Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport

Fred Vasseur during the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the pit lane.

“The potential is there” – Ferrari and Vasseur’s mixed emotions after F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Chiara Martin3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured the final podium position in Jeddah after a sterling effort that saw him deliver impressive late-race pace during the race. Team Principal Fred Vasseur reflected on an F1 Saudi Arabian GP of contrasts for Ferrari, with qualifying struggles ultimately limiting their Sunday potential. Race pace shines despite Qualifying woes The Italian…

McLaren set to exit Formula E after season 11

Chiara Martin4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is facing a significant transformation as it prepares for the Gen4 era. The prestigious McLaren name likely to exit the electric racing series after the 24/25 season. According to media reports, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has informed team principal Ian James that McLaren will not continue its involvement into…

Scott Dixon leads delayed opening day of 2025 Indy 500 open test

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

Scott Dixon emerged on top of the leaderboard on Day 1 of the 2025 Indy 500 Open Test, despite a delayed start to the sessions. Thirty-four drivers took to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday for the first of two scheduled open test days ahead of next month’s Indy 500. Eager to fine-tune their…

Felix Rosenqvist preparing for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach 2025.

Rosenqvist reflects on lost podium at IndyCar Long Beach GP – “We gave Christian a present”

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

Felix Rosenqvist’s promising run to a potential podium finish at the 2025 Long Beach Grand Prix was derailed in the closing stages when fuel management issues forced him to surrender third place to Christian Lundgaard. Despite starting strong and maintaining consistent pace throughout most of the 90-lap event, the Meyer Shank Racing driver had to…

Formula E confirms London E-Prix at ExCeL Arena until 2026

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Formula E has extended its contract with ExCeL London through to 2026. This secures the future of the FIA Formula E World Championship at the sport’s unique indoor-outdoor venue. The agreement is still pending FIA World Motor Sport Council approval. However, it will see London host the season finale through the end of the GEN3…

Horner: “without that five-second penalty” Red Bull’s Verstappen would have won F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen and Christian Horner were left pondering what might have been after finishing second in the 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. A contentious five-second time penalty proved the difference between victory and defeat. The Dutchman had secured a sensational pole position in qualifying and made…

2025 F1 championship standings after the Saudi Arabian GP

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Oscar Piastri seized the F1 championship lead after winning the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The Australian McLaren driver capitalized on Max Verstappen’s five-second time penalty, which the Red Bull driver received for going off track during their Turn 1 battle at the start. Piastri managed his race perfectly, executing a…

Oscar Piastri getting out of his McLaren car at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP

F1 | Saudi Arabian GP | Race | Piastri clinches the win and Championship lead in Jeddah

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago021 mins

It was now time for the much-anticipated F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race, and qualifying under the humid Jeddah night did not disappoint. McLaren looked poised to dominate after topping all three practice sessions, but in a stunning late charge, Max Verstappen snatched pole position by just one hundredth of a second from Oscar Piastri….

Liam Lawson entering the F1 Paddock in Jeddah

Lawson reflects on narrowly missing Top-10 in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 Qualifying

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Visibly disappointed but showing signs of growing confidence, Liam Lawson came agonisingly close to reaching Q3 during Saturday’s qualifying session for the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Racing Bulls driver will start from 12th on the grid after narrowly missing the cut for the final qualifying segment. Growing comfort on a demanding circuit The…

Alex Albon entering the F1 Paddock in Williams wear

Albon says Willams “should have been in Q3” after F1 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Frustration was evident in Alex Albon’s demeanour after Saturday’s Qualifying session for the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Williams driver, who has shown promising pace in recent races, found himself eliminated in Q2 and will start Sunday’s race from 11th on the grid. Strategy timing under question Albon pinpointed the team’s decision to send…