Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on Formula 1 not to entertain the idea of sanctioning a Rwanda Grand Prix amid a long-running conflict in the region.Since 2022 the DRC has been embroiled in a bloody conflict with the M23 movement, a military rebel group backed by the Read more…
Oliver Bearman believes the unexpectedly large crop of rookie drivers joining him in Formula 1 2025 will provide a lift for his first full-time year with Haas.The 19-year-old is one of six rookies on the F1 grid in 2025 after the 2024 season began with zero driver market transfers. Things started Read more…
McLaren has linked up with lottery operator Allwyn which will become a new partner to its Formula 1 team, esports outfit, and F1 academy in 2025.F1 announced its own partnership with Allwyn on Tuesday, but McLaren has also secured a deal with the company’s global operations, which holds brands that Read more…
There will be fresh blood aplenty in Free Practice 1 sessions this Formula 1 season, with teams required to run rookies twice in each of their cars.To be frank, a rookie’s FP1 outing is usually not the headliner of an F1 grand prix. Teams often leave it until the very Read more…
One word uttered by McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella nearly two years ago matters when considering his team’s announcement of a contract extension for its aerodynamics chief, Peter Prodromou.“We wanted to unleash a very strong resource that we had internally, and that, for some reasons was under-utilised,” Stella Read more…
From an inauspicious start in a Mercedes-dominated era, Red Bull’s partnership with Honda propelled both teams back to the front, with Max Verstappen following in Sebastian Vettel’s footsteps as a four-time world champion, amassing 63 wins by the end of 2024.But it’s a success story that is coming to an Read more…
Motor racing has a long tradition as an incubator of technology. AI is the latest example as tech companies flood into the sport as partners, helping teams harness AI to improve performance.One example is that F1 increasingly uses AI in its TV and online coverage to provide insights and content Read more…
The McLaren Formula 1 team has extended the contract of its aerodynamics chief Peter Prodromou, who played a key part in its 2024 constructors’ title.The Woking outfit announced on Tuesday Prodromou would continue in his capacity of aerodynamics technical director on a long-term deal as the team intends to keep Read more…
Atlassian has signed a multi-year deal to become the title partner of Williams Racing, in the biggest deal in the team’s history.It is now the first title sponsor of Williams since 2020 and the partnership also extends beyond branding, with Atlassian becoming the official technology partner and official collaboration software Read more…
While Europe’s motorsport scene is still hibernating, Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad has taken an important next step on his path towards a Formula 1 career.With Red Bull moving on from veterans Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez in 2025, the brand’s junior programme has recently delivered its latest batch of Read more…