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Ahead of a new Formula 1 season, Pit Debrief writers are predicting who will come out on top in the 2025 F1 World Drivers’ Championship. Max Verstappen — Rachel Stephens Let’s talk about our most recent world champion, shall we? With a great (but not the best!) car in 2024, Max Verstappen still managed to…
Safety remains a top priority in motorsport, and the FIA has officially established a taller debris fence to improve protection for spectators, trackside personnel, and drivers. The Swiss safety solutions company Geobrugg developed the 6-meter fence to set a new standard at circuits hosting Formula 1 and other racing events. The design specifically addresses high-risk…
With only less than a week left to the pre-season testing in Bahrain, the F1 community highly anticipates seeing the performance of the new season’s challengers. Particularly, all eyes have been turned to Red Bull’s new car and performance after the team’s renowned design guru Adrian Newey moved to Aston Martin for the 2025 season….
Charles Leclerc found himself behind the wheel of the SF-25 for the first time yesterday as Ferrari completed their first filming day ahead of the F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. After the Italian marque unveiled their official livery at the F1 75 season launch event on February 18, they conducted their customary shakedown at the…
The 2025 F1 season began with a grand livery launch of all the teams at the O2 Arena, followed by the Ferrari team’s SF-25’s Fiorano debut as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc took the SF-25 for a spin and have shared positive first impressions. For Hamilton, the experience went beyond just a first drive and…
Amidst a new Formula One season filled with launches, driver swaps and rumours circulating before testing has even started, Mercedes have once again found them in the hotseat. Following the grid-wide launch event at the O2 in London a few days ago, Mercedes unveiled their car with one notable sponsor missing: the famous red INEOS…
Ahead of the F1 Australian GP in Melbourne next month, Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur has opened up on the combination of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The news sent everyone into a frenzy last year; 7-time-world champion Lewis Hamilton would join the Scuderia in 2025. Excitement, curiosity, and anticipation were three of the most…
Franco Colapinto believes that a strong endorsement from Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as an executive advisor to Alpine, bodes well for his future in F1. After turning the heads of many with his dynamic debut for Williams last year, the Argentine driver joined Alpine last month as one of their test and reserve drivers…
Max Verstappen and George Russell are ready to put the tensions of 2024 in the rearview mirror and focus on racing as the 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off. After a heated end to last year, the duo now focus solely on-track performance, not their past squabbles. When probed about his previous clashes with Russell,…
Yuki Tsunoda has admitted that he understands why Red Bull opted to promote Liam Lawson instead of him for the 2025 season, despite his strong performances in 2024. As he prepares for his fifth consecutive season with Red Bull’s sister team, the Japanese driver remains focused on proving himself on the grid. After Red Bull…
