Di Grassi commits to Abt and Lola Formula E project
The Abt Formula E team has confirmed that Lucas di Grassi will stay with the squad for next season when it will use the Lola/Yamaha powertrain for the first time.Di Grassi’s career in the all-electric championship has been synonymous with Abt having raced for the German brand over a seven-yearContinue Reading
Rally Di Roma outlines project to secure WRC
Rally di Roma Capitale has its sights set on joining the World Rally Championship in the future with organisers “working hard” to elevate the event to rallying’s top-flight.The Italian asphalt rally, that begins in the nation’s capital city Rome, has been steadily growing in stature having earned a place onContinue Reading
Has Sainz made the right decision to join Williams? Our F1 writers have their say
Carlos Sainz has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing for Williams, with the deal announced on the first day of the summer break.The three-time F1 race winner has agreed to a multi-year deal to join the Grove-based squad from next year which will take him into theContinue Reading
Perez to remain with Red Bull after crunch talks
Sergio Perez will remain Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Formula 1 team-mate after the summer break, Autosport understands.The Mexican’s Red Bull future was one of the topics discussed on Monday in a meeting of the team’s management, including team principal Christian Horner and advisor Helmut Marko.But while there has been noContinue Reading
How ‘once stung’ Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing
It’s happened: the cork has finally fired out of the bottle. And unexpectedly so, as it turns out; just as everyone had averted its gaze from the glass receptacle’s neck, the stopper broke free of its moorings and landed straight into the lap of James Vowles. Carlos Sainz has signedContinue Reading
Which F1 driver has the most podium finishes? Hamilton, Schumacher and more
Over 200 different drivers have taken podium finishes since the beginning of the F1 championship in 1950. Although many will be hoping to take the race win, a podium place can still be important for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships. F1 drivers with the most podiums1. Lewis Hamilton – 201Continue Reading
Why other top teams slept on Russell’s Spa one-stopper
In the immediate aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton questioned why he wasn’t afforded the same one-stop strategy that helped team-mate George Russell win the race.It wasn’t just Hamilton’s side of the Mercedes garage that was caught out by the one-stopper suddenly being on the table. Of the topContinue Reading
Carlos Sainz to race for Williams F1 team in 2025 “and beyond”
Carlos Sainz will race for Williams in Formula 1 next year in what the team has described as a deal that goes into the championship’s new rules era in 2026.After learning he would leave his current Ferrari team at the start of this year with Lewis Hamilton being signed toContinue Reading
Why Dixon thinks IndyCar schedule favors Penske in title-deciding races
Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon says that IndyCar’s season-concluding events, that now include three short oval tracks, will make the title race “definitely interesting”.Dixon is chasing a seventh title this season – which would tie AJ Foyt’s all-time record – and is 53 points behind team-mate Alex Palou. Team Penske’sContinue Reading
Stella: Piastri Belgian GP pitstop error “costly” in victory charge
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri’s mistake at the final pitstop of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix proved “costly” in his pursuit of victory.The Australian was seeking a second consecutive F1 win after his maiden triumph in Hungary, on pace with the leaders throughout the 44-lap eventContinue Reading