Yi Xing Lim, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

“I’m really happy to be here”: Larsen delighted after securing P3 in final Qualifying session of 2025 F1 Academy season

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins mins

Tommy Hilfiger’s Alba Larsen delivered an impressive performance in the final Qualifying session of the 2025 F1 Academy season, securing 3rd for the first time since the opening round in Shanghai. In her rookie campaign, the 16 year-old has stunned many with her speed, finishing inside the top five on six occasions this year. While…

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen on track at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.

Red Bull pair admit more improvements needed following disrupted day at F1 Las Vegas GP

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins mins

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda got off to a steady start to their weekend at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP. As they worked to adapt to the cold, low-grip conditions, both drivers acknowledged the team still has things to perfect ahead of FP3 and Qualifying. For Tsunoda, the Japanese driver delivered…

McLaren Racing's Lando Norris ahead of 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.

Norris sets realistic expectations ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP despite confident form and momentum

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins mins

McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris heads into the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP with a decent advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. The Briton leads by 24 points and carries strong momentum into the final stretch of the season. After a commanding victory in Mexico, Norris’ dominant display at the São Paulo GP proved…

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LEGO Group announces multi-year partnership and 2026 F1 Academy entry with Esmee Kosterman

Yi Xing Lim4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins mins

Ahead of the final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season, the LEGO Group and the series have announced a new multi-year deal, with Esmee Kosterman set to represent LEGO Racing on the 2026 grid. The 20 year-old Dutch driver first made her F1 Academy debut as a Wild Card Entry at her home race…

Ella Häkkinen joins the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

McLaren Racing recruit Ella Häkkinen, daughter of two-time F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, to Driver Development Programme

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed that 14 year-old Ella Häkkinen, daughter of two-time F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, joins its Driver Development Programme as she moves toward her single-seater debut. Set to make the jump from karting to single-seaters in 2027, Häkkinen has already built an impressive karting résumé. She claimed her first major international win…

ART Grand Prix's Tuukka Taponen during the 2025 F3 season.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Tuukka Taponen

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

The 2025 F3 season was a year of highs and lows for ART Grand Prix’s Tuukka Taponen. The rookie, who made the step up from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), started the year strongly, but the second half of the year proved far more challenging for the 19 year-old Finn. Backed by…

F1 Academy has announced that 16 year-old Payton Westcott will join the 2025 season finale in Las Vegas as the event's wild card entry.

Payton Westcott confirmed as F1 Academy Wild Card entry for 2025 season finale in Las Vegas

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

F1 Academy has announced that 16 year-old Payton Westcott will join the 2025 season finale in Las Vegas as the event’s wild card entry. This year, she competed in the Formula Winter Series, Italian F4 and E4 Championships with Van Amersfoort Racing. Heading into Las Vegas in just a few weeks time, the American isn’t…

Matteo De Palo joins the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

McLaren signs Matteo De Palo to their Driver Development Programme

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago02 mins mins

McLaren Racing have confirmed 18 year-old Matteo De Palo as their newest addition to the Driver Development Programme ahead of the 2026 Formula 3 season. After an extremely competitive 2025 season, the Italian became vice-champion in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). However, set to race with Trident in F3 next year, De…

McLaren Racing's Andrea Stella during F1 São Paulo GP.

Stella deems Piastri’s penalty “harsh” but remains optimistic after signs of improvement at F1 São Paulo GP

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

The F1 São Paulo GP delivered a mixed weekend for McLaren Racing and Team Principal Andrea Stella, with contrasting fortunes for their two drivers. Lando Norris continued his dominant form as he crossed the line to take his seventh win of the season, while Oscar Piastri endured a tougher weekend, finishing 5th after receiving a…

Red Bull Racing's Yuki Tsunoda at the 2025 F1 São Paulo GP.

Tsunoda “slowly getting there” with RB21 ahead of F1 São Paulo GP

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago05 mins mins

After a solid weekend in Mexico, Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda heads into the F1 São Paulo GP with cautious confidence, fully aware that he still has work to do in the RB21. At the Mexico City GP, the 25 year-old finished 11th, narrowly missing out on the final points-scoring position. In recent years, the Red…