Magdalena Put, Author at Motorsport

Williams F1 boss James Vowles praised Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon’s partnership, calling it a major asset as the team heads into 2026

Vowles praises Sainz–Albon partnership as Williams eyes further progress after standout 2025 F1 season

Magdalena Put18 hours ago1 day ago04 mins mins

Williams team principal James Vowles praised the working relationship between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. The Grove-based team has momentum on their side heading into the new year, having finished a commendable P5 in the Constructors’ standings. Sainz’s performance in particular drew attention following his…

Lando Norris tops FP2 at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, leading Max Verstappen and George Russell. Oscar Piastri struggles, while Bearman shines.

F1 | FP2 | Abu Dhabi GP | Norris leads Verstappen and Russell under the lights as Piastri struggles

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

It’s business as usual for FP2 at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. After a rookie-heavy FP1 session, the focus now shifts to race-representative conditions. Every lap matters, especially for those who missed the opening session. Lando Norris enters the session as the benchmark after topping Free Practice 1 by just 0.008s over title rival Max…

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri discusses pressure, missed opportunities, and team orders ahead of the upcoming F1 Abu Dhabi GP title showdown

Piastri opens up about his mindset ahead of title showdown at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Oscar Piastri opened up about his mindset as he heads into the title showdown at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP as one of the three contenders. Piastri’s title hopes took a hit at the Qatar GP, where a costly strategy blunder from the team saw him lose ground to both teammate Lando Norris and Red…

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur breaks down the reasons behind a tough F1 Qatar GP weekend

Vasseur breaks down the reasons behind a tough F1 Qatar GP weekend for Ferrari

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

Ferrari endured one of its most difficult weekends of the season at the F1 Qatar GP, with team principal Fred Vasseur pointing to tyre pressures and early setup missteps as key reasons behind the team’s lack of competitiveness. Neither driver was able to extract consistent performance from the car across the weekend, with Charles Leclerc…

Fernando Alonso pleased with P4 in Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Qatar GP as Aston Martin showed early pace on Friday

Alonso pleased with P4 in Sprint Qualifying at F1 Qatar GP: “One of the best results of the year”

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins mins

Fernando Alonso delivered a standout performance as the sole Aston Martin to reach SQ3, securing P4 in Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Qatar GP. The result marks Alonso’s highest starting position in what has been a troubled 2025 campaign for the Spaniard. Alonso executed a clean and composed run through all three phases of Sprint…

Max Verstappen supports McLaren’s no team orders policy as the F1 Qatar GP sets the stage for a potential three-way title showdown

Verstappen welcomes McLaren’s ‘let them race’ policy as title fight heats up ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen said he welcomes McLaren’s decision to let their drivers race as the title fight heats up ahead of the penultimate round of the season at the F1 Qatar GP. After both McLaren drivers were disqualified from the previous race in Las Vegas for excessive plank wear, Verstappen slashed his deficit…

Speaking ahead of the Las Vegas GP, key F1 figures explained how the 2026 regulations are expected to improve racing

Key figures explain how F1 2026 regulations will improve racing

Magdalena Put4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins mins

Speaking ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP, senior team representatives and FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis offered new insight into how the 2026 regulations will aim to improve racing. Key team personnel—Simone Resta (Mercedes), Paul Monaghan (Red Bull), Andy Stevenson (Aston Martin)—along with the FIA single seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, outlined what to expect…

Williams driver Alex Albon says FIA rules remain confusing as he weighs in on Oscar Piastri’s penalty during F1 Las Vegas GP media day

Albon calls for clarity on FIA guidelines ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP amid ongoing Piastri penalty debate

Magdalena Put4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins mins

Williams driver Alex Albon has called for greater clarity on FIA racing guidelines heading into the F1 Las Vegas GP, as debate continues over the controversial collision involving Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri at the previous round in São Paulo. The incident occurred during an early-race safety car restart, with Piastri, Antonelli, and Ferrari’s Charles…

Max Verstappen laments grip Issues after qualifying P6 as Yuki Tsunoda exits in SQ1 amid troubled session for Red Bull in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Verstappen voices frustration after troubled F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying for Red Bull

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

Red Bull endured a bruising Friday afternoon at Interlagos as Max Verstappen qualified just sixth for Saturday’s F1 São Paulo Sprint, grappling with persistent handling issues, while Yuki Tsunoda suffered an early exit. After a strong run of form post-summer break, Verstappen’s charge has seemingly stalled. McLaren set the pace early on with a dominant…

Charles Leclerc is aiming for his first Interlagos podium at the F1 São Paulo GP amid Ferrari’s fight with Mercedes for P2 in the standings

Leclerc remains optimistic heading into the F1 São Paulo GP as he hopes to break podium-free streak at Interlagos

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago05 mins mins

Charles Leclerc is managing expectations ahead of this weekend’s F1 São Paulo GP, insisting Ferrari shouldn’t get “carried away” despite recent momentum. Speaking at the drivers’ press conference on Thursday, Leclerc stated that Ferrari will be approaching this weekend with the same mindset that delivered strong results in Austin and Mexico. Leclerc focused on execution,…