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Just like King Midas, Lawrence Stroll’s quest to turn his son Lance into a world champion involves a touch of gold—an ambitious investment hoping to transform F1 fortunes. Enter Adrian Newey, the modern-day Daedalus, whose legendary skills might bridge the talent gap. If Newey succeeds, it’ll be a dazzling display of engineering and ambition. If not, it’ll be a classic example of how even the deepest pockets can’t always buy victory. This grand gamble makes you wonder: can money truly transform talent, or is there something more elusive at play? #F1 #Motorsport #EngineeringExcellence #BusinessStrategy #TalentAndMerit

Excellent article from The New York Times featuring Hintsa’s Head of Performance Psychology Robbie Anderson PhD, C. Psychol and McLaren's Oscar Piastri, showcasing the many lessons to we can draw from Formula 1 and how we can prepare for the unexpected. As recent F1 season's have shown, there are many things out of the drivers and teams control: The weather, pit stops, car reliability, other drivers on the track and even the track itself! For those in the business world, there are many challenges out of their control: global economy, industry competition, talent shortages...the list is plentiful. At times, the unexpected can impact us closer to home. Our colleagues, our families, ourselves. At Hintsa we combine the learnings from F1 and the business world to be uniquely positioned to support you and your teams in being prepared for the unexpected. If you want to learn more, drop me a message or visit our website - www.hintsa.com

The end of the 2024 F1 season is over and something caught my eye, Pierre Gasly is the first driver in F1 history to complete a whole season without costing his team any single dollar in repairs. This is a remarkable feat despite finish 10th overall. Just to out some context into this, Basic repairs: A minor crash can cost between $500,000 and $2 million for basic repairs. In Monaco, Sergio Perez cost his team $3M in repairs after crushing his Redbull car. In 2023, Sargeant's salary was 1M$; but he cost an additional 4.3M$ in crashes! It’s no surprise he’s was axed from the team. There are two sides of productivity, one is bringing in the sales which is the most common metric used, however very important is the saving element. In this hard times, there’s an increasing pressure to cut down costs and I honestly believe this should also be used as a reward metric. Some high performers unfortunately are spendthrift with the mindset of, I brought in the sales hence I should spend more and go on a spending spree, travel, customer gifts, hiring etc. What happens next is when they don’t meet their targets, they start trying to go back and undo the wrongs which at times ends up being someone losing their job. #worktales #perfomance #costsaving

The introduction of the Porsche 911 Turbo at the 1974 Paris Motor Show marked the dawn of a new era in high-performance vehicles. The 930 model, with its distinctive wide rear stance, large rear spoiler (fondly known as the "whale tail"), and turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine, was an engineering marvel that redefined speed and handling for its time. It was the first production sports car to feature a turbocharger, a technology previously reserved for racing. This innovation allowed the 930 to achieve a remarkable 0-60 mph time of just 5.2 seconds, a feat almost unheard of in the mid-1970s. The 930 also introduced what became known as “turbo lag,” a characteristic delay in power delivery due to the turbocharger, which added a certain unpredictability and excitement to the driving experience. Despite its challenges, the 930 garnered a cult following, leading Porsche to refine the turbo technology in subsequent generations, making the 911 Turbo a symbol of both power and precision. Future iterations of the 911 Turbo have continued to build on the legacy of the 930, each generation pushing the boundaries of what a sports car can achieve while maintaining the soul of the original. From the air-cooled engines of the early models to the advanced twin-turbo systems in modern versions, the 911 Turbo remains a benchmark in the industry, marrying heritage with cutting-edge innovation. #Porsche #History #Automotive #Innovation #Luxury #Engineering

Our CEO and founder, Barry Gough, talks off-seasons and what happens to ex-F1 car parts in our latest Memento Exclusives video. WATCH VIDEO NOW👇 #ownthemoment #newvideo

The idea was great! As F1 is a entreteniment sport it was a masterpiece to see all drives and cars (even not the real ones) in one event. A chance a real fan would not pass. The were some points to consider. Each team would lose their dna of presenting the car, specially to sponsors. The cars would not be real, but livery. The real issue began with the pre sale. That dind’t happen. Sales and pre sales were almost at the same time. The overall experience was confuse and most fans were left without a ticket. Many sites are already reselling it for the triple of the price. F1 is an expensive sport. Many will watch on-line. But, where? Nobody knows. The ideia was good, but so far the fan was left with nothing but a dream to a F1 extraordinary show. Fans are the most demanding consumers. They spend a lot but want a lot in return. Sponsors need this fan happy and willing to buy their product. The math is simple.

Speed Read ⏩📖 Great piece on F1's influence in the US by our very own Will Saunders 🔥 Check it out here 👉 https://bit.ly/F1SpeedRead

Oscars 2025 at Risk: LA Wildfires Threaten to Cancel Ceremony for the First Time in 96 Years, Read More: https://buff.ly/4jdplmX #lawildfires #oscars #oscars2025

F1 has experienced lots of financial growth in the last few years, but what does that mean for team valuations? I talked to autosport about the industry's finances and trajectory. #sportsbiz #f1 #finance University of Portsmouth, Business and Law https://lnkd.in/eHV88Y5r

For all the F1 fans out there, my latest article is now published covering the excitement for this weekend's upcoming Mexican Grand Prix—click the link below to check it out! https://lnkd.in/eT6j3pdT