Disha Rawal, Author at Motorsport

The FIA held its annual review meeting with F1 drivers to discuss the driving standards guidelines and stewarding decisions. F1 drivers discussed controversial penalties such as Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.

Need to Know: FIA’s Driving Standards Meeting for F1 Drivers

Disha Rawal7 days ago7 days ago03 mins mins

The FIA hosted its third annual driving standards review meeting with F1 drivers during the Qatar GP. F1 drivers discussed driving standards and penalty guidelines, shared their perspective with stewards, and ensure that regulations are applied clearly and consistently. The 2025 F1 season has seen numerous controversial stewarding decisions. Most recently, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri received…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc struggled for pace during wet weather qualifying at the F1 Las Vegas GP.

Leclerc frustrated by Ferrari wet weather struggles after Qualifying at F1 Las Vegas GP

Disha Rawal2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

Ferrari struggled in the wet weather conditions of the F1 Las Vegas GP Qualifying, with Leclerc starting the race from P9. The Monegasque driver struggled for grip throughout the session, locking up into Turn 14 on his final flying lap of Q3. Teammate Lewis Hamilton qualified P20, marking a disappointing result for the scarlet team….

Red Bull Racing Team Principal Laurent Mekies explains car performance across F1 season and difficulties following F1 Sao Paulo GP.

“We have been quite regularly wrong” — Mekies explains Red Bull Racing’s car troubles following F1 São Paulo GP

Disha Rawal3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

The F1 São Paulo GP began as a nightmare for Red Bull Racing Team Prinicipal Laurent Mekies when both drivers got knocked out in Q1 of qualifying. This marked the team’s first double Q1 elimination since 2006, as well as Max Verstappen’s first Q1 elimination since Sochi 2021. Verstappen opted to start the F1 São…

Mercedes show strong pace during Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Sao Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli starting on the front row in Brazil and George Russell starting P4.

Antonelli explains strong front row as Mercedes show pace during F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Disha Rawal4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins mins

Mercedes showed strong pace in Sprint Qualifying at the F1 São Paulo GP, with Kimi Antonelli qualifying P2 and George Russell qualifying P4. In a traffic-filled session, Mercedes capitalized amidst the chaos. Lando Norris took pole position with a strong lap. Shockingly, Antonelli secured a front-row start ahead of Oscar Piastri and Russell. The Italian…

Lando Norris on taking championship lead from McLaren teammate of Oscar Piastri ahead of F1 Sao Paulo GP

Norris on mentality and reclaiming championship lead ahead of F1 São Paulo GP

Disha Rawal4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins mins

McLaren driver Lando Norris leads the World Drivers’ Championship ahead of the F1 São Paulo GP in Brazil. The British driver led the 2025 F1 championship from Australia up until Saudi Arabia, surpassed by teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris reclaimed the lead following a dominant drive in Mexico, finishing over 30 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc…

IndyCar driver Marco Andretti announces his retirement from racing following 20 consecutive Indy 500 starts.

Marco Andretti announces retirement, ending 20 consecutive Indy 500 appearances

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

On October 29, 2025, IndyCar driver Marco Andretti announced his retirement after 30 years of racing and 20 consecutive appearance at the Indy 500. The 38-year-old American stated he is ready to begin a new chapter of his life, focusing on being a father and other business ventures. He is currently working on a memoir…

Max Verstappen struggled during qualifying at the F1 Mexico City GP. Verstappen qualified P5 behind rival Lando Norris.

“I have no pace” — Verstappen frustrated with P5 in F1 Mexico City GP Qualifying

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

Despite a dominant performance last weekend, Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen struggled for pace during the F1 Mexico City GP Qualifying. Verstappen complained about his overheated tyres, struggling with oversteer into Turn 9 across the qualifying session. The Dutch driver ultimately qualified P5. He starts the race behind championship rival Lando Norris on pole…

McLaren driver struggled for pace during F1 Mexico City GP qualifying, while teammate Lando Norris took pole position. Piastri qualified P8 and will start P7.

Piastri “frustrated” by lack of pace during F1 Mexico City GP Qualifying

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago05 mins mins

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri had a difficult qualifying at the F1 Mexico City GP. The championship leader struggled to make Q3, while teammate Lando Norris appeared rapid across the weekend. While Norris qualified on pole position, Piastri will start the race from P7 following Carlos Sainz’s grid penalty. He discussed his difficult Saturday while speaking…

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Ocon discusses “strange” inconsistencies with car ahead of F1 Mexico City GP

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

Haas driver Esteban Ocon is looking to change his form ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP. After a poor qualifying for the United States GP, Ocon started the race on hard tyres — a gamble that did not pay off. The French driver has failed to score points since the F1 Dutch GP. On…

Mick Schumacher completed IndyCar test with Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing. The former F1 driver discussed his potential future in IndyCar for 2026. Schumacher currently races for Alpine in WEC.

Mick Schumacher discusses future in racing following IndyCar test

Disha Rawal2 months ago2 months ago04 mins mins

Mick Schumacher returned to single-seaters during the IMS IndyCar test session. The former F1 driver made his IndyCar debut with Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing this past weekend. Schumacher discussed his potential future in IndyCar during a media session that included Pit Debrief. Mick Schumacher on returning to single-seater racing in IndyCar After completing his F1…