Why Haas F1 drivers aren’t allowed to copy Verstappen
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen provoked rampant intrigue in the motorsport community last weekend when he drove a Ferrari – of all things – in a test at the Nurburgring Norschleife. Now, Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has put his foot down and says his team’s driver’s won’t be followingContinue Reading
Why Haas F1 drivers are banned from Verstappen-like GT3 tests
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen provoked rampant intrigue in the motorsport community last weekend when he drove a Ferrari – of all things – in a test at the Nurburgring Norschleife. Now, Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has put his foot down and says his team’s driver’s won’t be followingContinue Reading
Masks, underglow, and a sword: NASCAR’s strange and surreal 2020 All-Star Race
NASCAR has had its fair share of strange and bizarre happenings over the years, and the All-Star Race is no exception. In the past, ‘One Hot Night’ ended with the race winner in the hospital, the first All-Star Race had the winning car (suspiciously) blow its engine just as itContinue Reading
What is going on at F1 Alpine, amid management and driver line-up drama?
What is going on at Enstone? Alpine seems to be stuck in a circle of constant change and ever-lasting frustration with a lack of meaningful progress. With the departure of Team Principle Oliver Oakes and F1 driver Jack Doohan, we discuss what this means for the future of the AlpineContinue Reading
Hamilton and Russell blast FIA president’s swearing ban U-turn
Lewis Hamilton has piled into the FIA president’s decision to row back on his swearing ban – saying the whole “ridiculous” situation is “a mess”.Meanwhile, George Russell said Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s plans to climb down on its previous stance on punishing drivers seemed “all a bit suspect”.It comes after FormulaContinue Reading
Hyundai offers update on its WRC future dilemma
Hyundai Motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic that the brand could continue in the World Rally Championship next year – but has outlined the factors currently preventing it from committing to 2027. The Korean marque’s future involvement in the WRC remains a hot topic with the car maker, which will joinContinue Reading
Hamilton’s dad Anthony set to receive official FIA young driver role
Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony is set to receive an official role at the FIA helping the governing body with its young driver programme.As first revealed by The Times and verified by Autosport, Hamilton Sr has been working in an advisory capacity over the past 18 months and his role willContinue Reading
Why Franz Hermann? Verstappen shares details of Nurburgring GT3 test
Max Verstappen revealed further details of his GT3 test at Nurburgring’s Nordschleife, in which he competed under the pseudonym of “Franz Hermann” during an official Nurburgring Endurance Series test.The four-time Formula 1 champion drove Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3, which the Swiss outfit usually races in DTM. Verstappen’s protege,Continue Reading
Hamilton admits he “didn’t know how tough” Ferrari move would be
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he “didn’t know how tough it was going to be” to adapt to life at Ferrari during the 2025 Formula 1 campaign.The seven-time world champion made a surprise, blockbuster move to the Scuderia over the winter after 12 successful seasons with Mercedes, where he wonContinue Reading
Colapinto remains calm despite five-race stint to prove himself at Alpine F1
“If your 100% is just to perform at a very high level in Formula 1, which is where I want to get to as soon as possible, that for me should take less than half a year; five to 10 races.”One of the recurring narratives over the first quarter ofContinue Reading