F1 Fast Five: Ferrari to introduce final 2024 upgrade ahead of Austin, How mechanics struggle to balance work and family, and other big updates

Ferrari to introduce final 2024 upgrade ahead of Austin

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur said the upgrade for the car at the United States Grand Prix will be the last of the season as they focus on next year's model. Ferrari is currently 75 points behind McLaren in the constructors' championship with seven races left. In Singapore, Charles Leclerc had trouble with his tires, and Carlos Sainz crashed, which led to a challenging race. Vasseur explained that splitting their strategies helped them improve their track position, allowing Leclerc to finish fifth and Sainz to come in seventh.

Click here to read the full article by Ewan Gale & Mark Mann-Bryans (motorsport.com)

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How mechanics struggle to balance work and family

Working in Formula 1 might seem exciting, but it comes with tough work and long stretches away from home. Many mechanics, unlike drivers and team bosses, don't have the same luxury and are starting to put their families first, skipping some races to save their marriages. Some teams now switch mechanics to help with the stress and avoid burnout. Even top drivers like Max Verstappen are asking for fewer races so they can spend more time with their families.

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Hamilton opens up on struggles with mental health

Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with mental health issues since childhood, largely due to bullying at school and the pressure of racing. As a child growing up in Stevenage, he also dealt with racism, which made things more complicated for him. In 2020, he began meditating and running to help manage his mental health. He once tried talking to a therapist but didn’t find it helpful and now wants to try again.

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Martin ends winless streak with Indonesia MotoGP victory

Jorge Martin ended a nearly four-month winless streak by winning the MotoGP race in Indonesia, leading from start to finish. Rookie Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia joined him on the podium after a messy first lap that saw several riders crash, including Alex Marquez and Jack Miller. Bagnaia recovered from a poor start to take third place, while Martin increased his championship lead to 23 points. Despite many crashes and retirements, Maverick Vinales finished sixth, and Fabio Quartararo came in seventh.

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Steiner's new book fails to impress fans

Drive to Survive is in need of fresh talent after Daniel Ricciardo lost his Formula 1 drive again and Gene Haas dismissed Guenther Steiner before the season started. Steiner's previous book, "Surviving to Drive," highlighted a rebound year for Haas but his second book about his decade running the team disappoints with repetitive storytelling and minimal new insights. While it features some entertaining moments and Steiner's blunt opinions, it mainly rehashes well-known events without adding depth. Overall, it fails to deliver a compelling read, leaving both F1 fans and casual readers wanting more.

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