In a Formula 1 season dominated by technical intrigue between the top squads, attention was grabbed at the Brazilian Grand Prix by suspicions over a potential trick involving the internal water cooling of tyres.The speculation follows hot on the heels of wild rumours we have seen throughout 2024 of asymmetric braking systems, flexi front wings, McLaren’s ‘mini-DRS’ and Red Bull’s front bib …Keep reading
Ferrari and IBM have announced a new multi-year partnership aimed at improving the experience for fans of the Scuderia.The deal begins in 2025 with IBM signing on as Ferrari’s premium partner in IT consulting. While no specifics have been announced on what IBM will produce for Ferrari, the main strand of the partnership is clearly aimed at engaging with the Tifosi.“This partnership brings …Keep reading
An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.With a record-breaking 24 rounds already crammed onto the F1 calendar, the scope for adding new venues is now arguably smaller than ever.Domenicali has previously suggested rotating European races would be an …Keep reading
Aston Martin has got to the bottom of its troubled Brazilian Grand Prix that left Lance Stroll out on the formation lap and Fernando Alonso battling extreme bouncing.The Silverstone-based team endured a hugely challenging race afternoon at Interlagos as Stroll spun into the wall on the formation lap after his rears unexpectedly locked, before he managed to beach himself in the gravel.Then Alonso …Keep reading
In December 2022 Formula 1 reporter Jennie Gow’s life was turned upside down. Out of nowhere, the BBC 5 Live radio journalist suffered a stroke that left her unable to read, write or speak, with fears over whether she would ever be able to live a normal life again, never mind being her energetic and loquacious self on the BBC’s popular radio broadcasts and podcasts.”It’s quite surreal going …Keep reading
The 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix witnessed Max Verstappen deliver a champion-like performance that put him on the cusp of a fourth consecutive Formula 1 world title. Verstappen won from 17th as a disastrous qualifying saw him finish 12th, before an engine change penalty dropped him five places. But the Red Bull driver delivered a masterclass in the wet to extend his lead over second-placed Lando …Keep reading
Yuki Tsunoda believes he would have led the Brazilian Grand Prix had the safety car and subsequent red flags not been called for at Interlagos.The Japanese driver was one of a select few to opt for a switch to extreme wet tyres as rain pelted the Sao Paulo circuit, with he and team-mate Liam Lawson at one stage lapping faster than those around them by almost five seconds per lap. Watch: Can …Keep reading
The peculiarity of the free tyre change that is allowed under Formula 1’s red flag rules has long been a source of frustration to drivers.When the situation crops up, like it did in Brazil last weekend and at the Monaco GP in May, those who are caught on the wrong side of things bemoan the sheer randomness of it.In Monaco, it was all about how the hard compound starters were compromised by the …Keep reading
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed how the marshals at Turn 1 for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix were “partying” after helping the Haas driver rejoin the race after an off which led to his black flag.The German spun out in difficult conditions at Interlagos and although he failed to reach the barriers at the first corner, he became beached on a crest in the run-off area, with his rear wheels in the …Keep reading
The rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix delivered what was perhaps the biggest shock podium of the Formula 1 season so far.Max Verstappen’s charge from 17th on the grid to the front had been anticipated by very few people, and it marked his first triumph since the Spanish Grand Prix back in June.Right behind the Dutchman were the two Alpine cars of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who scored more …Keep reading