Alonso discusses pros and cons of vast experience after mega F1 Qatar GP sprint quali
McLaren boss Zak Brown this week referred to Formula 1 title hopeful Max Verstappen as the man in horror films who just cannot be shifted during his appearance on The Sports Agent podcast.He made that comment in the context of the 2025 F1 title fight which, initially, was thought toContinue Reading
WRC Saudi Arabia: Ogier claims record-equalling ninth title as Neuville wins chaotic finale
Sebastien Ogier overhauled Elfyn Evans to claim a record-equalling ninth World Rally Championship title after emerging from a chaotic Rally Saudi Arabia final that was won by Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville. Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais sealed the title by finishing third, 1m03.3s behind outgoing champion Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe, as well as Hyundai team-mate Adrien Continue Reading
Verstappen: Losing F1 2025 title will not be because of Spanish GP clash
Max Verstappen reckons his Spanish Grand Prix clash will not be the reason he misses out on the 2025 Formula 1 world championship should a McLaren driver claim it. The Red Bull racer is level with second-placed Oscar Piastri and 24 points off leader Lando Norris with 58 available across theContinue Reading
Nielsen: “Patience, common sense and consistency” needed to turn Alpine around
Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen says the Enstone-based team needs “patience, common sense and consistency” for the foreseeable future as it tries to find its way back to the front in Formula 1. Nielsen arrived at Alpine in September to take on the managing director role left vacant by Oliver Oakes, who suddenly departed theContinue Reading
Supercars Adelaide: Broc Feeney attacks to edge closer to 2025 title
Just when it was looking like none of the title contenders would win Saturday’s 250km race in Adelaide, Broc Feeney stamped his authority to seize the lead, take the win and with it, put one hand on the 2025 Supercars trophy. The Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro driver, who started from pole forContinue Reading
Supercars Adelaide: Feeney takes victory to extend 2025 title lead
Just when it was looking like none of the title contenders would win Saturday’s 250km race in Adelaide, Broc Feeney stamped his authority to seize the lead, take the win and with it, put one hand on the 2025 Supercars trophy. The Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro driver, who started from pole forContinue Reading
F1 Qatar GP: Red flags a possibility as “deep cuts” found in tyres after sprint qualifying
The varying fates of the championship contenders dominated the headlines after qualifying for the Formula 1 sprint in Qatar as Oscar Piastri annexed pole while Lando Norris could do no better than third and Max Verstappen’s bouncing Red Bull consigned him to sixth.Behind the scenes there was a more disturbingContinue Reading
F1 Update: Piastri finds some form in Qatar, Verstappen “trying to survive” F1 sprint race
Oscar Piastri has secured sprint pole for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. The McLaren driver has struggled in low-grip conditions over the past weeks, but seemed to rediscover some of his old form on Friday. It should be noted, however, that the margins were very small. George Russell cameContinue Reading
Norris: Passing Russell at Turn 1 only Qatar GP sprint opportunity
Formula 1 championship leader Lando Norris believes a move on George Russell into the first corner is his sole opportunity to upgrade from third on the grid in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, as overtaking is expected to be difficult.While the Losail circuit is a favourite among the driversContinue Reading
Why Verstappen will be “trying to survive” Qatar GP sprint after Red Bull set-up misstep
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen fears Saturday’s sprint race in Qatar will be about “trying to survive” after going with the wrong set-up direction on his Red Bull.In qualifying Verstappen started reporting crippling bouncing issues through the second sprint qualifying segment on the medium tyres, and in the final shoot-outContinue Reading