Verstappen clarifies Red Bull’s alleged engine advantage as FIA data sparks debate – Max Verstappen has offered a more nuanced explanation of Red Bull’s alleged Formula 1 power-unit advantage, arguing that FIA measurements showing the team’s Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine (ICE) at the top of the field do not tell the complete story. The … Read more

Mercedes used secret code to help Antonelli time crucial VSC pit stop – Kimi Antonelli needed a slice of luck to turn the Madrid race into a victory, but Mercedes had already prepared for exactly the kind of opportunity that eventually came his way. The team used a race-specific coded radio message to alert Antonelli … Read more

Aston Martin-Honda tensions grow as Silverstone questions Japanese engine programme – Aston Martin’s difficult first season with Honda has reportedly created growing frustration at Silverstone, with concerns about the competitiveness of the Japanese manufacturer’s Formula 1 power unit now being compounded by questions over communication between the two organisations. Aston Martin entered the 2026 Formula … Read more

Formula 1 will break with its traditional Sunday race schedule at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the 2026 race taking place on Saturday, September 26. The change has been made to avoid a clash with Azerbaijan’s national holiday on September 27, meaning every F1 session in Baku has been brought forward by one day. The … Read more

Hamilton denies Ferrari staff replacement claims after reports of tension – Lewis Hamilton has rejected claims that he asked Ferrari to replace members of his trackside team, insisting that he remains committed to the personnel working around him. His statement came after Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that the seven-time world champion had pushed … Read more

The Agnelli Connection and the Power of the Italian Press There has always been an uneasy relationship between the Ferrari Formula One team and the Italian media, with the latter having significant influence over whether the principal of the Scuderia remains or goes. In part, this includes a historic relationship between the Agnelli family—who own … Read more

Haas closes in on 2027 decision as Ocon faces decisive test – Esteban Ocon’s Haas future is approaching a decisive moment, with the American team set to complete another TPC test at Jerez before deciding who will partner Oliver Bearman in 2027. Rafael Câmara has emerged as a leading contender, while Jack Doohan will get … Read more

Geopolitical Tensions and the 2027 Calendar Whilst Formula One released its optimistic schedule for the 2027 season yesterday, huge questions remain over four of the 24 rounds which are set to be held in the Middle East. Since the US and Israel began bombing Iran on 28th February this year, no motorsport events have been … Read more

Formula One has in effect given up on the Monaco Grand Prix. For too long the cars have been getting much bigger, the brakes allowing for much later braking, and all in all there is just no overtaking at one of F1’s most historic venues. Back in 1960 when the cars were smaller and more … Read more

Martin Brundle calls for Aston Martin to replace Fernando Alonso as he urges team to rebuild for future – Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has urged Aston Martin to consider replacing Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as the team prepares for the next phase of its development under Adrian Newey. Brundle believes the team … Read more