F1 Qatar GP: Piastri given sprint win by Norris in tactical 1-2 for McLaren
Oscar Piastri was gifted the Qatar Grand Prix sprint victory by Lando Norris, who controlled a tactical race that boosts McLaren’s chances of sealing Formula 1’s constructors’ championship.Norris ensured Piastri remained second by staying within DRS range, which allowed the Australian to repel an effervescent George Russell throughout the 19-lapContinue Reading
Perez and Colapinto to start Qatar sprint from pit lane
Sergio Perez and Franco Colapinto will start from the pit lane for Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix sprint race after changes were made to their cars under parc ferme conditions.The pair both had a difficult time in Friday’s sprint shootout session as they were eliminated in SQ1.Colapinto, who has comeContinue Reading
Why F1’s cars are now “hanging on” as Qatar’s lap time tumbles by 3.4 seconds
Formula 1 drivers are used to going quick, but even they have been a bit taken aback by just how fast things have been in Qatar this weekend.Indeed, as Lando Norris jumped out of his McLaren after snatching pole for the sprint race on Friday evening, he was wide-eyed aboutContinue Reading
Zelos pushing hard for full-time BTCC seat
Three-time Mini Challenge champion Dan Zelos is still pushing hard to join the British Touring Car Championship grid full-time for 2025.The 26-year-old finally got his BTCC break in August after clinching his third crown in the support series when Excelr8 Motorsport, the team with which he won all his MiniContinue Reading
The F1 greats who lost their mojo
Picture the scene: a gala dinner in Buenos Aires with hundreds of dignitaries present, honouring the five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio. But this is a solemn rather than a joyous gathering.It is October 1958 and Argentina’s sporting hero has a message: “I will never race again in the restContinue Reading
Aron joins Alpine as 2025 F1 reserve driver
Formula 2 title contender Paul Aron has been announced as Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 reserve driver.Aron replaces Jack Doohan, who will assume a full-time race seat next year following Esteban Ocon’s move to Haas.The 20-year-old sits fourth in the F2 drivers’ standings and, after securing pole for this weekend’s QatarContinue Reading
How Cooler Temperatures in Qatar Played Into McLaren’s Hands – F1 Sprint Qualy Reaction
Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling sit down to analyse Friday’s action at the Qatar Grand Prix. Lando Norris narrowly beat George Russell to pole in Sprint Qualifying. Alex breaks down the different approaches taken to the session, as the drivers had to juggle cooler conditions than expected and keeping theirContinue Reading
Exclusive: F1 racing guidelines set to change no earlier than 2025
Formula 1’s controversial racing guidelines will now not change until the 2025 season, Autosport can reveal.The topic has been a huge discussion point as the current campaign has played out – with the FIA committing to reassessing the ‘Driving Standards Guidelines’ document that informs stewards’ decisions on contentious racing movesContinue Reading
Hamilton: “I’m definitely not fast anymore”
Lewis Hamilton has issued a damning verdict on his own performances in Formula 1 right now – saying “I’m definitely not fast anymore.”The seven-time world champion endured another difficult qualifying session in Qatar on Friday, as he ended up seventh on the grid for the sprint race.This was five placesContinue Reading
Pirelli finding no evidence of repeat Qatar F1 tyre dramas
Pirelli’s initial analysis of tyres used in practice at Formula 1’s 2024 Qatar Grand Prix has revealed no evidence that the problems that blighted last year’s race will be repeated.F1’s sporting rules for the 2023 Qatar GP had to be altered so a one-off mandated three-stop race would take placeContinue Reading