Pit Debrief

Aston Martin dismisses speculation over Adrian Newey role, reaffirming leadership structure and long-term technical strategy

Aston Martin F1 Team clarifies leadership approach amid Adrian Newey role speculation

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has moved swiftly to shut down mounting speculation surrounding the role of Adrian Newey, after reports suggested an imminent leadership reshuffle, particularly that of team principal, at the Silverstone-based squad. At the centre of the rumours, claims emerged that Newey—widely regarded as Formula 1’s most successful designer—would step back…

Wheatley departs Audi F1 Team, Binotto to take Team Principal role

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Audi F1 Team have confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley has left his role as their team principal, with Mattia Binotto taking over. It remains to be seen whether the Italian will take this position on a full-time basis or a replacement for the former Red Bull man can be found. On Thursday, Autosport/Motorsport reported Jonathan Wheatley…

Mercedes have confirmed that Bradley Lord will become the team's F1 Deputy Team Principal, working closely with their boss Toto Wolff.

Mercedes F1 appoint Bradley Lord as Deputy Team Principal

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Mercedes have confirmed that Bradley Lord will become the team’s F1 Deputy Team Principal, working closely with their boss Toto Wolff. It is a role he starts immediately. The Brit has been involved in Formula 1 for 25 years. He started at Renault as a press officer in the early 2000s, becoming a senior press…

Valtteri Bottas, from Cadillac, during the F1 2026 Chinese GP

“Very proud”: Bottas on both Cadillac’s crossing the finish line at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Chiara Perin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Valtteri Bottas managed to finish P13 at the F1 2026 Chinese GP, beating his teammate, Sergio “Checo” Pérez by two positions. In just the second ever Grand Prix of the Cadillac team in F1, Bottas was happy to see some improvements in their results. After a DNF in Australia, P13 in the Shanghai International Circuit…

After a brief vacancy, the FIA has now appointed Paul Burns as the new F1 deputy race director ahead of the Japanese round.

FIA appoints Paul Burns as new F1 deputy race director

Savannah Lenz2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The FIA has appointed Northern Ireland’s Paul Burns as their new F1 deputy race director. The role of F1 deputy race director has been vacant since Claire Dubbelman left at the beginning of 2026. The Dutchwomen left the FIA to join the Saudi Automotive and Motorcycle Federation. She had starting to work in race control…

Williams have had a disappointing start to the 2026 F1 season, and Alex Albon spoke after the Chinese GP reflecting on the issues.

Albon discusses tough start to 2026 F1 season following DNS at Chinese GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Williams have had a disappointing start to the 2026 F1 season, and Alex Albon spoke after the Chinese GP reflecting on the issues that the team have had. The Thai driver was unable to start the Chinese GP after suffering from a hydraulics issue that became visible on the install laps. The driver of car…

Gabriel Bortoleto endured a difficult 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend, finishing outside the top ten in every session before technical issues prevented him from starting Sunday’s race.

Bortoleto analyses tricky 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend after a DNS

Antonina Jaromin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Gabriel Bortoleto endured a difficult 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend, finishing outside the top ten in every session before technical issues prevented him from starting Sunday’s race. The Audi driver encountered the issue on his way to the grid from the pit lane, forcing him to return to the garage. However, the team was quick…

Audi F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg reflected on his tricky race start and his key takeaways from the 2026 Chinese GP weekend after finishing 11th on Sunday

Hülkenberg discusses key takeaways from 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend after P11 finish

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Audi driver Nico Hülkenberg opened up about his tricky start and his primary takeaways from the 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend following his eleventh-place finish in Sunday’s race. After encountering a DNF in the Sprint race, Hülkenberg missed out on a spot in the final segment of qualifying by the tiniest of margins, 0.002s. While…

Following a superb debut at the 2026 Australian GP, F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad had a far tougher time at the Chinese round last weekend.

Lindblad focusing on learnings after difficult 2026 F1 Chinese GP

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Following a superb debut at the 2026 Australian GP, F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad had a far tougher time at the Chinese round last weekend. He finished the race in P12. Having stopped on track in FP1, and then an early end to his Sprint race following an opening lap spin, the Brit qualified in P15….

Following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur analysed Lewis Hamilton's podium, and Charles Leclerc's weekend.

Vasseur on Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium and Leclerc’s weekend at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Camilla Bianca Trentin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, the early stages of the 2026 F1 season have shown promising signs of progress, particularly as Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium with the team at the Chinese GP. Alongside Charles Leclerc, Ferrari appear to be building stronger cohesion as they continue adapting to a new regulatory era. Vasseur…