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Mirko Bortolotti: From single-seaters to DTM Champion – Why GT racing became his calling

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago08 mins mins

Mirko Bortolotti’s racing journey reads like a masterclass in adaptability and perseverance. The Italian has carved out one of the most successful careers in sports car racing, culminating in his historic 2024 DTM championship victory—the first for a Lamborghini driver in the series. Early promise in single-seaters Bortolotti began his career like many aspiring drivers…

Carlos Sainz feels his penalty at the F1 Dutch GP was a “complete joke”

Chloe Meehan3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

Carlos Sainz had a very disappointing F1 Dutch GP. A collision with Liam Lawson and a penalty from the stewards made for a very difficult race. Qualifying had gone well for the Spaniard, as he started the race in P9. During a safety car caused by Lewis Hamilton, he found himself behind Liam Lawson. It…

Williams' driver Albon on his surge through the field during the Dutch GP

Albon on amazing start and superb drive to P5 in F1 Dutch GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 months ago3 months ago06 mins mins

Starting the F1 Dutch GP from 15th on the grid, Williams driver Alex Albon immediately carved his way through the field. Five places were gained on the opening lap alone. The Williams driver then seized every opportunity, overtaking with precision and defending with grit. By the flag, Albon secured a superb fifth place. Albon gained…

Williams' Alex Albon was definitely not pleased with the outcome of his F1 Dutch GP Qualifying, as he didn't manage to advance to Q3.

Albon frustrated with Williams’ tyre sensitivity issues after P15 in F1 Dutch GP qualifying

Lucrezia Costa3 months ago3 months ago05 mins mins

Williams’ Alex Albon was definitely not pleased with the outcome of his F1 Dutch GP Qualifying, as he didn’t manage to advance to Q3. The British-Thai driver had breezed through the first Qualifying segment, securing a comfortable P6 on pace after a difficult Friday which had seen him spun out during FP1. However, the earlier…

Carlos Sainz in the Williams garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Dutch GP

Sainz explains how track conditions hurt Williams’ chances in qualifying ahead of the F1 Dutch GP

Magdalena Put3 months ago3 months ago02 mins mins

Carlos Sainz explained that track conditions were not ideal for Williams during qualifying for the F1 Dutch GP, admitting he aimed to fight for a higher starting position than P9. After a strong showing in Saturday’s morning practice session, Sainz had set his sights on a similar result in qualifying. However, the earlier pace of…

Ahead of the F1 Dutch GP, Carlos Sainz has admitted the opening half of the 2025 season has taken its toll, both mentally and physically.

“It was a very mentally draining first half” – Sainz reflects ahead of F1 Dutch GP

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago04 mins mins

As F1 returns from its summer break for the Dutch GP, Carlos Sainz has admitted the opening half of the 2025 season has taken its toll, both mentally and physically. The Spaniard, now in his first season with Williams, spoke candidly about the challenges of adapting to a new team, the importance of the mid-season…

Atlassian Williams F1 team drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon at the Hungaroring, during the Hungarian GP

Carlos Sainz on Williams F1 chemistry with Alex Albon and personal improvements still needed

Rohit Bhaskar4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Carlos Sainz’s move to Williams F1 has been one of the standout narratives of the season, with his pairing alongside Alex Albon drawing plenty of attention. Although Albon has often had the edge on track, Sainz is gradually finding his footing at Grove. Now, at the halfway stage of the campaign, the Spaniard has offered…

James Vowles rules out fixing key FW47 weakness, risking one more race after poor F1 Hungarian GP

Nischay Rathore4 months ago4 months ago06 mins mins

With the ground effect regulations era reaching its final year, Williams finally seems to have developed a fair understanding of the concept. With 70 points in the first 14 rounds of the season, the James Vowles-led team is sitting comfortably at the top of the midfield. However, before they could take a breather going into…

Disappointed Albon on track during a difficult 2025 Hungarian GP

Albon disappointed after “scrappy” F1 Hungarian GP weekend for Williams

Ryan McGahey4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

Williams’ Alex Albon disappointed as he breaks down his struggles throughout a difficult F1 Hungarian GP weekend for the Grove-based outfit. Following a point-less Hungarian Grand Prix weekend for Williams, Alex Albon explains the conditions which caused the team’s poor performance. Having expected a difficult weekend given the track characteristics of the Hungaroring, Williams failed…

Carlos Sainz outlines big climb Williams face at certain tracks following tough F1 Hungarian GP weekend

Julia Muñoz Carrillo4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

As Formula One enters its summer break, the F1 Hungarian GP remains at the centre of attention. For Carlos Sainz, it was far from a straightforward weekend. The Williams Racing driver faced a series of challenges as they lacked pace around the Hungaroring. Unclear incident involving Gasly Late in the Grand Prix, the 30-year-old was…