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Albon: Colapinto has “come in strong” and “helped the team” since taking over Williams F1 seat from Sargeant

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 year ago1 year ago03 mins mins

Williams driver Alexander Albon praises his new teammate Franco Colapinto for coming in strong and helping the team by scoring important points. The Argentinian took over Logan Sargeant’s seat from the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. On his first race, the 21-year-old finished 12th, only three places behind Albon. At Baku, Colapinto scored his first…

Gasly’s still focused on 2024: “There are solutions put in place over the next few races that will get us a bit more in the fight”

David Coath1 year ago1 year ago04 mins mins

Alpine have two Grand Prix winners in their cars but 2024 to date has not seen the team’s French drivers being given a car which would demonstrate what they are capable of. Instead, Alpine finds themselves P9 in this year’s constructors’ Championship on 13 points. Williams Racing are just 3 points ahead in P8 –…

Alonso: Bortoleto is a “pure rookie” with “incredible” talent who needs to enter F1 at the right time

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 year ago1 year ago03 mins mins

Fernando Alonso praises Brazilian talent and Formula 2 driver Gabriel Bortoleto and calls him a “pure rookie” with “incredible” talent. The Spaniard believes that the youngster needs to enter Formula 1 at the right time and with the right team. Speaking ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, Alonso was asked what kind of advice he…

“Proud to see their trajectory” — Esteban Ocon impressed by Haas F1 progress ahead of move next year

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah1 year ago1 year ago03 mins mins

Back in June, Esteban Ocon announced that he would part ways with the Enstone-based team, and it was eventually confirmed at Spa he would be joining Haas from 2025 onwards as Pit Debrief revealed earlier that month. It has not been a fun season for the Frenchman after only scoring five points so far, but…

“We’re evaluating him” — Mattia Binotto confirms Mick Schumacher as a candidate for Sauber F1’s second seat in 2025

Senjuti Jash1 year ago1 year ago05 mins mins

Co-author: Lucrezia Costa The Formula 1 grid is all set to welcome a new power unit supplier as the German manufacturer Audi is poised to complete its takeover of the Sauber F1 team ahead of its 2026 entry. However, their journey has been anything but smooth sailing. With Sauber yet to score a point this…

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

Anumitha Murugapandian1 year ago1 year ago03 mins 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 Malitz1 year ago05 mins 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 Cirakman1 year ago1 year ago03 mins 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'Connor1 year ago1 year ago05 mins 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 Cirakman1 year ago1 year ago06 mins 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…