post Oscar Piastri unwilling to launch request for McLaren priority over Lando Norris appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/oscar-piastri-unwilling-to-launch-request-for-mclaren-priority-over-lando-norris-538971 news:538971 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:48:08 +0200 Russell calls for higher F1 protest deposits after "faff" of Red Bull appeal [Autosport.com] George Russell believes Formula 1 teams should be charged a "six-figure sum" to launch appeals to race stewards in an attempt to prevent frivolous protests.The Mercedes driver was made to wait to toast his first victory of the 2025 season after taking the chequered flag in Canada last time out, with Red Bull lodging an appeal that first of all focused on Russell's driving behind the ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/russell-calls-for-higher-f1-protest-deposits-after-quot-faff-quot-of-red-bull-appeal-538832 news:538832 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:12:05 +0200 Max Verstappen set for biggest F1 advantage yet at Austrian GP [GPfans.com] Max Verstappen could launch his championship challenge back into full swing this Sunday at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the help of his loyal fanbase the 'Orange Army'. http://www.f1reader.com/news/max-verstappen-set-for-biggest-f1-advantage-yet-at-austrian-gp-538750 news:538750 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:27:15 +0200 Daniel Ricciardo forced to silence fans after huge backlash [GPfans.com] Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has taken action to silence fans after his latest launch via social media did not go down well. http://www.f1reader.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-forced-to-silence-fans-after-huge-backlash-538553 news:538553 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:57:10 +0200 JA on F1 Podcast: The verdict on the F1 movie plus Canadian GP fallout [Autosport.com] Finally... it's F1 movie launch season. But is the film, dubbed by one critic "Barbie for men" any good? Our correspondents were given a preview showing in Montreal and give their verdict. We hear from the producer Jerry Bruckheimer and one of the stars Kerry Condon.Plus we examine the fallout from the Canadian Grand Prix - for the second consecutive race we saw a collision in the ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/ja-on-f1-podcast-the-verdict-on-the-f1-movie-plus-canadian-gp-fallout-538105 news:538105 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:06:06 +0200 Mercedes F1 star gatecrashes Brad Pitt interview as a-lister praises victory [GPfans.com] Brad Pitt is used to being the star attraction, but the Hollywood A-lister was more than happy to share the spotlight with one of F1's biggest names at the launch of the new F1 movie. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-f1-star-gatecrashes-brad-pitt-interview-as-a-lister-praises-victory-538054 news:538054 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:57:14 +0200 F1 Recap: Haas stars pulled over by nypd as driver given rude awakening [GPfans.com] Two F1 stars were pulled over by police during a major event at Times Square in New York this week, but thankfully for the pair in question, it was simply to pose for a quick photo with two NYPD officers at the launch of the much-anticipated new F1 movie. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-recap-haas-stars-pulled-over-by-nypd-as-driver-given-rude-awakening-538027 news:538027 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:57:09 +0200 F1 stars pulled over by nypd as major event hits Times Square [GPfans.com] Two F1 stars were pulled over by police during a major event at Times Square in New York this week, but thankfully for the pair in question, it was simply to pose for a quick photo with two NYPD officers at the launch of the much-anticipated new F1 movie. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-stars-pulled-over-by-nypd-as-major-event-hits-times-square-538023 news:538023 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:03:14 +0200 Piastri lauds Norris apology after McLaren clash at F1 Canadian GP [Autosport.com] Oscar Piastri praised Lando Norris for his apology after the two McLaren Formula 1 drivers clashed late in the Canadian Grand Prix - and doesn't believe it will change the team's approach.In the lead-up to the collision, Norris attempted to launch a handful of moves on Piastri for fourth in Montreal, but could not find a way to take advantage of his team-mate's lack of DRS when the Australian ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/piastri-lauds-norris-apology-after-mclaren-clash-at-f1-canadian-gp-537695 news:537695 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:42:05 +0200 F1 Movie: Release date, trailer and all you need to know ahead of blockbuster launch [GPfans.com] The F1 movie has been the talk of the paddock for the best part of two years now, with Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt becoming familiar faces during grand prix weekends. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-movie-release-date-trailer-and-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-blockbuster-launch-537213 news:537213 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:57:10 +0200 F1 opts against F175-style launch event for new 2026 cars [MotorSportWeek.com] F1 will not be following up with a second edition of the joint season launch after this year's F175 event in 2026. The post F1 opts against F175-style launch event for new 2026 cars appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/f1-opts-against-f175-style-launch-event-for-new-2026-cars-537032 news:537032 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:42:05 +0200 Why there won't be an 'F1 75' season launch at the O2 Arena in 2026 [Crash.Net] F1's high-profile season launch event will not be returning ahead of next season http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-there-won-039-t-be-an-039-f1-75-039-season-launch-at-the-o2-arena-in-2026-536999 news:536999 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:24:05 +0200 Exclusive: F1 decides against F175 style season launch in 2026 [Autosport.com] Formula 1 has decided against holding a joint season launch for its 2026 campaign, Autosport has learned.To celebrate the championship's 75th anniversary, F1 held a first-of-its-kind 2025 season launch with all teams jointly presenting their new liveries at a rapidly sold out O2 Arena in London.By all metrics the event was a success for F1 and its teams and sponsors: it recorded a peak ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/exclusive-f1-decides-against-f175-style-season-launch-in-2026-536953 news:536953 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:06:05 +0200 Ferrari to launch Lewis Hamilton investigation after performance drop [GPfans.com] Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has revealed that the team will investigate Lewis Hamilton's performance at the Spanish Grand Prix, after a self-proclaimed 'terrible' weekend for the champion. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ferrari-to-launch-lewis-hamilton-investigation-after-performance-drop-536384 news:536384 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:45:11 +0200 Official APX GP merchandise launches ahead of F1 film [Autosport.com] Formula 1 is aiming to cash in on the hype surrounding the launch of 'F1 the Movie' by launching its official merchandise range.The majority of the clothing, which includes a cap, bucket hat and t-shirts in both men's and women's cuts, has been released ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.The film, starring Brad Pitt as veteran racer Sonny Hayes, is released worldwide on ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/official-apx-gp-merchandise-launches-ahead-of-f1-film-535605 news:535605 Thu, 29 May 2025 19:00:08 +0200 FIA launch Lewis Hamilton investigation after Verstappen Monaco GP near miss [PlanetF1.com] Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been summoned by the stewards in Monaco... http://www.f1reader.com/news/fia-launch-lewis-hamilton-investigation-after-verstappen-monaco-gp-near-miss-534907 news:534907 Sat, 24 May 2025 18:06:05 +0200