Magdalena Put, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Rally champion Carlos Sainz and F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr at the finish line of Rally Dakar 2024

Carlos Sainz Jr. opens up about his father’s potential FIA presidential bid at F1 Imola GP

Magdalena Put4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins

Carlos Sainz shared his thoughts on the possibility of his father, rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr, running for FIA president later this year. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is approaching the end of his first term, having assumed office in late 2021. His presidency has been marked by controversies, high-profile departures, and strained relations with…

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur during a press conference at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Vasseur identifies SF-25 weakness that hindered Ferrari at F1 Miami GP

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur revealed one of the biggest limitations hampering the performance of their 2025 car after a dismal showing at the F1 Miami GP. Aside from the brief high of a third-place finish in the Sprint for Lewis Hamilton, the rest of the Miami weekend was undeniably painful. Hamilton was eliminated in…

Team principal Fred Vasseur sits at Ferrari pitwall during F1 Miami GP weekend

Vasseur explains reasoning behind Ferrari team orders at F1 Miami GP

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended the use of team orders during the F1 Miami GP, asserting that the pitwall handled the situation well. The team order drama at Ferrari—and the tense radio exchanges that accompanied it—is one of the big talking points that came out of the recent Miami GP. Team orders take center…

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri ahead of F1 Miami GP Sprint Race

Piastri reflects on bittersweet Sprint at F1 Miami GP after finishing P2

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Lando Norris emerged victorious in a dramatic, rain-delayed F1 Miami GP Sprint Race, capitalising on a fortuitously timed late-race safety car to take the win ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Piastri snatched the lead from polesitter Kimi Antonelli shortly after the start. From there, he focused on building a gap to Norris in second…

Aston Martin team boss Andy Cowell on the pitwall during F1 Australian GP weekend

Cowell discusses Newey’s influence and how Aston Martin is preparing for the F1 2026 regulations

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell discussed Adrian Newey’s influence on the squad and their preparations for 2026 ahead of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP. The team has endured a challenging start to the season, performing below expectations. Another no-score at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP meant the team returned empty-handed once again. It hasn’t…

George Russell ahead of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Russell puzzled by tyre overheating in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

George Russell admitted he’s puzzled by the tyre issues that hampered Mercedes in the F1 Saudi Arabian GP. After qualifying third and fifth respectively, Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli were hoping to finish the triple header on a positive note. Up to this point the Mercedes duo had shown great consistency. Russell especially has been…

Yuki Tsunoda in the Red Bull garage during F1 Saudi Arabian GP weekend

Tsunoda rues missed opportunity after first lap crash with Gasly at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Yuki Tsunoda reflected on the race-ending collision between himself and Pierre Gasly on the first lap of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP. After starting P8 and P9, the former AlphaTauri teammates came together at Turn 4, as Gasly attempted to pass. Tsunoda clipped the left-rear tyre of the Alpine, sending both cars spinning into the wall….

Max Verstappen drives the RB21 for Red Bull during free practice ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Red Bull: Verstappen still not satisfied with the RB21; Tsunoda reflects on FP2 crash at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen feels the RB21 is “still not where I want it to be,” despite showing some improvement in FP2 ahead of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP. McLaren look set to continue their strong run of form. Lando Norris topped the afternoon practice session, leading a McLaren one-two, with Verstappen finishing in third as their…

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri during media day ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Piastri anticipating “equal opportunity” in the fight for the Drivers’ title ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Oscar Piastri looks ahead to the F1 Saudi Arabian GP, opening up about the team’s upgrade plans and the equal opportunities he expects as the title fight heats up against McLaren teammate Lando Norris. After a dominant showing at last week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Piastri closed the gap to championship leader Norris to just three…

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff looks on from the garage at F1 Bahrain GP

Wolff praises Russell for excellent drive to P2 while managing technical issues at F1 Bahrain GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff addressed the issues that plagued George Russell at the F1 Bahrain GP, calling the Briton’s drive to P2 “unbelievable.” Russell endured a difficult evening at the F1 Bahrain GP, as his W16 was riddled with technical issues. A series of radio messages broadcast between Russell and his race engineer, Marcus…