Teams set to face early challenges this season, Inside Newey’s first week at Aston Martin, and other big updates

Teams set to face early challenges this season

Red Bull is struggling with the RB21, as both Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson are having trouble getting the best performance from the car. The team expects upgrades, but this slow start could hurt Verstappen's title defense and delay its fight for the constructors' championship. Aston Martin is still dealing with problems, and Fernando Alonso's comments suggest the team hasn't improved as much as hoped. Sauber seems to be in the worst position after testing, with a car that is stiff and hard to handle, putting it at the back of the grid just as it prepares to become Audi.

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Inside Newey’s first week at Aston Martin

Adrian Newey has always worked in his own way, from locking himself in his McLaren office to repainting his walls against team rules. His move to Aston Martin has created huge interest, and the team’s top bosses gave him a personal tour of their $250 million facility, which includes a wind tunnel and a Silverstone-scale walking track. He is already focused on Aston Martin’s 2026 car and left his first day with a pile of documents to review at home. Despite Christian Horner’s claim that Newey only worked three days a week at Red Bull, his real work happens whenever inspiration strikes—sometimes at 4 a.m., at his iconic drawing board.

Click here to read the full article by Stuart Codling (motorsport.com)

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Ferrari returns to Milan for thrilling street demo 

Ferrari returned to Milan’s Piazza Castello after six years as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton drove F1 cars in a street demo. Over twenty thousand fans filled the area, with some arriving early to get the best spots, while a DJ set kept the crowd entertained before Ferrari and UniCredit leaders spoke on stage. Leclerc and Hamilton did burnouts, doughnuts, and high-speed runs, while Ferrari’s mechanics showed off their fast pit stop skills, ending with a parade lap in a Ferrari SF90 Spider. Leclerc said the team worked hard for the new season, while Hamilton called the event unforgettable and declared his determination to fight for the championship.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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Why Cullen left Hamilton

New Zealand physiotherapist Angela Cullen worked as Hamilton’s trainer for years at Mercedes before unexpectedly leaving in early 2023. She was very popular with fans, so it was surprising when she was no longer with the 7-time F1 champ. Did something happen between them? And what led to their reunion at Ferrari? 

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How long can Norris keep up?

It's Lando Log Day, where he takes on intense training in Swansea. He faces different challenges to test his strength, weaknesses, and how his body is holding up this year. It starts with scans and other boring stuff, but then things get really tough. How long can his body keep up?