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...
Mick Schumacher is set to step down from his position as a Mercedes reserve driver at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, concluding two years with the German team. After losing his Haas seat to Nico Hülkenberg in 2022, the 25-year-old German stayed connected to motor racing by joining Mercedes, furthering his technical knowledge while remaining part of the F1 ecosystem. Although Schumacher has been actively...
Max Verstappen sieged his fourth consecutive Formula 1 World Championship in the Las Vegas Grand Prix in fifth place while holding off the close threat of Lando Norris, who came seventh. The Dutch driver was only interested in winning the title, and so he did not overdrive himself as that would be all that was required to keep the young Norris behind him. On the other hand George...
Franco Colapinto’s impressive performances with Williams have quickly made him one of the hottest young talents in Formula 1, and his future is now stirring up serious interest across the 2025 grid. After filling in for Logan Sargeant and securing points in two of his six races, the 21-year-old Argentine has shown he’s ready for a larger role. Williams, however, is already locked in with Alex Albon and...
In the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz stood tall and overcame several competitors to come to the finish line a winner and after having overtaken Max Verstappen after a safety car in the early part of the race. When things became tight during the racing, Sainz made a perfectly timed DRS overtake to cement his position and then managed to keep hold of the car through the...