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Cadillac hires engineers from Red Bull and Ferrari Cadillac has announced the recruitment of three experienced engineers, including staff from Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes, to strengthen its Formula 1 programme. The new hires will take on senior development and aerodynamics roles as the team aims to progress on the grid. Crash + 3 more Thu 24 Sep · 15:16 UTC via RaceFans Russell leads Mercedes one-two, Lindblad crashes, Hamilton summoned for impeding | Formula 1 In the second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, George Russell led a dominant performance for Mercedes, clocking a fastest lap of 1'43.347. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, followed closely but could not match Russell's pace, finishing half a second behind.
Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured the third position, but his time was over eight tenths slower than Russell's. Meanwhile, championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli faced issues with his car, missing a significant portion of the session due to hydraulic repairs. RaceFans Thu 24 Sep · 13:16 UTC via Autosport Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply George Russell, a driver for Mercedes, has expressed optimism about the potential for better-balanced tyres in Formula 1's 2027 season, which he believes could allow for a more natural driving style. He noted that the current tyres have not been well balanced, impacting performance, particularly for drivers like himself and Oscar Piastri, who have struggled with the unnatural driving style required by the 2026 cars.
Kimi Antonelli, Russell's team-mate, has a different perspective, suggesting that while the tyres may evolve slightly, the overall changes will not be drastic. He highlighted that the car's aerodynamics will undergo significant modifications, which will also influence performance. Both drivers are adapting to the technical challenges posed by the current regulations as they prepare for the upcoming season. Autosport Wed 23 Sep · 15:06 UTC Last race · Round 15
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