Racing resumes this weekend at Zandvoort. As we dive back into F1 Fantasy, here's the news you need to know.
Upgrade Watch
On Thursday, several teams announced upgrades:
- Ferrari plan to introduce a new floor, in an effort to correct the bouncing issues caused by an upgrade package introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix. If effective, this package could vault Ferrari back into regular podium contention.
- During media day, Lando Norris teased “some upgrades” on the MCL38 as they fight to stay at the top of the field.
- Mercedes introduced an ambitious upgrade package at Spa, only to strip the upgrades off the W15 and run the Silverstone spec. The team are confident that they understand the lessons from Free Practice at Spa and plan to reintroduce those changes this weekend.
Weather Update (Thursday Evening)
The most recent forecast indicates some rain on Saturday, but it is currently unclear if it will affect Qualifying. A wet Qualifying could provide some surprises, and on a low overtake circuit the Final Fix chip may be the only recourse if a top driver starts low on the grid. Fortunately, a cool and sunny Grand Prix await the drivers on Sunday.
Pirelli Tire Report
The banked corners of this circuit place massive stress on the tires and a two-stop strategy remains the most popular approach. With at least four pit stop opportunities, Red Bull remain the most likely team to earn the Fastest Pit Stop award.
McLaren typically run a high-downforce setup, which expects to perform well at a circuit with few straights. Continue to run any McLaren assets with confidence.
Team Calculator v2 Now Live
The latest version of F1 Fantasy Tools’ flagship feature, the Team Calculator, is now live in a closed beta environment for Patreon subscribers. You can check out the new tool here and get the details on everything that was upgraded in our First Look article.
The Fantasy Formula Live
The guys are back this Saturday, August 24th at 8AM EST/1PM BST for the Deadline Live Stream where we'll answer all your questions before lineups lock. Be sure to head over to the FanAmp app to share your lineup in The Fantasy Formula base and have it reviewed during the broadcast. See you there!
