F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Secret film day at Silverstone – Even during Formula 1’s brief spring lull, development work has continued at full speed behind closed doors. Following similar sessions involving the Audi Formula Racing Team and Scuderia Ferrari, Red Bull Racing held a private filming day at the Silverstone Circuit. This session gave reigning world champion Max Verstappen … Read more
Max Verstappen has revealed that he was prevented from taking part in a key qualifying session during the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). This decision highlights just how dominant he has become on the Nordschleife circuit. The Dutchman admitted that he had planned to drive in Sunday’s qualifying session, but was ultimately held back by his own … Read more
Max Verstappen’s recent GT racing appearances have achieved what his Formula 1 performances rarely do anymore: left even the most experienced of rivals perplexed. During last weekend’s event at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Dutchman displayed an extraordinary capacity to remain in close proximity to other cars in corners where ‘dirty air’ typically compels drivers to … Read more
Russell downplays contract talk despite strong start – Despite growing interest, George Russell has made it clear that he wants to reveal little publicly about the performance clauses in his current deal with Mercedes. After three races in the new Formula 1 season, the British driver sits second in the World Championship standings, just behind … Read more
Ferrari’s championship hopes hit self-destruct in Singapore – Malaysia gives them a chance to put things right and prove they can still take the title fight down to the wire on a track where Sebastian Vettel has won more than any other driver. Malaysia has given us many unpredictable results in the past – we … Read more
Lewis Hamilton broke Ferrari hearts with a win in their backyard last time out, and Valtteri Bottas made it a Mercedes 1-2 to add insult to injury – helping Lewis take the lead of the championship in the process. The tight streets of Singapore though should suit Ferrari better – and Sebastian Vettel usually manages … Read more
It was job done for Lewis Hamilton in Spa as he resisted late pressure from Sebastian Vettel to secure the win that puts him within striking range at the top of the championship, but Ferrari will take heart from taking a close second place on a track which on paper looked like their worst track … Read more
As F1 returns from its summer holidays, Sebastian Vettel has got some breathing space at the top of the championship after he steered his Ferrari to success in Hungary albeit after some handy team orders. Last time out in Hungary, a damaged car for Vettel disallowed the German to take full advantage of the dominant … Read more
The omens are not looking good for Sebastian Vettel as F1 heads to Hungary – his lead is down to a single point, and even more so than in Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton has absolutely dominated around the twisty kart like Hungaroring circuit. With qualifying as important here as in Monaco, can Ferrari’s shorter wheelbase propel … Read more
Sebastian Vettel is in the championship lead, Valtteri Bottas is on a roll, so where better for Lewis Hamilton to kick start his title ambitions than Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend. A venue where come rain or shine Lewis has always delivered. We look at the form of the top contenders at … Read more
