F1 returned from its summer break to wet and windy conditions at Zandvoort, with first practice led by Lando Norris in a wet-to-dry session. Despite the gales keeping the seaside Dutch circuit cool, Russell headed the FP2 times from the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri.The second practice session was halted by a red flag for Nico Hulkenberg’s crash at Tarzan, the Haas driver losing control of his …Keep reading
McLaren has been Red Bull’s main challenger in Formula 1 over recent months, despite the papaya team not bringing any major car developments since its Miami upgrade.At the Dutch Grand Prix, however, it unleashed a notable development step aimed at improving the MCL38’s aerodynamic efficiency – an area where its main title rival is so strong.But despite McLaren’s impressive form in getting the …Keep reading
Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff believed that he had a “not zero” possibility to sign Max Verstappen for 2025 and held summer talks with his management team.Amid the earlier power struggles that created a fractious environment at Red Bull in the opening phase of the 2024 season, there was much speculation that Verstappen could depart the Milton Keynes squad at the end of the year and join Mercedes.It was …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton will be forced to wait until 2025 to start building a relationship with a new Formula 1 race engineer at Ferrari.Hamilton had hoped Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington, his long-serving race engineer, would follow him to the Italian team for next season, saying he was like his “brother”.However, the British engineer has been promoted to Mercedes’ head of race engineering and will remain with …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton insists Formula 1 cannot “continue to ignore” Africa as he reveals he has spoken to those hoping to stage a grand prix in Rwanda.As revealed by Autosport in an exclusive interview, F1 bosses have scheduled September talks with representatives of Rwanda as they continue to push on with plans to host a race in the East African country.Despite the current calendar containing a …Keep reading
Max Verstappen has flatly denied Red Bull has been running an asymmetric braking system that has been much discussed after a mid-season technical rule change, amid its recent lack of 2024 Formula 1 wins.The intense speculation arose after the most recent FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting, where, along with other revised regulations and future rule changes, a tweak to Article 11.1.2 of F1’s …Keep reading
Lando Norris fears that conditions during Friday practice for Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix could be “dangerous” as forecasts predict 80km/h gusts.Weather warnings have been issued for the local province, with officials saying there is a risk of disruption to all outdoor activities because of flying debris.But even if things do not get that extreme, Norris has voiced concerns that severe …Keep reading
Max Verstappen has cast doubt on his long-term future in Formula 1 by saying he has already reached the halfway point in his grand prix career.The three-time world champion will compete in his 200th F1 race at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix where he was asked whether he would make another 200 appearances. However, he flatly turned down the suggestion he would stick around to notch up 400 races.He …Keep reading
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to be handed his first FP1 outing with Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix as preparations for his potential promotion to its Formula 1 line-up from 2025 intensify.The Italian, who turns 18 on Sunday, is strongly tipped to be named as replacement for Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes from 2025, and has conducted a series of private tests in W13 and W14 F1 cars …Keep reading
Joseph Loake claimed his Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year prize on Wednesday, completing 25 timed laps as he got behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time.The 19-year-old, who currently competes in Formula 3 for Rodin, was announced as the AMABA winner at the Autosport Awards in December last year, also received £200,000, full British Racing Drivers’ Club …Keep reading