FIA explains why controversial two-stop Monaco GP rule remains for 2026 – for now
In an attempt to make the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix more exciting for fans, the FIA introduced a new rule this year mandating two compulsory pitstops.With overtaking virtually impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the idea was to at least add some more strategic intrigue.In practice, however, theContinue Reading
Autosport 75: How Mansell’s Ferrari love affair came to an end
Nigel Mansell won’t be driving a Williams-Renault in 1991 because Ayrton Senna might be. After mulling it over for a week, allowing the hysteria surrounding his forthcoming retirement [following his Ferrari’s failure in the 1990 British Grand Prix] to subside, I can only conclude, sadly, that Mansell has been drivenContinue Reading
Staying Focused | Episode 2: Racing Mindsets and Perfect Preparation | Signify
Formula One is a high-pressure environment. So how does Kimi stay focused? He opens up on his racing mindset, handling nerves and how SignifyCompany supports his preparations to perform at his best. SourceContinue Reading
How Mercedes landed in a blind alley with its F1 car upgrade
“Well,” Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff told reporters after the Hungarian Grand Prix, “that rear axle will be ending up in a bin somewhere, I guess…”The trend line of Mercedes’ mid-season slump in performance is more obvious if you discount the outlier result of the Canadian Grand Prix, where GeorgeContinue Reading
What we know about the Ducati riders’ test in Hungary
Ducati sent seven units of its Panigale V4 super sport bike to Hungary on Tuesday, so that its riders could learn the Balaton Park circuit, which makes its debut on the MotoGP calendar later this month.Despite comfortably leading all three world championships – riders’, teams’, and constructors’ – the ItalianContinue Reading
What we know about Ducati’s Balaton Park test ahead of new MotoGP race
Ducati sent seven units of its Panigale V4 super sport bike to Hungary on Tuesday, so that its riders could learn the Balaton Park circuit, which makes its debut on the MotoGP calendar later this month.Despite comfortably leading all three world championships – riders’, teams’, and constructors’ – the ItalianContinue Reading
Colapinto crashes Alpine F1 car in Pirelli test
Franco Colapinto crashed Alpine’s A525 Formula 1 car in a Pirelli test at the Hungaroring on Wednesday.The Italian tyre supplier has been running regular tests, like this two-day session following the Hungarian Grand Prix, to prepare its 2026 F1 compounds. The new tyres are smaller and narrower as part ofContinue Reading
Why Red Bull can’t fix F1 car problems by copying Racing Bulls
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies has stated his Formula 1 team’s struggles couldn’t be fixed simply by copying elements of a more consistent Racing Bulls car.Racing Bulls drivers have performed much better than the second Red Bull driver – regardless of the latter being Liam Lawson or Yuki TsunodaContinue Reading
Shane van Gisbergen: 2024 Watkins Glen loss still “makes me angry”
After finishing sixth at COTA, Shane van Gisbergen has been unstoppable on road and street courses this year, winning the inaugural race in Mexico City, leading almost 90% of the laps at Sonoma Raceway, and sweeping the weekend at the Chicago Street Course. But last September, he had the chanceContinue Reading
Kaden Honeycutt to fill in for injured Stewart Friesen during playoffs
Just a couple of weeks ago, this headline wouldn’t have made any sense, and yet, it is happening. When Stewart Friesen was seriously injured in a dirt modified crash, the No. 52 Halmar-Friesen Racing Toyota needed to find a replacement driver as the team is set to take part inContinue Reading