Magdalena Put, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

F1 drivers divided over Fernando Alonso’s contentious Australian GP penalty

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago015 mins

The penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso for “dangerous driving” as he defended against George Russell on the penultimate lap in Melbourne remains a big talking point heading into the Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso was found braking and downshifting about 100 metres earlier than expected, slowing rapidly before accelerating again to make the corner. These defensive…

F1 rights holder Liberty Media announces MotoGP acquisition

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Formula One’s US-based commercial rights holder Liberty Media has confirmed it will be expanding its motorsport portfolio to include motorcycle racing series MotoGP following its €4.2 billion acquisition of Dorna Sports. Spanish company Dorna Sports, headed up by CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, is the promoter of several motorcycle racing series, including MotoGP, World Superbike Championship and…

Vasseur: Ferrari F1 drivers no longer in tyre management “survival mode” in 2024

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Ferrari seem to have breathed new life into the season, breaking Max Verstappen’s win streak with an emphatic 1-2 finish in Australia. Admittedly, Verstappen’s absence played a role in the outcome of the race. Sergio Perez had a messy race, compromised by an errant visor tear-off that got lodged in the floor of his RB20….

Horner: Sainz can’t be ruled out for 2025 Red Bull F1 seat as they aim to “field the best pairing”

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Daniel Ricciardo’s shaky start to the season has raised questions about his competitiveness—particularly as a new potential candidate for the coveted Red Bull seat has emerged in Carlos Sainz. Three races into a pivotal season, and Ricciardo isn’t exactly making a strong case for himself. Currently 3-0 down on his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda in…

Vowles says he has “faith” in Sargeant but admits it will be “very difficult” to rebuild confidence after sacrificial withdrawal from F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

On Friday it was announced that Logan Sargeant will be sidelined for the remainder of the Australian Grand Prix weekend after Williams made the controversial decision to reallocate his chassis to teammate Alex Albon. Albon crashed heavily during the first practice session of the weekend, and consequently had to miss FP2. Although Albon thankfully walked…

Ricciardo “puzzled” by deficit to Tsunoda despite delivering “best quali lap” of 2024 ahead of F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

Daniel Ricciardo confessed to feeling “puzzled” by his inability to match the pace of his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda after delivering what he described as his “best quali lap” of 2024. Ricciardo experienced upset on home soil, where he suffered a Q1 exit after his lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits. “I knew…

Zak Brown signs long-term contract to stay on as McLaren Racing CEO until 2030

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

McLaren Racing has announced they are extending their partnership with Zak Brown, who will remain in his role as CEO until 2030. Brown joined McLaren in 2016, serving initially as an executive director before assuming the CEO position in April 2018. In recent years, the American businessman steered McLaren’s F1 racing team through a period…

Verstappen: “I don’t really think about being invincible” as he eyes 10th straight win at F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

Having won every race since the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen finds himself on the verge of equaling his own record for most consecutive race wins in Formula 1 history. Verstappen acknowledged the feat but noted that chasing records is not something he gives much thought to, opting instead for a more grounded race-by-race approach….

Jos Verstappen says it will “take a while” for Red Bull’s internal F1 crisis to “settle down”

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Co-author: Ewout Albrecht With the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne just a few days out, the Red Bull power struggle saga remains unresolved. Jos Verstappen, ex-Formula 1 driver and reigning champion Max Verstappen’s father, has once again spoken out on the matter, stressing that the internal conflict shouldn’t distract from the racing….

Magnussen reflects on “harsh” penalties and “good teamwork” after tactically helping Haas to a points finish in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Kevin Magnussen provided a hefty dose of entertainment to fans during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as he deliberately held up the chasing pack to aid his teammate. The tactic worked, with Nico Hulkenberg picking up a crucial point for Haas. By that stage Magnussen’s own race had been spoiled after he incurred two 10-second…