Rohit Bhaskar, Author at Motorsport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160115 // Usage for editorial use only //

F1 drivers hold split opinions on Domenicali’s comments about shorter races for youth

Rohit Bhaskar20 minutes ago17 minutes ago08 mins

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali‘s recent comments about younger fans preferring shorter races have sparked a debate amongst the F1 fraternity. Ahead of the Italian GP, drivers have weighed in on Domenicali’s statement revealing a divide between tradition and evolution in Grand Prix racing. The discussion emerged during the Italian GP when Domenicali said that they…

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur defends tyre call with Charles Leclerc and praises Kimi Antonelli for owning up to the crash at the F1 Dutch GP.

Fred Vasseur weighs in on Charles Leclerc’s strategy call and Kimi Antonelli’s apology at F1 Dutch GP

Rohit Bhaskar2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Ferrari endured a bruising weekend at the F1 Dutch GP, leaving Zandvoort without points after Lewis Hamilton slid into the barriers at turn 3 and Charles Leclerc collided with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. The team recorded their first double DNF of the season. Team principal Fred Vasseur addressed both the strategy debate with Leclerc and…

Indycar champion, Alex Palou, who was rumoured to be paired with Max Verstappen in F1

Verstappen, Alonso and Sainz weigh in on Alex Palou Red Bull F1 rumours

Rohit Bhaskar2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

The motorsport world was left shocked in late August 2025 when the news broke that Alex Palou was reportedly of interest to Red Bull Racing. The potential pairing of the four-time IndyCar champion with the current F1 champion Max Verstappen for 2026 led to plenty of back and forth between Chip Gansssi and an IndyCar…

Atlassian Williams F1 team drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon at the Hungaroring, during the Hungarian GP

Carlos Sainz on Williams F1 chemistry with Alex Albon and personal improvements still needed

Rohit Bhaskar3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Carlos Sainz’s move to Williams F1 has been one of the standout narratives of the season, with his pairing alongside Alex Albon drawing plenty of attention. Although Albon has often had the edge on track, Sainz is gradually finding his footing at Grove. Now, at the halfway stage of the campaign, the Spaniard has offered…

Ferrari Team Principal, extended ahead of the Hungarian GP, Fred Vasseur

Fred Vasseur confronts Ferrari’s sudden pace collapse at the F1 Hungarian GP

Rohit Bhaskar1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Ferrari’s F1 Hungarian GP weekend began like a fairytale, with Charles Leclerc claiming a stunning pole position and dominating early in the race. However, what seemed like a red resurgence quickly turned into a disaster. Team principal Fred Vasseur has now addressed the sudden pace drop that cost Ferrari their best chance at victory in…

Kick Sauber F1 team driver, Gabriel Bortoleto at the Belgian GP

Gabriel Bortoleto “extracted everything” after P9 at F1 Belgian GP

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Gabriel Bortoleto finished 9th at the F1 Belgian GP, securing valuable points in challenging wet-to-dry conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. The Brazilian driver’s amazing race weekend at Spa extended Sauber’s five-race points scoring streak and helped keep the team sixth in the Constructors’ Championship. Bortoleto qualified 10th for the main event, outperforming teammate Nico Hülkenberg in both…

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly at the Austrian GP

Pierre Gasly reflects on a very disappointing F1 Austrian GP

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The F1 Austrian GP was a tale of what might have been for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman started brightly at the Red Bull Ring, but a promising opening quickly unravelled into a frustrating Sunday, leaving Alpine without points and Gasly lamenting what he called a “very disappointing” result. Gasly lined up 10th on the…

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 28: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during qualifying ahead of the F1 Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506280763 // Usage for editorial use only //

Christian Horner discusses Yuki Tsunoda’s torrid race at F1 Austrian GP

Rohit Bhaskar3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Yuki Tsunoda’s Austrian GP was among the toughest of his F1 career, featuring a Q1 exit, multiple penalties, and a last-place finish. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner didn’t hold back in his assessment of their wretched weekend, but assured the team would support Tsunoda in rebuilding confidence ahead of Silverstone. Tsunoda’s weekend started badly…

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Seventh placed Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is interviewed during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spanish GP.

Isack Hadjar discusses latest standout drive to P7 at F1 Spanish GP

Rohit Bhaskar3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Isack Hadjar has had an impressive debut season and continued his run of form at the F1 Spanish GP, finishing seventh after a stellar drive in Barcelona. The Racing Bulls rookie started ninth and crossed the line in 8th. He was later promoted to P7 after Max Verstappen‘s post-race penalty. The result marks Hadjar’s third…

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 22: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 is interviewed during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 22, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)

Bearman on his mindful approach to F1 Monaco GP qualifying following grid penalty

Rohit Bhaskar4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Oliver Bearman’s first-ever F1 Monaco GP weekend has been far from smooth. He will start Sunday’s race from P20 after receiving a 10-place grid penalty. Haas opted for caution, with Bearman making it clear he didn’t want to reach Q2 by eliminating the wrong driver, especially not his teammate. The Briton’s weekend took a turn…