Following speculation over the Singapore Grand Prix weekend that two teams – Red Bull and Aston Martin – may have breached the $145 million cost cap for 2021, the F1 paddock awaited eagerly for news from the series’ governing body.The FIA was set to issue compliance certificates to teams who Read more…
The revisions built on the fundamental changes made to the layout of its sidepod and engine cover bodywork, plus the alterations made to the floor and diffuser earlier in the season.However, the sheer scope of the development package and logistical challenges involved resulted in the parts only being fitted to Read more…
McLaren finished third in the constructors’ championship in Norris’s first season with the team in 2020, before slipping to fourth last year.The team is currently fourth again but sit just four points ahead of rivals Alpine, and is set to score far fewer points than last year.Norris has scored 100 Read more…
Perez pulled off a brilliant victory at the Marina Bay circuit on Sunday, holding off race-long pressure from Charles Leclerc to grab his first win since the Monaco GP in May.He also managed to keep hold of the win despite being found guilty of two separate safety car rule infringements, Read more…
There are a few sports that don’t require a dime to play. Running, swimming and wrestling spring to mind. Motorsport – and Formula 1 in particular – has always been the antithesis of those. By its very nature, large sums of money are required even to bring a single grand Read more…
The Haas driver damaged the wing in a brush with Max Verstappen on the opening lap of the Marina Bay circuit race.With the endplate section on Magnussen’s car appearing to be flapping about, a few laps later the FIA issued him with a black-and-orange flag – which signifies that a Read more…
At last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix we were delighted to see Alex Albon return after an emergency appendectomy and serious complications, ultimately requiring him to be put on a ventilator.It was because Albon couldn’t drive at Monza that Nyck de Vries was thrust into the limelight, scoring points with a Read more…
The second round of the 2022 championship was overshadowed by a missile strike on an oil facility near the track on the Friday. Yemen’s Houthis rebels claimed responsibility for the attack.It prompted talks between F1 bosses, teams and drivers on Friday night in Jeddah to discuss whether or not it Read more…
Hamilton slid straight on and nosed into the barrier while chasing Carlos Sainz shortly after half distance.He was able to get going again, but his front wing was damaged, and he was forced to come in and change it.He was able to combine the stop with a switch to slicks, Read more…
The Red Bull driver faced a stewards investigation after winning the Singapore race having been suspected of not keeping to within 10 car lengths of the safety car during two safety car periods.Perez, who won by 7.595s from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, keeps the win despite a five-second penalty and reprimand. Read more…