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99 problems but the swearing isn’t one: Why F1 should have more to be concerned with than Verstappen’s choice of language

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago013 mins

Red Bull Racing’s talismanic driver Max Verstappen had an eventful F1 Singapore Grand Prix off the track. The Dutchman was given community service as punishment for using the word “f*****” in his way of describing his car during a live FIA press conference on Thursday. Now, the 3-time F1 Drivers’ World Champion has indicated that…

McLaren will “ask questions” about RB pitting Ricciardo for fastest lap in F1 Singapore GP but Wolff says it was “not a dirty play”

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

This year’s F1 Singapore Grand Prix was heading for being filed under ‘forgettable’ by many fans due to a rather processional event. However, a fastest lap from Daniel Ricciardo on the final lap of the race meant that it will be talked about for many more weeks, months and possibly years to come. With race…

Opinion: Why McLaren’s rear wing legality isn’t cut-and-dried

Ewout Albrecht4 months ago012 mins

Formula 1 wouldn’t be Formula 1 if it wasn’t spiced up with some controversy from time to time, and on multiple occasions in the previous years the controversy stemmed from the so-called “flexi wings”, i.e. flexible wings. During the epic 2021 season there was a kerfuffle surrounding the wings of both Red Bull Racing and…

Formula 1 did not see the best of Logan Sargeant — and he deserved more respect from his team boss

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago011 mins

It had been coming for some time. On Tuesday afternoon, Williams confirmed they would be replacing Logan Sargeant. Williams Academy Driver and F2 racer Franco Colapinto will be taking his place. The Floridan driver crashed heavily in the wet during FP3 on Saturday, destroying his car and the new updates the team had brought to…

Transparency, accountability, and the future of inclusivity in Formula 1

Chiara Martin5 months ago012 mins

Following the dismissed appeal against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Formula 1 finds itself at a critical juncture. The sport’s handling of this high-profile case has exposed systemic issues that continue to tarnish the world of motorsport. With the outcome now public—Horner’s appeal denied and the grievance dismissed—questions surrounding transparency, accountability, and workplace culture…

Why are Formula 1 teams seemingly ignoring the talent of Paul Aron?

Olivia Pursehouse7 months ago07 mins

Estonian driver Paul Aron is possibly the most consistent driver on the Formula 2 grid at the moment, in what is only his first season in the series, so why isn’t he piquing the interest of Formula One teams? Aron has led the Formula 2 Championship from Monaco in May, to Silverstone most recently with…

Why Alpine should consider Yuki Tsunoda for a 2025 F1 seat

David Coath8 months ago8 months ago010 mins

Following the news that Esteban Ocon and Alpine F1 Team will be parting ways at the end of the 2024 F1 season after a five-year collaboration, all eyes are now on which driver will be chosen as his replacement. Today we will explore reasons why Alpine should have Yuki Tsunoda in their sights. The Japanese…

How heartbreak and tragedy led to one of F1’s most emotional wins at the Monaco GP for Charles Leclerc

James O'Connor8 months ago8 months ago022 mins

Charles Leclerc’s win at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday was a moment where a lifelong ambition was fulfilled. The Monégasque driver finally took victory in his home race following a lot of gut-wrenching moments over the previous few years. At Imola, Scuderia Ferrari had been very competitive. Leclerc and Sainz finished P3 and P5…

Miami Grand Prix commentary undermines progress in Women’s Motorsport

Chiara Martin9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

This year’s Miami Grand Prix had the potential to be a landmark event for inclusivity in Formula 1, showcasing the sport’s commitment to fostering diversity. Yet, it ended up highlighting how far we still have to go. The commentary team, stationed trackside, unfortunately focused more on the appearances and ages of the young women competing…

All you need to know ahead of the “Month Of May” and the Indy 500

Evan Roberts9 months ago010 mins

With the much anticipated IndyCar “Month of May” underway, all 27 drivers will be hoping this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Road Course will be a springboard for success in “the greatest spectacle in racing”. As come 26th of May, 33 cars will face the green flag at the historic brickyard hoping to…