While Aston Martin continues to endure a difficult 2025 campaign, the team’s full focus behind the scenes is on 2026.That includes, unsurprisingly, the work of Adrian Newey. Since joining Aston Martin in March, the legendary designer has been focused entirely on the upcoming regulations, apart from some “lunch break meetings” with technical personnel about this year’s …Keep reading
With just six rounds remaining in the 2025 Formula 1 season, George Russell is yet to sign a new contract with Mercedes. After his commanding win at the Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claimed that “good things take a while” when explaining the delay to the new deal. Russell joined Mercedes from Williams in 2022 and his contract with the team was later extended until the …Keep reading
Nico Hulkenberg has blamed his Singapore Grand Prix spin on Franco Colapinto, claiming the Alpine Formula 1 driver braked much earlier than usual.Hulkenberg was attacking Colapinto for 14th position on lap 43 when he clipped the rear of the Alpine in Turn 8, breaking his Sauber’s front wing endplate. But the Argentinian was not to blame as he was on the inside and was ahead at the apex …Keep reading
After two difficult grands prix on circuits less suited to the characteristics of the MCL39, Singapore looked like the ideal opportunity for McLaren to return to the spotlight and firmly fend off the threat posed by Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.Compared to the rounds in Monza and Baku, Marina Bay was expected to highlight the best qualities of the McLaren car. These were traits …Keep reading
Yuki Tsunoda’s bid to become a consistent Red Bull performer has hit a snag with a mystifying qualifying slump followed up by a shocking first lap at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.With Red Bull picking up its performances in recent races, Tsunoda’s own contributions are under the spotlight as the organisation’s 2026 driver decision nears.World champion team-mate Max Verstappen took two …Keep reading
In contrast with the majority of the Formula 1 grid, Red Bull continued to introduce notable upgrades to its RB21 – with Max Verstappen stating a new floor rolled out in Monza “definitely helped”, even though most of the recent progress is down to improved execution. However, the short-term gains could impact Red Bull’s long-term ambitions with its 2026 project. Chief engineer Paul …Keep reading
Charles Leclerc says he and Lewis Hamilton are “passengers” of Ferrari’s Formula 1 car, as they can’t outperform it to get back to the podium positions.Ferrari has had tough weekends in Baku and Singapore, where the top five eluded the Scuderia in both qualifying and the race, with the lack of pace compounded by significant braking issues at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.“From …Keep reading
Oscar Piastri voiced his annoyance at both Lando Norris and McLaren following the clash on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix – but were his complaints justified?The F1 world championship leader was barged by Norris into Turn 3 on the opening lap and wasn’t given sympathy from the McLaren pitwall when he let his feelings know.Did Piastri have grounds for complaints? …Keep reading
McLaren smashed through the 200 wins barrier in the Formula 1 world championship in 2025, having ended its long wait for a ninth constructors’ title the year before. Only Ferrari has more, and McLaren’s constructors’ success this season puts it clear of Williams and into second on the all-time list.The Woking team, now under the stewardship of Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, has taken over …Keep reading
On 6 October 1985, Alain Prost won the Formula 1 championship for the first time in his career, at 30 years of age.Ahead of the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, McLaren’s Prost enjoyed a 16-point gap over his only remaining rival, Ferrari’s Michele Alboreto, and needed to bring his lead to 18 points at the English circuit in order to be out of reach.Prost had practically always …Keep reading