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Following a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix that resulted in a podium finish for Williams, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff offered a candid and characteristically cheeky take on the rise of the Silver Arrows’ customer teams. While Mercedes secured a podium in second place with George Russell, Wolff wasn’t blind to the fact that Williams securing…
In the wake of Christian Horner’s sudden sacking from his long held Team Principal role at Red Bull Racing, questions of his future in F1 have been raised, with a potential partnership with Briatore rumoured. Following his sacking from Red Bull Racing in July, Christian Horner officially left the team last week. As his twenty…
Fernando Alonso believes that winning races with Aston Martin “feels very possible,” as the team continues to build its foundation for future success. The two-time champion has committed his future to the Silverstone outfit until at least the end of 2026 and is focused on being in the cockpit when the team reaches the top…
As Formula 1 heads towards one of the most significant regulatory changes in its history, Mercedes’ Trackside Engineer Director Andrew Shovlin has given insight into the challenges of preparing for the new 2026 car. With the team already in full focus for the next era, development work has intensified ahead of the first test in…
The streets of Baku witnessed a moment of genuine warmth between former Ferrari teammates on Sunday, as Charles Leclerc expressed his delight at seeing Carlos Sainz return to the podium with a third-place finish at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sainz, who has endured a challenging start to the 2025 season, finally broke his podium…
Yuki Tsunoda secured his best result of the season at the F1 Azerbaijan GP. The driver had a strong Qualifying, grabbing P6 around the tricky Baku track. On Sunday, Tsunoda stormed across the finish line to clinch sixth place during the race. The Red Bull driver suffered a tumultuous season thus far. Starting off the…
It is a two-way battle for Alpine’s second F1 seat in 2026, with Franco Colapinto in contention alongside reserve driver Paul Aron. The Argentine has spoken about his position in Alpine’s plans for 2026, as speculation continues around who will partner Pierre Gasly. With Gasly already secured until 2028, Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has…
After Baku, Lando Norris remained in firm contention in the title fight. He had won in Australia, Monaco, Austria, Great Britain and Hungary, and he paired those results with consistent podiums that kept him within reach of the lead. Two DNFs interrupted the run and cost ground, yet the overall trend stayed positive. The intra-team…
Following a race weekend marked by errors at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has taken full responsibility for his performance. He described the event as “messy from start to finish.” The McLaren driver dismissed the idea that a change in mindset was to blame for the mistakes. He emphasised his focus now on…
Along with the recent announcement of the 2026 Sprint calendar has come conversation surrounding the locations, and the amount of Sprints. FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed his thoughts on the increasingly number of Sprint Races. Rumours have began to appear surrounding the possibility of 10 Sprint Races in 2027. In conversation with Viaplay,…
