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Williams came away from the Miami GP with another points finish, but it was not without drama. A team orders situation saw Alex Albon overtake teammate Carlos Sainz despite earlier messaging to the Spaniard that they would hold position. Speaking ahead of the Imola GP in his print media session, Albon confirmed that the issue…
After the FIA revealed their decision to revise the Formula 1 swearing ban, former teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton expressed their views on the situation ahead of the Imola GP. The updated code has now slashed fines for a first offence from €40,000 to €5,000, and removed the initial threat of a ban for…
Aston Martin have brought their first major upgrade package to the AMR25 for the F1 Imola GP this weekend, marking a critical test for the revamped technical structure under team boss Andy Cowell. The comprehensive update represents Cowell’s first significant technical evolution since taking leadership at Aston Martin. The upgrade package includes substantial revisions across…
As Formula 1 returns to the Imola GP, eyes are on Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin and their much-anticipated F1 upgrade package for the AMR25. The team has endured a difficult start to the 2025 season, with Fernando Alonso yet to score a point after six rounds. Despite the challenges, the Spaniard remains focused on his…
Ahead of the Imola GP, Max Verstappen has opened up about his recent GT3 outing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where he took part in an official Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) test under the alias “Franz Hermann”. The four-time Formula 1 World Champion piloted Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3—machinery the Swiss squad typically fields in…
McLaren is leading the championship by a huge margin of over 100 points to Mercedes in second place, as F1 is arriving at the Imola GP. In the Drivers’ Championship, he is 16 points adrift of Oscar Piastri following the Miami GP. For Lando Norris, the gap in the championship is not relevant at this…
Yuki Tsunoda heads into his fifth start for Red Bull Racing at the F1 Imola GP. The 25-year-old scored points in the Sprint and Grand Prix in Miami. He is P11 in the Drivers’ Championship at present. The differences between the RB21 and VCARB 02 A two-week break between Miami and Imola has allowed the…
Carlos Sainz shared his thoughts on the possibility of his father, rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr, running for FIA president later this year. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is approaching the end of his first term, having assumed office in late 2021. His presidency has been marked by controversies, high-profile departures, and strained relations with…
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes’ rising star, will line up for his first home Formula 1 race this weekend at the F1 Imola GP, held at the iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. While the 18-year-old won’t be driving for Ferrari, the beloved red team of Italian motorsport, his presence alone is enough to electrify the…
Speaking in his print media session ahead of the F1 Imola GP, Fernando Alonso paid tribute to Fabrizio Borra, his long time psyhio who passed away a few days ago following a battle with cancer. Borra worked with big names such as MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso, Italian cyclists Marco Pantani and Paolo Bettini, as well…
