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Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri Discuss Home Race Pressure at the F1 Australian GP

“Just focused on driving” — Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri discuss home race pressure at F1 Australian GP

Ella Cleary4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The F1 Australian GP press conference ahead of this weekend’s race in Melbourne featured two homegrown talents, Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri, both navigating the excitement and pressure of competing on home soil. For Jack Doohan, it’s only his second F1 start at his home race. Sitting alongside his fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri, the 22-year-old…

Zak Brown, CEO McLaren Racing, and Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team

Stella and Brown say the “very convincing” growth of Piastri led to “natural” McLaren F1 renewal

Lena Ferle4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

As the 2025 F1 season gets underway, McLaren finds itself in a position of strength, having built a stable foundation both on and off the track, and Andrea Stella and Zak Brown discussed the contract extension of Oscar Piastri in Melbourne on Thursday in a print media session. One of the key components of this…

Verstappen uncertain about Red Bull pace ahead of F1 Australian GP

Ewout Albrecht4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen is not sure where Red Bull stands ahead of this year’s F1 Australian GP. He already expects McLaren to be the quickest come raceday, and in the FIA press conference he didn’t add any hope for his fans. “Positive shape, I guess. I don’t know,” Verstappen underwhelmingly answered when asked…

Gabriel Bortoleto seen in his team Sauber kit.

Sauber F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto hits back at Marko “no pure speed” remark

Gabriel Diamante4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Sauber F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto hits back at the comments from Helmut Marko about him lacking ‘pure speed‘ ahead of the Australian GP on Sunday. Marko doesn’t think Bortoleto has ‘pure speed’ Even though Bortoleto won the F2 and F3 championship in back-to-back rookie seasons, the 81-year-old described the F1 newcomer as having no ‘pure…

Lando Norris is entering the new Formula 1 season as one of the top contenders to challenge Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. He speaks ahead of the F1 Australian GP.

Lando Norris “excited to have another crack” at the F1 World Championship in 2025

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

Ahead of the Australian GP, Lando Norris is entering the 2025 F1 season as one of the top contenders to challenge Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. After falling short in 2024, finishing 67 points behind the Red Bull driver, Norris believes he is now better equipped to handle the high-pressure moments required to fight…

Pierre Gasly heads into his third season at Alpine F1 as the firm team leader following Esteban Ocon's departure to Haas, and he was in an upbeat mood in his print media session ahead of the Australian GP.

Gasly reflects on “insane” Alpine F1 progress ahead of Australian GP

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins

Pierre Gasly heads into his third season at Alpine F1 as the firm team leader following Esteban Ocon’s departure to Haas, and he was in an upbeat mood in his print media session ahead of the Australian GP. Gasly happy after a solid test for Alpine F1 in Bahrain Compared to this time last year,…

Yuki Tsunoda heads into his fifth F1 season in 2025 as an established driver in both the category and at Racing Bulls, and the Japanese driver discussed it ahead of the Australian GP this weekend.

Tsunoda opens up on extra “responsibility” as team leader for Racing Bulls in 2025 F1 season

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Yuki Tsunoda heads into his fifth F1 season in 2025 as an established driver in both the category and at Racing Bulls, and the Japanese driver discussed it ahead of the Australian GP this weekend. Yuki Tsunoda up for the extra responsibility as team leader at Racing Bulls F1 Since his debut at the 2021…

France's Esteban Ocon heads into the 2025 F1 Australian GP weekend as a Haas driver, and his race debut with the VF-25 is three days away.

Ocon: Haas already “know where to improve” VF-25 ahead of F1 Australian GP

James O'Connor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

France’s Esteban Ocon heads into the 2025 F1 Australian GP weekend as a Haas driver, and his race debut with the VF-25 is three days away. Esteban Ocon on his move to Haas F1 and the difficulties faced ahead of the Australian GP As Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and others can relate to, switching teams…

Toto Wolff is confident that F1 rookie, Kimi Antonelli will show his tremendous potential as he partners with George Russell for 2025.

Wolff confident that F1 rookie Antonelli will show “tremendous potential” in 2025

Jonah Presser4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

With the 2025 F1 season set to get underway in Melbourne, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, led by Toto Wolff is one of 10 teams, preparing its drivers—George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli— for the season ahead. This will be a big season for 18-year-old Antonelli, who replaces seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton who will…

F1 CEO Domenicali extended through 2029

Ewout Albrecht4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Liberty Media announced that they have prolonged their contract with F1’s president and CEO Stefano Domenicali. The former Ferrari teamboss will now be at the helm of the sport through 2029, according to the press release. Domenicali took the role of F1’s president and CEO on Januari 1st 2021. While his plans have not received…