Unlike the majority of drivers on the 2025 F1 grid, Franco Colapinto did not commence his season at the opener in Melbourne. Instead, his campaign began in Imola after months of speculation, intensified by a hot-mic incident involving YPF CEO Horacio Marin. Consequently, the Argentine driver earned promotion to Alpine’s second seat, replacing F1 rookie…
Oscar Piastri delivered a sensational lap to take pole position for the 2025 F1 Imola GP after a chaotic and crash-strewn Qualifying session at Imola, which featured multiple red flags and no shortage of surprises. As Formula 1 roared into Imola for Round 7 of the 2026 season, anticipation ran high. Franco Colapinto’s comeback, the…
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly have all been disqualified from the F1 Chinese GP, the FIA has announced. This comes after Leclerc and Gasly’s cars were both found to be under the minimum weight set out by FIA regulations, while Hamilton suffered skid wear that exceeded the permitted level. Charles Leclerc and Pierre…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has praised a “solid start” to the season for his team at the F1 Australian GP, which saw reigning World Champion Max Verstappen achieve a spot on the podium. Verstappen managed to overtake Oscar Piastri for second position on the opening lap, but couldn’t quite reach Lando Norris, who…
Toto Wolff has stated that Mercedes must improve their tyre management if they want to challenge the likes of McLaren and Red Bull following the F1 Australian GP. Drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished P3 and P4 respectively after a penalty against Antonelli was rescinded following the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The team…
Honda has made it clear that there is “not much more” they can do for Yuki Tsunoda, casting uncertainty over the Japanese driver’s long-term prospects in Formula 1. Despite his strong form in 2024 securing him a one-year extension with Racing Bulls, Tsunoda’s place on the grid is far from secure. Red Bull rejection Tsunoda’s…
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…
As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…
With Formula One’s pre-season testing now over, and the Australian Grand Prix two weeks away, Aston Martin reflected on performance over the three days in Bahrain. While the team showed promise, their time around the Bahrain International Circuit also exposed some weaknesses which could affect their 2025 season. A hopeful beginning Though the day was…
As the final day of testing came to a close, Sauber felt that their pre-season testing had been ‘productive’ despite signs that the struggles of 2024 may persist. With the grid looking as close, if not closer, in 2025 than 2024, every step of progress will be vital. Sauber found themselves dead last in 2024…
