Rohit Bhaskar, Author at Motorsport

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 18.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian GP FP2

Williams Racing are targeting “Q3 and points” after a promising FP2 at the Saudi Arabian GP

Rohit Bhaskar1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Williams Racing has demonstrated encouraging pace during Friday’s practice sessions for the Saudi Arabian GP, with both cars finishing inside the top ten during the more representative evening FP2 session. Carlos Sainz delivered a surprise fifth-place finish with a time of 1:28.942, just 0.675 seconds behind session leader McLaren’s Lando Norris, while teammate Alex Albon…

BWT Alpine F1 team's team principal, Oliver Oakes at the Bahrain GP

Oakes discusses A525 strengths and weaknesses after Alpine points at F1 Bahrain GP

Rohit Bhaskar2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

From back-row last year to F1 Bahrain GP points scorers, the rise for Alpine marks a remarkable turnaround for the team. Team Principal Oli Oakes shared his thoughts on their first points of the season following an impressive P4 start. Pierre Gasly finished seventh after holding off Max Verstappen until the final lap of the…

Hass F1 team Principal, Ayao Komatsu and driver, Ollie Bearman at the Suzuka International Circuit ahead of the Japanese GP

Komatsu: Bearman performance at F1 Japanese GP proves why Haas signed him

Rohit Bhaskar3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Ollie Bearman delivered a punchy performance at the Japanese GP, dragging his Haas to 10th place and into the points, much to the delight of team principal Ayao Komatsu. The Suzuka Circuit wasn’t meant to be a happy hunting ground for Haas, but thanks to Bearman, they left with a valuable point in their pockets….

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 03: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka Circuit on April 03, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson)

Max Verstappen explains difficult RB21 car characteristics ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Rohit Bhaskar4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

The dominant force since the start of F1’s ground-effect era, Red Bull, have found themself playing catch-up to McLaren, who now boast the fastest car on the grid. After half a season plagued by balance issues, simulation miscorrelation, and an overly sensitive aerodynamic package, Max Verstappen shed light on the team’s ongoing development struggles of…

Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto at the Shanghai International Circuit, Chinese GP

“Not proud” – Gabriel Bortoleto rues his early mistake at the F1 Chinese GP

Rohit Bhaskar1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto endured a frustrating F1 Chinese GP, with an early spin derailing his chances of making progress. The Brazilian rookie, who was making just his second start, admitted he was “not proud” of his mistake after losing control on the opening lap. Despite the setback, he managed to recover valuable track time,…

Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team, and Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team talk in the garage before the first race in Melbourne.

Cowell: Stroll drove an “exceptionally good race” in F1 Australian GP

Rohit Bhaskar1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

The 2025 F1 season kicked off with a chaotic opener at Albert Park. Aston Martin emerged from the chaos with a respectable points haul, thanks to a fine drive from Lance Stroll to sixth place, while the race of teammate Fernando Alonso ended prematurely after a crash. Team Principal Andy Cowell reflected on Aston Martin’s…

Jonathan Wheatley Kick Sauber F1 Team Principal

Sauber confirms Jonathan Wheatley will take reins on April 1st

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

KICK Sauber F1 team has officially announced when Jonathan Wheatley will assume the role of Team Principal. Wheatley is set to be part of the team’s transition into the Audi F1 Factory squad. The former Sporting Director of Red Bull will make his race debut as Sauber’s Team Principal at the Japanese GP in Suzuka. …

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Cadillac boss Lowdon on why they picked Silverstone as their F1 base

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Cadillac will be the newest addition to the 2026 grid after being officially announced as the eleventh team. The team will be backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), the American outfit is assembling a formidable structure, with its headquarters in Fishers, Indianapolis, and additional facilities in Charlotte, Warren, and Silverstone. Cadillac has chosen…

Fred Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Scuderia Ferrari HP garrage

Vasseur: I’ve got the “two drivers I dreamed of having” at Ferrari F1 in 2025

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

With pre-season testing wrapped up and the first race in Albert Park just around the corner, Ferrari heads into the 2025 season with a renewed sense of optimism, and team principal Fred Vasseur has pulled off one of the biggest coups in F1 history, securing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to join Charles Leclerc in the…

Ferrari SF24 during F1 Pre-season testing, 2024

F1 teams confirm their 2025 testing line-ups

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The 2025 Formula 1 season is drawing closer, and with just days to go before the cars are back into action, teams have begun locking in their driver lineups for F1 pre-season testing. The three-day test, running from February 26 to February 28 at the Bahrain International Circuit, will be the first proper opportunity to…