Motor racing firm Pirelli moves toward essential wheel testing for the 2026 Formula 1 season at Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit through Ferrari and McLaren. The core challenge Pirelli faces today pertains to tyre design for 2026 because restrictions from lack of representative cars steal attention from Hamilton’s Ferrari transition. The tyre manufacturer develops narrow rubber components and small-diameter tires targeted for usage on vehicles that will receive their new aerodynamic...
For Adrian Newey who stands as the most distinguished designer in Formula 1 history there are no regrets regarding his decision to depart from Red Bull. At age 65 after serving the team for almost two decades Adrian Newey transitions to Aston Martin engineering while confident that the career move will offer both inspiration and achievement. Throughout his 18-year period at Red Bull Newey helped transform the team...
The upcoming 2025 Formula 1 campaign shows all the signs of becoming a historic season for the sport. Significant driver movements, a highly competitive grid, and a packed calendar promise fans an unforgettable experience. The grid enters 2025 reshaped by the dramatic events of 2024, a year that saw McLaren secure its first Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen claim his fourth consecutive Drivers’ title. The biggest story? Ferrari,...
Alpine announced that, starting in the 2025 season, Franco Colapinto will become the team’s reserve driver after delivering impressive results with Williams in 2024. The Argentine driver, who earned a total of five points in the nine races he competed in, showcased his skills and versatility during a challenging year, stepping into the seat vacated by Logan Sargeant mid-season. Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive advisor, praised Colapinto as one...
The 2025 Formula 1 season presents a complex challenge for teams as they attempt to balance short-term success with long-term preparation for the major regulation changes in 2026. With the FIA lifting the ban on 2026 car development on January 1, 2025, teams now face a critical question: to what extent should they focus on maximizing performance in 2025 versus preparing for the transformative years ahead? For midfield...
Daniel Ricciardo, in particular, has had a tough second stint in F1, and Laurent Mekies has admitted that the team shares responsibility for it. Many expected the experienced Australian to turn things around for himself as well as RB, but this never materialized. Ricciardo returned during the 2023 season, replacing Nyck de Vries, who failed to meet expectations mid-season. However, his momentum was abruptly halted by a hand...
Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing announced they would sever their collaboration after a rather dramatic 2024 season. Despite Perez having recently renewed his contract until 2026, both he and the RB20 endured a challenging year, with Perez finishing a disappointing eighth in the drivers’ standings. Perez joined Red Bull in 2021 and secured five wins, notably on street circuits, while playing a key role in helping the...
McLaren scored their first constructors championship since 1998 as Lando Norris delivered a commanding victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The drama in the season finale at Yas Marina began, when Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri collided in Turn 1. Both drivers were sent spinning to the back of the field and Verstappen later penalized, effectively ending his Red Bull title bid. Norris dominated from pole position,...
Max Verstappen this Sunday was almost perfect on the Qatar Grand Prix circuit and was imposed for the 9th time on this 2024 season, further affirming his domination on the competition tracks. The Red Bull driver was untroubled throughout the 58 laps at Losail, reaction better than three safety cars and early duel and pressure from Lando Norris to secure a 6.1 second victory over Charles Leclerc. Norris...
Current and past FIA stewards, including Tim Mayer who is a public figure, has accused Mohammed Ben Sulayem of meddling with important matters in the FIA and purveying undesirable management strategies. Mayer worked the FIA for 15 years He said that he had been fired via text message which clearly shows that the management of that organization is so scandalous. Mayer recalled an example of an event during...