Outgoing Williams F1 driver Latifi is making his maiden appearance at Suzuka this weekend, but hit a bit of trouble during second practice when he turned too early for the final chicane.Thus, Latifi turned onto the portion of track that is used for the west circuit layout of Suzuka, which Read more…
The overall spending of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited fell from £324.9m in 2020 to £297.4m last year, despite the calendar being extended from 17 to 22 races as the impact of COVID faded.While many elements included in the overall total do not come under the cap, the drop in spending Read more…
Gasly was confirmed on Saturday as Fernando Alonso’s replacement at the Alpine team in 2023, after the Frenchman was released by Red Bull.Gasly and Ocon were friends when they were youngsters, and their families were also close. However, they had a falling out and have had an uneasy relationship since Read more…
De Vries replaces Pierre Gasly, who has been released from an ongoing contract to drive for Alpine next season.The 27-year-old has put himself in a prime spot to one day potentially replace Sergio Perez and join his friend and countryman Max Verstappen in the Red Bull Racing line-up.“I’m extremely excited Read more…
The pair will form the first full-time all-French line-up at a Renault-owned team since Alain Prost and Rene Arnoux were partners at the original works outfit in 1982.“I am delighted to join the Alpine family and begin this new chapter in my F1 career,” said Gasly. “Driving for a team Read more…
Perez scored his second win of the 2022 season in Singapore last weekend, controlling proceedings at the front of the pack after seizing the lead from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc at the start.It ended a run of form that saw Perez struggle to match Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen for form. Read more…
At 37, Hamilton is the second-oldest driver on the F1 grid behind Fernando Alonso, having made his debut back in 2007. Hamilton’s existing contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the 2023 season, but he has shown little sign of considering next year to be his last in F1.Mercedes Read more…
Tsunoda booked a karaoke room and invited Gasly and other team members to join him for the evening, with the results appearing on social media.The get-together also served as a sort of an informal early farewell party with Gasly’s move to Alpine for 2022 expected to be confirmed soon.“That was Read more…
In Singapore last weekend, Kevin Magnussen was shown the black-and-orange flag after damaging a front endplate in early contact with Max Verstappen.He was obliged to pit for a new nose, with the unscheduled stop in effect putting the Dane out of contention for points.Similar, costly scenarios have played out twice Read more…
Gasly was one of the first drivers to abandon intermediates on the drying track, but the decision dropped him several places as those who stayed out continued to lap quickly.He eventually finished 10th, while late stoppers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo – both behind the Frenchman when he pitted – Read more…