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‘I know Mercedes has a clear opinion about my potential’ – Antonelli on his extraordinary rise to F1

Gabriel Diamante5 months ago5 months ago011 mins

F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli’s future with Mercedes, particularly with the likely contract in 2025 may have not been announced yet, but no other driver carries the weight of expectations other than the Italian prospect. Turning 18 on the Dutch Grand Prix Sunday, looking back, Antonelli has but an ordinary academy driver career, having been catapulted…

“We are pushing like hell to bring something”-Vasseur explains the team’s efforts to save their F1 2024 season

Syrine Ferchichi5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Ferrari’s first half of the 2024 F1 season has been a rollercoaster between incredible wins in Australia and Monaco, to big drops in performance in circuits like Montreal. The Italian outfit started the year as the second-fastest team on the grid, but McLaren and Mercedes’s dominant performances have since eclipsed their pace, especially with the…

Rwanda “serious” about plans to host Grand Prix, says F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Stefano Domenicali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Formula One (F1), has revealed that Rwanda is a “serious” option to host a Grand Prix in the near future. This announcement comes as Formula One seeks to capitalise on its recent boom in popularity around the world through the expansion of its calendar. The return of Formula…

Stuck in neutral: Logan Sargeant on Williams’ struggles as rivals surge ahead

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Logan Sargeant is one of the three drivers on the grid to yet score a point in the 2024 season. It has been no secret the Williams team has been struggling this season compared to 2023 and it has not been easy for Sargeant this season as he did not have the same car spec…

Piastri reflects on the 2024 performance after his rookie season

Öykü Ceylan5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

After an impressive debut in 2023, Oscar Piastri entered his sophomore year in Formula 1 with the goal of building on his initial success. Reflecting on the 2024 F1 season, the McLaren driver emphasized the strides he’s made, particularly in tyre management—a critical aspect he aimed to improve after his rookie season. “From that specific…

Liberty Media confirms investigation by U.S. DoJ Antitrust Division for denying Andretti Global an F1 entry

David Coath5 months ago05 mins

During Thursday’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call, Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei confirmed that Liberty Media (the company which owns Formula One) is under investigation by the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division for denying Andretti Global entry into the Formula 1 World Championship. Maffei stated during the call “We intend to fully cooperate with…

Red Bull’s Statement: Appeal denied in Christian Horner misconduct investigation

Chiara Martin6 months ago02 mins

Red Bull has announced the conclusion of an internal investigation regarding a misconduct complaint against team principal Christian Horner. The complaint, initially lodged earlier this year by a Red Bull employee, has been thoroughly examined through the company’s grievance procedures, with the final appeal now dismissed. The case first came to light in March 2024,…

“It’s so tight that it could have easily swung slightly the other way” — Kevin Magnussen talks about midfield competitiveness in F1

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah6 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Belgian Grand Prix was a race that was crucial for Haas to establish midfield dominance heading into the summer break. However, both of its drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were knocked out in Q1 and unable to make any significant impression during Sunday’s race. Magnussen finished the race in 15th before being promoted…

“Pérez is still our best solution” — Helmut Marko squashes any rumours that Liberty Media was involved in Pérez’s retention

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Red Bull has decided to stick with Sergio Pérez despite the Mexican being tipped to head to the exit following inconsistent performances across the last couple of rounds that allow rivals to catch up in the constructors’ championship with only 42 points separating them with McLaren in second place. Heading into the Belgian Grand Prix,…

Albon says, if Williams “had two sets of hards, it would have been a different race”, after a frustrating F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Despite the action at the Belgian Grand Prix, Alex Albon’s race was marked by frustration as tyre strategy played a crucial role in determining his result. Starting the race with high hopes, Albon found himself grappling with the limitations of his tyre allocation, which ultimately impacted his performance. From the outset, Albon was active on…