Purple Bull is not going to be operating a fan-inspired livery at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix because of issues in regards to the additional weight it might add to their automotive.
The reigning Constructors’ Champions had invited followers to design bespoke liveries for use in choose races this yr, the primary of which was showcased on the British Grand Prix in July.
Nonetheless, Purple Bull have now ditched plans to run the customized livery deliberate Singapore after it was discovered that it might add 1kg to the staff’s RB20 automotive in the course of the idea part of making it.
Whereas it was calculated that may solely translate to a efficiency deficit of an additional 0.03 seconds per lap across the Marina Bay Avenue Circuit, the staff opted in opposition to risking any drop-off in efficiency.
The choice comes amid the Milton Keynes-based outfit having seen the efficiency benefit they held over their rivals whittled away for the reason that final of Max Verstappen’s seven victories to date in 2024 on the Spanish Grand Prix in June.
Reigning world champion Verstappen has seen his lead on the prime of the Drivers’ Championship over McLaren’s Lando Norris minimize to 59 factors, with the British driver’s staff now 20 factors away from Purple Bull on the prime of the Constructors’ Championship as effectively.
Added to that’s the truth final yr’s Singapore Grand Prix proved to be Purple Bull’s worst of the yr, the place Verstappen and team-mate Sergio Perez might solely handle to complete fifth and eighth respectively after each did not make the highest 10 in qualifying.
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Purple Bull’s sister staff RB will, nonetheless, be operating a particular livery in Singapore after unveiling a denim-inspired look that has been designed by their attire companion HUGO, that includes zips alongside the sidepod and a denim look throughout the entrance of the VCARB 01.
Mercedes may also be displaying a brand new search for the race to rejoice the fiftieth anniversary of title sponsor Petronas, with the corporate’s emerald color changing the staff’s conventional silver on the nostril and sidepods.
Sky Sports activities F1’s stay Singapore GP schedule
Thursday September 1912pm: Drivers’ Press Convention
Friday September 208.15am: F1 Academy Practice10am: Singapore GP Observe One (session begins 10.30am)11.55am: F1 Academy Qualifying1.45pm: Singapore GP Observe Two (session begins 2pm)3.15pm: The F1 Present
Saturday September 218am: F1 Academy Race One10.15am: Singapore GP Observe Three (session begins 10.30am)1pm: Singapore GP Qualifying build-up2pm: SINGAPORE GP QUALIFYING*4pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday September 228.30am: F1 Academy Race Two11:30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Singapore GP build-up1pm: The SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX3pm: Chequered Flag: Singapore GP reaction4pm: Ted’s Pocket book
*additionally stay on Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion
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