“I don’t want to keep saying that we’re sacrificing this year for next year. But this year is definitely a time to do that.”This line pretty much sums up Alex Albon’s thinking on Williams’ upcoming campaign, highlighting the team’s laser focus on catching the right wave in 2026 when F1 introduces all-new cars.But that doesn’t mean Williams is just throwing in the towel this year …Keep reading
Racing Bulls has, quite rightly, garnered plaudits for its switch to a white livery for 2025, producing a new(ish) twist to the formula of Red Bull influenced liveries as its ‘sister’ team completes a decade with the same design. White cars haven’t always been popular, particularly in the mid-2000s when it felt like every manufacturer team had one, but the VCARB 02’s matte tones just feel …Keep reading
Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have launched the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey to hear your views on the series.The Global F1 Fan Survey is the fourth edition that F1 and Motorsport Network have collaborated on, following previous surveys in 2015, 2017, and 2021. Each of these attracted over 200,000 respondents, helping F1 gain insights into fans’ viewing habits, experiences, and favourite …Keep reading
The new wearable-tech shirts designed to keep drivers cool in races in extreme heat will be optional for competitors in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Autosport understands.The devices are being introduced as part of the FIA’s response to the events of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where Logan Sargeant withdrew for Williams with heatstroke, then Alpine driver Esteban Ocon vomited in his helmet and …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton has been left in no doubt that he has made the right decision to join Ferrari.The seven-time world champion was speaking after his first drive in Ferrari’s challenger for 2025 at a shakedown run at the team’s test track in Fiorano.Hamilton, who lit up the F1 75 livery launch in London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday evening, revealed he has tried to integrate himself into the …Keep reading
Formula 1 held its spectacular season launch event at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday in a ceremony that was all about entertaining the fans, particularly those new to the series.Hot on its heels, F1 is launching the latest Global Fan Survey in partnership with the Motorsport Network, which is Autosport’s parent company.This is where F1 fans from around the world have a chance to make …Keep reading
Formula 1’s first-ever livery launch which gathered all 10 teams brought elements of a race weekend to the one-off event, including the return of the divisive topic of booing certain stars.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and reigning world champion Max Verstappen received poor receptions, while the mention of the FIA also gained a negative reaction from fans inside London’s O2 …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton has explained why he is so ‘invigorated’ by his move to Ferrari as he made his first UK appearance for the squad at Formula 1’s season launch event.When Hamilton was put on the spot to sum up his high-profile move to the Scuderia in one word, the seven-time world champion used “invigorating”, feeding off the energy from the 15,000 fans inside the arena that gave him the biggest …Keep reading
Attendance at Formula 1’s glitzy season launch was mandatory for the teams. Some came willingly, others less so.Time was tight so each outfit was given just seven minutes to play with. How did they do? Here is our ranking of each presentation.10. Mercedes Mercedes F1 W16Photo by: Getty Images Long after the dry ice had spluttered and dispersed – as if the smoke …Keep reading
The first Formula 1 livery at the championship’s 75th anniversary event in London’s O2 Arena has been unveiled, as Sauber showcased its new colours in front of fans live at the venue.This was F1’s first collective launch event in history, with all teams in attendance to unveil the designs they will race with in 2025 – albeit on older machinery at the arena formerly known as the Millennium Dome …Keep reading