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Marko believes loss of high-skilled F1 personnel from Red Bull is “natural development”

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Helmut Marko claims recent loss of key Red Bull F1 personnel is natural development and unrelated to rumours of a difficult relationship between himself and Christian Horner. Following the high profile departures of Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley and Will Courtenay in recent months, with all three key players joining Aston Martin, Sauber and McLaren respectively,…

Report: FE consider ‘Golden Lap’ points – “We’re in a clown show even without this thing anyway”

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Formula E is considering to implement a new mid-race twist. According to a report, the series is set to launch a surprising new initiative where drivers could be awarded with points for leading randomly chosen laps, called ‘Golden Lap’. The Race reports that the plans were proposed to all Formula E teams last month. Sources…

Philippe Bianchi on relationship with Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc: Loss of my son and his father “united us even more”

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Co-author: Marika Petracca On the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix which ultimately ended the life of Ferrari Driver Academy and Marussia F1’s Jules Bianchi, his father, Philippe Bianchi, in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, spoke about his family’s long-standing relationship with current Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles…

Horner: Lawson will have a “soft re-entry” with engine penalty at F1 US Grand Prix

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Liam Lawson is about to return to full-time racing at the upcoming United States Grand Prix. However, the 22-year-old will be re-introduced with an engine penalty for the 56-lap contest at COTA. Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner calls it a “soft re-entry”. Lawson replaces Daniel Ricciardo at RB F1 for the remainder of…

“Knowing that Jules has not died for nothing” has given us “strength” — Philippe Bianchi opens up on his son’s death

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Co-author: Marika Petracca 10 years on from Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident at the Japanese Grand Prix that would ultimately cost him his life over 9 months later, his father Philippe has opened up to La Gazzetta dello Sport on the accident, the loss of his son and finding the strength to carry on. Bianchi, aged…

Oakes says nothing will “change drastically” this year as he focuses on Alpine F1 gains in 2025 and beyond

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Alpine F1 team principal, Oliver Oakes, is discovering that the change he wants within the team can’t happen as quickly he needs. Having taken over the reins at Alpine, Oakes heads up a team that’s been plagued by inconsistency, sitting in 9th place in the Constructors’ Championship, and he has a lot of work to…

Portrait, Aston Martin HQ Silverstone, F12416a, F1, GP, Great Britain Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin F1 Team, Adrian Newey, Lawrence Stroll, Owner, Aston Martin F1 Team, and Lance Stroll, Aston Martin F1 Team, on stage

Aston Martin F1 will not rest on their laurels awaiting Newey’s arrival and will “use ‘25 as an opportunity to show Adrian what we can do,” says Krack

Rohit Bhaskar1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Aston Martin has made a blockbuster signing by securing the Aero genius Adrian Newey following his departure from Red Bull. However, they must wait until March 2025 for Newey’s input. This delay is due to his contractual obligations with Red Bull. Known for his Midas touch wherever he goes, there’s no doubt Newey will bring…

Johnny Herbert says there is “too much swearing” in F1 and reveals details about the stewards discussions with Max Verstappen in Singapore

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago07 mins

Following the Thursday FIA Driver Press Conference leading up to the Singapore Grand Prix Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was called to the stewards for using foul language to describe the state of the Red Bull car. Later that day the Stewards found Verstappen in breach of the International Sporting Code (Article 12.2.1.k) and decided that the…

Renault CEO admits it was “heartbreaking” to call time on F1 engine project

Öykü Ceylan1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Co-Author: Syrine Ferchichi Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, has explained the rationale behind Renault’s decision to cease development of their F1 engine by 2026, confirming that Alpine will instead source power units from Mercedes. While this move guarantees jobs at Viry-Châtillon, it signifies a strategic shift for the company. “We became invisible,” de…

Aston Martin: “It is possible to make substantial steps” in current F1 era if you get the car working correctly

Lucrezia Costa1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

After a relatively positive beginning of the season, achieving a top five as well as two double points finishes in the first five rounds, the Silverstone-based team fell a bit backwards on the grid. Aston Martin had hoped to return to its previous positive performances with a significant package of upgrade introduced in Imola, but…