After the expectation, the reality. Yuki Tsunoda’s first day actually driving Red Bull’s diva-ish RB21 Formula 1 machine, as opposed to piloting an ersatz version of it in a simulator, answered some questions while leaving others hanging.Very few of those matters outstanding were Tsunoda’s fault, though, owing to the secondContinue Reading
McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri believe Mercedes will be their biggest opponent in this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.After winning one race apiece in Australia and China, Norris and Piastri are the favourites to win in Japan and Friday’s practice running did little to suggestContinue Reading
Former Racing Bulls team principal Franz Tost has said Liam Lawson could have been given “100 years and he still wouldn’t be as fast” as Yuki Tsunoda, as he backed the decision to swap the pair by Red Bull.The Milton Keynes outfit assessed the two drivers towards the end ofContinue Reading
The FIA has scheduled a meeting with Formula 1’s engine manufacturers to discuss the potential return of the V10 power unit, sources have confirmed to Autosport.What initially seemed like a far-fetched idea is increasingly being discussed as a serious option, following FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent remarks about introducingContinue Reading
Oscar Piastri was fastest in a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, as four red flags led to a truncated session.After Lando Norris led the way in the morning session, McLaren team-mate Piastri had the upper hand later in the day as his timeContinue Reading
Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies insists Liam Lawson’s talent has not “disappeared” after the New Zealander was demoted back to the team following two poor outings for Red Bull.Lawson is back behind the wheel of a Racing Bull for the Japanese Grand Prix after his promotion to the seniorContinue Reading
Sauber has been prolific with its upgrade cycle in the opening races of Formula 1’s 2025 season, and the Swiss team has aimed to show Audi “a positive trend” and simultaneously improve its processes back at base.The Hinwil team has introduced a revised floor and rear wing assembly for theContinue Reading
The FIA has added a new circuit map from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards in a bid to reduce the need for safety car interventions after Formula 1 drivers need to abandon their cars on track, Autosport has learned.After conducting a thorough analysis of safety car deployments during the 2024 season,Continue Reading
Lando Norris headlined the opening practice session of Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, as Yuki Tsunoda was just a tenth behind Max Verstappen in his first official run for Red Bull.Norris overcame a series of scrappy moments earlier in the session, particularly as his aggressive approach to the Casio TriangleContinue Reading
Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell insists he has no concerns over the long-term future of the team despite news that Aston Martin Lagonda is planning on selling its stake in the Formula 1 outfit.The car company announced on Monday that it was putting its shares in the F1 teamContinue Reading