Magdalena Put, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes and Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan at F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Oakes praises Doohan for being “punchy” amid Alpine F1 driver switch speculation

Magdalena Put3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…

Carlos Sainz behind the wheel for Williams during F1 pre-season testing 2025

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 PM | Sainz sets the pace amid afternoon lockups and spins

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

After an hour-long lunch break, F1 returns for the afternoon session on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Most of the drivers will now be switching out and handing the car over to their teammates. However, Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz will be getting back behind the wheel for Red…

Robert Kubica takes his first win with BMW Sauber at the Canadian Grand Prix 2008

Exclusive: Marco Schüpbach discusses working with “very complete” Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago021 mins

Pit Debrief recently had a chance to interview former Formula 1 engineer Marco Schüpbach about his career at Sauber, the BMW Sauber years, and the experience of working with drivers such as Sergio Pérez, Nico Hülkenberg and Robert Kubica. In the first part of this exclusive interview, Marco Schüpbach discussed the BMW Sauber era and…

Scuderia Ferrari offers a first look at their 2025 F1 car, the SF-25

First look at Ferrari’s 2025 F1 challenger

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

Ferrari has shared the first images of its 2025 F1 challenger, the SF-25, offering an early look at the design of the new car. Ferrari teases the SF-25 While the livery for this season has already been revealed at the F1 75 Live event in London, these newly released renders offer a highly anticipated first…

Williams unveils 2025 FW47 F1 challenger in one-off livery at Silverstone

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Williams is the second team to unveil its F1 2025 challenger, with Alex Albon and new recruit Carlos Sainz putting the FW47 through its paces in a shakedown. The 2025 Williams F1 FW47 car is making its debut on home soil in Silverstone, sporting a special one-off colour scheme, ahead of the grid-wide livery launch…

Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell attend the launch of Mercedes F1 team's partnership with Adidas

Bottas discusses return to Mercedes F1 as reserve driver and being a “mentor” to rookie Antonelli

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Valtteri Bottas elaborated on his return to Mercedes as a reserve and his role as a “mentor” for rookie F1 driver Kimi Antonelli. After being passed over by Sauber for 2025, Bottas rejoined the Brackley-based team as a reserve driver. On his return to Mercedes: “Today has been my first day back with a team…

Max Verstappen talks with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the pitlane during 2024 Hungarian GP qualifying

Swearing, sanctions, and suspensions: is the FIA overreaching with its new misconduct guidelines?

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

The FIA has introduced revisions to the International Sporting Code, outlining new misconduct guidelines that could lead to severe penalties, including full suspensions and points deductions. The draconian new guidelines have caused quite a stir within the Formula 1 community, raising questions about the governing body’s relationship with drivers and its leadership under FIA president…

GM launches dedicated power unit company for its Cadillac F1 project

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

GM and TWG Motorsports have appointed Russ O’Blenes to head up their newly formed power unit venture for the Cadillac F1 team. O’Blenes has more than 30 years of motor racing engineering experience under his belt. He is already familiar with the brand as the current director of the GM Motorsports Propulsion and Performance team. …

Tsunoda expresses frustration over Red Bull snub as F1 future of both RB drivers remains in limbo

Magdalena Put7 months ago7 months ago014 mins

With just two race weekends left in the 2024 season RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson face uncertainty regarding their prospects of a promotion to Red Bull. While Sergio Pérez is officially under contract for 2025, his recent form and string of underwhelming results has cast doubts over his career. Although Max Verstappen has…

Bottas weighs up options for F1 future amid Mercedes reserve role rumours: “I’m not done yet with this sport”

Magdalena Put7 months ago010 mins

Valtteri Bottas confirms he is in talks with Mercedes F1 about taking on a reserve driver role for next season. The Finnish driver has his sights set on a return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026, stating he has turned down an IndyCar offer to focus on this goal. Sauber’s decision to sign rookie…