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“They’re definitely more sensitive than any other season I remember” — Hamilton identifies tyre prep as key factor influencing F1 performance

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Lewis Hamilton made a long-awaited return to the podium with a P3 finish at last week’s Spanish Grand Prix, sparking hopes of a Mercedes resurgence after a slow start to the season. Speaking on Thursday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton admitted that the W15 has proven tricky to set up in a way…

Carlos Sainz has learned to trust “very few” people in the paddock amid the talk about his F1 future

Anna Elizabeth Krausová5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Carlos Sainz is still the hot topic on the drivers’ market as he’s considering all options for his future in Formula 1. He was recently being linked to Sauber or Williams, and now the talk is that Alpine came in with an offer that could be the dealbreaker for the Spaniard. Even though Sainz promised…

Valtteri Bottas in his Sauber F1 car with his helmet on

“There’s other things as well than just pure performance” — Bottas waiting for Sainz decision as F1 future hangs in the balance

Luke-John Buckle5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Formula 1 grid for 2025 is taking shape as Lance Stroll and Pierre Gasly have re-signed with Aston Martin and Alpine. Valtteri Bottas had hoped to also have his future finalised this week ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Finnish driver said he is clear on who he wants to drive for despite…

“I question whether it’s worth it because it’s 24 races” — Magnussen admits he has thoughts about leaving F1 because of the gruelling schedule

Öykü Ceylan5 months ago08 mins

With his contract with Moneygram Haas F1 team set to expire at the end of the year, Kevin Magnussen finds himself in a position as a free agent for 2025. In his media session before the Austrian Grand Prix, he shared his thoughts on his career, and his outlook on life beyond Formula 1. When…

“We are in deep conversations at the moment” — Esteban Ocon “confident” about his future in F1

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, BWT Alpine F1 Team confirmed that Pierre Gasly would continue with them on a new multi-year contract. This announcement, which comes less than a month after the team confirmed that they would be parting ways with Gasly’s teammate, Esteban Ocon, as well as that by Aston Martin F1 team…

Gasly wants the “strongest and fastest driver out there” as 2025 Alpine F1 teammate

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

The Frenchman announced his contract extension with the French Formula 1 team earlier today ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, and went into further details on his deal and his expectations for the future. Gasly admitted to “looking around” and having talks with other teams, before opting for sticking with his current employers. “No, I…

“There hasn’t been any pressure or ultimatum” regarding RB F1 seat — Ricciardo

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that he still has time to prove himself as he fights to stay on the F1 grid next year. He’s 2-8 in Grand Prix qualifying this year against Yuki Tsunoda, and he’s ten points and two places behind the Japanese in the Drivers’ Championship at present. On Wednesday, comments were published…

Lance Stroll stays on with Aston Martin into the 2025 F1 season and beyond

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Aston Martin has officially confirmed that Lance Stroll will partner Fernando Alonso for the 2025 season. His new deal will take him into the new era of regulations that starts in 2026. The Canadian driver is having a stronger season versus his teammate this time around. After Alonso bagged eight podiums to his zero in…

McLaren F1 “have some work to do in high speed” following gains in low and medium speed corners — Stella

Ryan McGahey5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Following McLaren’s resurgence over the past 12 months, with the team now competing for race wins, team principal Andrea Stella is now looking towards the next step the team must take to solidify their position towards the top of the pecking order. With Lando Norris securing a now commonplace podium for McLaren, crossing the line…

Pierre Gasly agrees new contract to stay with BWT Alpine F1 Team

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Pierre Gasly has signed a new deal with Alpine to continue his journey with the Enstone-based squad into the 2025 Formula One season and beyond. Following a torrid start to the season for the whole team as they were the slowest of anyone in Bahrain, there has been some light at the end of a…