David Coath, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Red Bull Racing gives update on RBPT progress and expects to do “as good a job if not a better one” than their partnership with Honda

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Red Bull’s chief engineer Paul Monaghan gave an update prior to the F1 Summer Break as to how the Red Bull Power Trains project is progressing. Red Bull Racing have a heritage of several different engine partners over the years. When the team entered Formula 1 in 2005, they did so with an engine manufactured…

Verstappen on leading F1 Championship by 78-points: “It’s never comfortable. There’s always things that can go wrong or can happen to you”

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

The summer break in F1 arrived at a time which showed that Red Bull Racing does not have the dominant car of the past two seasons. Verstappen admitted in his post-race remarks at Spa that he is aware as to how close the field of cars has become and the work that is ahead of…

Liberty Media confirms investigation by U.S. DoJ Antitrust Division for denying Andretti Global an F1 entry

David Coath9 months ago05 mins

During Thursday’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call, Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei confirmed that Liberty Media (the company which owns Formula One) is under investigation by the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division for denying Andretti Global entry into the Formula 1 World Championship. Maffei stated during the call “We intend to fully cooperate with…

Ricciardo says RB “had a really good race” at F1 Belgian GP

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Due to George Russell’s disqualification post-race, Daniel Ricciardo left Spa with a point for finishing P10. The much-loved Aussie was pleased with his race even before the news of the point promotion. This confidence, having started P13, should serve Ricciardo well as he looks to secure his F1 future in the coming months. RB went…

Tsunoda looks for answers after revealing “it’s so hard to drive this car” during F1 Belgian Grand Prix

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Yuki Tsunoda had a mammoth task ahead of him this past Sunday after a 60-place penalty (for the use of multiple additional power unit elements) saw the Japanese driver start from the back of the grid for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix. His cause was hindered even further as his car lacked pace and he…

Hülkenberg “still confident” going to Audi in 2025 despite Sauber’s current form as he looks forward to “some more positive inputs on their side”

David Coath9 months ago9 months ago012 mins

Nico Hülkenberg is a Haas F1 Team driver but the majority of questions at his most recent press conference were focused on his future due to the fact the German racer heads to Audi for 2025 and beyond. Seeing how the German manufacturer announced earlier this week that Andreas Seidl has been removed as head…

Exclusive interview | 2021 Daytona 24 Hours LMP2 winner Kyle Tilley

David Coath10 months ago10 months ago011 mins

During the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Pit Debrief was given the opportunity to speak exclusively with 2021 Daytona 24 LMP2 winner Kyle Tilley. Success continued this year at Daytona 24 as well as at 12 Hours of Sebring with Era Motorsport being victorious in LMP2. This time with Tilley sticking to the pits as opposed…

20 years of Red Bull Racing celebrated in style at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed

David Coath10 months ago10 months ago012 mins

Red Bull Racing dominated the final day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Milton Keynes based racing outfit brought together an incredible lineup of drivers from across the team’s history to take on the famous Goodwood hill climb before posing on the famous Goodwood House balcony in front of a…

Pérez says F1 British GP was “just a mess overall” and now looks to regroup and “get out of this difficult period”

David Coath10 months ago10 months ago09 mins

Recent weeks have seen Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Pérez have a lot of rumours circulating around his F1 future. Therefore, with all of this pressure mounting, a smooth British Grand Prix weekend was vital. Instead after spinning out in Q1 and qualifying P19. Having chosen to give him new PU elements this then resulted in…

Leclerc labels last 4 races “worse than a nightmare” after a frustrating F1 British GP

David Coath10 months ago10 months ago09 mins

Scuderia Ferrari left Silverstone with 11 points after a P5 finish for Carlos Sainz brought 10 points to the team on top of a bonus point for Sainz claiming the fastest lap at Sunday’s F1 British Grand Prix. Meanwhile, on the other side of the garage, Charles Leclerc endured a torrid time on track after…