F1 Fast Five: Schumacher makes first public appearance in 11 years, Is McLaren's floor strategy a game-changer for F1 upgrades?, and other big updates

Schumacher makes first public appearance in 11 years

Michael Schumacher was seen in public for the first time in eleven years at his daughter Gina-Maria's wedding. Guests had to leave their phones at the entrance to protect his privacy since he still needs constant medical care after his skiing accident. The ceremony took place at a luxurious villa, and only a select group of trusted friends and family were allowed to visit him, with his condition remaining closely guarded. Despite his challenges, there are indications he may make more public appearances in the future, especially with family events on the horizon.

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Is McLaren's floor strategy a game-changer for F1 upgrades?

McLaren has taken a different approach this year by keeping the same floor design since the Miami Grand Prix and making smaller changes to other parts of the car. This strategy has helped the MCL38 become one of the fastest cars, while teams like Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes have struggled with their bigger upgrades. Now, other teams, including Aston Martin, are considering whether they should follow McLaren's example and stick with what they know. However, there is some debate about whether McLaren’s floor has really stayed the same or if they have made small tweaks to improve its performance.

Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com)

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Red Bull Racing reports higher revenue but lower profits

Red Bull Racing's revenue went up from AUD 537.7 million to $594.7 million in 2023, but its profits went down from AUD 48.15 million to AUD 38.09 million. The post-tax profit also dropped from AUD 3.98 million to AUD 2.51 million. The increase in revenue came mainly from payments based on the team's strong performance. Red Bull Racing also gained seven new partnerships, mostly in the U.S., showing its growing presence in an important market for Formula 1.

Click here to read the full article by Mat Coch (speedcafe.com)

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Get up close with Williams Garage Team

Williams always finds a way to bring you closer to the action and the team trackside. In this episode of Garage Insider, you get a behind-the-scenes look with Garage Technician Rob Anderson, who shows us what he does on a race weekend. There’s a lot that happens before Albon and his teammate get into the car, and you’re about to see a glimpse of that.

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The Singlish quiz with the Ferrari boys

You probably haven't heard of the word 'Singlish.' Of course, it sounds like English and that's because it's the short term for Singapore English. Singlish is a mixture of English words with borrowed words from Malay, Hokkien, Cantonese, Mandarin, and other Chinese languages. What's interesting is that Sainz and Leclerc tested their knowledge of the language, and you'll definitely enjoy seeing how they did.