Antonelli crashes early on Mercedes F1 debut in Italian GP FP1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s long-awaited F1 debut with Mercedes lasted just 10 minutes before he crashed out of FP1 at the Italian Grand Prix.The 18-year-old was running in place of George Russell to gain his first experience behind the wheel in F1 but, having initially set the fastest lap of theContinue Reading
Williams chose Colapinto because Schumacher “isn’t special”
Williams team principal James Vowles has recalled the decision process that will lead to Franco Colapinto making his Formula 1 debut, as the team turned down options in Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher.Although Schumacher was heavily linked to Logan Sargeant’s seat in the wake of the Dutch Grand Prix, whileContinue Reading
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez fastest in opening practice, Bagnaia 21st
Marc Marquez, the undisputed master of exploiting low or mixed grip conditions, set the pace in free practice 1 for MotoGP’s Aragon GP on his Gresini Racing Ducati GP23.Marquez’s five wins at the circuit make him the most successful rider in the 14 editions of the Grand Prix, and heContinue Reading
Honda and Kalex founder end MotoGP chassis collaboration
Kalex co-founder Alex Baumgartel has parted ways with Honda after just six months, Autosport can reveal.It was during the first pre-season test of the year at Sepang in February that the German technical was seen for the first time in HRC uniform. Honda subsequently revealed that Baumgartel had joined asContinue Reading
Vowles: “Almost unfair” to keep Sargeant in Williams F1 seat
James Vowles reckoned it was “almost unfair” on Logan Sargeant if it had persisted with his services, noting that the American had “reached the limit” of his F1 potential.The Williams team principal elected to stand Sargeant down and replace him with Franco Colapinto for the last nine races of 2024,Continue Reading
Why Hamilton and Sainz are prepared for contrasting emotions at Monza
As one red door closes, so another one opens as current Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and his 2025 replacement Lewis Hamilton prepare for very different emotions in front of the tifosi at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.Hamilton’s impending move from Mercedes to partner Charles Leclerc was announced in February asContinue Reading
Yamaha selects Jarvis’ replacement for MotoGP programme
Yamaha has chosen Paolo Pavesio to replace Lin Jarvis as the head of its MotoGP programme in 2025, Autosport can reveal.The Japanese manufacturer is expected to announce the appointment of Pavesio as the managing director of Yamaha Motor Racing at Misano next week.Over the past 10 years, Pavesio has heldContinue Reading
Messi comparison unease and Sargeant talks: new F1 driver Colapinto’s first day
“To have the opportunity to be here, speaking to all of you, it’s a pleasure.”New Williams driver Franco Colapinto there – addressing a packed scrum of Formula 1’s press corps in a sweltering tent at Monza that was in places five people deep.Let’s see if he still feels that wayContinue Reading
What to watch on international rallying’s return to the UK
1. ERC title battle set for pivotal chapterCeredigion could be crucial in deciding the outcome of this year’s European Rally Championship. The top three in the standings head to Wales for the penultimate round split by 24 points, with Hyundai driver and reigning champion Hayden Paddon holding a 14-point leadContinue Reading
Russell backs F1 rookie sprint race idea, Verstappen unconvinced
George Russell has backed a Formula 1 proposal to host a sprint race for rookie drivers after the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tyre test, but Max Verstappen is unconvinced.The F1 Commission will discuss the idea at the end of September of giving rookie drivers – those that have notContinue Reading