The F1 Spanish GP weekend kicks off with FP1. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts round nine of the 2025 F1 championship, and the final race of the European triple header. The clampdown on flexi wings is the big talking point heading into the weekend. It received a mixed response across the paddock, with some downplaying its…
Max Verstappen has downplayed the significance of the FIA’s new clampdown on front wing flexibility ahead of the F1 Spanish GP, stating that he doesn’t expect it to drastically shake up the pecking order. The introduction of the long-awaited TD018 this weekend in Barcelona aims to limit the aerodynamic advantages gained from flexible front wings,…
Team principal Fred Vasseur explained how Ferrari went from bracing for a tough weekend to rueing a missed opportunity for back-to-back wins at the F1 Monaco GP. Just a week ago, the idea of Ferrari being a front-runner in Monaco seemed unlikely, especially after the underwhelming qualifying performance on home soil in Imola. On Thursday,…
The F1 Monaco GP kicks off with Friday morning practice on a sunny day in the principality. As a reminder, a mandatory two-stop strategy has been introduced for this year’s race, in an attempt to inject more unpredictability into the spectacle on Sunday. Oscar Piastri is still leading the championship standings heading into the weekend,…
Charles Leclerc is managing expectations ahead of the F1 Monaco GP, citing Ferrari’s weakness in low-speed corners as a key concern. Leclerc is coming into the weekend as the most recent Monaco Grand Prix winner. Though his efforts to convert starting positions into podium finishes at home have been thwarted multiple times in recent years, he…
Team representative Bradley Lord explained how tyre troubles hampered Mercedes’ performance in the F1 Imola GP. Saturday sparked hope for a promising performance in the race after George Russell secured P3 in qualifying, ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. However, tyre woes on Sunday made for a disappointing outing for Mercedes. After home hero Kimi Antonelli…
Alpine’s early axing of Jack Doohan from its lineup ahead of the F1 Imola GP has drawn widespread criticism from fellow drivers, who called the move “unfair” and “incredibly harsh.” Doohan, who served as Alpine’s reserve driver for several seasons, was confirmed last summer to be stepping up to a full-time race seat alongside Pierre…
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 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…
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…
