Fast Five: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 'not at risk' of cancellation, Mercedes' new floor holds promise for 2024 ambitions, and other big updates

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 'not at risk' of cancellation amid GAZA conflict

F1 has confirmed that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is not at risk of cancellation, despite concerns due to rising tensions in the Middle East related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The UK Foreign Office updated its travel advice, but F1 has stated that the race will proceed as planned, and similar concerns have been raised in the past for other races in the region.

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Mercedes' new floor holds promise for 2024 ambitions

Mercedes is pleased with the performance of their new floor for the W14 car, which also serves as a test for the 2024 W15 model. They believe the data collected from the updated floor is crucial for their development direction in 2024 and that it has shown encouraging signs. While Mercedes faced issues with data calibration in the past, they are determined to continue working hard to build a competitive car for 2024 and compete for victory in Formula 1.

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Verstappen doubles down on sprint criticism

Max Verstappen is once again criticizing Formula 1's sprint format, calling for its elimination. He argues that problems like disqualifications due to insufficient car setup time wouldn't occur if F1 stuck to its traditional schedule, suggesting that the focus should be on ensuring competitive cars and stable rules, rather than constantly inventing new formats for entertainment.

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Shovlin talks Mexican GP on Akkodis race debrief

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In this week's Akkodis Race Debrief, Andrew Shovlin, the Director of Trackside Engineering at Mercedes, responds to questions. Shovlin began by explaining how Hamilton was able to set the fastest lap and maintain a lead over Leclerc despite using medium tires. He pointed out that the team effectively optimized the race balance, allowing Hamilton to go on the attack against Leclerc in the early part of the stint when the grip was at its best.

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The story of Brawn GP

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Witness one of the most incredible sagas in Formula 1 history: the story of Brawn GP, starring and hosted by Keanu Reeves. In 2008, Honda's team went into administration, only to be revived as Brawn GP with Ross Brawn at the helm. This four-part series showcases the team's resurgence, offering exclusive insights from racing legends and on-track drama. It reveals how they unintentionally became a fierce competitor in the sport.