Formula 1 - Motorsport

Zhou Guanyu will not wait indefinitely if he loses his F1 seat in 2025: “If the wait exceeds one or two years, then I will probably make the decision to leave this championship”

David Coath11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

Zhou Guanyu spoke in Singapore prior to the F1 mini break and gave an insight into how his plans are shaping up for next year. The Chinese racer admitted that he has already had discussions with other motorsport series but that F1 is his priority. The Shanghai hometown hero also explained that if he has…

Haas looks upwards with the addition of Toyota by “tapping into each other’s expertise”

Ewout Albrecht11 months ago013 mins

The team of Haas is on the rise. After having given up on 2021 the team had a decent 2022, only to finish last during the 2023 season. This was reason for team owner Gene Haas to say goodbye to Günther Steiner as team principal and promote Ayao Komatsu. A move that seemed to have…

Toyota give reasons for Haas F1 deal and why it doesn’t mean a “full” comeback is on the cards

Rebecca Malitz11 months ago09 mins

On 4 November 2009, Toyota’s announced its withdrawal from F1 after competing as a works team between 2002 and 2009, and acting as engine supplier for teams such as Jordan (2005), Midland (2006) and Williams (2007-2009). The decision from Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda came in the midst of the global financial crisis and saw the companies’…

“Will be instrumental in our own development”: Haas F1 announce multi-year technical agreement with Toyota

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

On Friday morning, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team announced it has entered a technical partnership with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, calling it a “new and dynamic collaborative relationship”. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says that using Toyota’s knowledge will be significant in their development path. The Japanese manufacturer is from now on an ‘Official Technical Partner’ of Haas….

Ferrari set to introduce final upgrade of the season at F1 United States GP

Magdalena Put11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed that the SF-24 will be getting another upgrade at the upcoming United States Grand Prix, marking the end of Ferrari’s car development plan for the 2024 season. Earlier in the season, Ferrari introduced a major upgrade at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the new components caused the car…

“Frustrating” — Lewis Hamilton on the costly “small differences” between Pirelli F1 tyre sets

James O'Connor11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

It has been a year of contrasting emotions for seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. After ending his winless run by taking a memorable win at the British Grand Prix back in July, the Brit followed it up with victory at Spa following George Russell’s disqualification. However, qualifying has been a real struggle for the 104-time…

Stella: Teams chasing FIA over mini-DRS rear wing “good news” for McLaren F1

Lenny Sundahl11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is very pleased with how things are going and the pressure other teams are feeling, despite agreeing to cease use of its flexing rear wing element going forward. The Italian feels the episode will be a net positive for the team as they seek to stay atop the constructors’ table…

Franco Colapinto: Is he under serious consideration for the Sauber F1 seat?

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman11 months ago11 months ago011 mins

Franco Colapinto races for Williams since the Italian Grand Prix. The Argentinian impressed with his performance and scored points for the Grove based team. Many say he deserves a seat for the 2025 season. The last vacant seat is at Kick Sauber. Colapinto began this year in Formula 2 with MP Motorsport. He already had…

“We all drive at 90%” — Alonso elaborates on nine consecutive races without a Safety Car in F1

Öykü Ceylan11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Formula 1 has recently experienced an unusual streak of nine consecutive races without the appearance of a Safety Car. This marks the longest drought since the gap between the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix and the 2004 Spanish Grand Prix, with even the notoriously chaotic Singapore Grand Prix being completed without a single Safety Car deployment….

“Being in F1 is essential for the Alpine brand” — de Meo says team will not be sold despite cutting engine project

Jonah Presser11 months ago11 months ago011 mins

As Alpine continues to struggle on circuit, the team is going through crisis after crisis off it. As the Viry factory will cease operations as an F1 engine manufacturer at the end of 2025, as well as the Team Principal position changing hands three times in as many years, Renault’s CEO Luca De Meo is…