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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 Costa2 months ago2 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…

Bottas waiting for “green light” from Audi F1 boss regarding future at the team

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Valtteri Bottas is still awaiting a decision regarding his future in F1 as the second Sauber seat remains unfilled for the time being. Earlier this year, Sauber confirmed they signed German driver Nico Hulkenberg for 2025 on a multi-year deal, ahead of the team’s planned Audi rebranding in 2026. The second seat, however, remains vacant,…

Who should get the second seat at Audi/Sauber F1 in 2025? Our writers debate

Editorial Staff2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Valtteri Bottas — (James O’Connor) The 35-year-old Finn has done a good job this year in extremely challenging circumstances. Sauber started the season relatively okay regarding pace, but issues with pit stops in the first third of the season took Bottas out of contention for points in Japan. Alpine and Williams have clearly outdeveloped them…

Alonso: Bortoleto is a “pure rookie” with “incredible” talent who needs to enter F1 at the right time

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Fernando Alonso praises Brazilian talent and Formula 2 driver Gabriel Bortoleto and calls him a “pure rookie” with “incredible” talent. The Spaniard believes that the youngster needs to enter Formula 1 at the right time and with the right team. Speaking ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, Alonso was asked what kind of advice he…

“We’re evaluating him” — Mattia Binotto confirms Mick Schumacher as a candidate for Sauber F1’s second seat in 2025

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Co-author: Lucrezia Costa The Formula 1 grid is all set to welcome a new power unit supplier as the German manufacturer Audi is poised to complete its takeover of the Sauber F1 team ahead of its 2026 entry. However, their journey has been anything but smooth sailing. With Sauber yet to score a point this…

“Just focusing on the amazing opportunity I got from Williams” — Franco Colapinto not worrying about F1 future beyond 2024

Anumitha Murugapandian2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Franco Colapinto’s future in Formula One is one of the biggest talking points after the rookie driver has shown immense potential just three races into his career. The Williams team has confirmed its line-up for 2025 with Alex Albon and current Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz forming it. The 21-year-old Argentinian, who replaced Sargeant mid-season this…

Zhou Guanyu will not wait indefinitely if he loses his F1 seat in 2025: “If the wait exceeds one or two years, then I will probably make the decision to leave this championship”

David Coath2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Zhou Guanyu spoke in Singapore prior to the F1 mini break and gave an insight into how his plans are shaping up for next year. The Chinese racer admitted that he has already had discussions with other motorsport series but that F1 is his priority. The Shanghai hometown hero also explained that if he has…

Franco Colapinto: Is he under serious consideration for the Sauber F1 seat?

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Franco Colapinto races for Williams since the Italian Grand Prix. The Argentinian impressed with his performance and scored points for the Grove based team. Many say he deserves a seat for the 2025 season. The last vacant seat is at Kick Sauber. Colapinto began this year in Formula 2 with MP Motorsport. He already had…

“Not getting the same equipment” as Bottas and lack of pace from C44 has masked F1 tyre management and race pain gains — Zhou Guanyu

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sauber are having one of their toughest seasons in Formula One as the team languishes at the back of the pack. At the Singapore Grand Prix, their driver Zhou Guanyu finished 15th out of the 18 finishers. The Chinese driver was relatively pleased with his race at Marina Bay, beating Valtteri Bottas on merit. His…

Bottas praises Zhou’s “strong race” in F1 Singapore GP as he hopes for “big” car updates at the US GP

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sauber’s miserable season continued at the Singapore Grand Prix as they finished in P15 and P16, although they did manage to cross the line ahead of Pierre Gasly and Daniel Ricciardo. Once again, Valtteri Bottas did a great job in qualifying, outpacing his teammate Zhou Guanyu by almost half a second as they were slowest…