Michael Schumacher’s greatest quality at Mercedes revealed by former reserve driver
Formula E veteran Sam Bird has offered a glimpse into his time working with Michael Schumacher at Mercedes.
Serving as a Formula 1 reserve driver at the Brackley outfit in 2010, Bird had a front-row seat to the comeback of the seven-time champion. Bird believed that the German driver's greatest strength was how he worked with people.
"Michael, firstly, what a guy," Bird told Lucas ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0000
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Oscar Piastri details 2025 mindset change
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has explained how his mindset changed in 2025 as he fought his team-mate Lando Norris for the championship title.
In his third season in F1, the Australian driver managed a third-place finish overall with seven grand prix wins and nine grand prix podium finishes. In comparison, he finished fourth in 2024 with two grand prix wins and six grand prix ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0000
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Williams announces 2026 Festival of Speed line-up: Damon Hill to reunite with title-winning FW18
The Williams Formula 1 team will be attending the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place from 9-12 July.
Team principal James Vowles, 1996 champion and ambassador Damon Hill, reserve driver Luke Browning and three-time W Series champion and ambassador Jamie Chadwick will all appear at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Hill will be reunited with his title-winning ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:38:30 +0000
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How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team
Having raced on three very different circuits in Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka, the early stages of 2026 have provided a first look at which teams hit the ground running in Formula 1's bold new era and who has missed the mark.
Mercedes came out swinging with a clean sweep of the first three races, while questions will be asked at struggling Williams and Aston Martin. Here's an overview of all ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:56:37 +0000
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Nico Rosberg gives verdict on F1's 2026 regulations
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has shared his verdict on the new regulations. The former driver downplayed growing concerns surrounding the changes that were introduced for 2026.
The 2026 regulations include an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power, smaller and lighter cars, active aerodynamics, Overtake Mode and the use of a boost button.
The regulations ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:44:46 +0000
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Helmut Marko critical of new F1 rules but expects solutions to be found
Former Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko has become the latest figure to criticise the new Formula 1 rules and regulations, as he points to where the problems began and how he hopes solutions can be found.
F1’s new era has received a mixed response at best, with the increase in action and overtaking contrasting complaints by drivers about artificial overtakes and unnatural ways to drive the ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:32:25 +0000
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Warning sign for Formula 1: Just how far ahead is Mercedes?
The Mercedes team has completely dominated the first three race weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Silver Arrows won all three grands prix, plus the sprint in China – though it was not always straightforward. Ferrari, in particular, was often able to apply pressure at the start of races, producing several close on-track battles.
However, a look at the data paints a clear picture: the ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:27:53 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli Topps card sells for over $200,000 in record-breaking auction
A one-of-a-kind Topps trading card featuring Kimi Antonelli has sold for an eye-watering $201,910 with Goldin Auctions.
The sale of the '2025 Topps Dynasty F1 Racing Glove Jumbo Patch Autograph Kimi Antonelli Signed Race-Used Patch Rookie Card' became the most expensive card for the Mercedes driver and the seventh-most expensive F1 card of all time.
The most expensive Topps F1 ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:45:42 +0000
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Michael Schumacher film "The Kaiser" releases first official trailer
The first official trailer for The Kaiser, an upcoming film based on the early career and Formula 1 debut of Michael Schumacher, has been released.
According to the official website for the upcoming film, which is produced by Grey Universe Ltd. alongside partners B2Y Productions, NFK and A1, it will focus on the pressure leading up to the German driver's debut in the championship.
The ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:55:31 +0000
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Mattia Binotto reveals key area costing Audi performance in 2026
Head of Audi Formula 1 project Mattia Binotto has discussed the areas for improvement for the team.
The Italian explained that while the main area to gain performance will be with the power unit, the energy efficiency, deployment and driveability also need attention.
Audi joined the grid in 2026 as a works team after taking over Sauber at the end of 2025.
"We are aware as well that if I ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:32 +0000
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On this day: Ayrton Senna beats Nigel Mansell to victory by 0.01s
On 13 April 1986, Ayrton Senna took Formula 1’s third-tightest victory in history at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Nigel Mansell by 0.014s under the chequered flag.
The new Jerez track had opened just four months prior, and the F1 race was just the second major event to take place there.
It was also the second round of the 1986 season; McLaren’s reigning champion Alain Prost and ...Keep reading
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:59:05 +0000
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Toto Wolff opens up on shock plan to sack Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in 2016 battle
Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team chief Toto Wolff has revealed that he was ready to fire both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg during their heated team-mate rivalry in 2016.
The 2016 season featured an intense intra-team battle between the two Mercedes drivers. Having grown up racing against each other, their fierce rivalry reached a head as they fought for the championship title, which led to ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:54:25 +0000
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Lance Stroll makes GT debut at GTWCE Paul Ricard
Lance Stroll’s debut in the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard ended in low-key fashion, as his #18 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin squad took 48th place in a late retirement following a series of earlier issues.
In the six-hour race, Stroll’s co-driver Mari Boya started the event and was followed by Roberto Merhi, with the Aston Martin Formula 1 driver only jumping in the car for the ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:55:13 +0000
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Who benefits from the new F1 start regulations – and who is falling behind?
With Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations, the race start has gained massive importance. The revised power units deliver significantly more hybrid power but no longer feature the MGU-H on the turbo. As a result, power delivery off the line has become inconsistent – making car behaviour in the opening metres less predictable.
This creates a particularly critical phase for drivers and teams ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:30:04 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton hailed by James Vowles over handling of 2021 championship loss
Williams team principal James Vowles has offered fresh praise for Lewis Hamilton's handling of losing the 2021 drivers' championship.
The end of the 2021 Formula 1 season remains one of the most debated moments in the modern era of the championship. The fight between Hamilton and Max Verstappen went down to the wire at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton had been leading the ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:28:40 +0000
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Jacques Villeneuve explains why battling Damon Hill was harder than fighting Michael Schumacher
Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have discussed their time as Williams team-mates and fighting for the drivers' championship in 1996.
The Canadian driver made his Formula 1 debut with the Grove outfit in 1996, joining Hill as they both fought for the championship title. It was the Briton who ultimately won, and Villeneuve finished second, with Michael Schumacher in third.
"I always found ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:32:12 +0000
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F1 2026 driver numbers: Who runs which number and why?
Every Formula 1 driver races with a fixed number. The series introduced the concept of permanent numbers in 2014 to make drivers more recognisable to fans on track, as numbers were previously assigned based on the final standings in the world championship.
For many years, only the world champion was allowed to change their race number: they were given the option to swap their permanent number ...Keep reading
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:24:06 +0000
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Lando Norris names four most influential people in his F1 career
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has opened up about the people who shaped his life and motorsport career.
The British driver made his F1 debut in 2019 with McLaren and has remained with the Woking outfit since, helping the team rise from near the back of the grid to back-to-back constructors' championship titles in 2024 and 2025, as well as his maiden drivers' title.
It will come as ...Keep reading
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:27:52 +0000
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Cadillac faces “biggest challenge” to close F1 gap, says Sergio Perez
If F1's 11th team Cadillac aimed for a respectful debut, then it has largely achieved that, with both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas reaching the chequered flag in two consecutive races in China and Japan.
At Suzuka, Perez and Bottas beat the struggling Aston Martins to stay off the last row of the grid. The pair was around 2.3 seconds off the frontrunners in Q1 and one second removed from ...Keep reading
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:52:28 +0000
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Red Bull F1 car spotted on Madrid railway leaves fans in stitches: "You can't park there, mate"
Formula 1 fans were left baffled after a Red Bull F1 car was spotted being filmed on railway tracks in Madrid.
As the highly anticipated debut of the MadRing on the Formula 1 calendar approaches, the host city has seen various promotional teasers, but fans were not expecting the latest stunt from the Milton Keynes outfit.
Photos emerged this week on social media of a Red Bull F1 car ...Keep reading
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:54:02 +0000
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Helmut Marko lands new Austrian GP role after Red Bull retirement
Dr Helmut Marko has taken on a new role as ambassador for the Red Bull Ring, home of the Austrian Grand Prix, which will take place on 26-28 June.
The 82-year-old stepped down from his position as motorsport adviser and leader of the junior team at Red Bull at the end of 2025. Speaking during an event in Vienna on Thursday, Marko confirmed his new role to Austrian publication OE24.
Marko ...Keep reading
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:29:32 +0000
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Analysis: Red Bull’s 2026 F1 pace is its slowest since 2015
Red Bull’s start to the new Formula 1 regulations has been anything but encouraging.
Internally, it was already clear that the project could get off to a bumpy start – after all, it is the first time in the team’s history that it is building its own engine – but the scale of the current struggles likely has taken many by surprise.
With just 16 points from the first three race ...Keep reading
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:32:05 +0000
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F1 relies on thousands of volunteers — here’s how many
A new study commissioned by the FIA revealed that it takes more than 20,000 volunteers per year to adequately organise Formula 1's 24 grands prix weekends, at an average of 838 per weekend.
Motor racing is the global sport that relies on volunteers the most for the safe running of its wide pyramid of events, from grassroots racing all the way to its range of world championships.
To more ...Keep reading
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:19:27 +0000
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Jean Todt explains the big misconception around Michael Schumacher
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has rejected the idea that Michael Schumacher's confidence bordered on arrogance during his Formula 1 career.
Todt argued that the narrative could not be further from the truth, and in reality, it was an underlying sense of self-doubt that was one of the seven-time champion's biggest strengths.
During an appearance on the High Performance podcast, Todt ...Keep reading
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:32:18 +0000
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F1's only rookie Arvid Lindblad settles in: "Why should there be pressure? I'm living the dream"
Arvid Lindblad is the next man up in the Red Bull Formula 1 family, and the teenager appears to have hit the ground running rather than feeling the weight of expectation.
Still just 18, Lindblad was fast-tracked through the ladder by Red Bull's former driver adviser Helmut Marko, with sky-high expectations around the Briton of Swedish and Indian descent as he made his debut for Racing Bulls in ...Keep reading
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:01:20 +0000
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Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as they go head-to-head in historic karting challenge
Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz have reunited to test karts from over the past 100 years in a video for the 2025 champion's Quadrant YouTube channel.
The former team-mates began their track test with a classic 1959 Twin Vill. They were given an out-lap and then one flying lap to clock their time in each kart. Norris was up first in the 1959 machinery. "He's actually pushing," a ...Keep reading
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:03 +0000
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Monaco auction to feature four iconic F1 cars worth more than €10million
Four legendary Formula 1 cars are set to feature in RM Sotheby's upcoming Monaco auction, with an expected combined value of over €10million.
The auction, which will take place at the Grimaldi Forum on 25 April 2026, will include a 1978 Ferrari 312 T3, 1991 Ferrari 642, 1984 Toleman TG183B and 1979 Fittipaldi F6/A.
1978 Ferrari 312 T3
Estimate: €4.5million - €5.5million
The ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:33:35 +0000
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FIA reports "constructive dialogue" on F1 2026 tweaks, outlines decision timeline
The FIA has laid out a timeline for further discussions to improve the 2026 F1 regulations after a "constructive dialogue" on tweaks to energy management.
On Thursday technical experts from the teams and power unit manufacturers convened for the first of a series of meetings to propose and discuss tweaks to 2026 technical and sporting regulations to address a number of concerns around the new ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:03:30 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli’s honesty with media will inevitably change, says David Coulthard
David Coulthard believes that Kimi Antonelli's current refreshing and honest demeanour with the media will inevitably change as his Formula 1 career progresses.
The Italian driver has kicked off his second season in the championship with strong form. With dominant Mercedes machinery underneath him, he celebrated his maiden F1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix and took the lead in the championship ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:47:05 +0000
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Key takeaways from McLaren's move for Verstappen's Red Bull race engineer
A shrewd signing from McLaren - Filip Cleeren
Hiring Gianpiero Lambiase makes a lot of sense for McLaren. A highly respected race engineer who has grown into a sort of head of trackside engineering role at Red Bull, the Briton will further shore up the trackside operation at a team that already has strong foundations.
Lambiase was in the frame for a very senior role at Aston Martin too ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:55:12 +0000
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McLaren officially hires Red Bull’s Gianpiero Lambiase, reveals time frame for arrival
Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren as its chief racing officer, the British Formula 1 team announced on Thursday.
Motorsport revealed Lambiase’s career move earlier today, with Red Bull subsequently confirming the Britain’s eventual exit from the Milton Keynes-based outfit.
Lambiase joined Red Bull from Force India in 2015 and has been Max Verstappen’s race engineer ever since the ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:37:07 +0000
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Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit leaves F1 fans with one question
The news that Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to move to McLaren has left Formula 1 fans with one question: what does this mean for the four-time champion?
Lambiase has signed a long-term deal with McLaren from 2028 after his current contract expires, unless an earlier release is negotiated. Lambiase will take the role of chief racing officer at the Woking outfit ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:27:58 +0000
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Red Bull confirms Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave in 2028
Red Bull has confirmed that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave at the end of the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.
Lambiase has long been the subject of intense interest across the paddock, as the 45-year-old weighed up his options last winter. Amid links with Aston Martin and Williams, Lambiase ultimately chose to remain in place at Red Bull, where he not only ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:15:15 +0000
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Ex-Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams
Williams has added ex-Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner to its senior leadership team, as he steps into the role of chief engineer of vehicle technology to oversee the team's car development programmes.
Milner left Mercedes earlier this year having spent 14 years at the team, most recently as the chief engineer of research and development.
He also held previous roles leading the ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:45:13 +0000
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Doriane Pin reveals Mercedes plan for private F1 test after impressing on simulator
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has revealed that Mercedes plans to give her a private test in a Formula 1 car.
The French driver, who was backed by the Brackley outfit throughout her campaign in the all-female racing series, signed with Mercedes as a development driver in 2026.
After impressing during her simulator duties, Pin revealed that the plan was for her to test an F1 ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:43:05 +0000
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Martin Brundle delivers blunt verdict on Max Verstappen retirement threats
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that while Max Verstappen's exit from the championship would be a huge loss, F1 would "move on".
The four-time champion has hinted that he could retire from F1 earlier than expected after failing to enjoy the new regulations. He is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but could activate a performance clause ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:10:15 +0000
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Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin’s ongoing woes in Formula 1 played a role in his decision to enter this weekend’s GT World Challenge Europe event at Paul Ricard.
The Canadian will take advantage of an unexpected gap on the F1 calendar to contest the opening GTWCE Endurance Cup event of 2026, driving Comtoyou Racing’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo with Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya. It will ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:31:23 +0000
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Finally F1 cars don’t need to be faster to overtake – Isack Hadjar
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar says Formula 1 overtakes are now possible with similar pace, while they previously required the attacking car to be much faster.
F1’s new power unit era features more electrical power and therefore a much greater emphasis on energy management.
In turn, energy management means drivers get to overtake much more easily as they slow down earlier before corners, and ...Keep reading
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:59:33 +0000
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Question of the week: What, if anything, does F1 need to change in the current rules?
Change, as always, stirs debate – and while Formula 1 has been through many regulatory shifts before, the scale of reaction in 2026 has been notably different.
The new rules have pushed several aspects of the sport into unfamiliar territory, prompting strong responses from drivers, fans and stakeholders alike. Opinions remain divided, as ever, but it is clear that some adjustments may be ...Keep reading
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:02 +0000
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What to expect from F1 power unit rules talks on Thursday
As Formula 1 enters a month-long break from racing, its key stakeholders are set for a series of talks to tweak the divisive 2026 energy management regulations.
March's three race weekends in Australia, China and Japan have offered F1 a decent sample size of a wide range of circuits that put the full scope of the new regulations on display.
The series and a significant part of its fanbase ...Keep reading
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:21 +0000
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When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role
From Le Mans to Indy cars via Formula 1, Mark Blundell had a successful career in motorsport – but how much more successful could it have been?
Born on 8 April 1966 in London, Blundell had a first taste of motorsport on motorbikes before switching to single-seaters in 1984, which yielded two championship titles in Formula Ford, followed by mixed results at the higher echelons of junior ...Keep reading
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:41:42 +0000
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McLaren gives F2 champion Leo Fornaroli several F1 tests
McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his first Formula 1 tests, covering more than 900km (560 miles) with the team’s 2023 machinery.
The reigning Formula 2 champion failed to find a seat in the world championship for 2026 and settled for a reserve role at McLaren – that was the first time he associated with an F1 team.
The Woking-based outfit swiftly gave Fornaroli his ...Keep reading
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:40:17 +0000
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David Coulthard questions FIA silence after Max Verstappen journalist incident in Japan
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was surprised that the FIA did not reprimand Max Verstappen after the four-time champion ejected a British journalist from a media session at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The incident at Suzuka took place during a Red Bull hospitality media session, when Verstappen bluntly refused to start until the journalist left the room. The Dutchman's frustration had ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:55:52 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli reveals target for F1 spring break
Kimi Antonelli is planning to use the Formula 1 spring break as an opportunity to improve upon the race starts which have threatened to plague his 2026 campaign.
The championship leader has won two races from pole this year, despite losing a combined 18 positions on lap one across the three grands prix and China sprint.
There are various reasons behind his struggles, such as a lack of ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:01:21 +0000
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David Coulthard lifts lid on reality of F1 closing speeds after Ollie Bearman's 50G crash
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has spoken out about the reality of closing speeds in the championship following Ollie Bearman's massive 50G shunt during the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Haas driver narrowly avoided the rear of Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time, before crashing into the barriers. While he limped away from the wreck, Bearman was later cleared ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:43 +0000
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Ranked! The legendary Jim Clark’s top 10 drives
The quiet Scot nevertheless left a lasting legacy, his 25 world championship victories from 72 starts is still enough for 10th on the all-time F1 wins list.
Clark was also successful in Indycar racing, sportscars and touring cars, so selecting his greatest races was always going to be tough, but here they are in reverse order…
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:32:47 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton’s new "Tokyo Drift" video goes viral as fans brand it a hard launch
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has gone viral with the highly anticipated release of the latest video from his Tokyo Drift series.
Filmed ahead of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, the British driver took to the wheel of the legendary Ferrari F40 as he raced around the streets of Tokyo. He was joined by a Nissan Skyline R34, modified as a replica of the silver and blue machinery ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:41:56 +0000
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Yuki Tsunoda deserves a return to full-time racing, says Laurent Mekies
Yuki Tsunoda deserves “another opportunity” to race full time after losing his Formula 1 seat at the end of last year, says Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies.
The Austrian outfit demoted Tsunoda into a reserve driver role after a very poor 2025 campaign, where he scored just 30 points across 22 grands prix for Red Bull, leaving him 17th in the championship.
That was compared to second for ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:08:28 +0000
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Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery
Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Bearman took avoiding action during the race at the Suzuka circuit when he quickly came up behind Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time. After dipping onto the grass, the Briton ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:46:12 +0000
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Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt'
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there "are a lot of days that hurt".
The former Red Bull driver retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix when he was let go by Racing Bulls. Over 14 seasons, the Australian driver secured eight grand prix wins and 32 podium finishes in over 250 starts.
"I'm always a ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:09:52 +0000
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