Monday, June 30, 2025

Russell: Spielberg "confirmed where our strengths and weaknesses are with the W16" - F1technical.net

On the back of a rather disappointing weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell conceded that the Red Bull Ring "confirmed where our strengths and weaknesses are with the W16."

Read more: Russell: Spielberg "confirmed where our strengths and weaknesses are with the W16" - F1technical.net

"Our full focus is already on Silverstone," claims Antonelli after disappointing ... - F1technical.net

Having retired from the Austrian Grand Prix following a collision with reigning champion Max Verstappen, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli reckons that his "full focus is already on Silverstone."

Read more: "Our full focus is already on Silverstone," claims Antonelli after disappointing ... - F1technical.net

Alonso hails Aston Martin for its strategic decision - F1technical.net

Having finished the Austrian Grand Prix in an impressive seventh place, two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso has praised Aston Martin for having pursued an ambitious one-stop strategy at the Red Bull Ring.

Read more: Alonso hails Aston Martin for its strategic decision - F1technical.net

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Marko explains why Red Bull pushes on with Arvid Lindblad's on-track activities - F1technical.net

On the back of Arvid Lindblad's most recent F1 test outing, Red Bull's motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has opened up about the Briton's role in the Milton Keynes-based outfit's junior programme.

Read more: Marko explains why Red Bull pushes on with Arvid Lindblad's on-track activities - F1technical.net

Wolff compares Antonelli's performance with Piastri's development curve - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has praised Antonelli's qualifying pace and consistency, but he singled out the tyre management as an area in which "il Bolognese" still needs to improve.

Read more: Wolff compares Antonelli's performance with Piastri's development curve - F1technical.net

How Sauber’s strategy set Hulkenberg up to pass and beat Tsunoda: Race data | 2025 Austrian Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Nico Hulkenberg started last but gained 11 places - including one from Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda - to score an excellent ninth.

Read more: How Sauber’s strategy set Hulkenberg up to pass and beat Tsunoda: Race data | 2025 Austrian Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Saturday, June 28, 2025

History corner: Austria is set to host its 38th F1 race - F1technical.net

Following the Canadian Grand Prix, the F1 field is back in Europe, with the Red Bull Ring playing host to the first location of another back-to-back races.

Read more: History corner: Austria is set to host its 38th F1 race - F1technical.net

Wolff compares Antonelli's performance with Piastri's development curve - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has praised Antonelli's qualifying pace and consistency, but he singled out the tyre management as an area in which "il Bolognese" still needs to improve.

Read more: Wolff compares Antonelli's performance with Piastri's development curve - F1technical.net

Tsunoda sets worst five-race qualifying run for a Red Bull driver in 18 years | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Yuki Tsunoda got closer to Max Verstappen than he has all year in qualifying but it didn't stop his poor run of results continuing.

Read more: Tsunoda sets worst five-race qualifying run for a Red Bull driver in 18 years | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Friday, June 27, 2025

Former Ferrari F1 mastermind to take up role in McLaren's road car arm - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Former Ferrari chief Luca Di Montezemolo has been appointed as a director of the McLaren Group Holdings Limited, which controls the McLaren Automotive business and has a minority stake in the F1 team.
On Friday, McLaren Group Holdings Ltd made a Companies House filing in the UK to appoint Di Montezemelo to its board of directors, which will see the Italian become the ninth director of the ...Keep reading

Read more: Former Ferrari F1 mastermind to take up role in McLaren's road car arm - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Verstappen set to race with his Orange Lion special helmet at Spielberg - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen sounded a positive note, revealing that he will be wearing a special boots and helmet design at Red Bull's home race.

Read more: Verstappen set to race with his Orange Lion special helmet at Spielberg - F1technical.net

Brad Pitt reveals why Mercedes and Ferrari pit crews couldn’t stop laughing at APX GP team - Motorsport.com

Brad Pitt unveiled a rare piece of ‘F1’ movie memorabilia that caused multiple teams in the paddock to “laugh their a**es off” at the film crew. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Pitt gave the host a gift from the movie set: a black and gold APX GP polo shirt. 
“This is from day one,” he said, revealing that the cast originally donned the shirts ...Keep reading

Read more: Brad Pitt reveals why Mercedes and Ferrari pit crews couldn’t stop laughing at APX GP team - Motorsport.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

What has changed for the current season? - F1technical.net

With ten races of the 2025 F1 season done and dusted, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo recaps some key sporting and technical changes for the 24-race season.

Read more: What has changed for the current season? - F1technical.net

Alpine announce new partnership with nuclear organization - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, Alpine has announced a partnership with AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that prioritizes people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Read more: Alpine announce new partnership with nuclear organization - F1technical.net

Round-up: Red Bull ‘only run two cars because they have to’, drivers laughed at ‘F1’ scene and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Red Bull ‘only run two cars because they have to’, drivers laughed at ‘F1’ scene and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

'Circumstances not ideal' - Sainz rules out FIA presidency bid - BBC Sport

Rally legend Carlos Sainz decides not to run for the presidency of motorsport's governing body the FIA in December's election.

Read more: 'Circumstances not ideal' - Sainz rules out FIA presidency bid - BBC Sport

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Beganovic reveals that his lock screen is a mutual picture with Lewis Hamilton - F1technical.net

Just day ahead of his latest practice outing with Ferrari in the opening one-hour session at the Austrian Grand Prix, F2 driver Dino Beganovic has reflected on his integration into the Ferrari Driver Academy.

Read more: Beganovic reveals that his lock screen is a mutual picture with Lewis Hamilton - F1technical.net

Verstappen reveals what he needs to secure his fifth title in 2025 - F1technical.net

Reigning champion Max Verstappen has revealed what he needs to be able to fight for his fifth F1 championship title amid McLaren's current dominant form.

Read more: Verstappen reveals what he needs to secure his fifth title in 2025 - F1technical.net

Round-up: Aston Martin launches driver academy, Verstappen reveals special helmet and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Aston Martin launches driver academy, Verstappen reveals special helmet and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Ferrari continued to dominate pit stops at the Canadian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Despite failing to compete for top places at the Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari continued to dominate the pit stops at Montreal, completing the quickest tyre change on Lewis Hamilton's SF-25. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look back at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Read more: Ferrari continued to dominate pit stops at the Canadian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Verstappen's race ban threat and McLaren relations set to intensify Austrian GP - SkySports F1

Formula 1 head to Red Bull's home track for the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend after a dramatic conclusion to the last event in Canada.

Read more: Verstappen's race ban threat and McLaren relations set to intensify Austrian GP - SkySports F1

Sunday, June 22, 2025

McLaren want 'better judgement' in Norris vs Piastri after clash - SkySports F1

McLaren will continue to let Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris race freely despite their collision in the Canadian Grand Prix, although say the incident reinforced that the team-mates must apply more "caution" when in close combat.

Read more: McLaren want 'better judgement' in Norris vs Piastri after clash - SkySports F1

Hamilton opens up about his technical impact on Ferrari - F1technical.net

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has reckoned that he has been in a continuous back-and-forth with Ferrari’s engineers over car setup decisions, revealing that he has pushed the Scuderia for more experimentation work than the Italian outfit has been used to.

Read more: Hamilton opens up about his technical impact on Ferrari - F1technical.net

Pirelli reveals why it was important to use the C6 compound at Montreal - F1technical.net

On the back of a closely-fought Canadian Grand Prix, Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli has revealed why it was important to supply teams with the brand-new C6 compound.

Read more: Pirelli reveals why it was important to use the C6 compound at Montreal - F1technical.net

Has Formula 1’s calendar changed for the better or worse in the 21st century? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Has the Formula 1 calendar got better or worse since the turn of the millennium? Have your say in this week's poll.

Read more: Has Formula 1’s calendar changed for the better or worse in the 21st century? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Formula E: Ticktum secures maiden Formula E victory in hectic Jakarta race - F1technical.net

The American-owned Formula E team, CUPRA KIRO, battled to a historic first victory in its debut season in the series, with Dan Ticktum capitalising upon a thrilling Jakarta E-Prix to finish on top of the podium.

Read more: Formula E: Ticktum secures maiden Formula E victory in hectic Jakarta race - F1technical.net

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Domenicali thinks Vasseur needs "to save all his energy to continue his work" - F1technical.net

Amid speculations around Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur's future at the Scuderia, former Ferrari team principal and current F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the Frenchman, claiming that the 57-year-old has been doing a great job and he needs to continue his work.

Read more: Domenicali thinks Vasseur needs "to save all his energy to continue his work" - F1technical.net

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Rosberg: Ferrari's 'clumsy' Canadian GP summed up troubled season - SkySports F1

Nico Rosberg believes Ferrari's "clumsy" Canadian Grand Prix weekend summed up their disappointing season so far.

Read more: Rosberg: Ferrari's 'clumsy' Canadian GP summed up troubled season - SkySports F1

Formula 1 announces contract extension with Canadian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Just days after last Sunday's Montreal race, Formula One has announced that the Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through to the 2035 season inclusive.

Read more: Formula 1 announces contract extension with Canadian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Round-up: Norris and Piastri ‘want to do Le Mans’, Mercedes reintroduce upgrade and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Norris and Piastri ‘want to do Le Mans’, Mercedes reintroduce upgrade and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Inside the ‘F1’ movie premiere in New York - and why some drivers didn’t attend - Motorsport.com

The F1 paddock made a mad dash from Montreal to Manhattan following Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix for the world premiere of the ‘F1’ movie. The highly-anticipated Brad Pitt flick debuted on the big screen at Radio City Music Hall, a couple of blocks away from the red carpet in the heart of New York City.
Of the grid’s 20 drivers, 15 jetted to the Big Apple on Monday morning, and checked ...Keep reading

Read more: Inside the ‘F1’ movie premiere in New York - and why some drivers didn’t attend - Motorsport.com

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

What you will love about 'F1: The Movie' - Motorsport.com

Forget everything you’ve seen on social media, or what you’ve read about the new Formula 1 movie - you should absolutely go and see it. If not only to form your own opinions on F1 and see the latest attempt to bring the series into Hollywood.
The sport’s owners are desperate to crack the US audience and capitalise on the post Drive to Survive lull, so taking it to the big screen – with ...Keep reading

Read more: What you will love about 'F1: The Movie' - Motorsport.com

We sent three motorsport writers to 'F1 The Movie' - here’s what they thought  - Motorsport.com

Can I get your five-word movie review? 
Ben Hunt: Good for non-F1 fans.
Mark Mann-Bryans: Not good for anyone watching.
What were your thoughts on the racing scenes?
BH: A lot has been made of the technology. The director used similar techniques to what they used in Top Gun, but they’ve gone even further with this. We've heard about camera mounting points and techniques that could ...Keep reading

Read more: We sent three motorsport writers to 'F1 The Movie' - here’s what they thought  - Motorsport.com

Saturday, June 14, 2025

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell storms to pole ahead of Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

George Russell stormed to pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix and will start on the front row alongside his Barcelona rival Max Verstappen.
Verstappen was hit with a 10-place penalty and three penalty points after colliding with Russell’s Mercedes during the Spanish Grand Prix. Now, the duo’s fight will head to extra time as they start alongside one another in Montreal.
Russell ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 Canadian GP: George Russell storms to pole ahead of Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

WOAH! Albon's engine cover flies off during Quali in Montreal! - SkySports F1

Alex Albon's engine cover flew off his Williams car during Q1 in Montreal.

Read more: WOAH! Albon's engine cover flies off during Quali in Montreal! - SkySports F1

Tsunoda handed 10-place grid penalty for red flag infrigement | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Yuki Tsunoda has been given a 10-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix for overtaking under red flags during final practice.

Read more: Tsunoda handed 10-place grid penalty for red flag infrigement | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Live: 2025 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Follow the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: Live: 2025 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Friday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton - BBC Sport

Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.

Read more: Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton - BBC Sport

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The penalty tightrope Verstappen now walks to avoid race ban - SkySports F1

This weekend's Canadian Grand Prix marks the first of two consecutive races when F1 world champion Max Verstappen will walk a penalty tightrope after the contentious events of the last race in Spain.

Read more: The penalty tightrope Verstappen now walks to avoid race ban - SkySports F1

Racing Bulls offer unique paddock access for Silverstone, Budapest and Monza - F1technical.net

Formula One's Faenza-based outfit Racing Bulls are calling on the next wave of creative talent to step into the fast lane with its latest 2025 Creator Platform initiative.

Read more: Racing Bulls offer unique paddock access for Silverstone, Budapest and Monza - F1technical.net

Round-up: Verstappen ‘never untoward’ on-track says Norris, Kubica’s BoP concern and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen ‘never untoward’ on-track says Norris, Kubica’s BoP concern and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Williams enter into collaboration with AI provider - F1technical.net

Williams have announced a new multi-year partnership with Airia, an innovative enterprise platform that enables organisations to orchestrate, deploy and manage AI solutions securely and at scale.

Read more: Williams enter into collaboration with AI provider - F1technical.net

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Mercedes reveal how stiffer front wing affect aerodynamic balance - F1technical.net

On the back of the introduction of more severe front wing load tests, Mercedes' technical director James Allison stated that the stiffer front wings will make the car more nervous in high-speed corners, but teams will be able to mitigate the technical tweak with mechanical tools.

Read more: Mercedes reveal how stiffer front wing affect aerodynamic balance - F1technical.net

Aston Martin’s F1 vision is driven by more than speed - Motorsport.com

When Aston Martin returned to Formula 1 four years ago, the goal wasn’t just the top step of the podium — it was something bigger. Lawrence Stroll’s long-term vision for a championship-winning team has been well-publicized, but there’s another plan in motion at the AMR Technology Campus, steered by Chief Marketing Officer, Rob Bloom. He joined Aston Martin from McLaren in 2021 with a ...Keep reading

Read more: Aston Martin’s F1 vision is driven by more than speed - Motorsport.com

Monday, June 9, 2025

F1 2026 schedule revealed: Australian opener, Monaco moved, Madrid added - SkySports F1

Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race schedule for 2026 that will see Australia remain as the host of the opening round of the season.

Read more: F1 2026 schedule revealed: Australian opener, Monaco moved, Madrid added - SkySports F1

Formula E: How does DS Formula E use the power of artificial intelligence? - F1technical.net

DS Performance – the competition division of DS Automobiles that enters the French brand into Formula E – reveals how it benefits from a team of engineers dedicated to artificial intelligence.

Read more: Formula E: How does DS Formula E use the power of artificial intelligence? - F1technical.net

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Verstappen completed demo run on front of Red Bull Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport - F1technical.net

To mark the re-opening of the iconic Red Bull Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen drove the championship-winning RB8 in a motorsport display.

Read more: Verstappen completed demo run on front of Red Bull Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport - F1technical.net

Sainz completes demo run at the brand-new Madring - F1technical.net

Williams' four-time F1 race winner driver, Carlos Sainz has now completed a demo run on his home streets of Madrid at the future venue of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Read more: Sainz completes demo run at the brand-new Madring - F1technical.net

Saturday, June 7, 2025

F1, the FIA and the teams completed inspection of Hungaroring's brand-new main building - F1technical.net

With just under two month away from this year's Hungarian Grand Prix, representative of Formula One, the FIA and the F1 teams have completed their first inspection of the Hungaroring's brand-new main building.

Read more: F1, the FIA and the teams completed inspection of Hungaroring's brand-new main building - F1technical.net

Formula One confirms PepsiCo as its new official partner - F1technical.net

Formula 1 and PepsiCo have announced a multi-year agreement that will see PepsiCo become an Official Partner of the pinnacle of motorsport until at least the 2030 season.

Read more: Formula One confirms PepsiCo as its new official partner - F1technical.net

Disney and Formula 1 unveil collaboration with Disney’s Mickey & Friends - F1technical.net

Formula 1 and Disney have announced an exciting new collaboration that will begin in 2026, which will be realized through experiences, content and merchandise.

Read more: Disney and Formula 1 unveil collaboration with Disney’s Mickey & Friends - F1technical.net

ANALYSIS: Who did improve the most at Barcelona compared to last season? - F1technical.net

Although Williams endured a tough weekend at Barcelona, the Grove-based squad became the only team to have set a better lap time in qualifying than in previous season. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

Read more: ANALYSIS: Who did improve the most at Barcelona compared to last season? - F1technical.net

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Alonso says 2026 F1 car will be 'very important' in retirement decision - SkySports F1

Fernando Alonso says the new 2026 Formula 1 car will be "very important" when he makes his decision to retire or to stay in the sport.

Read more: Alonso says 2026 F1 car will be 'very important' in retirement decision - SkySports F1

How many penalty points do drivers currently have? - F1technical.net

Reigning champion Max Verstappen will receive a one-race ban, should he pick up any penalty points in his next two races, albeit ten other drivers also have penalty points on their licence. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reveals what the current situation looks like.

Read more: How many penalty points do drivers currently have? - F1technical.net

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Sauber's Hulkenberg excelled at Barcelona despite low-speed issues - F1technical.net

Having secured a brilliant fifth-place finish at last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg has praised the updates of his car that gave the Swiss team " a step forward in performance."

Read more: Sauber's Hulkenberg excelled at Barcelona despite low-speed issues - F1technical.net

"Emotions simply got the better of him," Marko reflects on Verstappen's incident with ... - F1technical.net

On the back of Max Verstappen's hectic end to the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko conceded that he does not "know what kind of misjudgment or thought process was going on inside him."

Read more: "Emotions simply got the better of him," Marko reflects on Verstappen's incident with ... - F1technical.net

Round-up: Why new front wing rule changed little, improvements for Canadian GP and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Why new front wing rule changed little, improvements for Canadian GP and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sauber beats Ferrari for fastest pit stop at Barcelona - F1technical.net

Although Ferrari have dominated pit stops so far in 2025, Sauber managed to surpass the Italian outfit at last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix with the quickest tyre service of the entire race.

Read more: Sauber beats Ferrari for fastest pit stop at Barcelona - F1technical.net

Red Bull endured “sobering” weekend after pinning hopes on rule change – Marko | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Red Bull hoped the front wing rule change would peg McLaren back in Spain but found they are no closer, says Helmut Marko.

Read more: Red Bull endured “sobering” weekend after pinning hopes on rule change – Marko | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Monday, June 2, 2025

Albon urges Williams to find out why Barcelona is “such a challenge for us” - F1technical.net

On the back of a tough race for Williams at last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, Alexander Albon has urged the Grove-based outfit to figure out why their F1 cars do not excel at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Read more: Albon urges Williams to find out why Barcelona is “such a challenge for us” - F1technical.net

Round-up: Marko admits Red Bull made “wrong” tyre call, Ferrucci penalised and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Marko admits Red Bull made “wrong” tyre call, Ferrucci penalised and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Brad Pitt thinks it’s harder to be an F1 driver than a movie star: "They get so much s**t"  - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories

Brad Pitt has experienced the perils of fame, but he thinks the criticism hurled at Formula 1 drivers is even more intense. The A-lister said there were certain similarities between movie stars and race car drivers, despite being markedly different professions. 
“There’s an isolation,” he told GQ. “Even a loneliness when you don’t feel like things are clicking. They usually lead to ...Keep reading

Read more: Brad Pitt thinks it’s harder to be an F1 driver than a movie star: "They get so much s**t"  - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories