Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes knew of the “shelf life” of the 39-year-old Lewis Hamilton and knew that there would be a time when the team needed to let him go. The Austrian received an early tip from Carlos Sainz Sr. about this move to Ferrari before it became official. “I sent a…
Every weekend, Lance Stroll has to state a case for why he still belongs in F1. He’s in his eighth year in the sport, and as each race continues, the unshakable claim that he’s only in the sport because of his team-owner billionaire father becomes more and more prevalent. While this season has been shaky…
Liam Lawson had an eventful São Paulo Grand Prix. He had a great start from fifth on the grid, but had to back out to not hit his team mate Yuki Tsunoda at the start. He managed to stay relatively close to Charles Leclerc and later Max Verstappen, before being spun around by Oscar Piastri,…
Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO, has seen his hopes of rotating races gain more momentum, and he believes it is happening soon. Under this format, an F1 race will be rotated to accommodate new venues. With 24 races making up the 2025 calendar, chances are small to add new venues to the list. The rotational races,…
In the past few years there has been an increase in the amount of new rules and regulations Formula 1 drivers have been subjected to, ranging from the ban on wearing jewellery and non fireproof underwear while on the job, to restrictions on making political statements. The latest restriction introduced earlier this year was the…
Despite a promising start to the weekend, Oliver Bearman, who made his third appearance in Formula One as a replacement for the ill Kevin Magnussen, ultimately came away from the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix disappointed after finishing P12. While speaking after the race, Bearman described the experience as “tough” and admitted that he had…
RB had their strongest qualifying of the season in São Paulo, with Liam Lawson securing 5th while Yuki Tsunoda achieved a sensational career-best 3rd, lining up alongside polesitter Lando Norris and second-placed George Russell. Hopes were high for Tsunoda to convert this result into a potential career-first podium, especially as he held his position in…
Amidst controversy regarding stewarding standards and reigning world champion Max Verstappen calling into question the objectivity of the British media, driver-turned-FIA-steward Johnny Herbert has hit back at claims from Jos Verstappen that he holds strong bias against his son. The Brit insisted that he is allowed to express his opinions on the Red Bull driver’s…
Mercedes’ George Russell was off to a good start during the Brazil GP when he took the lead from McLaren’s Lando Norris into the first corner. Russell maintained the lead, in tricky conditions, closely followed by Norris until he was called to the pits on lap 29 of the GP. The McLaren driver followed Russell…
The Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos proved to be one of Oscar Piastri’s most demanding races of the season. Starting from a mixed-up grid following a rain-soaked qualifying, Piastri navigated through a tumultuous race filled with penalties, challenging conditions, and a relentless battle to maintain pace. Reflecting on the race, Piastri candidly admitted, “Amongst the…
