Formula One’s ironic view on safety exposed in Brazil

Race Control

As the rain streamed down in São Paulo, race control was forced to suspend the first of the qualifying sessions on Saturday afternoon. During the hour-and-twenty-six-minute delay, the medical car was sent out more than once to monitor the condition of the circuit. Each reconnaissance resulted in no news from race control about an imminent … Read more

Herta’s Cadillac F1 hopes face fresh scrutiny as Andretti’s financial connections resurface

colton herta indycar driver

Colton Herta has secured the FIA Super Licence points needed to race in Formula 1, but his prospects of earning a Cadillac seat have come under renewed scrutiny after Ralf Schumacher delivered a brutal assessment of his performances. Meanwhile, the American’s history with Andretti, George Steinbrenner and Dan Towriss offers another dimension to the debate … Read more

Alonso warns broadcaster: “I am going to listen back to your entire broadcast”

Fernando Alonso Aston Martin F1

Fernando Alonso has delivered a response to questions about his age after securing Aston Martin’s first Q3 appearance of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the São Paulo Grand Prix. The two-time world champion qualified eighth in difficult wet conditions at Interlagos before jokingly warning Viaplay interviewer Chiel van Koldenhoven that he intended to listen … Read more

Hamilton’s Ferrari demands reportedly rejected as Elkann grows frustrated with Leclerc feud

Ferrari president

Lewis Hamilton’s reported demands for greater priority at Ferrari have added another layer to the growing tension between the seven-time world champion and Charles Leclerc, with team principal Fred Vasseur reportedly refusing to establish a clear hierarchy between the two drivers. According to a report by Rosario Giuliana for Autoracer.it, details have emerged of a … Read more

Hamilton hit with huge 65-place grid penalty after Ferrari engine change at Brazilian GP

Hamilton looking dejected, walking with his yellow helmet still on in Baku 2025

Lewis Hamilton has been handed a massive 65-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix after Ferrari was forced to replace his power unit following a worrying technical problem during final practice at Interlagos. The seven-time world champion had already been facing a ten-place penalty after Ferrari introduced a fifth internal combustion engine (ICE) for … Read more

Verstappen explains ‘unacceptable’ Red Bull problems behind Brazil GP radio outburst

Verstappen looks unhappy

Max Verstappen has explained the frustration behind his blunt radio messages during Friday practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix, revealing that inconsistent gear changes and an unusual steering problem were among the issues affecting his Red Bull. Despite finishing third in both opening sessions at Interlagos, the four-time world champion believes there is considerably more … Read more

Wolff gives Mercedes staff freedom to skip Middle East races as F1 safety concerns grow

Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff has made it clear that Mercedes employees will not be forced to travel to Qatar or Abu Dhabi if they have concerns about the security situation in the Middle East. The Mercedes team principal supports Formula 1’s current position on the races but insists that individuals must be free to make their own … Read more

Paul Velasco accuses Verstappen of crossing the line as Lawson criticism reignites Red Bull controversy

Verstappen suffers from back pain

Paul Velasco has delivered a pointed criticism of Max Verstappen following his confrontation with Liam Lawson, describing the Dutchman’s behaviour as unnecessary and unprofessional while questioning the way Red Bull has treated the New Zealander’s Formula 1 career. The respected F1 commentator believes Verstappen was entitled to be frustrated by Lawson’s aggressive approach during the … Read more