In the round-up: Logan Sargeant notes that Williams have fallen behind in development compared to their rivals.
In brief
Williams struggling without upgrades – Sargeant
Logan Sargeant expressed concerns about Williams’ lack of updates affecting their performance in the championship. Currently, they are in ninth place with only two points, ahead of Sauber who have yet to score.
At a recent fan event, Sargeant mentioned, “We’re still waiting for that in the future. But for now, we’re going to keep trying to get everything out of it and I think if we do have a perfect weekend, there can be points available.”
Williams has announced plans to introduce a major upgrade for their car after this weekend’s race.
Aston Martin’s Imola upgrade failed – Krack
Aston Martin’s team principal Mike Krack expressed doubts about their competitiveness at Silverstone following their disappointing performance at Austria. The team’s last upgrade did not deliver the expected results, especially after Imola.
“Silverstone will be another challenge for the team,” Krack added. “With its long, high-speed corners, it is also unlikely to play to the strengths of the AMR24, but that doesn’t mean it’s one without opportunity for us.”
Wharton in for banned Stenshorne
McLaren junior Martinius Stenshorne, banned from participating in this weekend’s Formula 3 race at Silverstone, will be replaced by James Wharton. Wharton, a former member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, will make his series debut this weekend.
IndyCar plan more powerful hybrid boost
IndyCar is set to increase the output from their hybrid boost system, allowing drivers to utilize an additional 60 bhp more frequently. The system will offer around 150 horsepower in the future, potentially replacing Push-to-Pass.
Brewer loses IndyNxt drive
Lindsay Brewer will not be driving for Juncos Hollinger at Mid-Ohio due to unfulfilled contractual obligations. The team stated she will not be driving for them “for the time being.”
RB promote film with new car graphics
RB will promote the upcoming film Twisters at the British Grand Prix with new graphics on their wheels and customized brake cooling guns.
Social media
Notable posts from X (formerly Twitter), TikTok and more:
|@SChecoPerez started the season well but @RedBullRacing have only got one car fighting at the front at the moment. #F1 #AustrianGP #RaceFans pic.twitter.com/vrjG578RZo
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) July 3, 2024
days between McLaren IndyCar driver announcements since Malukas was signed
Malukas > 180 > Ilott > 45 > Pourchaire > 5 > Pourchaire > 17 > Pourchaire > 4 > Ilott > 37 > Siegel > 15 > Lundgaard
Based on average gap, McLaren will make its next driver announcement on August 14
— Ida (@wood_ida_) July 2, 2024
Alexander Rossi tells me there have been zero conversations with Prema, and despite disinformation, he has never driven for Prema in the past.
— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) July 3, 2024
Introducing @PierreGASLY’s helmet for this weekend’s #BritishGP ⚽️
A special tribute to Pierre’s favourite club, @PSG_inside 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5ibZmCIf8w
— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) July 3, 2024
|@LoganSargeant had a great answer when asked which track he would like to bring back to #F1:
“I don’t know what track I would bring back, but I would definitely add Watkins Glen in America. I’d definitely go with that.”
(F1 raced at @WGI 20 times, all before he was born!) pic.twitter.com/j8CNVwLzEy
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet) July 3, 2024
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