Pit Debrief

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) adopts a new FIA Trophy format to avoid clashes and attract global talent.

FIA-backed calendar set to boost appeal of 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad10 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The newly named 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) could attract a record number of rising single-seater stars. As a result, organisers expect increased international interest following a major streamlining of the championship calendar to remove clashes with overseas testing programmes. Moreover, the revised format, which retains the championship’s traditional 15 races but…

The FIA stewards have thrown out the protest of Red Bull Racing after the F1 Canadian GP, meaning George Russell keeps his victory over Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

Stewards verdict reached over Red Bull protest against Russell’s driving vs Verstappen at F1 Canadian GP

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The FIA stewards have thrown out the protest of Red Bull Racing after the F1 Canadian GP, meaning George Russell keeps his victory over Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. During the Safety Car period at the end of the Grand Prix to clear Lando Norris’ McLaren, George Russell aggressively got on the brakes as he…

Marko on Red Bull F1 junior Arvid Lindblad and getting his FIA Super Licence

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Earlier this week Red Bull junior and F2 title challenger Arvid Lindblad was granted a Super Licence after a review by the FIA as the British driver could make his F1 debut in the near future, and it was something Helmut Marko discussed on Sky Germany at the Canadian GP. At the age of just…

Earlier today, on June 17, 2025, Formula 1 announced an extension of the Canadian Grand Prix to 2035, held at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, a track named after the legendary Canadian driver; this news comes two days after the Grand Prix held on Sunday, June 15th.

FIA suspends Derek Warwick over “ill-advised” media comments ahead of F1 Canadian GP

Chiara Martin10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The FIA has suspended Formula 1 steward Derek Warwick for making unauthorised media comments following the Spanish Grand Prix. Warwick, a former F1 driver, gave an interview to a gambling website in which he discussed the controversial late-race clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell. By speaking publicly about the incident, Warwick violated FIA protocols,…

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem talking to RedBull Racing's Team Principal Christian Horner.

Ben Sulayem moves closer to second FIA presidency term with backing from key figures

Yi Xing Lim11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Current FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s bid for a second presidency term appears on track, with several key figures penning their support for the Emirati. As the days count down, only one main challenger has emerged against Ben Sulayem, and that is Carlos Sainz Sr. The Spaniard has voiced his interest in running for the…

Christian Horner has endorsed layout changes to allow more overtaking at the F1 Monaco GP

Christian Horner calls for layout changes to facilitate more overtaking at F1 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his opinions on the mandatory two stops, the drawbacks of the circuit, and the layout changes that can be undertaken to facilitate better racing at the F1 Monaco GP. With the FIA mandating two pit stops in Monte Carlo this year, all ten teams went into the…

Toto Wolff has revealed that James Vowles apologised for the Williams drivers backing up the Mercedes pair during the F1 Monaco GP

Wolff reveals Vowles apologised for Williams backing up the Mercedes duo during F1 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up about the mandatory two stops, the Williams drivers backing George Russell and Kimi Antonelli up, and his conversation with James Vowles following their first point-less weekend of the season at the F1 Monaco GP. The Brackley-based squad already found themselves on the back foot on Saturday when Antonelli…

Franco Colapinto appeals directly to his fans to tone down their aggressive behaviour ahead of the F1 Monaco GP following the online abused received by Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda

Colapinto appeals directly to his fans ahead of F1 Monaco GP following online abuse received by Doohan and Tsunoda

Senjuti Jash11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has addressed the recent online abuse directed at Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda by a subset of Argentine fans ahead of the F1 Monaco GP. Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has undoubtedly reinvigorated his passionate fanbase. Several media outlets, including Pit Debrief, had reported earlier in the year that Doohan…

Fred Vasseur expresses concerns about Ferrari's recovery on Sunday if their qualifying struggles continue at the F1 Monaco GP

Vasseur expresses concerns about Sunday recovery if Ferrari’s qualifying struggles continue at F1 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

Team principal Fred Vasseur opened up about Ferrari’s qualifying woes and what their expectations are heading into the F1 Monaco GP following their impressive turnaround on Sunday in Imola. Charles Leclerc made history last season as he became the first Monégasque to conquer the streets of Monte Carlo in 93 years. With former driver Carlos…

The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's home race. He scored his maiden home race win in 2024.

F1 Monaco Grand Prix — Everything you need to know

Disha Rawal11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

F1 heads to the Monaco Grand Prix for its second stop during this triple header. After his race win in Imola, Max Verstappen closes the gap to the McLaren drivers. The top three drivers are within one race win’s worth of points — one DNF could change the entire complexion of the championship. Home race…