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Synthesis·15h ago

Sergio Perez Raises Alarm Over Safety of 2026 F1 Cars

The Red Bull driver expresses concerns about the dangers posed by new machinery in Formula 1.

motorsport.com·1d ago

How was Valtteri Bottas so much slower than Sergio Perez in the Azerbaijan GP?

There may never have been, so far in the 2026 Formula 1 season, such a stark contrast in intra-team performance as between Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Bottas was outqualified by 1.632s on Friday, albeit hindered by a yellow flag, and his woes persisted deep into the race. By his first pitstop on lap 26, the Finn was already over 46 seconds adrift of the sister ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·4d ago

How McLaren’s major F1 upgrade has been working in Baku

After three pole positions in the last four rounds, qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was underwhelming for the McLaren Formula 1 team, which has struggled all weekend. The MCL40 was described as “miles off” by Lando Norris following Thursday practice, which he ended 1.5s off the pace – a figure that was mostly representative as he aborted a quicker lap but wouldn’t have gained ...Keep reading

Planet F1·4d ago

Esteban Ocon: I don't deserve all the s**t that I have on my back

Esteban Ocon was left to rue that nothing was going right for him as he faces an uncertain future in Formula 1.

motorsportweek.com·4d ago

Kimi Antonelli sets out Baku game plan after major F1 setback

Andrea Kimi Antonelli suffered a disastrous crash in Formula 1 qualifying in Azerbaijan, ending his hopes of pole in Q1. The Championship leader clipped the wall in Turn 1, damaging his front-left suspension and taking him out of the session. Luckily, his last good lap was fast enough to assure him a place in Q2, […]

motorsport.com·5d ago

Lando Norris: McLaren’s Baku deficit is a “knife in the heart”

Lando Norris has described McLaren’s lack of performance at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “a little knife in the heart”. Norris took a lowly 14th in the opening practice session on Thursday, 1.6s slower than George Russell’s benchmark – although team-mate Oscar Piastri was just one second down. His deficit was 1.5s as he drove to sixth in FP2, with Red Bull and Ferrari ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Sep 21

2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin sets timeline for Formula 1 race seat

Mercedes Formula 1 development driver Doriane Pin has set a five-year target to secure a race seat on the F1 grid. Speaking in a recent Mercedes In Convo With Kids interview, the French driver confirmed her long-term career goals and her belief that female drivers can reach the championship. When asked where she sees herself in five years' time, Pin responded directly: "In Formula 1. "That ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Sep 20

F1's Future: Regulatory Changes, Driver Dynamics, and New Ventures

As the 2023 season progresses, key changes and developments are shaping the landscape of Formula 1.

Synthesis·Sep 19

Mercedes Gears Up for Major Upgrades in F1 Season

With significant updates on the horizon, Mercedes aims to reclaim its competitive edge in Formula 1.

motorsportweek.com·Sep 13

F1 2026 Spanish GP – Race Results

Kimi Antonelli took a commanding victory in the inaugural Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finishing on the podium. View full results below! Position Driver Team Gap 1. Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 2. Max Verstappen Red Bull +4.351 3. Lando Norris McLaren +5.089 4. Charles Leclerc Ferrari +29.116 5. George Russell […]

motorsport.com·Sep 13

Mercedes thought it had pole position until Lando Norris came along

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff briefly believed Kimi Antonelli had taken pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix – until Lando Norris snatched it away. Antonelli markedly improved on his initial 1m32.140s on his second Q3 run at the new Madring track, setting a 1m31.835s and outpacing all his rivals by at least 0.178s. All, but one. Norris, whose first effort was a ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Sep 11

Lewis Hamilton determines change at Ferrari is a ‘long-term process’

Lewis Hamilton spoke about the ongoing discussions at Ferrari as the team works towards a return to glory in Formula 1.

motorsport.com·Sep 11

Lance Stroll is “as quick” as Fernando Alonso – Pedro de la Rosa explains how

Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has heaped praise on Lance Stroll, claiming the Canadian can be “as quick” as his team-mate Fernando Alonso. Alonso and Stroll have been team-mates since 2023, and over that period, the 27-year-old has been outqualified 89-15 and outscored 335 points to 131. Even as Alonso has grown older and Stroll has gained even more experience, the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Sep 10

Williams pays tribute to 1981 title-winning car with special Spanish Grand Prix livery

Williams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The special white, green and navy blue colourway pays homage to the FW07C, the car that claimed the constructors' championship in 1981. Interestingly, that year also marks the last time Formula 1 visited the Spanish capital, when Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann competed at the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Sep 4

Lando Norris' new race team received "a few hundred job requests"

Lando Norris says he hopes establishing his own junior team and driver programme can help guide underfunded talent all the way to the Formula 1. On Wednesday Norris announced two separate projects; a single-seater race team called LN4 Fusion and the LN4 Legacy programme which aims to support a young driver's career through the FIA's ladder. LN4 Fusion will be run by former long-time Prema ...Keep reading