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Dec 13 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT - In Abu Dhabi, Mercedes employees let slip what they want to focus on with the successor to the W15: it's regarding the car's rear axle. It often did not work as desired. Especially at high temperatures, the rear tyres wore out too quickly.

1/5 Image This is also demonstrated by the problems that customer Aston Martin has. Aston Martin uses the same rear axle as the works team. McLaren, another customer team of Mercedes, snatched the constructors' crown this year. However, McLaren build the rear axle themselves.

2/5 #AMuS
Nov 2 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT - [After the back and fourth between McLaren and Red Bull about various components of the cars]. In Brazil, Red Bull was once again in the role of the accuser. This time it's about filling the tyre with water.

1/11 Read the THREAD The trick is supposed to help cool the tires better from the inside over long distances. The water is to be injected through the valves. Allegedly, even small amounts achieve the desired effect.

2/11 #AMuS
Oct 23 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT - [At Ferrari] Bouncing is no longer an issue at all. The base of the SF-24 is so stable that the engineers have a lot of freedom during setup. The rear axle that lowers on the straights also helps with this – especially on a track like Austin.

1/18 And Ferrari also made a step forward with the intentional bending of the wings, which is particularly noticeable in the balance in the fast corners.

2/18 #AMuS
Oct 18 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT - Red Bull vs. McLaren: What's behind the skid trick?

Red Bull came under the FIA's scrutiny following complaints from the competition. They are said to have adjusted the ground height of the undercarriage ski at will.

1/16 Read the full thread For two years, it remained quiet. During the time when Max Verstappen went from victory to victory and the rest fought for the honorary places, the teams mainly focused on their own cars. Now that there is competition in all areas of the field, everyone is looking....

2/16 #AMuS
Aug 27 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
James Vowles, Williams - Team Principal: "To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season."

1/5 Image Vowles: "We have just brought a large upgrade to the car and need to maximise every points-scoring opportunity in a remarkably tight midfield battle."

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Aug 23 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Natalie Pinkham [Sky F1]: Why have you given Sergio Perez more time? Because you talk about the importance of having both cars right up there. What gives you confidence that he can turn things round for the latter stages of this season?

Horner: Well, who would you put in?

1/ Pinkham: Well, I'm not the boss of Red Bull.

Horner: No, no, but who would you change it for? Why would you change it?

Pinkham: Why have you turned it back on me? It's not my decision.

Horner: Well, you ask all the questions.

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Jul 26 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Lando Norris: "It was a good day, even if the Red Bull seems very fast. However, I didn’t feel 100% comfortable in the car today, so we need to see how we can improve the feeling for tomorrow."

Quotes via story below 1/ Norris: "We are leading the day, but I didn’t feel totally comfortable. Hopefully we can find the rhythm more easily."

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Jun 7 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
Max Verstappen's reaction to the 2026 regulations: "To be honest, I'm now a bit in the middle. The new rules are what they are and I think they mainly have to do with the engine regulations. When they made the division between electric....." Verstappen: ".....power and the combustion engine fifty-fifty. They realized that active aerodynamics was necessary to reduce air resistance to achieve a decent lap. Otherwise, at some point you will no longer have any power from the battery, and they discovered that themselves."
May 3 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Miami Fan Zone: Fan question - Why hasn't Williams purchased the 2024 Mercedes gearbox and suspension package?

James Vowles: Good question. So, the issue is two fold. First of all, the deal that Mercedes already had when I was there... the deal we did was with Aston Martin... Vowles: (...) and it was very difficult to do an additional supply of those components because the facilities at Mercedes are good, but they are not geared up to necessarily provide 3 teams with full spec.
Apr 20 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
#AMuS - PARTIAL STORY TRANSLATION: [TITLE] THE SECRET OF TIRE WHISPERERS

Max Verstappen won the Shanghai sprint in a dominant manner, even though he only started in fourth place. What role did his choice to start with used tyres and his early battery problem play? Verstappen was 1.5 seconds faster than the rest in the last lap. This once again confirmed his reputation as a master of tyre management. But there were also huge differences in the field. Hamilton got his tyres through the laps well.

#AMuS
Apr 17 • 25 tweets • 4 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

Fernando Alonso has turned the transfer carousel in a different direction with his signature at Aston Martin. This can have unpleasant consequences for Mercedes, Red Bull, Carlos Sainz and even Max Verstappen. What about the transfer carousel for next season? Everyone is waiting for Max Verstappen? Fernando Alonso didn't want to wait any longer. He has extended his Aston Martin contract by at least two years, putting everyone else on the market under pressure.

#AMuS
Apr 16 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

According to the new power unit regulations for 2026, Formula 1 engines must run on 100% synthetic fuel. The know-how of fuel partners is becoming more important than ever before. When Fernando Alonso spoke about his reasons for extending his contract with Aston Martin, the words “Honda” and “Aramco” kept coming up. He knows what a big role the PU will play after the major reform of the technical regulations in the 2026 season.

#AMus
Apr 3 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

The teams are getting bigger and bigger. The budget cap forces them to do this. Aston Martin has grown to 870 employees. Despite all their efficiency, the previous team, Force India, would no longer have a chance today. The top teams work with well over 1,000 employees. Everyone who wants to become one increases their workforce. Aston Martin has now grown to 870 employees. Audi wants to increase its partner team Sauber to 900 employees by 2026. Williams also has his eye on that number.

#AMuS
Mar 24 • 25 tweets • 4 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

Fernando Alonso is angry. He was penalized for taking his foot off the accelerator unusually early in the fight against George Russell. For Alonso it was a legitimate defensive maneuver. Did the stewards exceed their authority? Carlos Sainz had already crossed the finish line as the winner when a drama unfolded 80 seconds behind him that could have been eye-catching.

#AMuS
Mar 14 • 25 tweets • 4 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

Sauber is also fighting at the bottom of the F1 field this season. In terms of sport, they made a false start to the 2024 season. The hope lies with Audi from 2026. Until then, patience is required. Two races, zero points. After the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Sauber's Alessandro Alunni Bravi did not hide his frustration over the false start: "Today marked a disappointing result," complained the Italian.

#AMuS
Mar 13 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

For five teams in the field, every point counts as a win. It has never been so difficult to get into the top ten. Haas managed it thanks to perfect teamwork. But they also needed the necessary speed. The Formula 1 field has never been as close together as it is this year. And yet it has never been so difficult for half of the field to finish in the top ten.

#AMuS
Mar 8 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

AMuS writes - Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is trying to get rid of Helmut Marko with the help of the Thai majority owner. In doing so, he is openly opposing Max Verstappen. The world champion demands loyalty. The Red Bull drama is entering the next round. All attempts to get rid of Christian Horner were repelled thanks to the support of the Thai majority owners. An investigation by a law firm cleared him of allegations of inappropriate behavior toward an employee.

#AMuS
Mar 3 • 42 tweets • 7 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [RACE ANALYSIS - TRANSLATED]

Is Verstappen's victory in Bahrain a sign of another boring season? What gives hope for more excitement? What went wrong with Hülkenberg? And why was RB in trouble? The new Formula 1 season 2024 has started just as the old one ended. Max Verstappen raced to pole position in Bahrain, led all race laps and also grabbed the bonus point for the fastest lap. The Dominator crossed the finish line with a lead of 22.4 seconds.

#AMuS
Jan 25 • 35 tweets • 6 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

The budget cap is a problem for the big teams. Especially for Red Bull. The cost limit makes the best-in-class vulnerable to poaching by the competition and forces them to carry out internal renovations. Adrian Newey is not spared either. Nothing is worse for an entertainment business than predictability. When Liberty took over Formula 1 in 2017, the American media group set itself the goal of ending the long phases of dominance of individual teams in the medium term.

#AMuS
Oct 27, 2023 • 37 tweets • 6 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATED]

Der Spiegel reports that Audi's Formula 1 project may have died before it even got off the ground. Apparently there is enough resistance on the board. An exit would be a loss of image and cost the company a billion. The issue has been simmering since the end of June. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann was placed on leave and replaced by Gernot Döllner. Almost at the same time, the first rumors emerged that the new guy could take the air out of the Formula 1 project.

#AMuS
Jul 19, 2023 • 35 tweets • 6 min read
AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT [STORY TRANSLATION]:

The budget cap should guarantee equal opportunities in Formula 1. But already in the third year it turns out that there are too many loopholes from which mainly the top teams benefit. The different requirements of the teams in Formula 1 was doubly unfair. The rich racing teams not only had the best people, but also more of them. It's like allowing Real Madrid, Manchester City or Bayern Munich to play with 33 players instead of 11.

#AMuS