Why Hamilton’s Qatar and Norris’s Saudi Arabian false starts were treated differently
Lewis Hamilton was penalised at the Qatar Grand Prix for a false start having moved – and then stopped – before the lights went out to begin the race.The Mercedes driver picked up his first penalty of a trying race when he nudged forward early, though his loss of momentumContinue Reading
Why aren’t F1 trophies given at the last race of the season?
In many sports the last event of the season sees the presentation of the trophy to the winner. At the Indy 500 the Borg-Warner trophy is given to the winner moments after they step out of the car, in the NFL the Lombardi Trophy – given to the winners ofContinue Reading
Why Liam Lawson Could Secure Red Bull’s Second Seat, F1 vs the FIA and More – F1 Q&A
On this week’s Q&A episode, we discuss the latest reports that Red Bull is set to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson, and ask what it could mean for the much-speculated future of Williams’ Franco Colapinto. There are also discussions on the premature end of Esteban Ocon’s Alpine career, theContinue Reading
Alpine to sponsor Pramac MotoGP team from 2025
Alpine will become one of the main sponsors of Pramac when it becomes Yamaha’s new satellite team in 2025, Autosport has learned.Pramac had already announced last month that Italian insurance company Prima will remain its title sponsor until the end of the 2027 season.Now, Autosport can report that Prima willContinue Reading
Why Zandvoort is giving up on F1 before Verstappen
Organisers of Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix have explained the reasoning behind calling time on their event while local hero Max Verstappen is still at the height of his powers.On Wednesday, the Dutch Grand Prix and F1 jointly announced they agreed a one-year contract extension for 2026, but that editionContinue Reading
Autosport Podcast Q+A: Lawson for Red Bull and the Russell-Verstappen fallout
On this week’s episode, we discuss the latest reports that Red Bull is set to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson and ask what it could mean for the much-speculated future of Williams’ Franco Colapinto. There are also discussions on the premature end of Esteban Ocon’s Alpine career, the fallout betweenContinue Reading
Arthur Leclerc to join brother Charles at Ferrari for Abu Dhabi FP1
Ferrari has announced its development driver Arthur Leclerc will replace Carlos Sainz during first free practice at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, forming a unique line-up with his elder brother Charles.As part of F1’s requirement to enter a rookie driver in two FP1 sessions, Ferrari has opted to handContinue Reading
Ben Hunt: F1 teams concerned by FIA proposal to change governance rules
On Tuesday evening this writer received a phone call from a senior member of staff at an F1 team expressing their concern about the bombshell that the FIA is proposing to change the way it is governed.Essentially, the proposal removes the power from the FIA ethics committee to tackle complaintsContinue Reading
Sargeant to contest 2025 ELMS campaign in first move after Williams F1 exit
Former Williams Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has agreed to drive in the 2025 European Le Mans Series, joining Jamie Chadwick at the new LMP2 entry run by Genesis and IDEC Sport.On Wednesday Hyundai luxury brand Genesis announced the first details of its Genesis Magma Racing hypercar programme for 2026,Continue Reading
Lotterer and Derani to drive Genesis LMDh in 2026 WEC campaign
Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani are the first drivers named for the new Genesis LMDh prototype that will debut in the 2026 World Endurance Championship.Reigning WEC champion Lotterer and four-time Sebring 12 Hour winner Derani were revealed in the official launch of the entry of Hyundai’s premium brand into top-lineContinue Reading