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“Just focusing on the amazing opportunity I got from Williams” — Franco Colapinto not worrying about F1 future beyond 2024

Anumitha Murugapandian7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Franco Colapinto’s future in Formula One is one of the biggest talking points after the rookie driver has shown immense potential just three races into his career. The Williams team has confirmed its line-up for 2025 with Alex Albon and current Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz forming it. The 21-year-old Argentinian, who replaced Sargeant mid-season this…

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

Rebecca Malitz7 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 Cirakman7 months ago7 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….

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

James O'Connor7 months ago7 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…

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

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman7 months ago7 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…

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

Jonah Presser7 months ago7 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…

Mercedes “cannot write it off” to get a head start on the F1 2026 regulations — Toto Wolff won’t be sacrificing 2025 season

Senjuti Jash7 months ago7 months ago011 mins

The 2024 season has been a chronicle of ups and downs for Mercedes as they continue to grapple with the concept of F1’s current generation of ground effect cars. Despite a shaky start to their campaign, the Brackley-based team seemed to turn things around before the summer break when they managed to clinch three victories…

Ferrari “need to perform at that level with him” — Jock Clear fully confident Leclerc can win F1 Drivers’ Championship in the future

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago016 mins

Ferrari has bounced back in 2024. Following the departures of team boss Mattia Binotto and technical director David Sanchez in late 2022 and early 2023 respectively, the team has been on a recovery mission as the car was difficult to drive and not great on tyres over a stint in a race last season. This…

Alonso says winning third F1 title is his “only priority” for the next two years: “I am very focused”

Nicolas Lopes7 months ago06 mins

Fernando Alonso is famous for his various attempts at different forms of racing during his career, proving his worth not only in Formula 1, but also in endurance racing and IndyCar’s fabled 500-mile race at Indianapolis – but the Spaniard, who won two F1 titles in succession with Renault in 2005 and 2006, has revealed…

Horner: Lawson will have a “soft re-entry” with engine penalty at F1 US Grand Prix

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Liam Lawson is about to return to full-time racing at the upcoming United States Grand Prix. However, the 22-year-old will be re-introduced with an engine penalty for the 56-lap contest at COTA. Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner calls it a “soft re-entry”. Lawson replaces Daniel Ricciardo at RB F1 for the remainder of…