The FIA is to trial fitting a simplified air conditioning system to Formula 1 car cockpits after drivers suffered health scares in the extreme heat of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, Autosport can reveal.When the Qatar track returned to the F1 calendar last year, its schedule-placing in early October meantContinue Reading
Williams boss James Vowles says Esteban Ocon’s visit to the Formula 1 team’s factory was aimed at evaluating the Frenchman for a future drive, ruling out a move this year.Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Autosport’s Italian siste site reported that Williams had considered making a mid-season swoop of Ocon,Continue Reading
As a second threat to his position at Williams emerged mid-way through the 2024 Formula 1 season, Logan Sargeant spelled out his impossible position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The American driver faced the media ahead of this weekend’s race at Budapest, where rumours that Williams wished to possibly replace himContinue Reading
Lando Norris has hit back at suggestions he has not managed to add to his Formula 1 victory in the Miami Grand Prix because he is too nice.The McLaren driver has drawn attention after he missed out on potential wins in Canada, Austria and Britain.One accusation has been that heContinue Reading
The FIA’s directive to Formula 1 teams that it plans video checks of flexi wings at the Belgian Grand Prix prompted fears of potential controversy on the horizon.With there being an increased use of flexible front wings by teams up and down the grid to help better balance their cars,Continue Reading
Max Verstappen says he and his Red Bull team kept a problem with blurred vision secret during his maiden Formula 1 title run in 2021.The now three-time world champion prompted intrigue last week when an interview that appeared in Red Bull’s in-house magazine, the Red Bulletin, revealed difficulties he experiencedContinue Reading
A defiant Sergio Perez insists he will see out his Formula 1 contract into next year at Red Bull, despite speculation he could be axed this summer.The Mexican is coming off a run of poor results, with his team boss Christian Horner saying after the British Grand Prix that hisContinue Reading
The Hungarian Grand Prix is here, and in the sweltering heat, Jon Noble and Alex Kalinauckas sat down to discuss all the latest news from Thursday’s press day, including that Magnussen will be leaving Haas at the end of 2024, McLaren’s potential brake drum trick, the 2nd Red Bull seatContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s revelation that he is in a same-sex relationship is a “positive message” for Formula 1, but feels more has to be done to promote inclusivity.Six-time F1 race-winner Schumacher made the announcement on social media this week, posting an image of himself and his business manager,Continue Reading
Max Verstappen believes the success rate of Red Bull’s biggest upgrade package yet in Hungary will be crucial in determining its fortunes for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season.Red Bull’s RB20 started the season as the quickest car in the field, but in recent months McLaren and MercedesContinue Reading