Formula 1

Fernando Alonso “enjoyed every lap out there” during F1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but expects a “defensive race tomorrow”

Ewout Albrecht7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Fernando Alonso will start from fourth in tomorrow’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, two places back from the sensational second place he had in qualifying last year. The Spaniard has a good weekend so far, and after a P1 in the second practise on Thursday, he managed to wring the most out of his Aston Martin to secure the spot on the second row.

Perez admits matching Verstappen was “not possible” in F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying, as he starts P3

Lucrezia Costa7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Sergio Perez will try to secure his second Saudi Arabia GP win in a row starting from the second row, right behind his teammate and championship leader Max Verstappen in the second leg of the first double-header of the year. Despite all his efforts, the Red Bull driver was unable to find his way to…

Red Bull F1 “have a big problem” if Helmut Marko leaves, says Max Verstappen

Ewout Albrecht7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Dr. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, is rumoured to be suspended in a latest twist in the Christian Horner saga. According to some F1 journalists he’s being investigated for leaking information to the press and is subsequently forbidden to talk them.

Leclerc claims P2 for F1 Saudi Arabian GP and says the SF-24 “is better in long runs”

Luciano Calamante7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said it was “a shame” the team was slower than expected around the Jedda Corniche Circuit during the qualifying session. The Monegasque qualified second for tomorrow’s Grand Prix behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who continues his domination after Bahrain. Leclerc struggled through some of his flying laps and even said…

Verstappen “really happy” with F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying lap that was like the failed one in 2021

Luciano Calamante7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen said he’s ‘really happy’ after achieving his first pole position at the Jedda Corniche Circuit for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen faced difficulties in previous seasons which denied him the pole in Jeddah. However, things are different this year as the Dutchman will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from the front…

Verstappen storms to pole in Saudi Arabia, heading Leclerc and Perez; Bearman impresses on F1 debut

Magdalena Put7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

There was an unexpected lineup change at Ferrari, with Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman getting called up this morning to replace Carlos Sainz after the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis and taken to hospital for surgery. Verstappen set the pace in Q1 with a 1.28.181. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll delivered an impressive lap to go…

Audi accelerates F1 team entry with Sauber takeover and Andreas Seidl appointment

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

With everything in the past months indicating that Audi will be making its entry into Formula 1 in 2026, they have officially confirmed plans to accelerate their takeover of the shareholding of Sauber Formula 1 team. Audi has confirmed its intention to fast track the takeover of the Sauber team, with plans to join by…

Verstappen leads Leclerc and Perez in Saudi Arabian F1 GP FP3; Bearman finishes 10th

Rachel Stephens7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Despite finishing seventh in yesterday’s FP2 session, Carlos Sainz missed today’s FP3 and will also be absent at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the he goes under the knife to remove his appendix following an appendicitis diagnosis. Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman has taken Sainz’s place for the remainder of the race weekend, with…

Sainz out of F1 Saudi Arabian GP, Bearman to replace the Spaniard in the SF-24

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the Spaniard will go under the knife to remove his appendix following a diagnosis that he has appendicitis. The 29-year-old Spanish driver took part in FP1 and FP2 despite feeling very unwell. He also spoke to the media afterwards as he missed media duties on…

Both Red Bull drivers happy after free practice on Thursday at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Ana Cordera7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

The first free practice sessions of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are over. In FP1, the Red Bulls left the best sensations, as Fernando Alonso was the only one who could stand up to them, being in the middle of the Austrian-team drivers. At the beginning, Sergio Perez had some difficulties with the car due…