Formula 1

Horner happy with Verstappen extending his championship lead: “I thought that was the optimum, extending his lead in the drivers'”

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Red Bull’s race on Sunday played out very different for both their drivers. On the one hand Max Verstappen extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship over Lando Norris, whereas Sergio Pérez saw himself tumbling down the order from second on the grid to eighth at the finish. Not entirely what teamboss Christian Horner…

Charles Leclerc calls Ferrari “fourth fastest team” on the grid as he leaves the F1 Belgian GP “not so happy”

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Charles Leclerc goes into the summer break with mixed feelings about the performance and speed of the SF-24 car and the position Ferrari currently has against its main competitors. While he finished the race in a relatively positive fourth place and was later promoted to P3 after the disqualification of George Russell, the Monégasque is…

Hitech GP founder Oliver Oakes joins Alpine F1 as team principal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Following speculation over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that it could happen, Pit Debrief has learned that Oliver Oakes will become Alpine F1’s new team principal. Sources have indicated that it was officially announced to staff earlier on Tuesday. An announcement to the wider world is expected this week. At Spa last Friday, current team…

Tsunoda looks for answers after revealing “it’s so hard to drive this car” during F1 Belgian Grand Prix

David Coath2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Yuki Tsunoda had a mammoth task ahead of him this past Sunday after a 60-place penalty (for the use of multiple additional power unit elements) saw the Japanese driver start from the back of the grid for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix. His cause was hindered even further as his car lacked pace and he…

Sergio Pérez to stay at Red Bull Racing for F1 Dutch GP and beyond

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

On a day of massive decisions, Red Bull has confirmed that Sergio Pérez will remain with the Milton Keynes-based squad through the rest of the 2024 season. A meeting took place in the UK earlier today between the top brass, and they agreed that the 6-time race winner continues at the team. Staff have been…

“Everybody wants Checo to succeed” — Horner on Sergio Pérez’s Red Bull F1 future

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

The Belgian Grand Prix brought mixed feelings into the Red Bull Racing team and definitely did not ease the rumours regarding Sergio “Checo” Perez, who’s seat and future in Formula 1 seems to be uncertain right now. Even though the Mexican driver looked hopeful after qualifying third on Saturday that turned into P2 because of…

Carlos Sainz joins Williams for 2025 F1 season on a multi-year deal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The long-awaited decision has been made. Carlos Sainz has chosen Williams as his destination for 2025 and beyond. The Spaniard has been the big name driver on the market for next year since Scuderia Ferrari confirmed in February that Lewis Hamilton would be joining them in 2025. Audi looked to be the hot favourites for…

“I’ve given away a lot of points over the last four races” — Lando Norris frustrated after bad opening lap in F1 Belgian GP

Anumitha Murugapandian2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Lando Norris, who started 4th at the Belgian Grand Prix, made a costly mistake on the opening lap by dipping his left hand side wheels into the gravel on the exit of turn one. It compromised his and ended any chances of fighting for the victory. He dropped to P7, and the British driver had…

“This is the last time I will speak about the future” — Sergio Pérez “confident” he’ll retain second Red Bull F1 seat

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

It was a bad day for Sergio Pérez in the Belgian Grand Prix after starting P2. At the start, he immediately lost a place to Lewis Hamilton, and he spent most of the afternoon struggling on the straights. He finished the race in P8, promoted to 7th after George Russell’s disqualification. Pérez entered the Belgian…

Piastri “pretty happy” after “great race” at F1 Belgian GP sees him move up to P4 in Drivers’ Championship

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

After an impressive performance which saw him overtaking Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on lap 36, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third across the finish line at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, securing his place on the podium for the third time in the 2024 Formula One season, and only the fourth time in his Formula One career….