Sao Paulo E-Prix: Reigning champion Wehrlein pips Rowland to pole, Jaguar struggle
Reigning Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein began his title defence in perfect fashion with pole for the Sao Paulo E-Prix season-opener, besting Oliver Rowland by just one-tenth.The Porsche driver was nearly two tenths behind Rowland after the opening sector around the Brazilian street circuit, but gradually pulled that deficit backContinue Reading
F2 Abu Dhabi: Marti wins as Bortoleto extends championship advantage
Pepe Marti became the 18th different winner in the 2024 Formula 2 season in an Abu Dhabi sprint race that was decided by a phenomenal start which propelled him from fourth to first by Turn 1 of the 23-lap race.The Campos driver was followed home by championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto,Continue Reading
The surprising similarities between drought-ending chasers McLaren and Ferrari
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the Ferrari-like culture at the team is helping it compete for the constructors’ title heading into the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Having not won the team championship since 1998, McLaren can end that barren run at the Yas Marina Circuit, where it heads intoContinue Reading
Ranking the top 10 riders of MotoGP 2024
The 2024 MotoGP season saw a thrilling title battle between eventual victor Jorge Martin and defending champion Francesco Bagnaia go down to the wire.Although the season was dominated by Ducati – Maverick Vinales taking the sole grand prix win for a rival manufacturer on his Aprilia – there was no shortfallContinue Reading
Jos Verstappen: No regrets over Red Bull being “torn apart” warning
Jos Verstappen insists he has no regrets about stirring things up at Red Bull earlier this year in warning of the risks the team could be “torn apart”.The father of the squad’s driver Max Verstappen was unhappy at the start of the campaign about the situation surrounding team boss ChristianContinue Reading
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominates
Oscar Piastri headed another McLaren 1-2 in third practice for Formula 1’s season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton third and Max Verstappen fourth.There was little action at the start of the one-hour session, with the two Aston Martin cars heading out in the early minutesContinue Reading
Sao Paulo E-Prix: Dennis sets the practice pace for season-opener
Jake Dennis finished fastest in the second practice session ahead of Formula E’s season-opener in Sao Paulo this weekend.The Briton posted a 1m09.617s in the final moments around the 1.82-mile street circuit aboard the new Gen3 Evo car which left him 0.038s clear of Antonio Felix da Costa.Maximilian Guenther becameContinue Reading
Alpine responds to criticism on “straightforward” Ocon/Doohan swap
Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes acknowledged the late timing of swapping Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan was “not perfect” but parried criticism on the “straightforward” decision itself.Over the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, Alpine decided it was only going to release 2025 Haas signing Ocon to his new teamContinue Reading
F1 2024 speed gains now “beyond expectation”, says Pirelli
Pirelli says speed gains being made by Formula 1 teams are now “beyond expectation,” as it becomes mindful about the impact on tyre loads.During a season when the grid has started to make some solid gains with their 2024 cars, recent grands prix have highlighted that the progress being madeContinue Reading
Former F1 CEO Carey appointed to Liberty Media board
Formula 1’s previous CEO Chase Carey has returned to owner Liberty Media as the company narrows its focus on its flagship asset.Carey stepped down from the F1 CEO role ahead of the 2021 season, passing the baton to former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali, and remained a chairman until 2022.ButContinue Reading