Formula 1

“Pérez is still our best solution” — Helmut Marko squashes any rumours that Liberty Media was involved in Pérez’s retention

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Red Bull has decided to stick with Sergio Pérez despite the Mexican being tipped to head to the exit following inconsistent performances across the last couple of rounds that allow rivals to catch up in the constructors’ championship with only 42 points separating them with McLaren in second place. Heading into the Belgian Grand Prix,…

Albon says, if Williams “had two sets of hards, it would have been a different race”, after a frustrating F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Despite the action at the Belgian Grand Prix, Alex Albon’s race was marked by frustration as tyre strategy played a crucial role in determining his result. Starting the race with high hopes, Albon found himself grappling with the limitations of his tyre allocation, which ultimately impacted his performance. From the outset, Albon was active on…

Vasseur on Sainz: “He’s very professional”

Jonah Presser1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Ferrari has certainly been the focus of attention for F1 fans and media alike since the winter break. First, they announce that Lewis Hamilton will be replacing Carlos Sainz in 2025. Then, both their drivers pull off wins in the first half of the season, as Carlos Sainz won in Australia and Charles Leclerc won…

Adrian Newey apparently “closer and closer” to Aston Martin

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

After several months of speculation over his future, prominent Italian publication, Autosprint, has reported that Adrian Newey has chosen the team with which he intends to commit his future, following his departure from Oracle Red Bull Racing in early 2025. In May 2024, Oracle Red Bull Racing announced, via a press release, that Chief Technical…

Ricciardo says RB “had a really good race” at F1 Belgian GP

David Coath1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Due to George Russell’s disqualification post-race, Daniel Ricciardo left Spa with a point for finishing P10. The much-loved Aussie was pleased with his race even before the news of the point promotion. This confidence, having started P13, should serve Ricciardo well as he looks to secure his F1 future in the coming months. RB went…

Stella “quite satisfied” with McLaren’s consistency so far at the midpoint of the F1 season

Ryan McGahey1 month ago06 mins

McLaren team principal says the team are happy with their consistency in the first half of the 2024 season despite some missed opportunities. McLaren have enjoyed a strong first half of the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the Woking based squad currently occupying P2 in the constructors standings and closing in on leaders Red Bull….

Wolff explains there were “nothing more to lose” in Russell’s one-stop at the F1 Belgian GP

Öykü Ceylan1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

At the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton secured his 105th career victory following the disqualification of teammate George Russell, who initially crossed the finish line first. Despite the setback, Russell’s strategy and driving were commendable. Opting for an unlikely one-stop strategy, he turned what seemed like a run to fifth place into a provisional…

How Verstappen’s F1 Dominance is Being Tested in 2024

Sushmita Balakrishnan1 month ago05 mins

Since stepping onto the Formula One scene, Max Verstappen has established himself as one of the sport’s most formidable talents. Since 2021, the Dutch driver has dominated the track, securing three World Championships and shattering numerous records along the way. His driving prowess and relentless determination have set a new standard in Formula One. However,…

Bottas on his F1 future: “Hopefully we’ll have some news” after the summer break

Jonah Presser2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Valtteri Bottas’ future once again remains uncertain. However, he is trying his best to make a claim to those Team Principals still missing drivers in their lineup that he is an option to consider. One team still to consider is of course, his current employer, Sauber. As Sauber remain the only team that has yet…

“When they told me a lap times of the others, I was like: ‘no, it’s not quite as quick as I wish'” – Sainz on Ferrari’s performance in Belgian GP

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz netted a loss of one position in last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, after he was the only driver starting on hard. He had a decent start from sixth on the grid, gaining a place, but after everything played out, the Ferrari driver saw himself crossing the line in seventh, overtaking the struggling Sergio…