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Williams F1 has confirmed that their FW47 challenger will be shown to the world on the 14th of February, also known as Valentine’s Day. The Grove-based team had a difficult 2024 season as a lack of spare parts at the start of the season, an overweight car, and a series of crashes from Alex Albon,…
After serving as a reserve driver and stepping in for a handful of races over the past two seasons, Liam Lawson is finally taking on a full-time Formula 1 seat in 2025. Promoted to the Red Bull Racing team, Lawson now partners reigning world champion Max Verstappen. He is stepping into one of the most…
Amidst recent reports that Jack Doohan only has the first six rounds to prove his worth and keep his seat for the rest of the season, Ryō Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two F1 test and reserve drivers in 2025. The Japanese will share the responsibilities with the former Mercedes junior driver…
Liberty Media has announced Derek Chang as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. Chang is an accomplished media, sports, and entertainment executive who will join Liberty Media upon the completion of the remarkable 19-year tenure of Greg Maffei. Derek Chang’s successful career to date The career trajectory of Derek Chang…
The 2025 F1 season begins in just over 2 months — but the driver market is already hotting up as Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto are the key players at this moment in time as Flavio Briatore and Alpine F1 continue to make headlines. Pit Debrief has learned that the 21-year-old Australian driver will be…
Porsche is looking to capitalise on its historic achievements at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Known for its unparalleled atmosphere and technical challenges, the Mexico City race marks a vital milestone in the 2024/25 Formula E season. Porsche’s storied success in Mexico For Porsche, the Mexico City E-Prix is synonymous with breakthrough achievements. It was here…
Wednesday has brought mixed news for the future of the F1 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps. While the legendary venue remains on the calendar, it will become a rotational race. Formula 1 will travel to Spa in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031. It will not be on the calendar in 2028 and 2030 as more venues…
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is ready to tackle the high-altitude challenge of the Mexico City E-Prix. Building on the momentum of Taylor Barnard’s sensational podium debut in São Paulo, the team aims for further success at one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is known for its…
Oliver Bearman captured attention when he scored points during a surprise debut with Ferrari in Jeddah last March. As a FDA member, he was already under Ferrari and Haas’ scrutiny. His F1 debut confirmed Haas’ expectations and all but guaranteed his 2025 seat with them. Bearman’s rookie season in Formula 2 is where his F1…
The Nissan Formula E Team is revving up for the second round of the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Mexico City E-Prix. A unique venue with rich history for the Nissan drivers The Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City is a standout venue on the Formula E calendar. Situated 2,250 meters…
