Magdalena Put, Author at Motorsport

Max Verstappen laments grip Issues after qualifying P6 as Yuki Tsunoda exits in SQ1 amid troubled session for Red Bull in F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying

Verstappen voices frustration after troubled F1 São Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying for Red Bull

Magdalena Put5 days ago5 days ago03 mins mins

Red Bull endured a bruising Friday afternoon at Interlagos as Max Verstappen qualified just sixth for Saturday’s F1 São Paulo Sprint, grappling with persistent handling issues, while Yuki Tsunoda suffered an early exit. After a strong run of form post-summer break, Verstappen’s charge has seemingly stalled. McLaren set the pace early on with a dominant…

Charles Leclerc is aiming for his first Interlagos podium at the F1 São Paulo GP amid Ferrari’s fight with Mercedes for P2 in the standings

Leclerc remains optimistic heading into the F1 São Paulo GP as he hopes to break podium-free streak at Interlagos

Magdalena Put6 days ago6 days ago05 mins mins

Charles Leclerc is managing expectations ahead of this weekend’s F1 São Paulo GP, insisting Ferrari shouldn’t get “carried away” despite recent momentum. Speaking at the drivers’ press conference on Thursday, Leclerc stated that Ferrari will be approaching this weekend with the same mindset that delivered strong results in Austin and Mexico. Leclerc focused on execution,…

Williams team principal James Vowles seen on the grid ahead of the 2025 F1 US GP in Austin, Texas

Vowles explains what went wrong for Sainz in chaotic F1 Mexico City GP

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins mins

Williams team principal James Vowles has offered a detailed explanation of what went wrong for Carlos Sainz during the F1 Mexico City GP. Sainz headed into the weekend with an inevitable 5-place grid penalty looming over him as a consequence of his clash with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at the previous round in Austin. His…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen looks on from the pit wall during FP1 ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP

Red Bull introduces upgrade package ahead of F1 Mexico City GP as Verstappen continues late-season F1 title hunt

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins mins

Red Bull has introduced another set of upgrades ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP, providing Max Verstappen with a boost in his unexpected late-season title hunt. Since the summer break, Red Bull has steadily worked on modifying the RB21 to maximise its potential. That work has paid off, helping the team return to more…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates latest win at F1 US GP in Austin, Texas

Wolff and Wheatley weigh in on whether “underdog” Verstappen can cause a 2025 F1 title race upset

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

Toto Wolff and Jonathan Wheatley gave their thoughts on the odds of Max Verstappen surging to a surprise fifth consecutive title after the Red Bull driver stormed to victory at the F1 US GP. With just five rounds left in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the fight for the title has been blown wide open. …

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during media day at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, ahead of the 2025 US GP

Leclerc targets late-season boost at F1 US GP amid winless streak for Ferrari

Magdalena Put4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins mins

Charles Leclerc says motivation remains high within the Ferrari camp ahead of the F1 US GP, despite the team’s ongoing struggles to secure a race win this season. Fresh off yet another lacklustre weekend in Singapore, Leclerc was asked whether there’s still anything meaningful to fight for in the remaining six races, or if attention…

Williams F1 driver enters the paddock ahead of 2025 United States GP media day

Sainz believes reaction to his F1 Singapore GP coverage criticism was exaggerated, but stands by his view

Magdalena Put4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins mins

Speaking during media day in Austin, Carlos Sainz reflected on what he feels was an exaggerated response to his recent criticism of the television coverage during the F1 Singapore GP. The broadcast skipped several on-track battles and overtakes at the Marina Bay circuit, choosing instead to focus on the front-runners and cut to shots of…

Drivers line up on F1 grid ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP 2025

FIA announces a qualifying format revamp for F1 2026 season

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

Formula 1 will use a revised qualifying format from 2026, as the sport prepares for Cadillac’s entry as the eleventh team. The FIA will introduce a revised knockout system as the number of drivers increases from twenty to twenty-two with Cadillac’s entry. The current format knocks out five drivers in both Q1 and Q2, narrowing…

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella on the pitwall ahead of the F1 Italian GP 2025

Stella explains McLaren’s reasoning behind controversial Piastri-Norris swap at F1 Italian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago07 mins mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella defended the team’s controversial late-race instruction for Oscar Piastri to hand second place back to teammate and championship rival Lando Norris during the F1 Italian GP. The McLaren pitwall has once again landed itself in hot water after intervening to undo the consequences of a slow pit stop that saw…

F1 drivers going around the hairpin during the Monaco GP 2025

Monaco GP to remain on F1 calendar through 2035 after latest extension

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago03 mins mins

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Monaco GP will stay on the calendar until 2035, following the signing of a new four-year contract extension between the Automobile Club de Monaco and FOM, the sport’s commercial rights holder. The updated agreement, announced on Friday, builds on a previous deal struck in November 2024, which guaranteed Monaco…