| | 1. Exclusive: FIA would need ‘to cross a barrier’ to support 25 F1 racesВс, 13 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the federation is currently unable to support a 25-race Formula 1 calendar.The current Concorde Agreement allows for 25 races per season. But although there is a massive demand for a slot on the F1 calendar - with Argentina being the latest to express interest in hosting a Grand Prix - F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali last year stated that he would like to ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
2. How a world karting champion ended up an F1 team bossВс, 13 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Oliver Oakes might be able to lay claim to being the quickest team principal in F1, but for the meantime however, he has his work cut out in saying the same for his Alpine team.?Oakes, 36, is the latest incumbent in charge of the Enstone-based team that in recent seasons has seen it slump steadily towards the back of the grid. Now, though, after a period of turbulence, he is hoping that ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
4. Audi says Schumacher in frame for 2025 Sauber F1 seatСб, 12 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Mick Schumacher has emerged as a late contender for a seat at the Audi-owned Sauber team in what could be his last chance to get back to Formula 1.The German has acted as a reserve for Mercedes for the past two seasons, after losing his drive at Haas at the end of 2022.He had hoped to get the nod at Alpine for its vacancy next year, after racing for the French manufacturer in the World Endurance ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
5. Antonelli reveals Spa F1 test breakthrough in curing core weaknessСб, 12 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Andrea Kimi Antonelli says a breakthrough test at Spa-Francorchamps was key to convincing Mercedes he had overcome a key weakness and deserved an F1 race seat.The young Italian had long been in the frame to become Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes for 2025, but early testing in an old F1 car had exposed some elements he needed to improve on.For while there was little doubt about his raw ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
6. Red Bull’s RB21 will be an ‘evolution’; team explains wind tunnel limitationsСб, 12 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Red Bull is planning an evolution of its current RB20 car for 2025, believing that investing in a bold revamp is not worth it.With the Milton Keynes-based squad locked in a tight championship fight with McLaren, it is mindful that, if it does not make solid gains this winter, it could risk an even more difficult campaign next year.However, a combination of cost cap limits, plus the need to ramp up ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
7. The defining moments of Williams boss Vowles’ rollercoaster seasonПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Formula 1 can be a turbulent ride at times, but for Williams boss James Vowles the 2024 season has been extreme.From starting the year with an overweight challenger, having no spare car early on, winning the race for Carlos Sainz’s services, dropping Logan Sargeant and then becoming a hero in Argentina because of Franco Colapinto’s brilliant form. It has been hard to keep up with it ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
8. The 30-year reunion that brings Barrichello back to his F1 happy hunting groundПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | During a glittering Formula 1 career that for many years made him the most experienced driver ever, Rubens Barrichello enjoyed a special affinity for Monza.Three of his 11 victories came in the Italian Grand Prix, making it statistically his most successful circuit. Of course, it helped that the Brazilian's triumphs in 2002 and 2004 came while adorning the scarlet overalls of Ferrari.Twenty years ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
9. How F1’s spending rules left Red Bull’s hands tied over top staff departuresПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Red Bull has revealed how Formula 1’s financial realities played their part in it losing key staff members like Jonathan Wheatley and Will Courtenay this year.The Milton Keynes-based squad is undergoing a period of organisational restructuring, with a number of its senior figures having accepted jobs elsewhere and set to move on.Its chief technical officer Adrian Newey is departing for Aston ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
10. Vasseur: Hamilton's arrival proves Ferrari is on the right trackПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur reckons the fact Lewis Hamilton is joining from Mercedes confirms that his Formula 1 team is heading in the right direction.Despite having a deal in place for next season, Hamilton broke his contract with the Silver Arrows to force through a move to Ferrari for 2025.The switch rocked F1 as well as Mercedes but Vasseur, who worked with Hamilton previously in GP2 and the ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
11. Explained: How the Haas-Toyota F1 alliance is actually going to workПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Haas’s new alliance with Toyota is a seismic moment in the short history of Formula 1’s youngest team.The American squad joined the grid back in 2016 with a new – and to some, controversial – model in allying closely with Ferrari for its technical development. Now, it has a new partner in the giant automotive manufacturer.The primary aim is for Haas to “speed up” – per its team ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
12. Why Toyota’s Haas deal is not an F1 comebackПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Toyota’s announcement of a technical partnership with Haas has inevitably triggered the idea that it could mark the first step in an official return to Formula 1.Since the Japanese manufacturer's decision to quit grand prix racing at the end of 2009, amid the fallout of the global financial crisis and its failure to win on track, the world and series are in a very different place where competing ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
13. Haas F1 team agrees technical partnership with ToyotaПт, 11 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | The Haas Formula 1 team has announced a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the motorsport division of the Japanese manufacturer.The deal will see Toyota, which is to become Haas’s ‘Official Technical Partner’, join the American-owned operation in a relationship where they will share knowledge and resources.Toyota Gazoo Racing will provide design, technical and manufacturing ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
14. Andretti F1 plans unchanged after ownership changeЧт, 10 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Michael Andretti's decision to step down from running his race team on a day-to-day basis will have no immediate bearing on its bid to join the Formula 1 grid.Autosport has learned that Andretti's Silverstone factory continues to recruit staff in a bid to have a full 2026 chassis ready before the New Year.Former F1 and IndyCar driver Andretti has built one of the most successful motorsport teams ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
15. Ben Hunt: Is F1 at risk of being dragged into the race for the White House?Чт, 10 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Surely nobody is naive enough to believe that sport and politics are not interlinked, especially when it comes to motorsport. Multiple categories now benefit from races or championships that are paid for by governments or regimes.It could be argued that Formula 1 has always been inextricably linked to politics, by virtue of its association with promoters or brands as it blends sport, entertainment ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
16. Max Verstappen exclusive: "Red Bull can't force people to stay"Чт, 10 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has conceded Red Bull couldn't have been expected to keep all of its key members together amid a string of high-profile departures in recent weeks.Off the back of designer Adrian Newey announcing his exit in May - and since signing for Aston Martin - Red Bull will also see sporting director Jonathan Wheatley leave for Sauber/Audi and head of strategy Will ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
17. Formula 1 drivers who have competed for two teams in one seasonЧт, 10 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Prior to Oliver Bearman, the last time a driver raced with two different teams in one year was when George Russell replaced Lewis Hamilton – who was suffering from COVID-19 – at the Sakhir GP after being drafted from his Williams seat. Bearman has climbed behind the wheels of both the Ferrari and the Haas during the 2024 season as part of his reserve driver role. The then-18-year-old made his ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
18. Who has the best driver line-up in F1 2025? Our writers debateЧт, 10 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Williams team boss James Vowles recently stated his duo of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will be "the best driver line-up on the grid" in 2025, kickstarting an interesting discussion as several teams could realistically make that claim.So, which team really has the best line-up next year? Our writers have their say.Jake Boxall-Legge - McLaren's duo takes it on current formRoute-one pick? Perhaps ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
20. FIA prize-giving in Rwanda set to go ahead despite Marburg virus outbreakСр, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | The FIA still plans to go ahead with its annual Prize Gala in Rwanda in December, despite the World Health Organization (WHO) advising against travel to the country because of a Marburg virus outbreak.The governing body is hosting its annual celebratory extravaganza in Kigali on 13 December to hand out this year’s FIA awards as well as celebrate its own 120th anniversary.The event sees FIA ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
21. Williams to “compromise” next season ahead of 2026 rules overhaulСр, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Williams team principal James Vowles has warned that the 2025 Formula 1 season will prove tricky for the British outfit as it focuses on the new regulations for the following year.F1 cars will be overhauled from 2026 onwards, with smaller dimensions, reduced weight, simplified aerodynamics and toned-down downforce and drag.Having failed to finish a race in the top five since 2017 - other than the ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
22. Sauber last scored a year ago - how is Audi planning to arrest that poor form?Ср, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Sauber last scored Formula 1 championship points exactly a year and a day ago when, as Alfa Romeo, it bagged a double-points finish at the Qatar Grand Prix.Since then, its reversion to the Sauber brand name has not been particularly conducive to success; the team is the only remaining outfit to remain point-less this season. Pitstop delays in the early season and a lack of performance gains with ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
23. FIA makes two leadership appointmentsСр, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | The FIA has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s efforts to transform the governing body.Spaniard Alberto Villarreal is to join as general manager, while Italian Alessandra Malhame will become the FIA’s new Senior HR Director.Villarreal, who will report directly to Ben Sulayem and the President of the Senate, arrives with a huge experience of ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
24. The die is cast as Hot Wheels partners with Formula 1Ср, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Formula 1 fans will be able to hold their favourite cars in the palm of their hands from next year as the series welcomed Hot Wheels as a new global partner.The 2025 contenders will be shrunk down to 1:64 scale as Hot Wheels adds another collection to their ever-growing garage.In advance of F1 teams getting their own version of one of Mattel’s most popular toys, Hot Wheels have produced a ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
25. Colapinto interview: "I know what I can do, I was expecting to be quick"Ср, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Franco Colapinto has surprised the outside world with his impressive Formula 1 performances for Williams since an unexpected Monza debut. But himself? Not so much.Colapinto was dropped into the Williams to replace the struggling Logan Sargeant from September's Italian Grand Prix onwards. At the time questions were raised over whether or not the Argentinian F2 prospect was ready, and whether team ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
26. Mercedes admits to misreading risk factor over Antonelli’s Monza FP1 shuntСр, 09 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Mercedes has admitted that it did not get it right in realising the pressures that Andrea Kimi Antonelli would face with his first FP1 outing on home ground at Monza.The German manufacturer elected to hand Antonelli his first official practice run in its car at the Italian Grand Prix, on the same weekend that he was going to be announced as a 2025 driver.But despite showing some impressive speed ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
27. When can Verstappen or Norris clinch the 2024 F1 world title?Вт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Max Verstappen started 2024 with seven victories in 10 grands prix so it looked as though the Red Bull driver would cruise towards another championship.But McLaren then made major developments to its car, and the MCL38 is now the quickest package on the Formula 1 grid meaning Red Bull is no longer dominant. The Woking squad now leads the constructors’ standings having won four times since ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
28. The Bearman traits that have really impressed HaasВт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Incoming Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has already made important impressions on the American squad concerning his “maturity” and “ability to understand the bigger picture”.This is the view of team principal Ayao Komatsu, who has signed Bearman to race alongside Esteban Ocon in an all-new 2025 Haas driver line-up.Ferrari junior Bearman, who has been impressing Haas since he made a ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
29. Why rookies are suddenly back in fashion in F1Вт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Following several successful cameos in recent months, Formula 1 is set to reverse a trend by welcoming an influx of rookie drivers in 2025.For the first time in history, the 2024 Formula 1 grid featured an unchanged driver line-up compared to the one that saw out the previous season, with zero newcomers lining up in Bahrain. The contrast with 2025 could hardly be much bigger, with four expected ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
30. JA on F1 Podcast: What next for Daniel Ricciardo?Вт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 swansong may only have come a few weeks ago, but speculation is rife as to what could be next for the Australian.Keen to catch the attention of the former eight-time grand prix winner, Supercars chief executive Shane Howard told News Corp: “I think everyone would welcome Daniel with open arms, absolutely.“Would we like to see Daniel Ricciardo in a Supercar? 100 ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
32. Alonso has a theory over F1’s safety car droughtВт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Fernando Alonso has suggested a strange quirk of the current generation of cars could be behind Formula 1’s safety car drought.F1 is currently on a nine-race streak without the safety car being brought into play, which is the first time that has happened since the gap between the 2003 Hungarian GP and the 2004 Spanish GP.It is a run that has also included F1 witnessing its first ever Singapore ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
33. Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?Вт, 08 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | There was a time when F1 teams could be pretty confident that any gains found in their wind tunnels could be bolted on their cars at the next race to make them quicker.But ever since the ground-effect era returned in 2022, things have been slightly different, as there is no longer a direct link between extra downforce and improved lap time.In fact, three years into the regulations, as teams ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
34. Fake gravel among new track limits measures for US Grand PrixПн, 07 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | United States Grand Prix organisers have made a series of revisions to the Austin circuit to try to help reduce Formula 1 track limits problems, Autosport has learned.With the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) venue being resurfaced for this year, the opportunity was there to address issues that cropped up at last year’s F1 race with drivers abusing the white lines at the edge of the circuit.In ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
35. Aston Martin: Sharing Mercedes wind tunnel 'no excuse' for 2024 struggleПн, 07 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has conceded the shared use of Mercedes’ wind tunnel could be “a factor” in his team being off the pace this season, but insisted it was no excuse for the downfall.Whereas the 2023 campaign saw Aston Martin claim seven podium finishes in the first 18 grands prix, the return this term is zero. The team is lying fifth in the constructors’ standings with ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
36. What we learned about Renault's F1 engine shutdownПн, 07 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Renault's decision to end its Formula 1 works engine project has been one of the biggest stories of the 2024 season.The move, only made official last week, has triggered huge controversy within the factory walls at Viry-Chatillon, where the French manufacturer's F1 power units have been made since the 1970s.But while abandoning its own engine in favour of a customer Mercedes deal for the Alpine F1 ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
37. Why Mercedes is not tempted to write off 2025 for new-rules head startПн, 07 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Mercedes may still be chasing answers about Formula 1’s current ground effect cars, but it has no interest in writing off next year to get ahead for 2026’s new rules era.The German manufacturer has had a rollercoaster of a season; having started on the back foot it delivered a run of victories before the summer break but has since slipped back in recent races.And with it still playing catch up ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
39. Exclusive: Why Verstappen thinks the worst of F1 2024 is behind himВс, 06 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Max Verstappen is hopeful that Monza has been the low point of this Formula 1 season for Red Bull as the team is trying to find its form again with its 2024 car.When Verstappen crossed the finish line at the opening race in Bahrain with a 22-second lead, consensus in the paddock was that 2024 would be a repeat of the two previous F1 seasons. Six months later, reality is very different with Red ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
40. Red Bull staff being poached is a “natural development” – MarkoСб, 05 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has downplayed the latest developments within the Milton Keynes-based squad, with key staff having been poached by rival teams.In the last few months, chief technical officer Adrian Newey, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and head of race strategy Will Courtenay have been signed by Aston Martin, Sauber/Audi and McLaren as managing technical partner, team principal ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
41. Why ‘mini-DRS’ will not be Formula 1’s last flexi-wing controversyСб, 05 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Formula 1’s off-track political battles can often be as interesting as the action on track. The fight to get technical innovations approved on your car, and taken away from rivals, has long been the name of the game in getting to the front of the field.One such battleground this year has been flexi-wings, with interest intense at both the front and the rear of various cars. The situation is a ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
42. Singapore GP steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s FIA swearing penaltyПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Johnny Herbert has explained the decision making behind Max Verstappen's penalty for swearing, having been part of the FIA stewards panel at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.Verstappen has been issued with a community service order by F1's governing body for swearing in a live televised press conference.PLUS: What happened the last time Verstappen did community serviceIt comes after an ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
44. Marko: Red Bull will consider its juniors, not Russell, for the futureПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says the Austrian brand will mainly look at its junior drivers for the future, rather than established Formula 1 stars.Red Bull is searching for the best driver to partner Max Verstappen in the future, due to incumbent Sergio Perez – who is under contract for next year – having struggled to match his team-mate.Perez has scored only 41 points in the latest 12 ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
45. The Colapinto effect: Argentina's yearning for its next sporting heroПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Franco Colapinto's confident performances haven't just surprised the Formula 1 paddock, but the Williams rookie has also awakened a nation's yearning for its next sporting hero.Few countries are as sporting crazed as Argentina. Just remember the scenes in the capital Buenos Aires after its national icon Lionel Messi finally captained the country to winning the football World Cup, with an estimated ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
46. Friday favourite: The "awful" Jordan that became an unlikely winnerПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | The Jordan-Ford EJ13 has a credible case to be one of the worst Formula 1 cars ever to win a Grand Prix. It would be a colossal understatement to suggest that its shock victory courtesy of Giancarlo Fisichella at the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix came against the run of play during a season in which it proved slower than all bar Minardi by a metric of supertimes.Taking the chaotic, prematurely ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
47. Wolff: It's time to stop "flirting" with VerstappenПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the time is right to stop “flirting” with Max Verstappen now that his squad’s Formula 1 driver line-up is sorted.In the wake of Lewis Hamilton announcing his departure from Mercedes at the end of this season, Wolff held numerous discussions with the Verstappen camp earlier this year about a potential switch.Wolff was hoping that the early season turmoil within ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
48. Exclusive: The inside story of Antonelli's first F1 testПт, 04 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, the Schonberghof Hotel is an unapproachable destination. Located just a few minutes walk from the paddock entrance of the Spielberg circuit, it is obviously reserved for Formula 1's leading figures. The scenery changes completely when there are no races on the circuit, for example on a Tuesday last April. Spring arrives very slowly in these parts, the ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
49. The critical element Haas needed for Hulkenberg to crack an old F1 weaknessЧт, 03 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says convincing Nico Hulkenberg to buy into a different approach to winter testing is behind their much-improved results in the 2024 Formula 1 season.The American squad, which came last in 2023, is currently engaged in a close fight with RB for sixth place in the constructors’ championship, as three points separate them with the final six races of the campaign ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
50. McLaren’s one-second-a-lap dominance is “alien” to Verstappen - MarkoЧт, 03 окт[-/+]Категория(?) | Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is worried that McLaren’s Formula 1 advantage has turned into “a whole new world” lately, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen equally astonished.Lando Norris was unrivalled in the recent Singapore Grand Prix, outqualifying Verstappen by two tenths for pole position before winning the race with a 21-second margin on the three-time champion – the gap ... Keep reading Медиа: image / jpeg | ↑ |
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