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At a meeting of the F1 Commission today it was decided that the planned Abu Dhabi rookie sprint won't happen in 2024 "due to timing and organisational constraints." Discussions will continue regarding a possible introduction in 2025. Although the idea of having 10 rookies racing on the Tuesday after the final GP had gathered a lot of momentum there were too many loose ends to be tied up, especially on the commercial side. It will thus be a straightforward rookie test day, as per the regulations. Meanwhile for 2026 there will be three three-day pre-season test sessions instead of the usual one to allow everyone to put more miles on the new spec power units.

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Top 10 Questions Going Into F1, 2024 - a fantastic piece written by a Rocker and F1 writer Spyder Darling with Formula One Forever 1 - Can Red Bull’s Max Verstappen extend his “three-peat” by one more to make it four years in a row as driver champion? There are those who say the “Driving Dutchman’s” dominance is bad for the sport, with many a race being a foregone conclusion after the first turn. Then the one problem Max’s haters have to face is who will be coming in second place? 2 - How competitive will Lewis Hamilton be for Mercedes now that he has signed with Ferrari for the 2025 season? Will he exit his Mercedes career in a blaze of glory or concede a place or two here and there to his future employers? 3 - And speaking of the signing of the off season, what is to become of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz now that his steering wheel skills and handsome head of hair are open for offers starting next year? Read more at https://lnkd.in/danYfgZ6 #motorsports #formula1 #f12024 #racingcars

Adrian Newey, one of the most brilliant minds in Formula 1, is OFFICIALLY joining Aston Martin in 2025, and the F1 world is buzzing (even though we all kinda saw it coming, right?). Let’s dig into it. There’s A LOT to unpack. 🛠 What does Newey really bring to Aston Martin? 💥 Could he be the “final piece” for championship glory?  🏁 Or… could this be more of a high-stakes gamble for Stroll’s team? Read the full blog and get alllll the details: https://lnkd.in/dWj3etm8

🏎 F1 RACING IS ON FIRE! 🔥 Long expected 2024 Formula One season has begun with Bahrain Grand Prix weekend: 10 x competitive teams, that are like spiders in a jar, ready to take advantage of any opportunity on and off the track, using racing authorities and social media; 20 x very fast drivers, each with just two personal goals 1)beat the team mate 2)climb on top of the podium; hundreds of engineers who’s construction brilliancy and technical excellency is hidden behind the curtain - these invisible heroes build a mechanism, which we call a F1 car – the physical structure, that does not let the powerful engine to fly. ❌ Formula One is the system, where one of the main mathematical rules plays a significant role – the result of multiplying the even count of negative numbers is a positive one. Take a closer look! The will of domination, arrogance, scandals, intrigue, hypocrisy, selfishness are mixed and create the tremendously positive show! Everything is excellent here to the extreme! 🌟 The racing drivers elevated to Olympus are idols of a billion people on the planet. They risk their lives at high speeds and in every corner of the track, at the same time like being little children endlessly complain about each other on the radio during the race. Team principles, outwardly very serious and rich people, bright personalities heading large technical departments - at the same time delving into each other's dirty underwear. ♣ Formula One is an exclusive ten-teams membership club, with no place for the eleventh one, because the main selection criteria is not the presence of a technical base, but the extreme brightness of recklessness. Unlike in the other sports, everything is different here in Formula One – hard-line only! 🧞♂️ If Formula One did not exist, it would be definitely worth inventing. The genius is the one who created all of this! ⏭ Coming next…Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, where lovely team of F1 & Sky commentators including Laura Winter, Lawrence Barretto, Will Buxton and many others will nail their job for us. #business #investment #finance #money #stockmarket #growth #technology #future #norway #australia #switzerland #usa #netherlands #uk #germany #france #sweden

🏎️ Qatar GP Qualifying Insights | Fastest Sectors 🏁 Qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit is all about speed and precision! The circuit's layout, with its mix of fast sweeping corners and long straights, demands optimal balance and careful tire management. 🇶🇦 Here's how the top teams performed in qualifying: 🔵 Red Bull Racing dominated Sector 1, excelling in straight-line speed and fast corners. 🟢 Mercedes was unbeatable in Sector 2 and Sector 3, showcasing strong pace through low and medium-speed corners, as well as technical sections. ⚙️ Qatar GP rewards teams that can bring both, raw power and cornering efficiency! #F1 #Formula1 #QatarGP #Motorsport #DataAnalytics

Fantastic to see young British talent take a shot at the top flight of their sport this weekend. 18 year old Oliver Bearman got the call from Ferrari to replace Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia this weekend and he finished in the points moving from 11th to 7th place through the race. Getting the news just a few hours before final practice, I'm sure he felt shock, excitement and some nerves. However, it shows just how high-performing F1 teams and drivers are that they could make a swap so close to a race. And in true high-performer style, immediately after the race Oliver was analysing what could have gone better. I’m certain we’ll be hearing a lot more from him. If I were giving tips on how to approach a situation like this, here's what I'd say: 🏎️ Rather than focus on the gravity of the race, reframe your perspective and view this as a fantastic opportunity to test yourself against the best in the world. 🏎️ Remember that the job is the same whether racing F1 or F2 (which he had been expecting to do earlier that morning!), so you focus on the process. 🏎️ Remind yourself of your strengths and previous successes and what got you this far. How would you take these tips and apply them to your big moments? #PerformanceUnderPressure #HighPerformance #F1 #BritishTalent

Yes, but unfortunately it's not just Mathematics that they're crazy about, it also applies to children's learning ability to be able to write by hand and then spell, which will also lead to the enjoyment of reading being disturbed. Testing the Alphabet Keyboard Idea Yes, think entrance that there are approx. 1.6 billion dyslexia in the WORLD and that is ONLY the dyslexic, the number comes from the USA. In addition, it turns out to be 30/60% faster and easier to write the right syllables and words with the Alphabet Keyboard Idea, which will benefit families and for schooling The children/bilingual and people with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc. The PRESENT is still connected with the PAST, unfortunately no one has thought of correcting the visual image of the Latin alphabet that appears on the keyboard. Here is a bit of my research. 🙇♂️ Would our keyboards today be round if the writing ball had been a success? In the 1860s, Rasmus Malling-Hansen invented the writing ball. Malling-Hansen was trained as a theologian, but worked as a teacher and superintendent at the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Copenhagen. He discovered that you could communicate faster in sign language than with pen and ink, and got the idea to make a typewriter where you could use the fast hands. The keys on the writing ball were carefully positioned so that the fastest fingers could reach the most frequently used letters. The writing ball was not a commercial success, although it won several awards and was in many international exhibitions. The lack of success was probably due to Malling-Hansen lacking the means to get the writing ball out into the world. If the writing ball had become a commercial success, our keyboards might have looked different today. In the exhibition Smartphonemania at the Technical Museum of Denmark you can see three different versions of the writing ball. #skrivekugle #danmarkstekniskemuseum #smartphonemania #mallinghansen After that came the first old heavy iron model typewriters with the round keys, and the capital letters that were put on the keys were designed for use on his Invention Ball typewriter, to the first plastic model Commodore 64 where the keys on the keyboard were slightly more square which came in 1982 and it is still the same today, even if the keys have plenty of space on the key button today, it has NEVER BEEN LNDRED🙇♂️ No one thought to add the lowercase letters with the uppercase letters of the Latin alphabet on the keys. The visual impression of the standard keyboard has proven to be confusing for beginners. All keys have the same colors and contain only the uppercase letters, which the smallest children rarely use and see most of, from the children's books that parents read to the children in the first years. See more here www.letterkey.eu With best regards John Christensen Tel: +45 5354 3410 Mail: John@letterkey.eu https://lnkd.in/dwCi8bA2

How a winless F3 racer produced a moment of championship-winning quality: Without fail, every driver and every team in any motorsport category you could care to mention will tell you every year that consistency is their number one target. Yes, there will also be the usual spiel about title aspirations, but all know that bagging points at every round is crucial to having any hope of challenging for that top spot.It is, however, beyond rare for a driver to take it to the ...Keep reading http://dlvr.it/TG8nRB #FIAF3

🚀🌟 A New Era for Aston Martin F1 Team 🏎️ There are moments in motorsport history that signify the beginning of something extraordinary. The appointment of Adrian Newey as Managing Technical Partner at the Aston Martin F1 Team is undoubtedly one of those moments. With 25 Formula One World titles, Adrian Newey has not only redefined what it means to be a technical leader in F1 but has also consistently pushed the limits of innovation and engineering. His unparalleled expertise and visionary approach have set a standard in the sport that others aspire to. Now, bringing this genius to Aston Martin, a brand renowned for its passion, precision, and relentless pursuit of excellence, we are witnessing the perfect synergy between two titans of the industry. As someone who has been deeply involved in the automotive world, what truly stands out to me about this decision is how it highlights the value of experience over anything else. In a world where youth is often equated with innovation, Adrian Newey’s journey reminds us that decades of dedication, resilience, and a commitment to improvement shape a mastery that is irreplaceable. At 65, he proves that age is merely a number when you possess a mind that continues to innovate and lead at the forefront of the sport. The combination of heritage and cutting-edge innovation is what excites me most about this partnership. Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, with its rich automotive legacy, has always embodied elegance and performance. Now, with Adrian Newey’s unmatched technical prowess, we’re about to witness a new chapter where the team not only competes but sets new standards in the world of Formula One. In motorsport, where every millisecond counts, it is visionaries like Adrian who propel us forward. This moment serves as a reminder to embrace the value of experience, celebrate the wisdom that comes from it, and trust that the best is always ahead when the right leadership is in place. Aston Martin’s drive for success has always been fueled by intensity, but with Adrian Newey now on board, that intensity is about to reach unprecedented heights. 🚀🏎️ This isn’t just a strategic move; it’s a bold statement that Aston Martin is here not just to compete but to dominate. For anyone who believes in pushing the boundaries of innovation, in striving for excellence, and in leaving an indelible mark on the world—this moment is for you. 💪 Welcome to the future, Adrian. Welcome to the Aston Martin legacy. #AstonMartin #AdrianNewey #FormulaOne #Innovation #Leadership #ExperienceMatters #INTENSITYDRIVEN #F1 #MotorsportExcellence #AutomotiveLeadership #joseantoniohueso