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Mercedes “cannot write it off” to get a head start on the F1 2026 regulations — Toto Wolff won’t be sacrificing 2025 season

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago011 mins

The 2024 season has been a chronicle of ups and downs for Mercedes as they continue to grapple with the concept of F1’s current generation of ground effect cars. Despite a shaky start to their campaign, the Brackley-based team seemed to turn things around before the summer break when they managed to clinch three victories…

Ferrari “need to perform at that level with him” — Jock Clear fully confident Leclerc can win F1 Drivers’ Championship in the future

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago016 mins

Ferrari has bounced back in 2024. Following the departures of team boss Mattia Binotto and technical director David Sanchez in late 2022 and early 2023 respectively, the team has been on a recovery mission as the car was difficult to drive and not great on tyres over a stint in a race last season. This…

Alonso says winning third F1 title is his “only priority” for the next two years: “I am very focused”

Nicolas Lopes5 months ago06 mins

Fernando Alonso is famous for his various attempts at different forms of racing during his career, proving his worth not only in Formula 1, but also in endurance racing and IndyCar’s fabled 500-mile race at Indianapolis – but the Spaniard, who won two F1 titles in succession with Renault in 2005 and 2006, has revealed…

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

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman5 months ago5 months 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…

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

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months 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 Bhaskar5 months ago5 months 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 Malitz5 months 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 Ceylan5 months ago5 months 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 Costa5 months ago5 months 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…

F1 post-season rookie sprint race in Abu Dhabi pushed back until 2025 due to “timing and organisational constraints”

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The F1 Commission convened for the fourth time this year today, in Faenza, Italy. In the meeting chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, further tweaks to the technical, sporting, and financial frameworks of the 2026 regulations were announced. Additionally, clarifications were provided regarding the concept of the…