Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

“The decision will be announced after Singapore” — Marko and Bayer discuss Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 future

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Rumours surrounding Daniel Ricciardo’s seat at Visa Cash App RB have escalated, with reports, including Ralf Schumacher, seemingly confirming the Singapore Grand Prix to be Ricciardo’s last race. This suggests that the Australian driver may be replaced by Liam Lawson after this weekend’s event. Despite Ricciardo’s return to Formula 1 in 2023 at the Hungarian…

F1 Academy | Singapore GP | Qualifying | Pulling secures double pole

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore witnessed an exciting F1 Academy qualifying session under the lights, with Alpine’s Abbi Pulling clinching a decisive double pole position for the upcoming races. Pulling, who had already demonstrated her prowess by setting the pace in Free Practice with a sub-2:04 lap, continued her stellar performance into qualifying….

“I think there are other priorities for the FIA to look at at the moment” – F1 drivers push back against FIA President’s swearing concerns

Chiara Martin3 months ago09 mins

The ongoing debate around swearing in Formula 1 radio communications has sparked strong reactions from drivers, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Pérez all weighing in on the matter ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The controversy follows a recent push from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to limit the amount of…

“We’ll try to come back stronger” — Alpine duo looks ahead after frustrating F1 Azerbaijan GP and dropping behind Williams

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix turned out to be a challenging one for the Alpine team, as both drivers, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, faced a difficult race that ultimately yielded no points. Despite their best efforts, the French outfit’s lack of pace and strategy setbacks left them out of the top 10, while rivals like…

F2 | Azerbaijan GP | Qualifying | Verschoor stuns with late charge to pole in Baku

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

In a closely contested Formula 2 qualifying session at the Baku City Circuit, Richard Verschoor of Trident took a surprise pole position. Verschoor secured his second Formula 2 pole of the season, narrowly beating PREMA’s Kimi Antonelli by just 0.017 seconds, while ART Grand Prix’s Victor Martins completed the top three. The session kicked off…

Verstappen “still in a much stronger position than I am” in F1 Drivers’ Championship fight — Norris

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

As the 2024 Formula One season continues to unfold, McLaren’s Lando Norris has emerged as one of the key challengers to Red Bull’s dominant Max Verstappen. In his media session ahead of the Azerbaijan GP, Norris opened up about his approach to the championship, his thoughts on performance, and his refusal to compromise his racing…

Lawrence Stroll on Adrian Newey’s future with Aston Martin F1: “We intend to be around here a very long time together”

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Adrian Newey has committed his long-term future to the Aston Martin Formula One Team. The British designer, widely regarded as the most successful technical mind in Formula 1 history, will join the team on 1 March 2025 as Managing Technical Partner. Along with this role, Newey will also become a shareholder, cementing his integral position…

Ferrari F1 appoints former Mercedes engineer Loïc Serra as new Chassis Technical Director

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Ferrari has announced the appointment of Loïc Serra as its new chassis technical director. Serra, formerly the performance director at Mercedes, will officially join Ferrari on the 1st of October and report directly to team principal Fred Vasseur. Serra’s move to Ferrari was initially confirmed in the summer of 2023, but due to an extended…

FIA issues statement amid scrutiny over McLaren and Mercedes F1 front wings

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

The FIA has issued a statement addressing the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the front wings of the Mercedes W15 and McLaren MCL38, following concerns raised by rivals Red Bull and Ferrari. The issue revolves around the apparent flexing of the front wings on these cars, which, while passing the standard FIA load-bearing tests, have been questioned…

F3 | Italian GP | Feature Race | Leonardo Fornaroli crowned Formula 3 champion in Monza

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 FIA Formula 3 season, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza witnessed the crowning of Leonardo Fornaroli as the new champion. The championship battle, which had been fiercely contested throughout the season, culminated in a final race that saw four drivers—Fornaroli, Luke Browning, Gabriel Minì, and Arvid Lindblad—all vying…