Chiara Martin, Author at Pit Debrief

Ahead of the Mexican GP, Max Verstappen's remarkable resurgence in the 2025 F1 World Championship has sent shockwaves through the paddock.

F1 drivers react to Verstappen’s Championship charge ahead of Mexico City GP: “You can never count Max out”

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP, Max Verstappen’s remarkable resurgence in the 2025 F1 World Championship has sent shockwaves through the paddock, with his dominant United States GP victory reducing his deficit to just 40 points with five races remaining. As the Dutchman mounts one of the sport’s most dramatic comebacks, his rivals, and…

Toto Wolff entering the Paddock during the F1 US GP 2025.

Wolff: Mercedes struggled in “really bad” F1 US GP as dirty air killed overtaking chances

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Toto Wolff and Mercedes left the Circuit of the Americas with little to celebrate after a challenging F1 US GP that saw George Russell only manage sixth, and rookie Kimi Antonelli’s race fell apart following an early collision with Carlos Sainz. Antonelli’s promising start dashed by Sainz Incident The weekend promised much for Mercedes’ young…

Colton Herta will make the shock switch from IndyCar to Formula 2 in 2026, joining Hitech TGR, in what many regard as a make-or-break step to finally secure the FIA Super Licence points that have so far kept him from a long-anticipated Formula 1 seat.

Colton Herta joins Hitech TGR for F2 switch in pursuit of F1 dream

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Colton Herta will make the shock switch from IndyCar to Formula 2 in 2026, joining Hitech TGR, in what many regard as a make-or-break step to finally secure the FIA Super Licence points that have so far kept him from a long-anticipated Formula 1 seat. The 25-year-old Californian was once considered one of America’s brightest…

F1 Academy Star, Chloe Chambers, joins Mahindra Racing for the 2025 Formula E Women's Test in Valencia.

Chambers returns to Formula E with Mahindra for 2025 Women’s Test

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Mahindra Racing has announced that rising American driver Chloe Chambers will take part in the forthcoming Formula E Women’s Test at Valencia, Spain on 31 October. The 21-year-old has established herself as one of the standout performers in F1 Academy this season, securing two race victories, four pole positions and ten podium finishes to date….

F1 | US GP | Race | Verstappen back in the Championship fight after bringing home victory

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago013 mins

The paddock returned to the Circuit of the Americas for the F1 US GP Race. Max Verstappen had dominated the weekend to that point: he secured Sprint pole, won the dash for a third successive year, and then claimed Grand Prix pole despite being unable to start a second flying lap in Q3. Having won…

Leclerc claims P3 start at F1 US GP Qualifying despite Ferrari’s puzzling performance swings

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Charles Leclerc secured P3 in Qualifying for the F1 US GP, marking a dramatic turnaround from a difficult weekend for Ferrari at the Circuit of the Americas, though the Monégasque driver admits the team still has questions to answer about their car’s inconsistent performance. After a challenging Friday and early Saturday, Leclerc found significantly more…

Norris settles for front-row after struggling F1 US GP Qualifying

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Lando Norris will start Sunday’s F1 US GP from second on the grid after a challenging Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas, but the McLaren driver admits his team struggled to match Red Bull’s pace in Austin. Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the US GP, with Norris finishing second and Charles Leclerc…

David Beckmann parts ways with CUPRA KIRO following Formula E Season 11

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

CUPRA KIRO and David Beckmann have mutually agreed to part ways following the conclusion of Formula E Season 11. The German driver joined the team as one of three rookie drivers on the grid for Season 11, where he demonstrated consistent progress throughout his maiden Formula E campaign. Despite the challenges of adapting to the…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during Media Day at the 2025 US GP in COTA.

Verstappen confident ahead of F1 US GP: “We just need to maximise our potential”

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Max Verstappen arrives at the F1 US GP with renewed confidence after Red Bull’s recent resurgence, though he remains cautious about his title chances with just six rounds remaining in the 2025 season. The Dutchman, who trails championship leader Lando Norris by 22 points following the Singapore GP, insists his focus is simply on extracting…

Nissan to field Abbi Pulling for second-ever Formula E Women's Test

Abbi Pulling set for Valencia All-Women’s Test with Nissan Formula E Team

Chiara Martin9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Nissan Formula E Team’s rookie and simulator driver Abbi Pulling will return to competitive action at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia later this month, when she takes part in the second-ever all-women’s test session. Building on previous success The rising star brings considerable experience in the Nissan e-4ORCE 05 to the test, having topped…