F1 Today: Candid Assessments & Harsh Truths in Formula 1

Formula 1 racing is back next weekend in The Netherlands.

Teams and drivers are gearing up, but there’s still time to look back at the season so far. On this last weekend of the summer break, some honest truths have come out.

Steiner’s Verdict: ‘Expiry Date for These F1 Drivers’

The 2024 season is unique because all 20 drivers from last year’s final race returned for the first race this year. This almost never happens! But next season will be different with some driver changes. Guenther Steiner shared his thoughts on which drivers might not stay in Formula 1.

Steiner, who was Haas F1’s team boss, became a media star thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive. He also wrote a best-selling book called ‘Surviving to Drive’. His new book, written with James Hogg, comes out on October 10th.

Briatore’s Brutal Assessment of His New Team

Alpine’s F1 team made headlines by hiring Flavio Briatore as an advisor. Briatore left F1 after the Crashgate scandal when he was Renault’s team boss. Now he’s back and says Alpine really needed him.

Bottas’ Harsh Truth

Valtteri Bottas is one of the most colorful drivers with his blonde mullet and mustache. He told Autosport that he used to feel like a corporate “robot” without an identity when he drove for Mercedes. Fans might think it’s refreshing to see him more relaxed now, even though his future isn’t clear yet.

The Biggest Danger for Norris: Why Piastri Can Beat Him in Style

McLaren is having a great year with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both getting their first wins and many podiums. They could become big rivals, and Piastri might just have the edge over Norris for the rest of the season. The reason? It’s simpler than you think…

What do you think about these changes in Formula 1?