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Franco Colapinto rued a “very tough” weekend at the 2025 F1 Italian GP, as he struggled for pace around the Temple of Speed, with his Alpine A525 mainly losing out in straight line speed against its direct rivals. Alpine has a small but significant deficit in terms of engine horsepower compared to the other manufacturers,…
Max Verstappen has successfully achieved a significant milestone in his motorsport career, obtaining the coveted DMSB Permit A that allows him to compete in top-level racing on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s weekend at the German circuit marked his racing debut on the notorious track, despite not fully meeting all…
Esteban Ocon sees the F1 Italian GP as a weekend of ”good learnings”, despite a disappointing weekend for Haas. The French driver finished the race 15th, after starting on the grid in the same position. A 5-second penalty on lap 2, for forcing Lance Stroll off the track, as well as a 51 lap stint…
Carlos Sainz has had his penalty points from the F1 Dutch GP cancelled after the FIA overturned its decision to penalise him for a collision with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson. The Williams driver was handed a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points on his FIA Super Licence after he made contact with Lawson…
Pierre Gasly remains committed to Alpine following a challenging F1 Italian GP. The French driver recently signed a contract extension with the Enstone-based team until the end of 2028. Unfortunately, Alpine are struggling this season. They currently sit at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship, with Gasly having scored all their points. Gasly discusses Alpine’s…
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged after Max Verstappen’s win at the F1 Italian GP that their car was better suited to the lower downforce circuits, and that they would continue to take “risks” with the setup to better develop the car on the other tracks. From doom to delight: consecutive podiums for Verstappen…
VCARB’s Liam Lawson reflects on his pointless F1 Italian Grand Prix weekend. The Aussie driver explains how an alternate strategy failed to pay off. Liam Lawson endured a difficult Italian Grand Prix weekend in Monza. A disappointing showing in qualifying left Lawson with all to do during Sunday’s Grand Prix when a track limits violation…
Nico Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP lasted all of one formation lap, but the veteran German driver’s perspective from the sidelines provided unique insights into what could have been a promising weekend for Sauber at Monza. Heartbreak before the racing begins Just as the field prepared to tackle the legendary circuit, Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP race…
Yuki Tsunoda has seemingly struggled to get to grips with the RB21 after being promoted to Red Bull from the 2025 F1 Japanese GP. With 8 races left for 2025, Red Bull still need to confirm a driver for the 2026 F1 Season. During a print media session after the F1 Italian GP on Sunday,…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shared his opinions on the variation in pace between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in different stages of the opening stint and Max Verstappen’s dominant victory at the F1 Italian GP on Sunday. How the race unfolded for the McLaren drivers The McLaren duo qualified in the top three…
