Sandbagging is a term often heard in the opening weeks of a Formula 1 season, specifically during testing sessions.The word is used by teams, drivers, media and fans to describe someone's performance - but what does it actually mean?Sandbagging is when a driver or team intentionally underperforms in...
"The bottom line is we are slow. We are not where we want to be."
That was Aston Martin Team Representative Pedro de la Rosa's brutal assessment of where the British squad stand a few weeks out from the opening Australian Grand Prix on March 6-8.
There is no doubt...
Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 after striking a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.While the Circuit de Catalunya has been replaced as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix by the Madring, it remains on the calendar for...
Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley has admitted to an early feeling of pride over the operation’s progress ahead of their maiden F1 season, highlighting the “ambition, boldness and creativity” he has seen so far.
Audi are gearing up to debut in the sport after taking over the previous Kick...
Available for over a yearFormula 1 is in a moment of pause. The 2025 racing cars have been wheeled into storage, and the racetracks have fallen silent. But inside the top-secret F1 factories, each team is facing a winter like never before. Revised rules for 2026 are reshaping...
George Russell has had plenty of highlights through his seven seasons in Formula 1 so far – five victories and 24 podiums are just some of the accolades he has to shout about.
But, away from the track, his personality and sense of fun have captivated fans just as...
The second day of testing on Thursday was marked by two of last year's title contenders, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, disagreeing over whether the new cars were enjoyable to drive.Russell said the 2026 cars were "way nicer to drive" in terms of their handling and ride compared...
Charles Leclerc is opting to stay “really cautious” about Ferrari’s prospects despite the squad enjoying “positive” reliability during the first pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Monegasque suggesting that while performance remains an unknown, Mercedes are 'hiding a massive amount'.
The Scuderia achieved the third highest lap count throughout...
Behind the top four, there appears to be a gap of in the region of 1.5 to two seconds before a midfield group comprising Haas, Alpine and Audi, followed by Racing Bulls and Williams. At the back are Cadillac and Aston Martin, who are the one team being...
George Russell has described this week’s pre-season test in Bahrain as “a bit of a reality check” for Mercedes, believing that the team have “taken a step back” in terms of reliability and performance since the Barcelona Shakedown.
Mercedes enjoyed a smooth run with their all-new W17 at the...
