Friday, February 28, 2025

Round-up: New DTS trailer, Mazepin reappears, Cadillac WEC disaster and more | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: New DTS trailer, Mazepin reappears, Cadillac WEC disaster and more | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Red Bull held back by "a few teething gremlins" on Day 2 in Bahrain - F1technical.net

Having completed his second and last day ahead of the upcoming season, Liam Lawson revealed that Red Bull has suffered a few teething gremlins on the second day of pre-season testing.

Read more: Red Bull held back by "a few teething gremlins" on Day 2 in Bahrain - F1technical.net

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Sainz is eager to push flat out in Australia - F1technical.net

Having set the benchmark on his second and last day of pre-season testing, Carlos Sainz insisted that he is eager to "push flat out" at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with his new car, the FW47.

Read more: Sainz is eager to push flat out in Australia - F1technical.net

Ferrari's SF-25 is "responding to my inputs," claims Lewis Hamilton - F1technical.net

After a productive second day in Bahrain, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton insisted that he is slowly "eking out a little bit more each time" he heads out on the Bahrain track with his SF-25.

Read more: Ferrari's SF-25 is "responding to my inputs," claims Lewis Hamilton - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 28th February 2025 - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 27th February 2025 - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Norris sets benchmark on Day 1 in Bahrain - F1technical.net

McLaren driver Lando Norris ended up quickest on the opening day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, narrowly beating George Russell, reigning champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc.

Read more: Norris sets benchmark on Day 1 in Bahrain - F1technical.net

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Haas will hit the budget cap in 2025 for the first time in its history - F1technical.net

Formula One's sole American outfit Haas will hit the budget cap in 2025 for the first time in its history, team boss Ayao Komatsu has now revealed ahead of the upcoming season.

Read more: Haas will hit the budget cap in 2025 for the first time in its history - F1technical.net

Tsunoda aims to become a "more complete driver" in 2025 - F1technical.net

Ahead of his fifth season at the pinnacle of motorsport, Yuki Tsunoda insists that he is eager to become a "more complete driver" after his strong showing during the 2024 F1 season.

Read more: Tsunoda aims to become a "more complete driver" in 2025 - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 26th February 2025 - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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First pictures: Red Bull gives a glimpse of its new RB21 chassis for 2025 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Red Bull has revealed the RB21, its new car for the 2025 Formula 1 season

Read more: First pictures: Red Bull gives a glimpse of its new RB21 chassis for 2025 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Monday, February 24, 2025

Sunday, February 23, 2025

What actually happens in F1 testing? - SkySports F1

There is a lot more to Formula 1 testing than cars going around and around a track for hours. In fact, it is arguably the most important part of the whole season.

Read more: What actually happens in F1 testing? - SkySports F1

TECH ANALYSIS: Aston Martin introduce a raft of changes with their AMR25 - F1technical.net

Having shown off their 2025 livery during F1's inaugural presentation show in London, Aston Martin have now revealed their new challenger for the 2025 F1 season an unveiling across the team's digital channels.

Read more: TECH ANALYSIS: Aston Martin introduce a raft of changes with their AMR25 - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 24th February 2025 - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Hamilton's start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.
Now, with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at the country's most famous sporting team, what has been the reaction of the press and the fans?
Here ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton's start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“Brawn BGP 001/02” – ‘autobiography’ of F1’s famed one-off wonder reviewed | Formula 1 - RaceFans

The tale of Brawn GP's shock 2009 championship triumph has been told many times. Does this "autobiography" of their car offer anything new?

Read more: “Brawn BGP 001/02” – ‘autobiography’ of F1’s famed one-off wonder reviewed | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Cowell: Aston Martin must 'not stifle' Newey's creativity - SkySports F1

Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell says the team must "harness" and "not stifle" Adrian Newey's creativity when the legendary designer joins in March.

Read more: Cowell: Aston Martin must 'not stifle' Newey's creativity - SkySports F1

RaceFans Round-up: 23rd February 2025 - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Caption Competition 263: Mercedes go underground | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Can you come up with the best caption for this picture of George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the tube in London?

Read more: Caption Competition 263: Mercedes go underground | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Vasseur: Hamilton is a perfect fit with Ferrari - SkySports F1

Frederic Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton is proving to be a "perfect fit" with Ferrari, as the seven-time world champion prepares for his debut campaign with the Italian team.

Read more: Vasseur: Hamilton is a perfect fit with Ferrari - SkySports F1

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Williams unveil their brand-new livery ahead of the 2025 F1 season - F1technical.net

Having shown off their new car last week, Williams launched the 2025 season livery for their new FW47 at Formula One's inaugural F1 Live Presentation Show.

Read more: Williams unveil their brand-new livery ahead of the 2025 F1 season - F1technical.net

Aston Martin reveal livery of their 2025 F1 car - F1technical.net

Aston Martin have elected to show off the livery of their 2025 F1 car during F1's inaugural live presentation show as the Silverstone-based outfit aims to improve after a difficult campaign last year.

Read more: Aston Martin reveal livery of their 2025 F1 car - F1technical.net

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

First pictures: Aston Martin presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Aston Martin has presented its new livery for the 2025 F1 season.

Read more: First pictures: Aston Martin presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

First pictures: Alpine presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Alpine has presented its new livery for the 2025 F1 season.

Read more: First pictures: Alpine presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

First pictures: Haas reveals its new F1 car for 2025 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Haas has revealed the VF-25, its new car for the 2025 Formula 1 season

Read more: First pictures: Haas reveals its new F1 car for 2025 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

First pictures: Racing Bulls presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Racing Bulls has presented its new livery for the 2025 F1 season.

Read more: First pictures: Racing Bulls presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Two new cases indicate when FIA will – and won’t – penalise drivers for swearing | Formula 1 - RaceFans

One driver has already been fined for swearing under the FIA's new rules but another who unleashed a torrent of profanity avoided a penalty.

Read more: Two new cases indicate when FIA will – and won’t – penalise drivers for swearing | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Monday, February 17, 2025

McLaren's Zak Brown expects even tighter fight in 2025 - F1technical.net

Ahead of the upcoming F1 season, McLaren's CEO Zak Brown has revealed that he anticipates an even tighter field in 2025, expecting the mid-field teams to close in on the top four teams even further.

Read more: McLaren's Zak Brown expects even tighter fight in 2025 - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 18th February 2025 - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1 75 Live livery reveal: Where to watch, what to expect, and why it exists - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 is about to host its first-ever season livery launch party in London. Technically the event is called "F1 75 Live at The O2" — landing, as it is, at the outset of the 75th season in the sport's history. At the centerpiece of the event, all 10 F1 teams will take their turn unveiling their car (or their car's main livery, at least) for the 2025 season — on a stage, in a massive arena ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 75 Live livery reveal: Where to watch, what to expect, and why it exists - Motorsport.com

Norris: Anyone who doubts Hamilton is a bit silly - SkySports F1

Lando Norris has warned that anyone who doubts Lewis Hamilton "is a bit silly" ahead of a possible Formula 1 title battle against the seven-time world champion.

Read more: Norris: Anyone who doubts Hamilton is a bit silly - SkySports F1

Sunday, February 16, 2025

TECH ANALYSIS: Williams show key changes to their new FW47 - F1technical.net

Although the new FW47 is an evolution of its predecessor, Williams appear to have made a series of changes to its 2025 F1 car. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo dives into the details of the new Williams F1 machine.

Read more: TECH ANALYSIS: Williams show key changes to their new FW47 - F1technical.net

Sainz hails Williams for being bold after unusual first day with the FW47 - F1technical.net

Having completed his first laps with his new car, the FW47 last Friday, four-time F1 race winner Carlos Sainz has hailed Williams for having been bold with the "open" filming day.

Read more: Sainz hails Williams for being bold after unusual first day with the FW47 - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 17th February 2025 - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Verstappen says he’s keen to finish his F1 career at Red Bull – but will he? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Max Verstappen has spent a decade racing for Red Bull's Formula 1 teams. Could a rival team - such as Aston Martin - ever tempt him away?

Read more: Verstappen says he’s keen to finish his F1 career at Red Bull – but will he? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Ferrari releases emotional video about Hamilton's first days at Maranello - F1technical.net

Formula One's Maranello-based outfit, Ferrari have now released an emotional video in which it reveals the moments when Lewis Hamilton first visited their headquarters.

Read more: Ferrari releases emotional video about Hamilton's first days at Maranello - F1technical.net

Saturday, February 15, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 16th February 2025 - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Our writers' left-field F1 2025 predictions - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

It's customary to make the usual predictions ahead of a brand new Formula 1 season: who's going to win the title, which team is going to be the constructors' champion, yada and indeed, yada. In recent years, even a crystal ball from Temu would likely lead any clairvoyants on a budget to predict Max Verstappen would win the title, so there's not been much fun to be had in that area.
The 2025 ...Keep reading

Read more: Our writers' left-field F1 2025 predictions - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Williams made “bold statement” with live launch of new F1 car – Sainz | Formula 1 - RaceFans

New Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jnr was impressed by the team's trouble-free live launch of its 2025 car at Silverstone yesterday.

Read more: Williams made “bold statement” with live launch of new F1 car – Sainz | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Stella admits new wing-flexing checks will force McLaren change - SkySports F1

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted an FIA clampdown on the flexing of wings during the 2025 Formula 1 season will force his squad to change their car but insists there is no "headache" for the reigning constructors' champions.

Read more: Stella admits new wing-flexing checks will force McLaren change - SkySports F1

F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Eleanor Oldroyd looks at why there currently are no female drivers in F1.

Read more: F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

How have Hamilton's helmet designs evolved over the years? - F1technical.net

Ahead of his debut run with Ferrari's 2023 F1 car last Wednesday, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton showed off his new helmet design for his debut season with the Scuderia. F1Technical's lead journalist Balazs Szabo takes a look at the evolution of the seven-time F1 champion's helmets.

Read more: How have Hamilton's helmet designs evolved over the years? - F1technical.net

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 12th February 2025 - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Albert Park Circuit is set to go through key changes for 2025 - F1technical.net

Following two heavy crashes during last year’s race, the FIA has confirmed some key safety modifications to Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit ahead of next month’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Read more: Albert Park Circuit is set to go through key changes for 2025 - F1technical.net

The lessons F1 can learn from MotoGP’s season launch - Motorsport.com

If MotoGP’s season launch is anything to go by, then Formula 1 could also be on to a winner.
When both series announced plans for a 2025 season kick-off event last year, it was met by some reservations, especially within the media and the teams, as to whether it would be worth it.
MotoGP had confirmed its plans first and that the event would be held in Bangkok ahead of the season opener in ...Keep reading

Read more: The lessons F1 can learn from MotoGP’s season launch - Motorsport.com

Monday, February 10, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 11th February 2025 - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Buried details from the "F1" movie's Super Bowl trailer - Motorsport.com

If you thought that hype for Formula 1 in America reached a fever pitch during the peak of Netflix's smash hit "Drive to Survive," you'll be in for a shock come this summer. Brad Pitt's hotly-anticipated flick, simply titled "F1," hits the big screen in June, and Apple TV+ is throwing some serious budget behind the movie's marketing rollout. Case in point: the film's second teaser trailer aired ...Keep reading

Read more: Buried details from the "F1" movie's Super Bowl trailer - Motorsport.com

Sunday, February 9, 2025

'I'm just a new Mercedes driver' - Antonelli rejects Hamilton comparison - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes replacement Andrea Kimi Antonelli rejected comparisons with the seven-time world champion ahead of his debut Formula 1 campaign.

Read more: 'I'm just a new Mercedes driver' - Antonelli rejects Hamilton comparison - SkySports F1

FIA confirm start times for the 2025 F1 season - F1technical.net

Formula One's governing body, the FIA has now confirmed the start times for the races of the 2025 F1 season, revealing that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be moved forward by two hours.

Read more: FIA confirm start times for the 2025 F1 season - F1technical.net

Threat or big break? What Sainz's Williams arrival means for Albon's F1 future - Motorsport.com

In one very small way, pairing Alex Albon with Carlos Sainz is a gift from Williams team principal James Vowles to the designers of his squad’s 2025 Formula 1 car.
Both appendix-less these days, that’s a rough 9g saving per car no other team can make. Handy, given car weight problem was what really held Williams back last year.
The team now has something else more subjective, but ...Keep reading

Read more: Threat or big break? What Sainz's Williams arrival means for Albon's F1 future - Motorsport.com

Saturday, February 8, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 9th February 2025 - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Red Bull’s F1 juniors: Where are they now? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While it’s easy to be cynical about the up-or-out nature of Red Bull’s young driver programme and the scars its abruptness has often left, no other enterprise has done more to promote young talent in motorsport.
To assemble an exhaustive where-are-they now on paper of everyone who has been through the system would require something akin to the size of a telephone directory – if such ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull’s F1 juniors: Where are they now? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Friday, February 7, 2025

When do tracks' contracts expire? - F1technical.net

The Australian Grand Prix's future is the most secure on the Formula One schedule, while the contracts' of seven tracks will expire at the end of the forthcoming season. F1Technical's lead journalist Balazs Szabo reveals when the contracts of the current tracks expire.

Read more: When do tracks' contracts expire? - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 8th February 2025 - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Alpine to support MotoGP's Pramac team - F1technical.net

Renault's sporty car brand Alpine have announced that they will sponsor Prima Pramac Yamaha, winners of last year's MotoGP riders' world championship with Spaniard Jorge Martin.

Read more: Alpine to support MotoGP's Pramac team - F1technical.net

Russell reveals Mercedes optimism over 2025 car changes - SkySports F1

George Russell says Mercedes are "optimistic" over the impact of changes to their 2025 car that have "been in the pipeline for a long time".

Read more: Russell reveals Mercedes optimism over 2025 car changes - SkySports F1

Thursday, February 6, 2025

RaceFans Round-up: 7th February 2025 - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Is Renault meddling too much with Alpine’s F1 team? Oakes refutes that theory - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has responded to comments from Otmar Szafnauer hitting out at the Renault leadership, asserting his Formula 1 team is “very lucky to have that support”.
Szafnauer was Alpine’s team principal from February 2022 to July 2023. They subsequently parted ways due to the American and Renault CEO Luca de Meo disagreeing on the team’s timeline for success, as ...Keep reading

Read more: Is Renault meddling too much with Alpine’s F1 team? Oakes refutes that theory - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Audi launches UK hub for its F1 operation - F1technical.net

German car manufacturer Audi have announced that they will establish a motorsport technology centre in the UK ahead of their Formula 1 entry next year.

Read more: Audi launches UK hub for its F1 operation - F1technical.net

Which of Formula 1’s six rookies will sink or swim in 2025? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Formula 1 has its largest group of new drivers since 2013, but which of them has the best chance of staying on the grid?

Read more: Which of Formula 1’s six rookies will sink or swim in 2025? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Norris leads Hamilton and Leclerc as Ferrari and McLaren kick off tyre test at Barcelona - F1technical.net

McLaren's Lando Norris headed the Ferrari duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on Tuesday as the Scuderia and the Woking-based outfit kicked off the two-day Pirelli tyre test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. F1Technical's lead journalist Balazs Szabo reports on Day 1 of the Pirelli tyre test.

Read more: Norris leads Hamilton and Leclerc as Ferrari and McLaren kick off tyre test at Barcelona - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 5th February 2025 - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Why the FIA's F1 flexi wing U-turn might backfire - Motorsport.com

The FIA has changed its stance by imposing stricter tests on F1's controversial flexing wings to avoid the topic causing more drama over the 2025 Formula 1 season, but by delaying their introduction it is guaranteed to remain a talking point.
Until late last season, the FIA's single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis said the FIA was satisfied with the current - if admittedly imperfect - static ...Keep reading

Read more: Why the FIA's F1 flexi wing U-turn might backfire - Motorsport.com

Sainz completes test outing with Williams at Barcelona - F1technical.net

Ahead of his debut with Williams, four-time F1 race winner Carlos Sainz has completed a test outing with the Grove-based outfit, having racked up more mileages at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Read more: Sainz completes test outing with Williams at Barcelona - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 4th February 2025 - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Buenos Aires set to host Formula 1 Exhibition - F1technical.net

Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital Buenos Aires has been named as the next stop of the Formula 1 Exhibition to become the the first stop on a wider South American tour.

Read more: Buenos Aires set to host Formula 1 Exhibition - F1technical.net

Monday, February 3, 2025

The Russell vs Verstappen spat isn't over and that’s good for F1 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

It was rather unexpected.
George Russell, atop the sun-soaked Mercedes hospitality/engineering building in the Abu Dhabi paddock ahead of the 2024 season finale, about to unleash 15 minutes just savaging Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Russell’s agitation even shone through his dark-tinted sunglasses. This clearly wasn’t a path he found comfortable, and there were awkward missteps in his ...Keep reading

Read more: The Russell vs Verstappen spat isn't over and that’s good for F1 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Cause for Hamilton's Barcelona crash revealed - F1technical.net

Following the incident that derailed the second day of Ferrari's 'TPC' running, it has emerged that a bump may have caused Lewis Hamilton's high-speed crash at the last corner of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Read more: Cause for Hamilton's Barcelona crash revealed - F1technical.net

RaceFans Round-up: 2nd February 2025 - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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