At the Canadian Grand Prix Haas celebrated its 200th grand prix by running a version of its 2016 debut livery. It was a poignant throwback to for F1’s most recent start-up team, which looked like it would never make that 10-year milestone in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, whenContinue Reading
Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available.However, it did admit that some of the C6’s performance characteristics needed to change – especially theContinue Reading
Budapest will host the 40th edition of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix from 1-3 August 2025 and to mark the occasion, the Hungaroring has undergone a striking transformation over the past 12 months.On Thursday, the results of that extensive construction and renovation work were unveiled during a press event.Continue Reading
When Andrea Stella talked to the Formula 1 press during a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, the team principal didn’t just chat about the MCL39.Stella talked about fruits as well…about apples and pears to be precise. According to the McLaren boss, not all tracks on the F1 calendarContinue Reading
Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026 should the new Madrid circuit not be constructed in time.F1 confirmed the 2026 calendar on 10 June, which included a race in the Spanish capital for the debut of the newly-built MadringContinue Reading
Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never gotten behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now.McLaren held a private test at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this week, allowing the A-lister to take one of its previousContinue Reading
Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing”.The ensuing delay in confirming the race result drew negative reactions from both fans and the media alike.It took more than five and aContinue Reading
Sportscar correspondent Gary Watkins speaks at length to Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner about the 1983 Formula 1 campaign – his favourite season in history.It was a new era for the championship, as ‘ground-effect’ floors were banned leading to an intense battle between turbo-charged engines and the naturally-aspirated Cosworth V8s.The 1983Continue Reading
Work is ongoing around the clock as organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are bullish on their chances of getting Formula 1’s latest venue ready in time – despite the face of local resistance.Just over a month ago, construction began on the Madring circuit. The track is set toContinue Reading
Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis.The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in theContinue Reading