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The FIA held its annual review meeting with F1 drivers to discuss the driving standards guidelines and stewarding decisions. F1 drivers discussed controversial penalties such as Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.

Need to Know: FIA’s Driving Standards Meeting for F1 Drivers

Disha Rawal21 hours ago16 hours ago03 mins mins

The FIA hosted its third annual driving standards review meeting with F1 drivers during the Qatar GP. F1 drivers discussed driving standards and penalty guidelines, shared their perspective with stewards, and ensure that regulations are applied clearly and consistently. The 2025 F1 season has seen numerous controversial stewarding decisions. Most recently, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri received…

William's driver Alex Albon discusses Andrea Stella's comments surrounding lesser penalties ahead of the F1 Qatar GP.

“Rules are rules”: Albon on Stella’s comments calling for lesser penalties for plank wear ahead of F1 Qatar GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 days ago2 days ago04 mins mins

Williams driver Alex Albon has spoken on McLaren Team Principal, Andrea Stella’s comments about lesser penalties for “minor and accidental technical infringments” that don’t improve a cars performance ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. Albon disagrees with Stella. Stating that everyone has to factor in limits and, “you have to take the safe approach” on…

Williams driver Alex Albon discusses radio issues and claims his penalty for colliding with Lewis Hamilton was undeserved after DNF at the F1 Las Vegas GP

Alex Albon addresses radio issues and questions penalty after retirement from F1 Las Vegas GP

Senjuti Jash3 days ago3 days ago06 mins mins

Williams F1 driver Alex Albon has opened up about the loss of radio transmission, the damages sustained, his start infringement, his collision with Lewis Hamilton, and the penalty he received following his retirement from the Las Vegas GP on Saturday. Wet weather hit the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, and Albon left the qualifying session in…

Carlos Sainz delivered a strong F1 Las Vegas GP performance, finishing P7 to secure six valuable points for Williams.

Sainz: I got the “maximum” with P5 at F1 Las Vegas GP

Valeria Penachi5 days ago5 days ago03 mins mins

Carlos Sainz delivered a strong F1 Las Vegas GP performance, finishing P7 before both McLaren cars were disqualified. Sainz has now moved up to P5, securing 10 points for Williams. While Sainz showed strong pace throughout, Williams opted for conservative pit-stop strategy rather than fighting harder with the faster cars. His teammate, Alex Albon retired…

McLaren's Lando Norris taking pole during qualifying for the F1 Las Vegas GP

F1 | Qualifying | Las Vegas GP | Norris to pole in hectic wet session

Ewout Albrecht1 week ago1 week ago05 mins mins

After rain already had affected the final practice for the Las Vegas GP, F1 qualifying started off under wet conditions. Add to that the low nighttime temperatures and general low grip of the street track, and qualifying promised to be an interesting session. Full report and results below. Q1: Shock exit for Lewis Hamilton The…

Carlos Sainz of Williams Racing was critical of F1 stewarding in 2025

Sainz frustrated at Piastri penalty and guidelines ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

Ewout Albrecht1 week ago1 week ago04 mins mins

Carlos Sainz voiced elaborate criticism over F1 stewarding ahead of this weekends Las Vegas GP. His comments were triggered by the ten-second penalty of Oscar Piastri in Interlagos. The championship contender received penalty for his part in the São Paulo GP restart. Following an early safety car Piastri tried to overtake both Andrea Kimi Antonelli…

James Vowles predicts a positive finish to Williams' 2025 season but the F1 Qatar GP could throw a tricky curveball.

Vowles predicts a variant in performance for Williams at last 3 F1 rounds of 2025

Nischay Rathore1 week ago1 week ago04 mins mins

With 111 points, Williams, led by James Vowles, has positioned itself firmly in P5 in the constructors’ standings. The threat from the likes of Racing Bulls and Aston Martin continues to grow. With Williams lately finding points hard to come by, Red Bull’s sister team has reduced that gap to just 29 points. The season…

James Vowles on Colapinto's new F1 2026 contract, saying he has "earned" it

“He’s earned it”: Vowles praises Colapinto after securing F1 2026 contract

Luke Jones2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

James Vowles says Franco Colapinto has “earned” his seat for next year after Alpine confirmed the rookie’s F1 2026 contract, insisting the Argentinian has shown exactly why he deserved a full-time seat. Speaking ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Vowles immediately highlighted the Argentinian’s rapid progress. He said, “I’m really proud of what he’s…

Carlos Sainz's F1 São Paulo GP ended in frustration after early contact with Lewis Hamilton compromised his entire race.

Sainz’s F1 São Paulo GP ruined by early contact and damage

Valeria Penachi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Carlos Sainz’s F1 São Paulo GP ended in frustration after early contact with Lewis Hamilton compromised his entire race. The Williams driver suffered front wing damage at the start of the race that left him playing catch up at Interlagos. Sainz eventually finished P13, seconds outside of the top 10, behind him teammate Alex Albon….

Albon believes that a review of the F1 São Paulo GP is needed by Williams. Crucial points were missed due to strategy errors.

Albon says strategy error cost him points at F1 São Paulo GP

Kavi Khandelwal2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

For everyone watching, F1’s 2025 São Paulo GP was a thrilling spectacle. It was a “crazy race” defined by high-strung tension and tyre degradation. However for Alex Albon and the Williams team, it was a race of profound frustration. The Thai driver finished an agonising P11, missing out on the final race point by a…