Sainz still seeking ‘perfect launch’ as he adapts to Ferrari F1 start system
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Carlos Sainz says he is still building up confidence as he adjusts to the start procedure in Ferrari’s 2021 Formula 1 car as he seeks the “perfect launch”.
Race starts were one of the Spaniard’s strengths during his time at McLaren but he is still looking to get on top of Ferrari’s system to optimise his launches this year.
While Sainz has got up to speed quickly at Ferrari following his winter switch, he admits his getaways remain an area where he can extract even more improvement.
Formula 1 looking to monitor driver heart rates
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May 14 2021
Formula 1 has plans to start monitoring the heart rates of drivers and key personnel, according to Ross Brawn.
2021 is a year when Formula 1 is keen to experiment. Already it has been confirmed ‘sprint qualifying’ will be trialled on a Saturday at three rounds of the season, while at the Spanish Grand Prix communication between the FIA and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was a new addition to the coverage.
And Brawn, who serves as managing director and technical director for Formula 1, revealed the next initiative being looked at is tracking a driver’s heart rate, stating that from his time on the pit wall he knows this to be “fascinating” information.
Marko: Wolff told Hamilton about wing to ‘set the mood’
Date published:
May 14 2021
Helmut Marko reckons Mercedes’ complaints about their rear wing were designed by Toto Wolff to “set the mood” in the title fight.
Last time out at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton raised questioned about Red Bull’s rear wing.
According to the championship leader, “the Red Bulls are really fast on the straights”.
He added: “They have this bendy wing on the back of their car which they put on and they gained at least three tenths from this wing.”
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was quick to deny that there was anything untoward with the RB16B’s design.