Exclusive: F1 floated idea of wildcard entries for rookie drivers
The idea of a wildcard system being introduced to Formula 1 to offer race opportunities for rookie drivers was put up for discussion by teams and series bosses this week.Autosport has learned that one of the items put forward for evaluation at a meeting of the F1 Commission in London onContinue Reading
What next for McLaren after Hungary team orders controversy?
McLaren has been pretty clear all season that there is a process to go through in learning to win again in Formula 1.It is a new world fighting at the front, and it often puts you in situations where mistakes are exposed, or things can get uncomfortable when tough decisionsContinue Reading
What Mercedes wants to see from Antonelli for F1 promotion
Mercedes has said the final call on junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli getting the nod for promotion to its Formula 1 team next year is about more than Formula 2 results.Antonelli has thrust himself back into the spotlight after his first victories in F1’s feeder series, taking a maiden triumph inContinue Reading
NASCAR Cup regular season title up for grabs heading into break
In fact, not only does the race for the championship and the 15 playoff points that come with it have no clear favorite, but the driver best positioned to win is somewhat of a surprise.Following his late-surge to victory in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson returnedContinue Reading
FIA announces F1 teams’ rejection of points system changes
Formula 1’s points system will remain unchanged in 2025 after all F1 teams unanimously voted against it during Tuesday’s FIA F1 Commission meeting.In April several midfield teams started a push to re-visit the series’ long-standing points system handing out points to top 10 finishers.At the start of the 2024 season,Continue Reading
How Prema is gearing up for IndyCar in 2025
Prema has made significant progress since it announced plans in April to enter IndyCar next season with two Chevrolet-powered cars on a full-time basis prepared from a new Indiana headquarters.Team principal Rene Rosin revealed to Autosport that the Italian-based juggernaut of Europe’s junior formulas is preparing a 100,000 square feet base in Fishers,Continue Reading
Autosport Podcast: Hungarian GP analysis
A drama-laden Hungarian Grand Prix that resulted in a first Formula 1 victory for Oscar Piastri is discussed on the latest episode of the Autosport Podcast.Piastri dominated the early stages of the race after getting the jump on McLaren team-mate Lando Norris off the line, but found himself trailing intoContinue Reading
How a power struggle prompted Audi’s bombshell move for Binotto
Almost two years on from Audi’s official announcement of its Formula 1 entry, the smiles of that day are a long and distant memory.Its team, still racing under the Sauber banner, is currently sitting last in the constructors’ championship without a single point to its name so far this season.InContinue Reading
What prompted Audi’s bombshell move for Binotto
Almost two years on from Audi’s official announcement of its Formula 1 entry, the smiles of that day are a long and distant memory.Its team, still racing under the Sauber banner, is currently sitting last in the constructors’ championship without a single point to its name so far this season.InContinue Reading
Why Everyone was So Angry at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Race Analysis
It was a 1-2 for McLaren at the Hungarian Grand Prix, however with a mixture of controversy for the team, as well as a lot of frustration and anger up and down the grid, the Hungarian GP threw out a surprising amount of issues to discuss. Steph Wentworth chats withContinue Reading