Russell and Verstappen share theories on “uneventful” Qatar F1 sprint
Formula 1 drivers had already warned on Friday that following other cars would be particularly difficult around the Losail International Circuit, and that fear became reality on Saturday. The 19-lap race featured very few overtaking moves, with even drivers in the midfield – including Oliver Bearman – calling the sprint “uneventful.” ItContinue Reading
Rovanpera calls time on WRC career: ‘Rallying always came naturally to me’
Kalle Rovanpera says rallying will always hold a special place in his heart after closing the chapter on a record-breaking World Rally Championship career in favour of a move to single-seater racing. A fairytale finish to his WRC career eluded the Toyota driver, who missed out on securing a third world title, finishing seventh at theContinue Reading
Piastri is back to his F1 best in Qatar, this is McLaren’s theory why
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri’s return to form in Qatar fits within his high-grip theory about the Australian. Piastri struggled for pace compared to team-mate Lando Norris at low-grip circuits in Austin and Mexico, and also saw Norris beat him in Brazil and Las Vegas. But the Australian was back to his veryContinue Reading
Why fine lines defined Piastri’s superiority in F1 Qatar GP qualifying – and thwarted Verstappen
You can never rule Max Verstappen out, even when he’s scrambling to overcome a car weakness. Several times during interviews this Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix weekend – not one to waste a carefully formulated aphorism – McLaren CEO Zak Brown likened Verstappen to a character in a horror movie.HeContinue Reading
Verstappen counters Norris ‘nonsense’ remark: “I’m just putting all facts on the table”
In Qatar, Lando Norris has his first-ever match point to clinch a Formula 1 world title. If the Briton scores four points more than Oscar Piastri and one point more than Max Verstappen on Sunday, the title fight will already be decided before the season finale. However, ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix,Continue Reading
Tsunoda has “no idea what happened” after Q1 exit at Qatar GP qualifying
In Friday’s sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda ended Max Verstappen’s 37-strong unbeaten streak in Formula 1 qualifying against his successive team-mates.Tsunoda looked rejuvenated, hailing a “clean” and “smooth” weekend thus far and rejoicing that he found “more confidence” in his Red Bull car, which had ledContinue Reading
No regrets: Tanak grateful to have chased WRC dream
Rally Saudi Arabia marked Ott Tanak’s final outing with Hyundai after the 2019 world champion announced plans to take a sabbatical earlier this month to reset and spend more time with his family. Tanak had been in the victory hunt in Saudi Arabia before a series of punctures on Friday ended any hopesContinue Reading
Supercars Adelaide: Matt Payne wins finale as Chaz Mostert takes title
Matt Payne took a strong win in the final Supercars race of the season on the streets of Adelaide, but all eyes were on the battle for the championship, which was ultimately taken by Walkinshaw Andretti United’s Chaz Mostert. Payne and his Grove Racing Ford Mustang dominated what was a dramatic race for seeminglyContinue Reading
Supercars Adelaide: Mostert clinches title while Payne wins from front row
Matt Payne took a strong win in the final Supercars race of the season on the streets of Adelaide, but all eyes were on the battle for the championship, which was ultimately taken by Walkinshaw Andretti United’s Chaz Mostert. Payne and his Grove Racing Ford Mustang dominated what was a dramaticContinue Reading
F1 Update: Why Norris thinks Verstappen is “talking nonsense”, Aston Martin ends Horner speculation
Oscar Piastri has become the winner of Saturday’s F1 action in Qatar. The Australian controlled the sprint race and then went on to take pole-position for the main Grand Prix. It underlines that he feels more comfortable on a high-grip circuit, although it must be said that Lando Norris madeContinue Reading