Oscar Piastri qualified P7 at the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP on Saturday. He admitted there was more time available in the final sector while acknowledging McLaren facing a stronger challenge than anticipated. The Australian did not feel qualifying had completely slipped away. However, he noted the gap to polesitter George Russell was larger than what McLaren…
Gabriel Bortoleto cut a measured figure after his 2026 F1 Monaco GP ended before it had truly begun. A pre-race technical failure in the pit lane left the Audi driver starting from the very back of the grid. The Brazilian was preparing for his practice start when disaster struck. “The car just switched off when…
The tight barriers of Monte Carlo instantly punish any technical failure, and Charles Leclerc found that out the hard way during Sunday’s chaotic F1 race. Running in third position, the Monegasque driver suddenly lost control of his Ferrari at the final corner on lap 65. He hit the wall immediately after a late-race neutralisation period….
The F1 paddock arrived in Monte Carlo with rival teams positioning Scuderia Ferrari as the concrete package to beat. However, Lewis Hamilton remained firmly grounded before the weekend’s upcoming 2026 Monaco GP sessions. The seven-time world champion understood that these unique street boundaries demand perfect mechanical compliance under the current 2026 regulations. Straight-line speed deficits…
The technical realities of the current F1 regulatory cycle forced Red Bull Racing into a reactive stance on Saturday afternoon during the 2026 Canadian GP. Team Principal Laurent Mekies saw his squad face a significant performance gap to the top teams during the practice and Sprint qualifying sessions on Friday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve….
The F1 2026 Miami GP paddock remained a hive of technical debate regarding the sport’s mechanical future after news of V8 engines returning to the sport in 2030. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admitted he was open to a V8 future for engines if the transition is managed correctly. This discussion followed a weekend where…
The F1 weekend in Florida reached a tense conclusion during the 2026 Miami GP as Sergio Pérez fought a losing battle against his own rear tyres. While the early laps showcased a spirited defence, the limitations of the Cadillac eventually hampered his progress as he finished P16. Pérez spent a significant portion of the afternoon…
Nigel Mansell has issued a warning for the F1 2026 season. He drew on a career defined by raw bravery to critique the sport’s move toward automation. Many know him as “Il Leone,” with his legacy standing on the physical exertion of the 1980s and 90s. He famously collapsed while pushing his Lotus across the…
F1 has a serious overcrowding problem, and the calendar is paying for it. If F1 removed 5 tracks, would the calendar be easier to follow? 24 races in a season should sound impressive. It does, in theory. It sounds impressive when we think of the logistical aspects of it and how quickly these drivers are…
Ollie Bearman criticised the current F1 regulations following a massive 50kph speed delta collision with Franco Colapinto at Suzuka. The Haas driver appeared on the Up to Speed podcast as he recalled the incident in Japan, also placing blame at the door of the Argentinian. However, his okay physical health did not mask his frustration…
