Saturday, May 31, 2025

Lance Stroll pulls out of Spanish GP due to hand injury - Motorsport.com

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will not take part in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix due to pain in his hand and wrist.
On Saturday Stroll had qualified in 14th, but the Canadian will not take up his grid position tomorrow after experiencing recurring pain in his hand and wrist.
The team said the discomfort was related to when he broke his hand in a cycling accident on the eve of the 2023 ...Keep reading

Read more: Lance Stroll pulls out of Spanish GP due to hand injury - Motorsport.com

Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money' - BBC Sport

Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money".

Read more: Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money' - BBC Sport

Friday, May 30, 2025

What did teams and drivers have to say after the opening day at Barcelona? - F1technical.net

Having become the only driver to get under the 1’13” barrier, McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri was quickest on the first day of practice for the Spanish Grand Prix. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabó delivers teams' and drivers' reactions.

Read more: What did teams and drivers have to say after the opening day at Barcelona? - F1technical.net

Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow" - Motorsport.com

Yuki Tsunoda admitted to befuddlement over his lack of pace after Formula 1's opening practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix - revealing he "doesn't have any idea why I'm slow". 
The Red Bull driver believed that, although his two Friday sessions were "smooth" and without any obvious issues, the ultimate pace was too slow and he was at a loss to explain why.
Tsunoda was heard to ...Keep reading

Read more: Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow" - Motorsport.com

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Lawson sets his "sights on scoring points again in Barcelona" - F1technical.net

Bouncing off a great weekend at Monte Carlo, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson stated that he has set his "sights on scoring points again" at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

Read more: Lawson sets his "sights on scoring points again in Barcelona" - F1technical.net

All you need to know about F1's flexi-wing clampdown - SkySports F1

The 2025 Formula 1 pecking order could be shaken up due to new tests that will restrict bodywork flexibility from this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, so here’s all you need to know about the major change.

Read more: All you need to know about F1's flexi-wing clampdown - SkySports F1

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Ferrari demonstrate their dominance at Monte Carlo with the quickest tyre change - F1technical.net

Despite a challenging start into the season, Ferrari have continued to dominate the proceedings in the pit lane, completing the quickest tyre change with Charles Leclerc at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Read more: Ferrari demonstrate their dominance at Monte Carlo with the quickest tyre change - F1technical.net

Verstappen: "Losing traditional tracks is a shame" - F1technical.net

With several traditional venues set to lose their place on the F1 calendar, reigning world champion Max Verstappen claimed that while he can understand the decision to update the calendar, he thinks that it is a shame to lose some of the traditional races.

Read more: Verstappen: "Losing traditional tracks is a shame" - F1technical.net

Norris is "very proud" of his qualifying performance at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

On the back of his faultless drive at the Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris revealed that he is "very proud" of his performance in the Monaco qualifying session as he has struggled to extract his car's full potential in recent qualifying sessions.

Read more: Norris is "very proud" of his qualifying performance at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Mercedes: Monaco was "a big disappointment for the team" - F1technical.net

Following a tough race for the eight-time team champion team, Mercedes' trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin conceded that the Brackley-based squad struggled with car balance over the entire Monaco Grand Prix weekend.

Read more: Mercedes: Monaco was "a big disappointment for the team" - F1technical.net

Monday, May 26, 2025

Norris reveals he "hated the mandatory two pit stops" despite his victory at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

Following the introduction of the mandatory two-stop strategy at the Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris conceded that he did not enjoy the new rule, but he can imagine that it provided more entertainment than the previous races at Monte Carlo.

Read more: Norris reveals he "hated the mandatory two pit stops" despite his victory at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

Antonelli reveals why he struggled over a qualifying lap at Imola and Monaco - F1technical.net

Despite his maiden F1 pole position at the Miami F1 Sprint, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggled to display strong qualifying pace at Imola and Monaco. The Italian claimed that his struggles were down to Pirelli's softest compound which has been introduced recently.

Read more: Antonelli reveals why he struggled over a qualifying lap at Imola and Monaco - F1technical.net

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Norris win 'incredible' but pole 'more emotional' - BBC Sport

Lando Norris says getting pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix "was a bigger day for me" than winning the race on Sunday.

Read more: Norris win 'incredible' but pole 'more emotional' - BBC Sport

Frightening moment Indy 500 pole sitter crashes into his pit crew - SkySports F1

Robert Shwartzman misjudges his approach into the pits at the Indy 500, crashing into his own team and leaving the fueller to be stretchered off.

Read more: Frightening moment Indy 500 pole sitter crashes into his pit crew - SkySports F1

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m - BBC Sport

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction.

Read more: Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m - BBC Sport

Friday, May 23, 2025

Leclerc plays down his chances despite strong opening day at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

Despite his benchmark times on Friday, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tried to play down his chances, claiming that things can change very quickly in Monaco from one day to another.

Read more: Leclerc plays down his chances despite strong opening day at Monte Carlo - F1technical.net

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Five things to look out for at Monaco Grand Prix - BBC Sport

BBC Sport's Harry Benjamin picks his five things to look out for at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo this weekend.

Read more: Five things to look out for at Monaco Grand Prix - BBC Sport

How did Hamilton and Bearman overwrite the laws of physics at Imola? - F1technical.net

Despite starting on the white-walled hard tyres at last Sunday's Imola race, seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Haas driver Ollie Bearman were the quickest off the line, beating their rivals who started on the softer medium rubber.

Read more: How did Hamilton and Bearman overwrite the laws of physics at Imola? - F1technical.net

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

McLaren got "suprised by how strong" Red Bull was at Imola - F1technical.net

Although McLaren had been expected to dominate proceedings at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, its team boss Andrea Stella conceded that it was surprising to see Red Bull display superior race pace on Sunday.

Read more: McLaren got "suprised by how strong" Red Bull was at Imola - F1technical.net

'Qualifying plays the biggest role!' | How to win the Monaco Grand Prix - SkySports F1

Naomi Schiff takes you through all the best ways to win the Monaco Grand Prix, where in 2024 Charles Leclerc won at his home circuit.

Read more: 'Qualifying plays the biggest role!' | How to win the Monaco Grand Prix - SkySports F1

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Verstappen gives positive feedback about Red Bull's latest upgrade package - F1technical.net

Following his second win of the season, Verstappen insisted that Red Bull's upgrades introduced for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix worked look to have improved the RB21's competitiveness.

Read more: Verstappen gives positive feedback about Red Bull's latest upgrade package - F1technical.net

Has the F1 pecking order changed after Imola upgrades? - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen offered a reminder that he cannot be discounted from the 2025 F1 title race with a dominant Emilia Romagna Grand Prix win from the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Read more: Has the F1 pecking order changed after Imola upgrades? - SkySports F1

Antonelli wants answers for his struggles at Imola - F1technical.net

On the back of his disappointing first home race in Formula One, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli wants to figure out why he struggled throughout the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Read more: Antonelli wants answers for his struggles at Imola - F1technical.net

Hamilton “finally felt connection” with Ferrari’s F1 car after brilliant comeback drive ... - F1technical.net

On the back of a tough qualifying session on Saturday, Lewis Hamilton displayed impressive race pace and with some good fortune, he crossed the finish line fourth at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Read more: Hamilton “finally felt connection” with Ferrari’s F1 car after brilliant comeback drive ... - F1technical.net

F1's goodbye to Imola? Images from classic track over the years - BBC Sport

The 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix may have been F1's farewell to Imola. We look back at famous moments at the classic Italian circuit.

Read more: F1's goodbye to Imola? Images from classic track over the years - BBC Sport

Saturday, May 17, 2025

“It just hurts,” claims Leclerc after Ferrari’s worst ever qualifying result at Imola - F1technical.net

Having failed to qualify inside the top ten, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc cut a downbeat figure, conceding that it had been especially painful to have such a tough day in front of the squad’s home fans.

Read more: “It just hurts,” claims Leclerc after Ferrari’s worst ever qualifying result at Imola - F1technical.net

Friday, May 16, 2025

Leclerc rules out to fight for pole at Imola, but pins hopes on race pace - F1technical.net

On the back of a quiet opening day for Ferrari on home turf, Charles Leclerc has ruled out to fight for pole position at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Read more: Leclerc rules out to fight for pole at Imola, but pins hopes on race pace - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton says brake performance has felt like a ‘lottery’ in 2025 - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton said the performance of his brakes has been so inconsistent this season that it’s felt like a “lottery.” The Ferrari driver spent most of the first practice session during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend complaining about the brakes over team radio. Evidentially, he’s still adapting to the Italian outfit’s Brembo brakes, after more than a decade spent driving with ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton says brake performance has felt like a ‘lottery’ in 2025 - Motorsport.com

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Leclerc missed opening day in Imola due to illness - F1technical.net

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc missed Thursday's media day ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after feeling unwell, but the Monegasque is expected to return to the paddock in time for Friday's two practice sessions.

Read more: Leclerc missed opening day in Imola due to illness - F1technical.net

Tsunoda is not planning to move back to the UK - F1technical.net

Despite his promotion to Red Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda is not planning to move back to the United Kingdom, suggesting that he cannot see any advantages in leaving Italy.

Read more: Tsunoda is not planning to move back to the UK - F1technical.net

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Apple Maps set to offer a unique opportunity for the Monaco Grand Prix - F1technical.net

To celebrate the Monaco Grand Prix and the premiere of Apple Original Films’ F1 The Movie, debuting in theatres worldwide next month, Apple Maps users can now enjoy a new Monaco Detailed City Experience and custom updates of the glamorous principality that is synonymous with F1.

Read more: Apple Maps set to offer a unique opportunity for the Monaco Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal - BBC Sport

Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.

Read more: Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal - BBC Sport

Relive Colapinto's audacious opening corner overtake in 2024 - SkySports F1

Ahead of Franco Colapinto's debut with Alpine, relive his sensational overtake on ex teammate Alex Albon for Williams during the Singapore Grand Prix in 2024.

Read more: Relive Colapinto's audacious opening corner overtake in 2024 - SkySports F1

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

'The passion is so strong' - Ferrari under pressure for Hamilton's home debut - SkySports F1

After a hugely disappointing start to the 2025 Formula 1 season for Ferrari, Sky Sport Italia's Vicky Piria assesses the mood among the tifosi ahead of the team's return home for this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Read more: 'The passion is so strong' - Ferrari under pressure for Hamilton's home debut - SkySports F1

Monday, May 12, 2025

Why F1 triple-header could define 2025 season - SkySports F1

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Imola this week for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the start of a European triple-header which could dictate the path of the title race.

Read more: Why F1 triple-header could define 2025 season - SkySports F1

Final F1 The Movie trailer released ahead of end June release - F1technical.net

Ahead of the European leg of the current F1 season, the final trailer for the F1 The Movie that is set to hit cinemas from 25 June internationally and 27 June in North America, has been released.

Read more: Final F1 The Movie trailer released ahead of end June release - F1technical.net

F1 to live-stream seven races on YouTube on Tuesday: Here’s how you rated them | Formula 1 - RaceFans

F1 will live-stream seven races on YouTube to mark its 75 anniversary - but our readers' number one is missing. Here's how you rated each of them.

Read more: F1 to live-stream seven races on YouTube on Tuesday: Here’s how you rated them | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Revealed: The hidden causes of F1 car weight gain - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

75 years ago this week, when Giuseppe Farina roared across the finishing line to win the first world championship grand prix at Silverstone, he did so in an Alfa Romeo 158 weighing – depending on fluids and which sources you use – between 650 and 700kg. When F1 adopted a minimum weight for the first time in 1961 the figure was set at 450kg.
Under the most recent ruleset, teams have been ...Keep reading

Read more: Revealed: The hidden causes of F1 car weight gain - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Brundle: McLaren may have to make earlier choice in Piastri-Norris title battle - SkySports F1

McLaren might have to make an early choice to back Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris in this year's F1 title race according to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.

Read more: Brundle: McLaren may have to make earlier choice in Piastri-Norris title battle - SkySports F1

Fernando Alonso pays tribute to late physio - Motorsport.com

Fernando Alonso has paid tribute to its long-serving physiotherapist, Fabrizio Borra.
Alonso wrote on social media on Sunday to bid a public farewell to his friend and colleague, saying: “I’ll miss you, Fabri. Every day. Thank you for teaching me so much and making me a better person and athlete. My whole career with you has been the greatest good fortune I could have. Rest in peace ...Keep reading

Read more: Fernando Alonso pays tribute to late physio - Motorsport.com

Where Wolff thinks Antonelli must improve during rookie F1 campaign - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rookie Formula 1 season has so far reassured Mercedes in terms of raw speed and potential, but team boss Toto Wolff and his driver do expect a noticeable step forward as far as race pace is concerned.
Antonelli had a breakthrough weekend in Miami as he outqualified highly rated team-mate George Russell twice, even claiming pole position for the sprint. Previously, his ...Keep reading

Read more: Where Wolff thinks Antonelli must improve during rookie F1 campaign - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Friday, May 9, 2025

Caption Competition 268: Sainz is flagging | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz Jnr is used to seeing the chequered flag but got to wave one last week. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 268: Sainz is flagging | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Antonelli completes wet-tyre test outing at Silverstone - F1technical.net

On the back of his remarkable performance at last weekend's Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was back in action this week, completing a test session with Pirelli at Silverstone.

Read more: Antonelli completes wet-tyre test outing at Silverstone - F1technical.net

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Colapinto shared the Zandvoort circuit with Norris and Piastri as he completed a test outing ... - F1technical.net

On the back of Alpine's decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix onwards, the Argentine has completed a test outing with the Enstone-based outfit at Zandvoort.

Read more: Colapinto shared the Zandvoort circuit with Norris and Piastri as he completed a test outing ... - F1technical.net

Briatore clears tension after Oakes' shock departure from Alpine - F1technical.net

Following Oliver Oakes' shock departure from the Alpine team, the Enstone-based outfit's executive advisor Flavio Briatore has denied that he and the Briton were disagreeing over the running of the team.

Read more: Briatore clears tension after Oakes' shock departure from Alpine - F1technical.net

What was the real reason behind Hamilton's Ferrari radio jibes? - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari made headlines for the wrong reasons at the Miami Grand Prix as the seven-time world champion's infuriated radio messages attracted much attention.

Read more: What was the real reason behind Hamilton's Ferrari radio jibes? - SkySports F1

Sainz Sr considering running for FIA president - BBC Sport

Rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr is considering running for president of the FIA, motorsport's governing body, in December's election.

Read more: Sainz Sr considering running for FIA president - BBC Sport

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Albon completes a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Florida - F1technical.net

Ahead of last weekend's Miami Grand Prix, Williams team boss James Vowles and Thai driver Alex Albon completed a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the United States Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola

Read more: Albon completes a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Florida - F1technical.net

How did Hamilton salvage his Miami Sprint with a strategic masterstroke? - F1technical.net

Having only finished eighth at the Miami Grand Prix, Ferrari's seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton collected a podium finish a day earlier at the Miami F1 Sprint thanks to a bold strategy.

Read more: How did Hamilton salvage his Miami Sprint with a strategic masterstroke? - F1technical.net

Monday, May 5, 2025

Antonelli is eager to "work on his race management" after tough race in Miami - F1technical.net

Coming off the back of a sensational performance in sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was left to rue his race management during the 57-lap Floridian race.

Read more: Antonelli is eager to "work on his race management" after tough race in Miami - F1technical.net

Russell did not feel "as comfortable" in his "car as at previous races" - F1technical.net

Despite his podium finish at Miami, Mercedes driver George Russell has conceded that he did not feel himself as comfortable at the Miami International Autodrome as at the previous races.

Read more: Russell did not feel "as comfortable" in his "car as at previous races" - F1technical.net

Norris: Verstappen is "not racing very smart" - F1technical.net

On the back of an action-packed weekend in Miami, McLaren driver Lando Norris insists that four-time world champion Max Verstappen was not "racing very smart" in Florida.

Read more: Norris: Verstappen is "not racing very smart" - F1technical.net

Sunday, May 4, 2025

F1 Miami GP: Piastri leads Norris in McLaren 1-2 win, Verstappen fourth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two finish to win Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, with polesitter Max Verstappen beaten to the podium by George Russell.
Piastri took the lead with a pass on Verstappen on lap 14 of 57 to snare his third consecutive win and underline his title credentials, with Norris also passing the struggling Red Bull to salvage second after losing out at the ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 Miami GP: Piastri leads Norris in McLaren 1-2 win, Verstappen fourth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Lawson loses points finish after penalty for collision with Alonso | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Liam Lawson has lost his points finish in the Miami sprint race after the stewards penalised him for his collision with Fernando Alonso.

Read more: Lawson loses points finish after penalty for collision with Alonso | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Friday, May 2, 2025

Oakes denies Miami will be Doohan’s last race after Colapinto sponsor’s claim | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes says Jack Doohan will continue to drive for the team after this weekend's race despite a claim made by a sponsor of Franco Colapinto.

Read more: Oakes denies Miami will be Doohan’s last race after Colapinto sponsor’s claim | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sauber unveils striking Art livery for this weekend"s Miami Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Formula One's sole Swiss outfit Sauber is set to turn heads at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix with a striking special livery inspired by Miami’s vibrant art scene.

Read more: Sauber unveils striking Art livery for this weekend"s Miami Grand Prix - F1technical.net