Four-time world champion Max Verstappen blasted Formula 1’s new era as a “joke” on Sunday after retiring from the Chinese Grand Prix with a power unit problem. The Red Bull driver, no fan of the new engine with its increased electrical element and need to manage energy deployment, slowed and limped back to the pits … Read more
Fernando Alonso has suggested that Aston Martin remains in a precarious position when it comes to spare parts for the Honda power units. Both Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll were eliminated in the opening phase of Sprint Qualifying though there were positives for the Silverstone-based operation. Fernando Alonso cautions Aston Martin on Honda spare parts … Read more
Martin Brundle has pondered whether Lewis Hamilton’s late charge after his second pit stop in China contributed towards his post-race disqualification. Hamilton took the chequered flag in sixth place at the Shanghai International Circuit, the Ferrari driver two seconds behind his team-mate Charles Leclerc, only for the team-mates to be disqualified after the Grand Prix. … Read more
Formula One Management [FOM] has issued a response after the criticism handed out by Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. The Ferrari boss accused FOM of trying to “create a mess” at Ferrari via selective broadcasting of Lewis Hamilton radio messages at the Chinese Grand Prix, an accusation which has been firmly denied. FOM deny Ferrari’s Lewis … Read more
This page contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission from any products or services you buy. Liam Lawson may not be having an easy time at Red Bull Racing, but there is one driver who feels ready for a top-tier seat. That someone? Yuki Tsunoda., the driver who has been waiting for a call … Read more
Christian Horner has said Red Bull will examine all the information available to the team in deciding how to address the issue of Liam Lawson’s struggles. Speculation is ramping up that Red Bull is eyeing up a potential change as to who might be alongside Max Verstappen in the second RB21 as Liam Lawson has … Read more
After dominating both sprint qualifying and the sprint race in China, new Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton sounded a bit perplexed about where his pace had gone when it came time to qualify for the Grand Prix. Starting from fifth, just one place ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton quipped that he’ll be working … Read more
Lewis Hamilton was left “annoyed” that his exchanges with Riccardo Adami – the Ferrari engineer – were aired during last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, according to Ted Kravitz. Hamilton made his debut in the Ferrari car for the season opener but placed 10th in the standings. There have been discernable signs of improvement this time … Read more
Nico Hulkenberg will start Saturday’s Chinese GP Sprint from the pit lane after Sauber changed the setup of is C45’s suspension. Scoring points on his Sauber debut last time out in Australia where he was P7, those six points more than the team scored the entire 2024 season, Hulkenberg’s chances of adding to his tally … Read more
McLaren were the clear favorites for sprint pole in China, only for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari to snatch the honor in a strong recovery after Australia. Does that mean it’s time to hedge your bets on a dominant Ferrari season on 2025? According to team boss Fred Vasseur, that might be a little premature. Fred … Read more