McLaren has confirmed that Leonardo Fornaroli will race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 while continuing as the team’s Formula 1 reserve driver, giving the reigning Formula 2 champion a new opportunity to develop his career with the British outfit. The 21-year-old Italian will represent McLaren in its upcoming Hypercar programme, including the … Read more

Christian Horner has revealed that he approached Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc about joining Red Bull during the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the former team principal claiming that internal opposition ultimately prevented both moves. Horner believed either driver could have solved the team’s growing concerns over Sergio Pérez’s performances alongside Max Verstappen. In his … Read more

With the 2026 Formula 1 season approaching its conclusion, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has made clear that he wants Oliver Bearman to remain with the team in 2027. The young Briton is expected to agree to a contract extension soon, with only a few details reportedly left to finalise. Most of the grid for … Read more

Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull’s car development increasingly gravitated towards Max Verstappen’s demanding driving style, helping explain why Sergio Perez and other team-mates struggled to match the Dutchman. Speaking on the High Performance podcast on 18 October, the former Red Bull team principal also revealed that Verstappen initially disliked the 2022 car, which … Read more

Christian Horner has reiterated his desire to return to Formula 1, but the former Red Bull team principal insists he will only consider a project capable of competing for victories and championships. The 52-year-old, who was dismissed by Red Bull in the summer of 2025, is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a stake in … Read more

Despite three appearances as a Racing Bulls reserve driver, Yuki Tsunoda appears increasingly unlikely to return to a full-time Formula 1 seat in 2027. The Japanese driver is now reportedly preparing for a potential move to the United States, with an IndyCar test scheduled for later this month. Tsunoda’s unexpected outings in Zandvoort, Madrid and … Read more

Brazilian rising star Rafael Câmara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon and partnering Oliver Bearman. The 21-year-old Ferrari Driver Academy prospect, who has already won the Formula 3 title and currently leads the Formula 2 championship, says he cannot wait to begin his new chapter in motorsport’s premier … Read more

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has explained why the team’s latest W17 upgrade has proved difficult to optimise, despite delivering the expected increase in aerodynamic downforce. The Brackley outfit introduced its second major development package of the season at Sepang, Malaysia, before running a comparison between the old and new configurations in Singapore. Resta … Read more

Max Verstappen produced a spectacular comeback during the GT World Challenge Europe race at Portimão, prompting F1TV analyst Alex Brundle to describe it as the best performance he has ever seen from the four-time Formula 1 world champion. Although Verstappen ultimately finished ninth rather than taking victory, his remarkable recovery and aggressive overtaking left a … Read more

Something new is coming to Formula One. The first-ever circuit designed by a top-flight F1 driver and a Le Mans 24 Hours winner. This week it was announced that Rwanda would join the F1 calendar in 2030 with a ten-year contract, which means the sport will return to the continent of Africa for the first … Read more