Fast Five: Alpine’s incoming speed boost, ESPN journalist drags Perez into controversy, and other big updates

Alpine’s massive speed boost

The Alpine F1 team is reportedly expecting a six-tenths of a second improvement in pace with upcoming upgrades, according to Auto Motor und Sport. Alpine currently ranks sixth in the standings and aims to compete at the front of the F1 field. The first upgrade is expected to increase their pace by three-tenths of a second during races in Baku and Imola, with additional upgrades planned for Silverstone and Montreal. However, the recent collision between team-mates Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon at the Australian Grand Prix could affect the planned upgrades due to the cost cap and shifted priorities towards constructing spare parts.

Click here to read the full article by MotorsportWeek.com.

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How It’s Made: F1 components

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Explore the inner workings of Mercedes' Machine Shop, where state-of-the-art technology melds seamlessly with the expertise of seasoned technicians to craft custom F1 components. These precision-engineered parts are not only visually striking but also boast superior functionality, reflecting the team's unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation in the world of Formula 1 racing.

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ESPN journalist apologizes for claims Perez made son cry

An ESPN journalist, Miguel Gonzalez, accused Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of making his son cry by refusing to take a photo with him. He later apologized to Perez for his reaction: “I insist that he is within his rights. My reaction was wrong. Sincere apology.”

Click here to read the full article by Mark Scott (Yahoo! Sports)

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Ferrari probes Red Bull's huge DRS lead

Ferrari is searching for answers to Red Bull's significant advantage in DRS zones. While Ferrari showed greater straight-line speed at the first race after addressing their deficit during the winter break, Red Bull's superior pace in DRS zones at the Saudi Arabian race is a concern. Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur said they need to understand how to make up such an advantage and that they still have room for improvement in this area.

Click here to read the full article by Rory Mitchell & Dieter Rencken (RacingNews365.com)

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Analyzing current championship standings

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In the last race, Lando Norris and Nico Hülkenberg secured heavy points, propelling them to the top of the best-of-the-rest category and surpassing Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda, who had a fantastic debut in 2022, is currently last in the standings due to the underwhelming performance of his AlphaTauri car. The top three positions remain unchanged, with no surprises so far. Lewis Hamilton is holding on to the fourth-best spot, showing his persistent competitiveness in the championship.