Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system in the wake of Red Bull’s criticised protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.In Montreal, Red Bull protested twice against Russell’s win, once for alleged erratic driving behind the safety car and for alleged unsportsmanlike conductContinue Reading
On one of the tightest grids in Formula 1 history, and at its shortest circuit in laptime, one would have expected the pole battle for the Austrian Grand Prix to be one decided by hundredths, not tenths.So, even if McLaren turned up as the clear pre-event favourite, Lando Norris’ gapContinue Reading
Formula 1 has announced a new long-term contract for the Austrian Grand Prix with the Red Bull Ring staying on the calendar until 2041. It means the Austrian circuit joins Miami in being the only tracks with a contract which runs until the 2040s, as the Florida venue recently secured anContinue Reading
Lando Norris’ opening Q3 lap in setting the grid for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix was already good enough for pole.Although he didn’t know it at the time, the Briton’s 1m04.268s could have done the job on its own; Charles Leclerc did not improve on his 1m04.492s set amidContinue Reading
George Russell was reprimanded by the stewards for “entering the fast lane without a suitable gap” during qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver was issued a warning after speaking to the stewards about the incident, which took place at the beginning of Q3 in the pitlane. AccordingContinue Reading
Yuki Tsunoda revealed he is “really tired” of starting Formula 1 grands prix towards the back after another disappointing result in Austria.The Red Bull has struggled in his first eight weekends with the team since moving from sister outfit Racing Bulls, having scored just seven points in that time.His woesContinue Reading
There was no screaming or shouting. And yes, it was only qualifying, but Lando Norris’ performance on Saturday around the Red Bull Ring felt like a significant moment in the McLaren driver’s season.The manner in which Norris took pole, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc, was mighty impressive. He’d alreadyContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton hailed the work rate and togetherness of Ferrari as he achieved his best qualifying result with the Formula 1 squad – although he refused to target a podium as he prepares to start fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix.Ferrari brought a new floor to Spielberg and, despite teethingContinue Reading
Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix was hampered significantly when Pierre Gasly spun ahead of him on his last lap – but believes Red Bull’s performance had already waned amid the changing conditions.After FP3, Verstappen was only 0.2s behind Lando Norris’ top-line pace and lookedContinue Reading
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed ongoing speculation linking Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen with a seat at Mercedes as “a lot of noise”.Horner’s Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff has long targeted a move for Verstappen and flirted with the Dutchman last season before opting to put rookie AndreaContinue Reading