Author Archives: Dan Knutson

Author Archives: Dan Knutson
Dan Knutson

KNUTSON: Aston Martin’s Mistake

KNUTSON: Aston Martin’s Mistake

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 2020 Racing Point car was a direct copy of the championship-winning 2019 Mercedes and, therefore, the Racing Point was one of the fastest cars in the Formula One field last year. That the team often failed to exploit the advantage is another story. But what worked…
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Dan Knutson

Fernando Alonso’s Indianapolis 500 Dreams

Fernando Alonso’s Indianapolis 500 Dreams

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 2020 Racing Point car was a direct copy of the championship-winning 2019 Mercedes and, therefore, the Racing Point was one of the fastest cars in the Formula One field last year. That the team often failed to exploit the advantage is another story. But what worked…
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Dan Knutson

KNUTSON: How Will Alonso Fare With Alpine?

KNUTSON: How Will Alonso Fare With Alpine?

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 2020 Racing Point car was a direct copy of the championship-winning 2019 Mercedes and, therefore, the Racing Point was one of the fastest cars in the Formula One field last year. That the team often failed to exploit the advantage is another story. But what worked…
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Dan Knutson

With New Owners, Williams Can Only Go Up

With New Owners, Williams Can Only Go Up

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 2020 Racing Point car was a direct copy of the championship-winning 2019 Mercedes and, therefore, the Racing Point was one of the fastest cars in the Formula One field last year. That the team often failed to exploit the advantage is another story. But what worked…
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Dan Knutson

Rookie F-1 Drivers Facing Disadvantage This Year

Rookie F-1 Drivers Facing Disadvantage This Year

The rookie drivers — such as Yuki Tsunoda at AlphaTauri, and Haas drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin — and those drivers who do not have years of Formula One experience will be at a disadvantage this season because of the new rule that has shortened the practice sessions on Friday. 
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Dan Knutson

KNUTSON: Red Bull Gets New Power Solution

KNUTSON: Red Bull Gets New Power Solution

The big freeze is in and that has prevented Red Bull and sister team AlphaTauri from possibly pulling out of Formula One.
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Dan Knutson

Mick Schumacher: Great Expectations

Mick Schumacher: Great Expectations

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 2020 Racing Point car was a direct copy of the championship-winning 2019 Mercedes and, therefore, the Racing Point was one of the fastest cars in the Formula One field last year. That the team often failed to exploit the advantage is another story. But what worked…
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Dan Knutson

Mick Schumacher: Great Expectations

Mick Schumacher: Great Expectations

Being the racing son — or even grandson — of a famous racing driver is nothing new. Examples include Andretti, Unser, Earnhardt, Brabham, Hill (Phil and Graham), Villeneuve, Fittipaldi and Ascari.
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Dan Knutson

KNUTSON: Formula One’s Budget Crunch

KNUTSON: Formula One’s Budget Crunch

For the first time there is a budget cap in place for the Formula One teams. But of course, Formula One being Formula One, there are all sorts of loopholes and exemptions.
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Dan Knutson

Red Bull’s Two-Pronged Attack

Red Bull’s Two-Pronged Attack

By signing Sergio “Checo” Perez for the 2021 season, Red Bull will be able to have a two-pronged attack in the races for the first time since Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen were teammates on the squad in 2018.