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Contrasting opinions from F1 drivers on removal of fastest lap point: “It’s not showing who is the fastest guy in the race”

Lucrezia Costa3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

The latest World Motor Sport Council brought a number of regulation changes to multiple motorsport series, including Formula 1. Among the sporting, financial and aerodynamical modifications implemented, one of the most significant promoted was the elimination of the additional point awarded to the driver setting the fastest lap of the race if he is finishing…

Verstappen’s FIA swearing row is still unresolved, while GPDA director Russell promises F1 driver’s statement

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen says that the result of the swearing row at last round’s Singapore Grand Prix remains unsolved, with GPDA director George Russell confirming that the drivers will issue a statement on this matter within next week. At Thursday’s press conference ahead of the Singapore GP, Verstappen used a swear word to describe his RB20’s…

Haas and Mercedes looking to end the season on a high with US GP updates

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

After what can be considered an autumn break during the 2024 season there are lots of teams bringing updates to Austin for the final batch of races. Perhaps not the easiest weekend, as the United States Grand Prix is a Sprint weekend, but given that it is the start of a triple header it might…

Ferrari F1 and Hamilton “are going to find a way of working with each other” next year and beyond — Wolff

Olivia Pursehouse3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Since the February announcement that Lewis Hamilton had signed with Ferrari for the 2025 season onwards, there has been questions that the Brit may not be able to adapt to the Ferrari culture as well as someone like Charles Leclerc. After spending the last 12 years with British-based team Mercedes, and 6 years prior to…

“Frustrating” — Lewis Hamilton on the costly “small differences” between Pirelli F1 tyre sets

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

It has been a year of contrasting emotions for seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. After ending his winless run by taking a memorable win at the British Grand Prix back in July, the Brit followed it up with victory at Spa following George Russell’s disqualification. However, qualifying has been a real struggle for the 104-time…

“Being in F1 is essential for the Alpine brand” — de Meo says team will not be sold despite cutting engine project

Jonah Presser4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

As Alpine continues to struggle on circuit, the team is going through crisis after crisis off it. As the Viry factory will cease operations as an F1 engine manufacturer at the end of 2025, as well as the Team Principal position changing hands three times in as many years, Renault’s CEO Luca De Meo is…

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

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 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…

Renault CEO admits it was “heartbreaking” to call time on F1 engine project

Öykü Ceylan4 months ago4 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 Costa4 months ago4 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…

Wolff reacts to Horner voicing interest in hiring George Russell for Red Bull F1 — “Christian is always trying to stir s*** up”

Rebecca Malitz4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

In June it was announced that Sergio Perez signed a new 2-year contract with Red Bull that would take him to the end of the 2026 season. With the newly signed contract the speculation about the Mexican’s future should have been put to rest. Instead there is an endless stream of rumors and speculation about…