Russell calls for higher F1 protest deposits after “faff” of Red Bull appeal
George Russell believes Formula 1 teams should be charged a “six-figure sum” to launch appeals to race stewards in an attempt to prevent frivolous protests.The Mercedes driver was made to wait to toast his first victory of the 2025 season after taking the chequered flag in Canada last time out,Continue Reading
Why Antonelli’s first F1 podium means he can finally put Monza crash behind him
Toto Wolff has always shouldered the blame for Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s huge crash on his first Formula 1 outing last year, with the Mercedes team boss admitting that dropping the teenager into the car at his home grand prix might not have been the best call.Antonelli’s long-awaited debut lasted justContinue Reading
Tab Boyd joins Joe Gibbs Racing as Christopher Bell’s new spotter
Tab Boyd is one of the most experienced spotters in the sport, previously working with Hendrick Motorsports, but he most recently worked with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Hyak Motorsports. With Stenhouse, they won the 2023 Daytona 500 and continued this partnership until after the Cup race at Mexico City. Hyak letContinue Reading
Why Castle Combe’s F3 renaissance is sadly missed
The date is 26 June 2005. When a puncture causes Charlie Kimball to spin out of second place and incites red flags, his Carlin team-mate Alvaro Parente is confirmed as the winner of the final British Formula 3 International Series race held at Castle Combe. One month later, the WiltshireContinue Reading
Stroll hits back at Aston Martin replacement talk: “Short-minded opinions”
Lance Stroll has responded to claims that he should be replaced at Aston Martin after not scoring points since the Miami Formula 1 sprint race.Stroll had a relatively strong start to the season, bagging eight points during the opening race in Australia and two points in the Chinese Grand Prix.Continue Reading
Are Mercedes Back on Form? – F1 Analysis
After a dry spell of 938 days, Mercedes finally returning to winning ways with George Russell taking victory at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. But was it just a flash in the pan, or the first sign that Brackley is on the way back to their dominant past? In theContinue Reading
Sainz on father’s FIA presidency withdrawal disappointment: “Ideal time was now”
Carlos Sainz Sr’s withdrawal from the FIA presidential race earlier this week didn’t come as much of a surprise, with Carlos Sainz Jr disappointed to see him withdraw from the challenge.“As his son, no. As a motorsport fan, yes,” the Williams driver admitted. “I think many motorsport people would haveContinue Reading
Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia praise MotoGP stewards for “discussion before decision”
Ducati factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are happy with the way MotoGP stewarding has evolved under Simon Crafar in 2025.Each was summoned to race direction following their contact early in last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. The purpose, however, was discussion rather than sanction.“For me and for the stewardsContinue Reading
Verstappen would welcome Vettel in Red Bull F1 advisor role
Max Verstappen says he would welcome his fellow four-time Formula 1 world champion and Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel at the team in an advisory role.Earlier this week, Vettel said he was in early talks with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko about the idea of succeeding the 82-year-old Austrian when hisContinue Reading
Ducati duo Marquez and Bagnaia laud MotoGP stewarding under Crafar
Ducati factory riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are happy with the way MotoGP stewarding has evolved under Simon Crafar in 2025.Each was summoned to race direction following their contact early in last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. The purpose, however, was discussion rather than sanction.“For me and for the stewardsContinue Reading