Perez was handed a five-second penalty at Monza, dropping him from third to fifth, after he was deemed to have gained an unfair advantage by cutting a corner.The Mexican ran behind the kerbs at the second chicane on lap 32 as he attempted to go around the outside of Leclerc Read more
Red Bull driver Verstappen collided with Mercedes rival Hamilton at the first chicane on lap 26 of the Italian Grand Prix, just after a sequence of pitstops.Hamilton had emerged ahead of Verstappen and held the inside line into the first chicane, where the Dutchman attempted to go around the outside Read more
The four-time world champion is in talks with Aston Martin to finalise an extension of the long-term deal that was originally signed for the start of this season.With the terms of the contract requiring options to be taken up on both sides to roll into its second year, the two Read more
Following weeks of discussions, Red Bull has helped pave the way for development driver Albon to make his F1 return with Williams next year by releasing him from contractual ties – although a statement said it retains a relationship with “future options”.It follows protracted talks with Williams’ current engine supplier Read more
The first sprint qualifying event at the British Grand Prix was generally viewed as a big success, even though some notable gripes were aired afterwards.It is this very discovery of what’s good, and what doesn’t work, that is the reason the experiments are taking place this year.For Ross Brawn, F1’s Read more
While multiple Formula 1 driver deals have been confirmed for 2022, a number of race seats still need to be officially filled. Here’s how next year’s grid is shaping up.MercedesMercedes is, arguably, the team with the most attention on its driver line-up. Rumours of Mercedes young driver George Russell getting Read more
The controversial decision to award points for last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix washout after two safety car laps drew inevitable comparisons with Formula 1’s infamous visit to Spa in 1985.As in 2021, the cars did at least take to the track, and a qualifying session took place. But whereas F1 Read more
Following the fatal accident suffered by Anthoine Hubert in a Formula 2 race in 2019, there has been a growing debate about safety at Spa-Francorchamps’ famous uphill sweepers in the wake of recent incidents there.Williams F1 reserve Jack Aitken’s smash in a Lamborghini GT3 car at the Spa 24 Hours, Read more
Alonso made headlines when he produced a tenacious drive in the Hungarian Grand Prix, crucially holding off Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton for several laps while teammate Esteban Ocon secured his maiden victory.But Budapest wasn’t the first time 40-year-old Alonso left his Enstone team stunned by his race craft and his ability Read more
The announcement was made in Nashville ahead of the 11th round of the 2021 IndyCar Series, the second season of McLaren’s partnership with what was formerly known as Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.The team was originally founded by former IRL Indycar racer Sam Schmidt in 2001, with Ric Peterson joining in 2013 Read more