Ella Cleary, Author at Motorsport

Verstappen: Hard tyre pace in F1 Chinese GP gives Red Bull “hope” and “a direction” with RB21

Ella Cleary3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

Max Verstappen faced a challenging yet insightful race at the 2025 F1 Chinese GP with his RB21, ultimately finishing fourth in a contest dominated by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Strategic tyre management at the F1 Chinese GP for Verstappen Starting from fourth on the grid, Verstappen encountered difficulties during the initial laps,…

Max Verstappen “very happy” to secure front row start for Red Bull in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Ella Cleary5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

Max Verstappen of Red Bull managed to secure a front row start for the F1 Chinese GP Sprint race, overcoming early struggles to line up second on the grid, while Liam Lawson starts last. Despite his frustration at narrowly missing out on pole, Verstappen acknowledged the team’s progress, especially after a difficult start in practice…

Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri Discuss Home Race Pressure at the F1 Australian GP

“Just focused on driving” — Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri discuss home race pressure at F1 Australian GP

Ella Cleary2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The F1 Australian GP press conference ahead of this weekend’s race in Melbourne featured two homegrown talents, Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri, both navigating the excitement and pressure of competing on home soil. For Jack Doohan, it’s only his second F1 start at his home race. Sitting alongside his fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri, the 22-year-old…

Max Verstappen says RB21 “a big difference to last year” following 2024 F1 struggles

Ella Cleary3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

With pre-season testing in Bahrain now concluded, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has offered his thoughts on the RB21, the 2025 F1 challenger for Red Bull Racing, expressing cautious optimism about the improvements made over last season’s car. While the Dutchman acknowledged that it’s still early to draw firm conclusions, his initial impressions suggest the…

While McLaren are looking in great shape following F1 Testing in Bahrain, feet remain firmly on the ground inside the Woking-based squad. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Andrea Stella give their thoughts.

F1 Testing | McLaren: “Plenty to work on” ahead of Australian GP

Ella Cleary4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

McLaren has concluded its pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, completing an intensive three-day programme to fine-tune the MCL39 ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris contributed to gathering crucial data on performance, aerodynamics, and setup adjustments under varying track conditions. Challenging conditions, positive results The final day of…

2025 Bahrain F1 Testing | Liam Lawson says “a lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull

F1 Testing | Liam Lawson: “A lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull

Ella Cleary4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

During the opening session of the 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull newbie, Liam Lawson, experienced a mixed session, balancing a seemingly promising pace with a moment of instability. The young New Zealander, stepping into the RB21 alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, showed flashes of strong performance but also highlighted…

Sauber unveils C45 livery at 2025 F1 75 Season Launch Event

Ella Cleary1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Anticipation builds for 2025 F1 season as liveries get shown to the world With the anticipated arrival of the 2025 Formula 1 season, one of the most exciting moments for fans and teams alike is the unveiling of the new car liveries. While testing and performance upgrades are crucial, livery launches give teams a chance…

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at a possible removal of F1 radio messages.

Ben Sulayem suggests potential “shut down” of F1 radio messages

Ella Cleary1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Formula 1 is no stranger to high-stakes drama, but recently, it’s the language used by drivers that’s been stirring up controversy — and the potential threat of an F1 radio ban by Mohammed Ben Sulayem He has voiced concerns about the rising use of foul language in these exchanges. This comes because they’re broadcast live…

Lewis Hamilton is now a Ferrari Formula 1 driver. Here he is in front of a F40 on Monday.

Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari: A new era in Formula 1

Ella Cleary2 months ago07 mins

The motorsport world is abuzz with excitement as Lewis Hamilton begins his tenure at Ferrari, marking a historic chapter in Formula 1. Known as one of the greatest drivers in the sport’s history, Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is more than a team switch – it’s a seismic shift that could redefine the legacy of both…

Verstappen: Hard tyre pace in F1 Chinese GP gives Red Bull “hope” and “a direction” with RB21

Max Verstappen “very happy” to secure front row start for Red Bull in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

“Just focused on driving” — Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri discuss home race pressure at F1 Australian GP

Max Verstappen says RB21 “a big difference to last year” following 2024 F1 struggles

F1 Testing | McLaren: “Plenty to work on” ahead of Australian GP

F1 Testing | Liam Lawson: “A lot more to come” after first day of running in Red Bull

Sauber unveils C45 livery at 2025 F1 75 Season Launch Event

Ben Sulayem suggests potential “shut down” of F1 radio messages

Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari: A new era in Formula 1

Ocon: “Honest meetings” after Australia helped Haas to P5 in F1 Chinese GP

Strømsted eager to “keep pushing” the limits after the F3 Australian GP Feature Race

Sergio Pérez raises concerns as Yuki Tsunoda set for Red Bull F1 promotion

F2: The winners and losers of the Australian GP

Ocon: “Honest meetings” after Australia helped Haas to P5 in F1 Chinese GP

Strømsted eager to “keep pushing” the limits after the F3 Australian GP Feature Race

Sergio Pérez raises concerns as Yuki Tsunoda set for Red Bull F1 promotion

F2: The winners and losers of the Australian GP

Ocon: “Honest meetings” after Australia helped Haas to P5 in F1 Chinese GP