Everything McLaren is afraid of as F1 title decider looms
“I’m a little disappointed,” said Lando Norris after falling 0.201 short of pole position for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – a grid slot that would theoretically have enabled him to dictate the flow of a race in which he only has to finish third to clinch theContinue Reading
Formula E Sao Paulo: How DS Penske picked up points
The 2025-26 Formula E season began in Sao Paulo in much the same way as it kicked off last year: at a frenetic pace, with the safety car intervening, then a complete interruption of the race that reshuffled the deck.Amidst the turmoil, the 10 teams gave it their all forContinue Reading
Will any F1 driver get involved with title contenders at Abu Dhabi GP?
The stage is set for a potentially enthralling Formula 1 title decider with each championship contender starting in the top three for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is on pole, championship leader Lando Norris joins him on the front row while third-placed Oscar Piastri lines up third. It wasContinue Reading
F1 Update: Will Verstappen use the Hamilton 2016 tactics? McLaren warns Norris of Abu Dhabi Turn 1
Max Verstappen did exactly what he needed to do on Saturday in Abu Dhabi: secure pole-position and put maximum pressure on McLaren heading into the race. Red Bull’s set-up changes proved effective to get rid of the understeer in sector 3, and once again Verstappen showed his ability to performContinue Reading
How Verstappen beat himself to F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole – as well as both McLarens
Ahead of last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen opined that if he were Oscar Piastri and McLaren leaned on him to support Lando Norris’s title bid, he would “tell them to F off”. Slightly different circumstances, granted, but Yuki Tsunoda did not follow this advice when he was directedContinue Reading
Formula E Sao Paulo: Dennis wins one-lap restart after huge Marti crash causes red flag
Jake Dennis has won the Formula E season opener in Sao Paulo in a one-lap sprint to the finish after a late red flag for a huge crash for Pepe Marti.The Andretti driver profited from a safety car on lap 23 for a clash between Edoardo Mortara and Lucas diContinue Reading
Ability under pressure key to F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole, says Verstappen
Max Verstappen reckons his ability to perform when ‘pressure is at its highest’ helped him claim pole for the Formula 1 title showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver beat second-placed Lando Norris by two tenths at Yas Marina Circuit, while fellow title rival Oscar Piastri willContinue Reading
McLaren: Verstappen will play fair in F1 2025 title showdown
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella says he expects “interesting racing” in the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale as Max Verstappen starts ahead of fellow title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, but expects the Dutchman to race fairly.Verstappen took a crucial pole ahead of Norris and PiastriContinue Reading
Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2025 Abu Dhabi GP
2 Lando Norris (McLaren) 1 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 4 George Russell (Mercedes) 3 Oscar Piastri …Keep reading SourceContinue Reading
Leclerc: Ferrari F1 car so difficult it’s “in the wall or through Q1”
Charles Leclerc revealed the Ferrari SF-25 is that hard to drive he must risk hitting the wall to secure a good result, after qualifying fifth at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Monegasque was five-tenths off polesitter Max Verstappen, while team-mate Lewis Hamilton only finished 16th for what wasContinue Reading