“It would’ve been tempting” – F1 drivers weigh in on McLaren team order row
The team order facing Lando Norris regarding his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and potential victory in the Hungarian GP is one every ultra-competitive Formula 1 driver would dread, but they are not always heeded.Famously, back in the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel defied a Red Bull team order inContinue Reading
Norris not “too proud” Hungary antics overshadowed McLaren 1-2
Lando Norris has admitted he is not “too proud” of how his antics in the Hungarian Grand Prix overshadowed team-mate Oscar Piastri’s maiden Formula 1 win.The Briton felt that his decision to delay in following through on a team order to let Piastri through to take the lead, having beenContinue Reading
Rally stars could join new competition at the ‘Olympics of motorsport’
Leading rally drivers could compete at this year’s FIA Motorsport Games thanks to a new All-Stars category.Rallying is already part of the Olympics-style motorsport event, with Rally2 (for four-wheel-drive machinery), Rally4 (2WD) and Historic (1970-81) elements. Those three categories will be expanded – each split into mixed-surface, gravel and asphaltContinue Reading
Sainz: Binotto Audi arrival doesn’t influence F1 future decision
Carlos Sainz says his former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto taking charge of Audi’s Formula 1 programme doesn’t influence his future team choice.The Spaniard is known to have had an offer from Audi on the table for several months as it prepares its 2026 works entry following its takeover ofContinue Reading
Brown wants “better blend” of IndyCar quality vs quantity
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has suggested that the IndyCar Series should strive for more quality in its racing product instead of being enamoured with the quantity.There have been several races over the past couple of seasons that have struggled to live up to expectations, namely with poor moves leadingContinue Reading
Hyundai WRC status to be clarified “in very near future”
Hyundai is yet to commit to the 2026 World Rally Championship, but team principal Cyril Abiteboul says rallying is the manufacturer’s “roots” and he is not “over with rally”.The long-term future of the South Korean marque in the WRC is unclear with the brand understood to be gearing up toContinue Reading
Sargeant hits back at Ericsson rumour on not speaking to Williams boss Vowles
Under-pressure Logan Sargeant has hit back at comments from former Sauber and Caterham driver Marcus Ericsson, who claimed that he no longer speaks to his Williams boss James Vowles.Sergeant is becoming noticeably more agitated as he faces uncertainty about his future in F1.The growing speculation has spread to the US whereContinue Reading
Albon: Verstappen and Hamilton both “aggressive” in Hungary F1 collision
Alex Albon thinks Formula 1 champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were as aggressive as each other in their Hungarian Grand Prix crash.The Williams driver had the perfect view of the incident that took place at Turn 1 on lap 63 of last weekend’s race at the Hungaroring.The long-time rivals hadContinue Reading
Hulkenberg in “a bit of a shock” about Audi’s F1 management shake-up
Nico Hulkenberg is in “a bit of a shock” after Audi’s decision to oust Andreas Seidl from its Formula 1 entry project and replace him with ex-Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto.Audi’s decision to axe former Porsche LMP1 and McLaren F1 squad chief Seidl, as well as former Sauber board chairmanContinue Reading
Antonelli set for Mercedes post-Belgian GP F1 test
Mercedes will get another chance to run the rule over Andrea Kimi Antonelli by handing the 17-year-old a test in the team’s 2022 car following the Formula 1 Belgian GP.Mercedes is weighing up whether the Italian F2 driver is a suitable replacement for Lewis Hamilton, who is joining Ferrari nextContinue Reading