View from the Paddock – F1 British Grand Prix Thursday Update
The British Grand Prix is here, and with it comes a wave of news! Oliver Bearman has signed to drive for Haas in 2025, but what pressure does that bring to the young driver? And how have Lando Norris and Max Verstappen acted today after their first media sessions sinceContinue Reading
F1’s Austria track limits solution deployed at Silverstone too
The Silverstone track has been updated with elements of the solution deployed at the Red Bull Ring to try and solve Formula 1’s track limits problem.A week ago, the FIA’s new arrangement of adding gravel and reducing kerb size to stop drivers automatically running out wide without consequence beyond aContinue Reading
Prema “talking” with F1 driver Sargeant over 2025 IndyCar switch
Prema Racing team principal Rene Rosin has confirmed that he’s had talks with Williams Formula 1 racer Logan Sargeant about joining his new IndyCar team next year.The most successful junior team of recent years on the European single-seater ladder will make its debut in America’s premier open-wheel series in 2025,Continue Reading
Verstappen couldn’t “give a s***” on criticisms, only cares about Norris friendship
Max Verstappen couldn’t “give a s***” about criticisms he faced after Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix, saying his only care is his friendship with Lando Norris.The Red Bull driver and his McLaren rival came to blows at the Red Bull Ring last week after a frantic battle between the pairContinue Reading
The Wood Brothers “need to be better.” Is Josh Berry the answer?
Since returning to full-time competition after a brief run as a part-time team, the No. 21 Ford has earned one win with Ryan Blaney and just 15 top five finishes.It’s not been for a lack of effort, as the team has utilized a variety of different drivers in that period,Continue Reading
F1 champion Hamilton “interested” in MotoGP amid Gresini buyout links
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says he is “interested” in a business venture in MotoGP, amid links to a buyout of the Gresini Racing team.Earlier this week, rumours emerged that Hamilton was in talks to take over the Gresini Racing team that currently fields MotoGP legend Marc Marquez.Autosport understandsContinue Reading
Was the Verstappen/Norris clash blown out of proportion?
Time heals all wounds, or so they say. Lando Norris’ comments made in the aftermath of his Austrian Grand Prix race-deciding incident with Max Verstappen were considerably stronger versus his reaction a few days later, made with the benefit of hindsight and distance from the event itself.Let’s compare them. AmongContinue Reading
Waite on the rise in Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings
BMW M3 racer Stuart Waite has closed to within one win of the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings summit after a quadruple success last weekend.Waite topped the Classic Touring Car Racing Club’s Pre-’93 Touring Car division in all four of its races at the Super Touring Power event atContinue Reading
Quartararo outlines his preference for Pramac’s 2025 MotoGP line-up
Fabio Quartararo wants Pramac to prioritise signing one-time MotoGP race winner Fabio Di Giannantonio for 2025 when it becomes a Yamaha satellite team.During last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Yamaha announced it had signed a long-term deal with Pramac for it to become its factory-backed satellite partner from 2025.Since that announcement,Continue Reading
Gasly set for British GP grid penalty
Pierre Gasly is set to start Formula 1’s British Grand Prix from the rear of the grid after exceeding his power unit allowance for the season.Ahead of the Silverstone weekend, Gasly required a new battery and set of control electronics for his Renault engine, which will cost the Frenchman 20Continue Reading