Aiming to win a record eighth drivers’ title, Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the romanticism around Ferrari, his immediate reaction after team principal Fred Vasseur offered him a contract, and the sentiments that motivated his signing with the most successful F1 team of all time. When Ferrari dropped the bombshell on February 1 last…
The second day of F1 pre-season testing saw Charles Leclerc behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the PM session once more as Ferrari completed their scheduled programme at the Bahrain International Circuit. With light rain coming down a couple of times, the Monégasque driver concluded the session with 84 laps around the track. His…
Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit. Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…
Max Verstappen and George Russell are ready to put the tensions of 2024 in the rearview mirror and focus on racing as the 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off. After a heated end to last year, the duo now focus solely on-track performance, not their past squabbles. When probed about his previous clashes with Russell,…
Mercedes have announced that they will reveal their 2025 F1 car to motorsport enthusiasts worldwide on February 24. The launch of their 2025 challenger—Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance—will take place just a few days after all ten teams unveil their liveries during the inaugural season launch event at London’s The O2. The W16 is set…
For the second time in his three-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, George Russell has out-qualified his teammate. The British driver finished sixth in the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship with 245 points – 22 points more than the outgoing Lewis Hamilton. The 2024 season has been a positive one for Russell who took points…
Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a very difficult 2024 season, and P7 in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings reflects it. Despite his wins in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, and four podium finishes, including that in the 2024 Chinese GP Sprint Race, Hamilton finished with 223 points — 22 points behind teammate George Russell, and 214…
The first practice session for the F1 Academy in Qatar was a blustery affair, with strong winds adding an extra challenge for the drivers. The headwind into Turn 1, the biggest braking zone on the track, actually helped the drivers brake quicker due to the increased downforce. However, the tailwind into Turns 12 and 13…
The F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying session delivered showcased terrific skill, particularly from George Russell. The Mercedes driver claimed pole position, marking his third of the season and the fourth of his Formula 1 career. Russell’s performance highlighted his skill and underscored Mercedes’ improvement in form as they topped every session throughout the weekend. A…
After a thrilling display in 2023, which saw Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen claim his 18th win of the season, ahead of Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who himself claimed P2 after a last lap overtaken on Verstappen’s teammate, Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez, F1 returns to Las Vegas GP. The 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP weekend will…
