Formula 1

“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…

Fernando Alonso “a little bit disappointed” with first half of 2024 F1 season

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

At the start of the year, Aston Martin looked confident to keep up with the top teams and certainly be ‘the best of the rest’, right now it’s more than clear that their fight is “just defending from the guys behind”. The team is currently fifth in the Constructors’ Championship — the same positions they…

Ocon “pretty happy at the moment” with personal performances following strong drive to P9 in F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Esteban Ocon drove to a solid points finish in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, proving both his skill and the potential of his Alpine car. The French driver crossed the line in 10th place, capping off a race filled with on-track battles. The Belgian Grand Prix, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, saw George Russell claim…

Andrea Stella agrees new multi-year deal to stay on as McLaren F1 team principal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

More big news has arrived with confirmation from McLaren that Andrea Stella has agreed a new multi-year deal with the Woking-based squad. The Italian previously worked as Head of Race Operations and Performance Director, before gaining a promotion to Executive Director, Racing in 2019. At the end of 2022, Andreas Seidl left his role at…

Jonathan Wheatley to leave Red Bull Racing and join Audi F1 as team principal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

There has been more stunning F1 news as Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team at the end of the 2024 campaign. The experienced British mechanic joined Red Bull Racing in 2006 following a 15-year spell at Enstone with Benetton/and Renault. He was part of a team that won three Drivers’ Championships…

Potential strikes at Viry as Alpine F1 becoming customer team infuriates employees

Jonah Presser2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

As Alpine continues to have another disappointing season, things continue to be fractured behind the scenes. As Bruno Famin announced his departure at Team Principal, to be replaced by Oliver Oakes, more importantly, the company called it quits with its F1 engine division in Viry-Châtillon, just on the outskirts of Paris, after 2026. As Alpine…

Stella: Norris “will learn what he can do better” following recent F1 mistakes

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

After crossing the line in sixth before being promoted to fifth following George Russell’s penalty, McLaren’s Lando Norris commented that he needed a “reset” to get things right moving forward after the summer break. The 24-year-old bizarrely drove into the gravel at the start on Sunday after bottoming out on the kerb. Teammate Oscar Piastri…

Mercedes “trying to understand exactly what happened” with George Russell’s “very disappointing and unfortunate” disqualification at the F1 Belgian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell was first across the finish line on Sunday at the Belgian Grand Prix, taking the top step of the podium ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton who finished in second and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri who finished in third. The twenty-six-year-old’s elation would soon turn to heartbreak when his car was found to be…

“We just do way too many mistakes as a team” — Gasly left extremely frustrated by engine temperature issue in F1 Belgian GP

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

It has been quite a difficult month for the French driver. After being unable to start the British GP because of gearbox gremlins, and had to retire from the Hungarian round due to an hydraulic issue, Gasly was finally able to end a race, even if it was outside of the top 10. Starting from…

Carlos Sainz “is committed” to Williams F1 project according to James Vowles

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Williams team principal James Vowles haa discussed the signing of Carlos Sainz for 2025, denying any rumours of an exit clause in the Spaniards contract with the team. With the news breaking yesterday that Carlos Sainz will join the ranks at Williams from next season, the rumour mill has been in high gear, with suggestions…