Ryan McGahey, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Magnussen “felt like we had some opportunity there” as slow first stop hurt chances of points in F1 Canadian GP

Ryan McGahey6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Kevin Magnussen laments missed opportunity following another pointless finish for Haas despite an eye-catching opening stint in changeable conditions in Montreal. The Dane was the one to watch at the beginning of last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix as the Haas man passed 9 cars, making the most of the decision to start the race on…

F1 | Canadian GP | FP2 | Fernando Alonso tops rain affected Friday practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Fernando Alonso puts Aston Martin at the top of the time sheets as Max Verstappen’s fortunes go from bad to worse in second practice ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix With the Montreal rain falling once again, there was a rush in the pitlane as the light turned green as many drivers hit the track…

“There’s no way around it — he did see me” — Magnussen continues to point finger at Perez’s door for F1 Monaco GP shunt

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Haas’ Kevin Magnussen has defended his actions leading up to his now infamous race ending shunt on the first lap in Monaco. Following a race ending crash between Kevin Magnussen, Sergio Perez and an unfortunate Nico Hülkenberg at turn 1 last time out in Monaco, Magnussen has defended his driving, placing the blame on Sergio…

Wolff admits poor communication dashed Hamilton’s undercut hopes in F1 Monaco Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey7 months ago04 mins

Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff admits discussions on the pit wall led to Hamilton receiving “confusing” messages during the pit stop phase. With the Monaco Grand Prix proving to be a somewhat processional affair following a first lap red flag, allowing all running drivers to change tyres and fulfil the two compound regulation, it was…

F1 | Monaco GP | FP3 | Charles Leclerc tops final practice ahead of his home Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Home hero Leclerc leads the way as the Monegasque driver targets a debut home victory around the streets of Monaco. George Russell in the Mercedes was the first to hit the streets of Monaco in the final practice session ahead of qualifying this afternoon, followed by the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri….

Horner expects competition from McLaren F1 “at all circuits” following major update package

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expects to battle McLaren consistently going forward, while Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Mike Krack of Aston Martin take motivation from McLaren’s leap up the field. Following a push to the line at last weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for McLaren’s Lando Norris, off the back of his debut…

Verstappen “didn’t expect” pole during “difficult weekend” at the F1 Imola GP

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen surprised by his performance to nab pole for tomorrow’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following a difficult start to the weekend for Red Bull in Imola. Despite failing to trouble the top three during free practice, Max Verstappen once again put together a sensational qualifying drive to snatch Pole for the Emilia Romagna Grand…

Piastri handed 3-place grid penalty following qualifying for the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has been hit with a 3 place grid drop for impeding Kevin Magnussen during Q1 ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Following a stellar qualifying performance from the young Australian to secure P2, Oscar Piastri has been awarded a 3 place grid penalty by the stewards for impeding Kevin Magnussen in…

Tsolov and Stenshorne handed suspensions from upcoming Formula 3 events

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

ART Grand Prix’s Nikola Tsolov and Hitech Pulse-Eight’s Martinius Stenshorne have each been handed a suspension from upcoming Formula 3 events. The FIA Formula 3 Championship today announced a number of suspensions from upcoming events, with Nikola Tsolov and Martinius Stenshorne falling foul of the sporting regulations. The regulation in question is article 10.4, which…

McLaren expecting “even further benefit” from recent F1 upgrades at Imola GP this weekend

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Lando Norris’ race engineer Will Joseph suggests McLaren will have a stronger showing at this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following the introduction of their Miami upgrade package. Speaking to Tom Clarkson on the F1 Nation Podcast, Lando Norris’ race engineer Will Joseph discusses the major upgrade package the team introduced last time out in…