Paddock News

Hamilton, Antonelli, and Alonso Set for Pitlane Starts at Belgian GP

Three high-profile drivers, Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Fernando Alonso, will begin the Belgian Grand Prix from the pitlane after installing new power unit components in their cars. Their performance struggles during qualifying have relegated them to the back of the grid, setting the stage for a challenging race.

Our Take:

The decision to start from the pitlane speaks volumes about the strategic choices teams must make throughout the season. This could open the door for exciting on-track battles as these seasoned drivers navigate through the field, but it also raises questions about car reliability and performance ahead of the next races.

Read the full article on the original site

Curated by F1Briefing.com

Source: Motorsport.com

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

Full-wet F1 tires are advanced but often sidelined by massive spray and a 6–7s pace deficit; Pirelli aims to cut spray and close the wet/intermediate gap by 2026.

Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation

Why Ricciardo failed to sync with McLaren's cars: driving-style mismatch, limited testing, ground-effect rules and setup limits that cost lap time.

F1 Recruitment: How to Transition from Other Fields

Move into F1: match transferable skills, tailor your resume, gain motorsport experience, network, and prepare for interviews.

Real-Time Analytics in Race Pace Management

How top F1 teams use real-time telemetry, AI and cloud simulations to optimize pit timing, tire strategy and lap pace within split-second decision windows.

Read more

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation

F1 Recruitment: How to Transition from Other Fields

Real-Time Analytics in Race Pace Management