McLaren instigates right of review over Norris’s US GP penalty racing Verstappen
McLaren has instigated a right of review request into Lando Norris’s penalty in Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix – the first step in trying to get the sanction overturned.Norris was hit with a five-second penalty for overtaking Red Bull’s Max Verstappen off the track as they duelled late inContinue Reading
Verstappen says racing rules “over-regulated” amid Norris US GP fight fallout
Max Verstappen feels the current Formula 1 racing guidelines are over-regulated, as he refuted claims that he never intended to make Turn 12 in his United States Grand Prix fight with Lando Norris.Both Verstappen and Norris went off at Turn 12 on the 52nd lap of the race at AustinContinue Reading
Norris maintains opposition to US GP penalty
Lando Norris maintained his opposition to the stewards’ call to penalise him for passing Max Verstappen off-track at the United States Grand Prix, stating that he was no longer the attacking driver in that scenario.The incident between Norris and Verstappen earned the Briton a five-second penalty as he was deemedContinue Reading
Perez: I know I’ve had a terrible season
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has acknowledged he has had a “terrible season” and is desperate for a big result at his home Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.Perez started the season in strong enough shape to earn a new two-year deal at Red Bull, but like last yearContinue Reading
Flatrock Motorsports Park with 18-degree banked turn officially opens
The Flatrock Motorsports Park, which features a 18-degree banked bend and could host IndyCar or MotoGP races in the future, officially opened on Thursday.The Tennessee venue has been constructed to the FIA’s Grade 2 standard, which means it is homologated to run any racing series outside of F1.It has grabbedContinue Reading
Flatrock Motorsports Park with 30-degree banked turn officially opens
The Flatrock Motorsports Park, which features a 30-degree banked bend and could host IndyCar or MotoGP races in the future, officially opened on Thursday.The Tennessee venue has been constructed to the FIA’s Grade 2 standard, which means it is homologated to run any racing series outside of F1.It has grabbedContinue Reading
Albon “leaning more towards” Colapinto’s F1 set-up for Mexico
Alex Albon will ‘lean towards’ using Franco Colapinto’s set-up at the Mexican Grand Prix as he looks for a more harmonious balance with his upgraded Williams Formula 1 car.Williams introduced a comprehensive series of upgrades for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, which Albon used to goodContinue Reading
The case for Sauber to retain Bottas in its driver line-up
Valtteri Bottas is still awaiting a final decision from Sauber regarding his future with the team for 2025. The team is yet to choose who will pilot its remaining car next season alongside current Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, who signed for the team on a multi-year deal in April.Much speculationContinue Reading
Alonso to miss Mexico F1 media day through illness
Fernando Alonso will miss his media day obligations at the Mexico City Grand Prix through illness, but is aiming to drive in Friday practice as he celebrates his 400th Formula 1 grand prix.The Spaniard was due to miss the opening free practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in anyContinue Reading
Why Aston Martin’s new boss is doing a crash course in F1 aerodynamics
Aston Martin’s new Formula 1 CEO Andy Cowell says he is following a “work experience” package in aerodynamics as he steps out of his usual domain of F1 power units.Cowell was appointed by Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll as the successor to Martin Whitmarsh as Group CEO, overseeing the BritishContinue Reading