F1 Fast Five: Verstappen handed community service order for swearing, How Ferrari's new front wing will expand setup options, and other big updates

Verstappen handed community service order for swearing

Max Verstappen has been ordered to perform "public interest work" by Singapore Grand Prix stewards after swearing during an FIA press conference. He used the f-word when discussing his Red Bull car following adjustments made during qualifying in Azerbaijan. This incident followed an appeal from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for drivers to moderate their language during races. The stewards concluded that Verstappen's language was "coarse" and unsuitable for public forums.

Click here to read the full article by Ian Parkes (racingnews365.com)

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How Ferrari's new front wing will expand setup options

Ferrari introduced a new front wing for its SF-24 at the Singapore Grand Prix after debuting a new floor at the Italian Grand Prix, which helped them win. This front wing is meant to improve the car's balance and increase downforce, which is important for the tight turns of the Singapore circuit. Changes include adjustments to the flap design and a new shape on the main part of the wing, making it more aerodynamic. These updates work together with the new floor to boost the car’s performance for the rest of the season.

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FIA cracks down on McLaren's "mini-DRS" wing

The FIA has told McLaren to change its "mini-DRS" rear wing after Red Bull raised concerns about it being legal. Oscar Piastri won in Azerbaijan, but video showed the wing flexing at high speeds, which led teams to compare it to a "mini-DRS." The FIA is watching the situation and wants McLaren to fix the wing so it doesn't flex in a way that breaks the rules. This raises questions about whether these kinds of designs are allowed under FIA regulations.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran Jackson (Independent.co.uk)

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Piastri's take on anti-clockwise tracks

The number of anti-clockwise tracks in Formula 1 has increased over the years as new tracks were added. These tracks have more left-hand turns than right-hand ones, putting more strain on drivers, especially their necks, which are more used to clockwise tracks. But what does Oscar Piastri think about driving on one?

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The W15 will become more competitive

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix didn't go well for Mercedes, and Lewis Hamilton said it left him feeling slapped and unsurprised. But in this episode of Akkodis Race Debrief, the team's trackside engineer, Andrew Shovlin, clears things up. He answers fan questions and explains why the car seems less competitive in qualifying and is struggling to generate temperature.