2024 Formula 1 Preview & Review.

[Fortitude]

ANALYSIS: New sponsors, an exciting driver pairing and big plans to return to the front – why the future’s looking bright for Williams.
Williams headed across the pond to New York City to reveal a striking blue livery they hope will adorn a car that can help them take another step towards returning to the front of the grid in the coming years.
05 February 2024
Lawrence Barretto
Correspondent & Presenter
Formula One - Official Site

“The change that needs to take place isn’t going to be one of 12 months, or 24 months or even 36 months,” Vowles tells me when we chat exclusively. “Finding out where we are strong, where we are not strong, digging out the bits that aren’t strong – which for much of it, it’ll be infrastructure that is 20 years old – takes time.”

But he adds: “If I look back at where we were 12 months ago, it’s an enormous change in such a short space of time. Change exists in terms of people; we had Pat [Fry, Chief Technical Officer] join, but we have a number of great names coming from other teams. They see the vision of where we are and where we are going towards and are wanting to be part of it.”

Upgrading the car and the development process. So what have Williams got this year? Well we won’t see that until pre-season testing (unless they release some images from their shakedown that happens a few days before) as in New York, the team opted to keep the design under wraps and only reveal the livery.

‘ANALYSIS’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...uGLKgSFb0.html


In pictures: Williams launches FW46
05 February 3:50PM
Author Rory Mitchell
RacingNews365

Williams has launched its new car ahead of the upcoming F1 season, revealing their livery for the FW46.

‘Williams FW46’;

https://racingnews365.com/in-picture...-launches-fw46


Launch Gallery: Williams FW46 livery
05/02/2024 at 15:45
Phillip van Osten
F1i.com

Williams continues its efforts to strengthen itself on and off the track in a bid to revive its past glory, which is why it chose a livery for its 2024 contender that blends past glory with its future aspirations.

‘Check out our gallery of pictures from Monday's online presentation’;

https://f1i.com/news/498874-launch-g...46-livery.html


Alex Albon confirms Williams FW46 philosophy change as F1 2024 goal revealed
05 Feb 2024 3:31 PM
Jamie Woodhouse
PlanetF1.com

Alex Albon is looking to keep the progress coming with Williams in F1 2024, confirming that the FW46 ushers in a philosophy change “for the better”. Full focus is on Williams though and ensuring that the goal of continuing their progress into F1 2024 is realised, Albon confirming the team will look to do that with a philosophy tweak to their FW46.

Williams unveiled the look of their FW46 with a February 5 livery launch, Albon’s team-mate Sargeant targeting an improved second season in Formula 1 after Williams put their faith in the American racer off the back of a tricky rookie year.

“Everyone at Grove has been working tirelessly to deliver the FW46 over the winter break. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and the support they’ve given me. Hopefully we can achieve some great results together in 2024.” Logan Sargeant.

‘F1 2024 goal revealed’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/alex-a...hy-change-fw46


Williams Formula 1 Team unleash their 2024 car
5th Feb 2024, 15:40
Motorsport.com

A look at the 2024 car for the Williams Formula 1 team.

‘Unleash their 2024 car’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...24-car/646237/


James Vowles on 12 month Williams journey to deliver the new FW46
05 Feb 2024
Formula One - Official Site (Video)1

James Vowles on 12 month Williams journey to deliver the new FW46 and looking ahead to the 2024 F1 season.

‘12 month Williams journey’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...549280421.html

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Gary Anderson on 2024 Sauber + where it must convince Audi.
Sauber once again has a new name (Stake) and this season is now surely the start of ramping up to become Audi's Formula 1 factory effort from 2026.
Feb 5, 2024
by Gary Anderson
The Race

Let’s take a look at the launch car, with the proviso that we can only comment on what has been presented so far. After all, some say F1 is all smoke and mirrors and I think Sauber, with its new Stake deal, agrees. Let’s take a look at the launch car… This side view shows Sauber has, unsurprisingly, now incorporated the Red Bull-style radiator inlet (yellow ellipse) as opposed to the 2023 Ferrari version.

The leading edge of the underfloor (red line and arrow above) shows that this area is of similar height and the outer floor edge splitter (blue line) has a very similar profile. Front suspension-wise, Sauber has gone from a pushrod operation to a pullrod (red line). These images show a simple comparison between what could be called a Ferrari eyelet radiator inlet (left) and a 'duckbill' Red Bull radiator inlet (right).

To use that old saying, ‘what we have seen is only what they have shown us’ and I’m sure when the car runs for the first time on February 9 there will be many differences. The key is that the team needs to focus on improving in-season development to give Audi confidence that it has made the correct decision to partner with Sauber from 2026.

‘Launch car’;

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/g...e-2024-f1-car/


FIRST LOOK: Kick Sauber show off dazzling livery with a 'slew of changes' to new 2024 car
05 February 2024
Formula One - Official Site

Kick Sauber have unveiled their 2024 challenger the C44, which sports a dazzling new fluorescent green and black livery, at a glittering event at London’s Guildhall. The Swiss-operation say the C44 is “a marked departure from its predecessor” and a “slew of changes have been introduced”. One of the most significant tweaks is a move from push-rod to pull-rod suspension.

The C44 also features revised sidepods and engine cover plus a new floor – one of the most important areas for development when pursuing pure lap time. The team adds “some important updates” will be brought to the car “in the opening rounds”.

Technical Director James Key, who returned to the Hinwil team last September after stints at Toro Rosso and McLaren, added: “The C44 is virtually a completely new car, with a few carry-over areas at the rear of the car. The team had to take an ambitious direction well before I joined: there are many mechanical changes, some of which you can't see at all, but some are very visible.”

‘FIRST LOOK’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...GNbDmP1Pv.html


Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber reveals 2024 car in bright green and black livery
Here's what Valterri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will be driving this year
Feb 5th 2024 at 3:50PM
ZAC PALMER
Autoblog

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber just launched its car for the 2024 season named the C44. It’s a complete livery rethink for the Sauber team this year, as the previous title sponsor Alfa Romeo is officially out.

“The front suspension is completely new, a tough and ambitious project for a team of our size,” Key added. “There are many aerodynamic changes, too, as would be expected given that this remains the primary area of development – so, overall, the car will really look quite different to last year's car. We took a lot of new, exciting directions, all of which appear to hold quite a bit of potential, so we're looking forward to seeing them on track.”

This new Sauber car will hit the track for the first time this Friday when it completes a shakedown run in Barcelona, and following that, we’ll hope to get an idea about how competitive it might be during pre-season testing later this month in Bahrain.

‘Bright green and black livery’;

https://www.autoblog.com/2024/02/05/...RE2W0nQpPUvqVx


GALLERY: Every angle of Kick Sauber’s bold new look for the 2024 season
05 February 2024
Formula One - Official Site

Gone is the red and black design used under the team’s Alfa Romeo partnership and in its place is an all-new green and black combination.
Check out the striking livery Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will race this year in the gallery.

‘Every angle of Kick Sauber’s bold new look’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...KutbGnDUi.html


Stake unveils the C44
05/02/2024
NEWS STORY
Pitpass

It's not the kind of Formula One car you've ever seen before. Aggressive, exciting, different - both on track and off it: the Stake F1 Team C44 is finally in the open. The 2024 challenger of Stake F1 Team was unveiled in the historic setting of London's Guildhall, but there was nothing conventional or staid about it.

There was an edginess to the event, the feeling of being at the start of a new era, to be witnessing the birth of a new way of doing racing: but, despite the stars in attendance and the glitz of the set-up, all eyes were on the new car. As Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, our 2024 race drivers, looked on, the team lifted the covers off an impressive piece of engineering, the latest work of art to come out of Hinwil.

Clad in an attractive black and Fluo Racing Green livery - the shiny, viridescent hue itself the result of impressive development work by team partners, BASF - the look and feel of the C44 redefines what to expect on track. It's an eye-catcher, a head-turner, the centre of attention on every TV screen, the point of focus in every photograph. It's not the usual F1 car: it's not a tribute to the past, but a nod to a new and exciting future, one that incorporates everything that is great about our sport, and elevates it to the next level.

‘The shiny, viridescent hue’;

https://www.pitpass.com/76970/Stake-unveils-the-C44


James Key 'pleased with the numbers' as the new Kick Sauber C44 is unleashed
05 Feb 2024
Formula One - Official Site (Video)

James Key 'pleased with the numbers' as the new Kick Sauber C44 is launched in London.

'Pleased with the numbers';

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...362765475.html


Sauber F1 team joins Red Bull and McLaren in suspension shift
19:44 Mon, 05 Feb 2024.
AUTHORAdam Cooper
Motorsport.com

The success of Red Bull’s RB18 and RB19 models and McLaren’s surge in form last year inevitably led other teams to examine the option, and Sauber has decided to take the pull-rod route in search of an aerodynamic benefit, in conjunction with a totally new bodywork package.

New Sauber technical director James Key conceded that it was a challenge to make a bold aerodynamic step while also introducing mechanical changes to the car. “It is quite an important project to try and get the balance right, but the team has done a fantastic job with a very difficult project to produce something that should function as planned,” he said.

“Of course, aerodynamics dominates, so a lot of the external things that you'll see are for the purposes of generating more efficient downforce. The bodywork is a massive battleground in these cars, much more so than in the previous generation. We can see trends developing there, and the direction we have taken is a lot more extreme than what we did last year.”

‘Suspension shift’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/s...hift/10572601/


Alessandro Alunni Bravi unleashes new brand identity for Kick Sauber
05 Feb 2024
Formula One - Official Site (Video)

Alessandro Alunni Bravi unleashes new brand identity for Kick Sauber as well as the new C44

‘New brand identity unleashed’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...598281244.html

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New Williams livery has tribute to Sir Frank – Vowles.
The revised livery for the 2024 Williams includes an arrow motif echoing that of the logo of Frank Williams Racing Cars – the precursor to Williams Grand Prix Engineering.
6th February 2024, 0:016th February 2024, 10:19
Written by Will Wood
RaceFans

Williams team principal James Vowles says the livery of the team’s new FW46 has a tribute to the team’s founder Sir Frank Williams. “I think it’s one of the biggest brands – certainly in motorsport and certainly in the UK,” Vowles told media including RaceFans. “I also have no desire whatsoever to change it – nor does Dorilton, for that matter – because it means a tremendous amount to me.

“Frank and his legacy remain in us. You’ll see in the livery now as well, if you look at the back you’ll see his arrow, subtly embedded in there. You’ll see a bit of Silverstone as well. I really wanted his mark on the car. I wanted to reflect that I’m not here to replace him, I’m here to carry on the legacy that is Williams.”

‘Tribute to Sir Frank’;

https://www.racefans.net/2024/02/06/...nd-up-06-02-6/


Albon: Williams F1 progress key to long-term future
6th Feb 2024, 14:03
AUTHORFilip Cleeren
Motorsport.com

Alex Albon says Williams' rate of progress will be key to his long-term future with the Formula 1 team amid interest from rival teams. "My whole focus is on Williams and that's where I see myself. The rate of progression, to me, is also very important, so time will tell.”

"I feel like I'm very close to my peak. There's always improvements to be done and there's still areas to improve, but generally, with my experience now and where I am, I feel like I am deserving of a car that can score podiums and fight for wins. And that's just being totally honest with how I see myself.”

"More than anything, I want that team to be Williams. And that's where I put all my work and all my efforts into. And outside of that, that's just really: how does it fall into place? It's very clear to me, especially when you see the driver market, there's a huge interest in teams wanting the same driver for 25 and 26. That's how it looks like it's playing out. And let's see about that.”

‘The rate of progression’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/a...ture/10572909/


Williams Racing FW46 Technical Specifications
February 6 2024
By Williams Racing

‘FW46’;

https://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s107/st205620.htm


Williams show off livery of their 2024 F1 car
6th Feb 2024, 08:53
By Balazs Szabo
F1 Technical

The Grove-based outfit showed off the livery of their 2024 F1 car at a special launch ceremony in New York. The FW46 will sport a striking blue livery which, according to the team, “links Williams’ championship-winning heritage with its mission to return to the front of the grid”.

The team stated that "the livery seamlessly blends past glory with future aspirations to make history again, featuring a vibrant colour transition from Heritage Navy Blue to New Era Williams. A red and white pinstripe, reflecting Williams’ position as a British icon and inspired by historic cars from the 1985 FW10 driven by Nigel Mansell and Keke Rosberg to the 1997 Championship-winning FW19 piloted to glory by Jacques Villeneuve, is meticulously integrated for a classy yet powerful look."

‘2024 F1 car’;

https://www.f1technical.net/news/24381


Haas pokes fun at Williams following launch of 2024 F1 car
05 Feb 2024 4:28 PM
Thomas Maher
PlanetF1.com

Komatsu were a close collaborator with Williams during the 1980s and ’90s, with Sir Frank Williams brought on board to design and manufacture gearbox components for the title-winning 1987 FW11. Komatsu also designed, manufactured, and supplied the gearboxes for the 1997 Williams FW19.

Komatsu’s logo and branding features prominently on Williams’ FW46 – as well as the team’s overalls and kit during the upcoming Formula 1 season – and the fact its logo is written on the side of the car didn’t escape Haas’ attention.

Following the departure of Haas’ team boss Guenther Steiner a few weeks ago, the team’s new boss is the promoted former director of engineering, Ayao Komatsu. Such a coincidence didn’t escape Haas, who took to social media to laugh at the situation. “Why is our team principal on your side pods?” the team posted, with a laugh.

‘Launch of 2024 F1 car’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/haas-p...launch-komatsu

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2024 Alpine F1 car launch: date, time and live stream details of reveal.
Alpine will launch its 2024 F1 title-contender on Wednesday 7 February.
February 5th 2024
Author: Motor Sport

It’s yet another fresh start for Alpine after a season of change in 2023. Midway through a disappointing campaign Philippe Krief replaced Laurent Rossi as CEO and quickly parted ways with three key figures within the Enstone camp: team principal Otmar Szafnauer, sporting director Alan Permane and chief technical officer Pat Fry.

Ahead of the winter break, director of racing expansion projects Davide Brivio also “mutually parted ways” with the French marque after three years of collaboration. Will any of the changes make a difference?

‘2024 Alpine F1 car launch’;

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...?nowprocket=1#


Alpine F1 Team Launch
09:48 Tue, 06 Feb 2024
Motorsport.com

Watch the livestream of the Alpine Motorsport 2024 Season Launch on Wednesday 7th of February with the unveiling of the A524 Formula 1 car and the A424 World Endurance Hypercar alongside its fleet of drivers.

‘Team Launch’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...launch/646296/


Szafnauer takes aim at Alpine, opens up F1 team exit
01 February 2:10PM
Author Fergal Walsh
RacingNews365

Ex-Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has provided details regarding his departure from the Enstone-based squad last year. During the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, Szafnauer's exit was confirmed alongside Sporting Director Alan Permane.

“This may sound egotistical but I believe I was doing a good job at Alpine and that I was making the right changes,” Szafnauer told MotorSport Magazine. “I have seen new team leaders make changes for the sake of change, they want to show the owners that they are doing something, making changes for the better.”

“The problem is they often don’t understand the changes they’re making. When you walk into a situation like Alpine you first have to get a deep understanding of what you have, what’s good, and what needs changing, but you cannot do that overnight.”

‘Alpine F1’;

https://racingnews365.com/szafnauer-...p-f1-team-exit


Alpine takes the long-term approach
30/01/2024
NEWS STORY
Pitpass

Alpine's technical director, Matt Harman reveals that the French team is focussing on future gains as opposed to an immediate improvement in form. Not helped by the fact that it has a woefully underperforming engine, the team is now looking to the 2026 rules overhaul and the revised regulations on Capital Expenditure as it seeks to return towards the front of the pack.

"We took a decision in the end to focus on the future, and we'll deal with this power unit for the next two years by trying to remove some of its losses and everything we can do within these regulations," says Matt Harman, according to Motorsport Week. Our focus is on the future and the 2026 regs as well as the cars we need to do between now and then," he adds. "We have got some big ideas for that.”

"We have also got a big programme at both sites to improve the capabilities and functions," he reveals, referring to the French team's facilities at Viry in France and Enstone. "You'll have seen there are some CapEx equalisation topics that have gone on with the FIA.

‘Long-term approach’;

https://www.pitpass.com/76942/Alpine...-term-approach


Alpine’s stark admission despite ‘understanding’ Red Bull design
17:54 Sat, 27 Jan 2024.
Michelle Foster
PlanetF1.com

Although Alpine think they understand the philosophy behind Red Bull’s championship-winning ground-effect aerodynamic cars, technical director Matt Harman says they won’t copy it. Despite showing signs of promise during the 2022 season, the first campaign under Formula 1’s latest batch of technical regulations, Alpine faltered last season.

The team managed just two Grand Prix podiums, one apiece for Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, on their way to a disappointing P6 in the Constructors’ Championship. They, however, have ruled out following McLaren and others by heading down the Red Bull design philosophy. That is simply because tech director Harman doesn’t believe they can beat Red Bull by copying them.

“We think we understand what they’re doing,” he said but added: “You can’t click your fingers and just imagine it overnight. We understand our direction. But I think we’ve also understood some of the other cars on the grid as well.”

‘Stark admission’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/alpine...ed-bull-design

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‘Only the steering wheel survived’ - Alpine’s bold and aggressive A524 F1 car design explained.
Alpine’s brand new A524 F1 challenger underwent such a revamp over the winter that “only the steering wheel survived”.
07 Feb 2024
Lewis Larkam
Crash.Net

The A524 was unveiled at Enstone on Wednesday, with Alpine technical director Matt Harman describing the radical changes as part of a “very bold approach. It’s a brand new car from front to back, I think only the steering wheel survived. So we’ve really tried to look at every single area of the car,” he said.

“We rigorously analysed the key aerodynamic concepts that we wanted to move towards on this car to explore more aerodynamic freedom and better unlock these concepts to their full potential.”

“We found with the A523 that it was operating within a very narrow window. This was a weakness as it meant we were limited on what we could exploit with the car and there were very specific characteristics on where it thrived and where it did not. Therefore, for the A524, we aim to broaden this window as much as we can to give ourselves a better opportunity of maximising its potential.”

‘Only the steering wheel survived’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/104409...-f1-car-design


Alpine roll out ‘aggressive’ changes for A524 as rivals warned of ‘huge potential’
07 Feb 2024 3:20 PM
Jamie Woodhouse
PlanetF1.com

Alpine will head to Bahrain with an A524 “completely new from front to back”, which carries an “awful lot of potential to extract”. Technical director Matt Harman, who confirmed that the A524 is “completely new from front to back” after Alpine hit the performance ceiling with its predecessor.

“We maxed out the potential on the A523 and so the A524 is completely new from front to back. We rigorously analysed the key aerodynamic concepts that we wanted to move towards on this car to explore more aerodynamic freedom and better unlock these concepts to their full potential.”

“We found with the A523 that it was operating within a very narrow window. This was a weakness as it meant we were limited on what we could exploit with the car and there were very specific characteristics on where it thrived and where it did not. Therefore, for the A524, we aim to broaden this window as much as we can to give ourselves a better opportunity of maximising its potential.”

“Awful lot of potential to extract”;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/aggres...-front-to-back


Alpine pulls the covers off ‘bold’ 2024 F1 car
07/02/2024 at 14:16
Phillip van Osten
F1i.com

Alpine rolled out its 2024 F1 contender on Wednesday at Enstone, a car that will be raced once again by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.

The team says its A524 is a "brand-new concept created for the next two seasons and is marked by innovative solutions as a result of learnings from previous iterations. "The bold approach will allow the team to apply a stronger development path across the next two campaigns."

‘Bold 2024 F1 car’;

https://f1i.com/news/499028-alpine-p...24-f1-car.html


Alpine take bold approach with all-new 2024 F1 car
7th Feb 2024, 17:10
The Straits Times

ENSTONE, England - Renault-owned Alpine said they had changed almost everything bar the steering wheel as they became the first Formula One team to roll out their new 2024 car, rather than just presenting a livery or digital rendering, on Wednesday.

Team principal Bruno Famin, who took over last year, said everything had to improve. "We have an idea of where we think we are compared to last year but we have no clue about where are the competitors," he said.

‘Bold approach’;

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/f...ew-2024-f1-car


Alpine launches the A524
7th February 2024, 15:58
Motorsport.com

A quick look at the 2024 Alpine F1 car.

‘Video’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...e-a524/646351/


Alpine setting no targets for 2024 as ‘we must improve everywhere’ – Famin
7th February 2024, 16:44
Written by Keith Collantine
RaceFans

Alpine team principal Bruno Famin is not setting any targets for their 2024 F1 season after embracing a new car design philosophy. The team is also making extensive changes behind the scenes, said Famin, which may take time to pay off.

“There’s a lot of expectations, we are excited, for sure, it’s a brand new car, but to me there is no optimism,” he told media including RaceFans at today’s launch. “We know that the road is long. We know that we have a lot to do. We know where we want to go to fight in front. But we know that the road is long. We have a lot of things to improve everywhere across the company.”

‘We must improve everywhere’;

https://www.racefans.net/2024/02/07/...rywhere-famin/


Alpine: All new A524 all about ‘maximizing potential’
07/02/2024 at 16:11
Phillip van Osten
F1i.com

Alpine says it “maxed out” the potential of its 2023 car which justified conceiving an all-new contender for 2024, a “bold” design on which only the steering wheel was carried over from its predecessor. This ambitious move, spearheaded by technical director Matt Harman, reflects the team's dissatisfaction with their 2023 performance and their hunger to return to the top of the midfield.

"There are many big changes on the A524, our challenger for the 2024 season,” commented Harman. “We maxed out the potential on the A523 and so the A524 is completely new from front to back,"

"We rigorously analysed the key aerodynamic concepts that we wanted to move towards on this car to explore more aerodynamic freedom and better unlock these concepts to their full potential.”

‘Maximizing potential’;

https://f1i.com/news/499057-alpine-a...potential.html


Alpine boss makes Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly ‘relentless’ promise at launch of 2024 F1 car
Wed 7 February 2024 16:00
Kyle Archer
F1 Oversteer

Alpine technical director Matt Harman promised Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly that the F1 team will ‘relentlessly upgrade’ the A524 in 2024 at the launch of the new car.

“We have really focused on learning and reacting to what we have learned, rather than on results. The project has been bold where we have focused on realising concepts, which we aim to add to the car. We’ve built ourselves a strong platform to add performance when we can and we have set ourselves targets to deliver those.”

‘Relentless promise’;

https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/alp...f-2024-f1-car/


TECH ANALYSIS: Why there’s more to Alpine’s new A524 car than meets the eye
07 February 2024
Mark Hughes
Special Contributor
Formula One - Official Site

While the Alpine A524 looks superficially similar to its predecessor of last year, it represents a nose-to-tail re-engineering job which the team hopes will significantly improve its competitiveness. The chassis redesign, while encompassing the targeted weight reduction, has allowed for both the new sidepod layout and new rear suspension.

The take-away points of visual difference are a re-arranged geometry for the pushrod rear suspension and a reconfigured sidepod-cooling layout which allows a deeper undercut along the length of the sidepod. There has also been a big push to reduce the chassis weight further and to get better thermal management of the brakes in order to optimise tyre performance.

‘TECH ANALYSIS’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...ez4uZDA7B.html


Gary Anderson's verdict on the 2024 Alpine
Feb 7, 2024
by Gary Anderson
The Race

Overall this car is a step forward from last year but it’s still difficult to assess where Alpine might stand in the pecking order. I think it’s a case of what level the others have risen to as I’m not seeing anything too exciting here just yet.

‘Verdict’;

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/a...erson-verdict/

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Visa Cash App RB further teases new 2024 F1 livery.
Visa Cash App RB has provided further hints at its new livery for the 2024 season, with the car set to be launched on Friday morning European time in Las Vegas.
08 February 8:40AM
Author Jake Nichol
RacingNews365

Visa Cash App RB has provided further hints at its new livery for the 2024 season, with the car set to be launched on Friday morning European time in Las Vegas.

‘Teases new 2024 F1 livery’;

https://racingnews365.com/visa-cash-...2024-f1-livery


Ricciardo race suit leak suggests HUGE Red Bull change
Wednesday 7 February 2024 22:57
Sam Cook
GPFans

A photo circling on social media apparently shows the new race suits that both Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will wear during the 2024 season.

The race suit in question looks to be white, in a similar style to Ricciardo and Tsunoda's most recent AlphaTauri gear, but clearly features a lot more commercial sponsors compared to 2023, including Hugo Boss.

This influx of sponsors and a rebrand commercially brings them closer to the Red Bull name, and suggests a different direction is being taken with the team by the wider Red Bull brand having previously lacked in this area.

‘HUGE Red Bull change’;

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/10...e-sponsorship/


Visa RB strengthens its technical department with Alan Permane and Tim Goss
08:21 Tue, 30 Jan 2024.
By Balazs Szabo
F1 Technical

Following last week’s announcement of its brand-new identity, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team has announced key changes to its technical department, signing three experienced senior technical and trackside personnel. After leaving the FIA, Tim Goss is set to join the Visa Cash App RB Team, taking on the new role of Chief Technical Officer. The British engineer will report to the Team Principal, Laurent Mekies, and will commence his work in Faenza in October.

He has gained a wealth of competitive experience shaped by 28 years with McLaren, where he rose from assistant race engineer to become Head of Vehicle Performance, Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering and Technical Director in 2013. During this time he helped to deliver five drivers titles with Senna, Hakkinen, and Hamilton. He joined the FIA’s Single-Seater Technical Group in 2021 and became the Federation’s Technical Director in 2023 and held the role until January of this year.

‘Technical department strengthened’;

https://www.f1technical.net/news/24370


“Not available” - Helmut Marko rules out Daniel Ricciardo as possible Lewis Hamilton replacement
One less driver is available to Mercedes with Helmut Marko ruling Daniel Ricciardo out of a potential switch.
06 Feb 2024
Connor McDonagh
Crash.Net

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has poured cold water on Daniel Ricciardo as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025. “Ricciardo still has a long-term contract and is not available,” the Austrian told F1-insider.com

“Not available”;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/104405...lewis-hamilton


Visa Cash App RB pass major test ahead of 2024 launch
06 February 8:36AM
Author Jake Nichol
RacingNews365

Visa Cash App RB has passed a major test in the birth of its first Formula 1 car, by powering up the Red Bull Powertrains-Honda power unit. The team, which has rebadged from AlphaTauri for the 2024 season, will once again be powered by the same engine as the senior Red Bull team which the in-house power unit manufacturer will provide, along with support from Honda once again.

The car is to be unveiled at a special launch event in Las Vegas on February 8th - three days before Super Bowl LVIII in the city where the new livery will be revealed with the team set to run drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda once again. There have been major changes to the leadership of the team throughout the winter with Laurent Mekies taking up team principal duties from the retired Franz Tost with Peter Bayer starting his first full season as CEO.

‘Pass major test’;

https://racingnews365.com/visa-cash-...of-2024-launch

[Fortitude]

British Grand Prix to stay at Silverstone as huge £300m new F1 deal announced.
Silverstone have extended their deal to host the British Grand Prix for another 10 years. The legendary circuit's previous deal was due to expire at the end of the 2024 season but it will now remain in place until 2034.
14:12, Thu, Feb 8, 2024
By George Glinski
Daily and Sunday Express

The news was first announced in a social media video with British F1 drivers George Russell and Lando Norris. According to the Daily Mail, the deal is worth a staggering £300million.

F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said: "I am delighted to announce that the British Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for 10 more years with this agreement.

"Silverstone is an iconic venue at the heart of F1 history and as it approaches its ninth decade hosting Grands Prix, the event continues to attract fans from around the world for fantastic racing on track and the amazing fan experience off it.”

‘British Grand Prix for another 10 years’;

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...rstone-F1-news


Ten-year F1 deal keeps British Grand Prix at Silverstone until 2034
February 8th 2024
Author: Dominic Tobin
Motor Sport Magazine

The British Grand Prix will stay on the F1 calendar for at least another ten years, and Silverstone will remain its home after striking a ten-year extension to its current contract. A short message from Silverstone’s social media accounts expressed “delight” and the development which caps a turnaround project that has been going on for more than 15 years, since Bernie Ecclestone branded the circuit “an embarrassment” and awarded the race contract to Donington Park

Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle outlined more of the changes in a conversation with Motor Sport last summer. Grand Prix weekend entertainment gives spectators more for the price of their ticket, and bosses regularly cite the circuit’s fan approval rating, which is consistently at the top of the scale, compared to other venues on the calendar.

“I would argue very strongly that we are leading the way for traditional circuits in showing what F1 is nowadays,” said Pringle last year. “I don’t think there is anybody from the established circuit brigade and certainly not from the cornerstone races who have embraced this way of operating with quite the same verve as we have.

‘Silverstone until 2034’;

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a.../?nowprocket=1


Future of F1 British Grand Prix secure until 2034
8th February 2024, 15:33
by James Attwood
Autocar.co.uk

Peter Digby, chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, which owns Silverstone, said the extension “will provide a solid base for the further development of the venue as we continue to improve and transform the circuit into a year-round international motorsport and leisure destination”.

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali added that he was “delighted” with the deal, calling Silverstone “an iconic venue at the heart of F1 history”.

‘A year-round international motorsport and leisure destination’;

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...ure-until-2034


British Grand Prix remains on F1 calendar until 2034
8th February 2024, 15:11
The Straits Times

The British Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until 2034, following a 10-year extension with Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers's Club (BRDC), F1 announced on Thursday.

The first ever Formula One Grand Prix was held at Silverstone in 1950 and the new deal will see the circuit involved for its ninth decade. "I am delighted to announce the British Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for 10 more years with this agreement," F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

‘First ever Formula One Grand Prix, Silverstone in 1950’;

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/f...dar-until-2034


Silverstone secures its F1 future: British GP to run until 2034!
08/02/2024 at 14:17
Phillip van Osten
F1i.com

The roar and clamor of British F1 fans will continue to echo through Silverstone until at least 2034 following the venue’s confirmation on Thursday of a new ten-year deal sealed with Formula 1. Silverstone Circuit’s social media buzzed with the announcement, featuring a celebratory "TEN. MORE. YEARS." message and a video cameo from British F1 stars George Russell and Lando Norris.

The circuit’s 10-year pact provides Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) with much-needed security and clarity. Knowing their marquee event is guaranteed well into the future allows them to confidently invest in infrastructure upgrades and further enhance the fan experience. “The 2024 Formula 1 season will start with nine BRDC Full and Honorary members on the grid and the importance of our continued support of young drivers is particularly evidenced by the success of Lewis, Lando [Norris], George [Russell] and Alex [Albon].”

“This long-term commitment reflects the importance of the British Grand Prix to Formula 1 and their acknowledgement of our ability to deliver a world-class experience for the British fans who are among the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable in the world,” added Stuart Pringle, Chief Executive Officer, Silverstone.

‘Roar and clamor of British F1 fans will continue to echo through Silverstone’;

https://f1i.com/news/499103-silverst...ntil-2034.html

[Fortitude]

VCARB livery released in Las Vegas as Red Bull complete eye-catching rebrand.
Red Bull have rebranded their sister team to VCARB in 2024, and the Faenza-based outfit have an eye-catching new livery to match.
06:34, Fri, Feb 9, 2024
By Harry Smith
Daily and Sunday Express

Red Bull's rebrand of their sister team to VCARB - which stands for Visa Cash App RB - has been completed after the team unveiled a striking new livery at their launch event in Las Vegas. The design is an ode to the team's history as the Toro Rosso team, with whom the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen made their F1 debuts.

‘VCARB’;

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...y-car-pictures


Red Bull's rebranded second F1 team RB reveals 2024 car
Feb 9, 2024
by Josh Suttill
The Race

Red Bull's rebranded second Formula 1 team has revealed its 2024 challenger, the first under its new 'Visa Cash App RB' identity. The team previously known as AlphaTauri and Toro Rosso, issued images of its VCARB 01 2024 car in parallel with a private launch event in Las Vegas.

RB has adopted a blue and white livery, not so dissimilar from the fan-favourite liveries used in the final years of its Toro Rosso guise from 2017 to 2019. The 2024 RB marks a closer collaboration with Red Bull, something that will only add fuel to complaints from rivals that began increasing in volume in late 2023.

‘VCARB 01’;

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/r...livery-launch/


Visa Cash App RB unveils striking Red Bull-inspired car
09 February 7:33AM
Author Jake Nichol
RacingNews365

VCARB-01 takes its front pull-rod and rear push-rod suspension from Red Bull, with this design becoming a common trend among the teams to launch their new machines thus far.

The power steering, brake system, gearbox and exhaust are also from Red Bull Technologies, with the team designing the monocoque and brake ducts itself as per the regulations. The car to be driven by Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will be powered by the Red Bull Powertrains-Honda unit once again.

‘VCARB-01’;

https://racingnews365.com/visa-cash-...ired-rb-01-car


RB reveals its new VCARB 01 Formula 1 car
9th February 2024, 06:47
AUTHORJonathan Noble
Motorsport.com

The rebranded RB team has revealed its 2024 Formula 1 car at a special event on the Las Vegas Boulevard. Following a winter of significant change for the Faenza-based squad, which has a new team principal and new identity, the VCARB 01 was shown for the first time at a launch party.

The blue, black and white challenger features significant branding from new title sponsors Visa and Cash App. On the technical front, the new car features some interesting changes that have brought it closer to sister team Red Bull's concept, having been open about there being closer collaboration for this season.

‘VCARB 01 Formula 1 car’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...-car/10573967/


In photos: Visa Cash App RB reveals new 2024 F1 challenger
09 February 7:36AM
Author Jake Nichol
RacingNews365

At a special launch event in Las Vegas, drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda unveiled the the livery for the new machine on a show car, with the team providing renders for the Red Bull Powertrains-powered car.

The previous four launches for 2024 had featured a distinct lack of paint and far more exposed carbon than normal owing to weight concerns, but the team has elected to buck the trend seen thus far with the car.

‘New 2024 F1 challenger’;

https://racingnews365.com/in-photos-...-f1-challenger


Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 Team unveils stunning VCARB 01 in Las Vegas for the 2024 Season
AlphaTauri have been rebranded Visa Cash App RB for the 2024 F1 season
February 9, 2024
By John Smith
Total Motorsport

Under the glittering neon glow of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 Team made a grand entrance into the 2024 season with a spectacular launch event. The night was charged with excitement as the team unveiled its new livery, the VCARB 01, and celebrated the beginning of a promising partnership with its sponsors.

The launch event was not just about the bright lights and high-energy entertainment; it marked a significant milestone for the Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 Team. With the unveiling of the VCARB 01, the team showcased a fresh identity, featuring a striking blue and white livery that symbolizes a new era of competition and ambition.

The launch was elevated by performances from two giants of the music industry, Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, whose electrifying sets matched the high-octane atmosphere of Formula 1. Their involvement underscored the blend of sports, culture, and entertainment that Formula 1 embodies, making the Visa Cash App RB team launch an unforgettable event.

‘Stunning VCARB 01 in Las Vegas’;

https://www.total-motorsport.com/f1-...-01-las-vegas/


Toro Rosso vibes return as VCARB launch 2024 F1 car in Las Vegas
09 Feb 2024 6:41 AM
Thomas Maher
PlanetF1.com

Taking the covers off the car to the cheer of the crowd, the team unveiled the car on stage in Las Vegas as artists performed to massive hype. It’s all revolution at the newly-renamed VCARB outfit where, along with the new identity, the team has had a significant change in leadership.

Partnered with Tsunoda is Daniel Ricciardo as he makes his full-time racing return – the Australian had a truncated 2023 season after being brought back as a replacement for the struggling Nyck de Vries as Ricciardo suffered a hand injury at the Dutch Grand Prix.

‘VCARB launch’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/vcarb0...ched-las-vegas


FIRST LOOK: RB pull the covers off their 2024 challenger at Las Vegas event
09 February 2024
Formula One - Official Site

The newly-rebranded RB team have unveiled their 2024 challenger – the VCARB 01 – at a glittering launch event in Las Vegas. The VCARB 01 was very much the star of the show at the dazzling launch event in Las Vegas, with the team's new CEO Peter Bayer present as well as new Team Principal Laurent Mekies.

There’s also been a host of changes to the operation ahead of this year’s campaign, with three experienced technical and trackside personnel signing on recently. One of those is Alan Permane – who departed Alpine as their Sporting Director midway through last season – as he takes up the role of Racing Director.

Tim Goss will also take on the role of Chief Technical Officer in October, while Guillaume Cattelani joined the team as Deputy Technical Director, reporting to Technical Director Jody Egginton.

‘2024 challenger – the VCARB 01’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...jSkytN64J.html

[Fortitude]

Red Bull 2? Gary Anderson on RB's new VCARB 01 F1 car.
Red Bull's second Formula 1 team has undergone yet another identity refresh and is onto its third name since the company took over Minardi.
Feb 9, 2024
by Gary Anderson
The Race

The team will be even closer to Red Bull for 2024, and is being encouraged to use more of the transferrable parts available within the regulations. RB also has two experienced drivers in Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo, so results-wise will be chasing podiums and, if luck falls its way, maybe even snatching a win.

To achieve that, the drivers will need the equipment to show their real talent so let’s have a look at what has been revealed so far. As I always say, I can only comment on what we can see from what the teams provide at this point, so please take my analysis with a pinch of salt until we see exactly what turns up in Bahrain.

Overall, this is a neat and tidy package and a good starting point. I’m pretty sure there will be more detail to get stuck into when we see the Bahrain test version, so it will be interesting to see what has been hidden and what level of initial detail the team will come up with.

‘VCARB 01 F1 car’;

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/r...erson-verdict/


How VCARB plans to turn an historical 'weakness' into a strength
09 February 9:55AM
Author Jake Nichol
Co-author Aaron Deckers
RacingNews365

At present, VCARB's main base is in Faenza but an outpost is located in the UK in Bicester where aerodynamic testing is carried out, but the split in the two locations has been historically regarded as a weakness in F1, with only Alpine and Haas following a similar trend with their Enstone/Viry and North Carolina/Maranello operations, respectively. But Mekies, who left his role as Ferrari's sporting director to replace Tost is sure that the team can foster a winning environment across two locations.

"Historically in Formula 1, it's always been seen as a weakness to have two headquarters," Mekies exclusively told RacingNews365 at the launch of the VCARB. "What we want to achieve is that what was historically a weakness, we want to turn it into a strength, so we are very happy to have two headquarters with one in Bicester and we are building a new one in Milton Keynes to transfer the people from Bicester to a brand-new HQ, hopefully by the end of the year.”

"Obviously we have the historical headquarters of Faenza, and we are a technology company, nowadays, we are a competitive technology company and times have changed. We think there is a way to get people to work on both sides of the Channel, and that we can turn that into a strength. We can go on the job market and get the best people in the UK and in Europe and making our company a location-free company where communication flows and where we build the right environment with enough technology so we overtake the historical weaknesses."

‘VCARB plans’;

https://racingnews365.com/how-vcarb-...nto-a-strength


Laurent Mekies: 'Let's build the best possible racing team and see where it takes us'
09 Feb 2024
Formula One - Official Site

RB's newly appointed Team Principal Laurent Mekies speaks to Lawrence Barretto about his 2024 targets.

‘Best possible racing team’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...871663741.html


VCARB 01 - Entering Our New Era
9th February 2024, 06:57
Motorsport.com

Introducing the VCARB 01, our 2024 challenger as we enter our new era and identity. Drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo are ready to take on the season for an action packed year in their new look.

‘Entering Our New Era’;

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/...ew-era/646468/


Yuki Tsunoda on 2024 goals at RB
09 Feb 2024
Formula One - Official Site (Video)

Lawrence Barretto sits down with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the 2024 season.

‘2024 goals at RB’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...256168252.html


Daniel Ricciardo sets lofty “top-fives” target as RB embark on new era
Daniel Ricciardo has big hopes for the Visa Cash App RB F1 team in 2024.
09 Feb 2024
Connor McDonagh
Crash.Net

"There are a lot of new personnel, some big partners coming onboard,” Ricciardo told F1’s official website. "The team has always taken itself seriously, but I feel like this is another step up. It’s no longer just a platform for Red Bull Racing, it’s a time for us to fight at the front of the midfield.”

"I like what’s happened, the changes that have taken place. There’s something about the team, the mindset is a bit different, kind of like a point to prove. It’s cool. It’s fun. You have to aim high, but being in this sport so long, you want to remain realistic as you don’t want to end up ultimately disappointed,” Ricciardo said when asked what is possible this season.

"Top-fives should be a target and if we get into that position, maybe some podiums present themselves. Of course we want to win but, you know, let’s…I think we made steps last year, let’s make a few more steps. Do I think top-five results are on the table – and could they be on the table in the first half of the season? I’d like to think so."

“Top-fives”;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/104412...embark-new-era

[Fortitude]

Williams Racing Needs More Cash to Return to the Top, Says F1 Team’s Principal.
“We’re not financially stable,” Vowles said in a Bloomberg TV interview as Williams launched its 2024 livery in New York City. “We’re going on the right pathway towards it, but it does require Dorilton to do an investment into the organization year-on-year to make sure we are still in a strong place.”
13:20 Wed, 07 Feb 2024.
Nataly Pak, Bloomberg News
BNN Bloomberg

The storied team with nine constructors’ championships under its belt has been struggling financially for some time. Williams posted a £17.9 million ($22.6 million) loss in 2022 and £11.9 million in 2021, according to financial statements. The results for 2023 are yet to be released.

“I want to change a lot of the infrastructure that really isn’t fit for purpose anymore into new age, modern technology,” Vowles said when asked about a £36 million capital injection from its parent company for 2023. “Again, that requires investment. Investment has to grow, not shrink, from those numbers.”

Dorilton is “absolutely” willing to support Williams along the way, according to Vowles. The New York-based private equity firm bought Williams for £152 million in 2020. “Within a five-year period, I’m confident that we can get this team into a strong position,” Vowles said.

“We’re not financially stable”;

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/williams...ipal-1.2031965


Only a ‘fool’ would drop Williams name for ‘problem’ VCARB, Stake branding
07 Feb 2024 3:00 PM
Michelle Foster
PlanetF1.com

James Vowles will not sell Williams’ naming rights to the highest bidder, adamant only a “fool” would drop the legacy that is Williams. Although the team is in its fifth season of ownership under US investment company Dorilton Capital, Williams remains Williams, and if team boss Vowles has any say, it always will.

“I think it’s one of the biggest brands, certainly in motorsport and certainly in the UK. I also have no desire whatsoever to change it nor do Dorilton for that matter, because it means a tremendous amount,” he told the media, including PlanetF1.com. “Frank and his legacy remain in us. And you’ll see on the livery now as well, if you look you’ll see his arrow subtly embedded in there.”

“I still today don’t know AlphaTauri’s new name and I was in an F1 Commission earlier and they mentioned it but it doesn’t matter. Something is their new name. And that’s part of the problem, that doesn’t have legacy, that doesn’t hold weight in my mind. You create legacy through championships, through growth, through a tremendous amount of the world believing in you and following you. Williams means a tremendous amount to me. It’s the first team I really followed, and it’s what I want to retain because it’s a strength and a weakness.”

“Frank and his legacy remain in us”;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/willia...ip-vcarb-stake


Alex Albon issues bleak Williams verdict after ‘open’ James Vowles talks
Wed 7 February 2024 20:00
Kyle Archer
F1 Oversteer

Alex Albon has issued a bleak verdict on the chances of Williams fighting for regular podiums after ‘open’ talks with team boss James Vowles before the 2024 F1 season. The new campaign is now mere weeks away with pre-season testing from February 21 to 23 in Sakhir. Five red lights will then go out to start the Bahrain GP one week later at the circuit. It will mark the start of Albon’s third season with Williams and Vowles’ second at their helm.

Albon told RacingNews365: “James is extremely involved and he always keeps me up to date with the progress of the team, the areas we need to work on, the areas that I could help him improve. He’s very open in that sense – which is, obviously, a very nice thing to have.”

The London-born Thai continued: “I think that 2026/2027, that’s the period of time where I think we’re going to consistently fight for podiums and, obviously, that’s quite far away. I just have to be happy with the journey that we’re on and the progress that we’re making. That’s pretty clear of where I see the team and where I want the team to be. I’ll be assisting in pushing for that as long as I can.”

‘2026/2027: Consistently fight for podiums’;

https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/ale...-vowles-talks/


SPECIAL REPORT: James Vowles' sleepless nights, Alex Albon's rising fame, and Logan Sargent 2.0... inside Williams' 2024 preparations - and how they've changed 'everything' ahead of the new Formula One season
Published: 20:15, 6 February 2024
By Ben Nagle For Dailymail.Com
Mail Online

Here, DailyMail.com goes behind the scenes to find out Williams' plans for the new year, how Vowles is already finding success... and what happened during a grueling winter back at the factory. 'There are nights that I really haven't slept because of the responsibility. I have the weight of the company on my shoulders.' Crouched over a table at the top of a New York skyscraper, the Manhattan skyline in full view behind him, Williams team principal James Vowles is in a reflective mood.

'I think we're probably the last team to get it all together and fire the car up, which happened today,' Vowles tells Mail Sport at the top of the Rockefeller Center. 'It's a momentous occasion for the team, and I love being here, don't get me wrong... but I also really miss the fact that I didn't get to hear the car for the first time.'

His determination to succeed seeps out of every pore, with Vowles keen to insist that he will do whatever it takes to get this team back where it belongs. 'I didn't care about last year, and I don't really care about this year,' he explains. 'Yeah, I'm confident we've done a really good job, but what I care about is us fighting at the front for championships again.’

‘James Vowles' sleepless nights’;

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...es-Vowles.html


Williams boss James Vowles makes ‘idiot’ claim after rival F1 team’s decision
Tue 6 February 2024 21:00
Kyle Archer
F1 Oversteer

James Vowles says he would be ‘an idiot’ to throw away Williams’ legacy in Formula 1 after Red Bull rebranded AlphaTauri as Visa Cash App RB ahead of the 2024 campaign. Red Bull GmbH, the parent company of Red Bull Racing, initially rebranded Toro Rosso to be AlphaTauri in 2020. But four seasons with the name failed to deliver the marketing results it hoped for. AlphaTauri is a fashion brand that Red Bull launched in 2016 named after the star.

Vowles believes he would be ‘an idiot’ to let Dorilton Capital – which bought Williams from the Williams family in August 2020 – throw away their ‘vast legacy’ by changing the team’s name. He is adamant that the name remains ‘one of our strengths’ compared to their rivals. “It’s one of the biggest brands in motorsport and in Great Britain,” Vowles said, via quotes by Motorsport-Total. “I have no desire to change that, and neither does Dorilton, because it means a lot to me.”

‘James Vowles makes ‘idiot’ claim’;

https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/wil...eams-decision/