Mercedes
Mercedes surprised a few people by looking properly in the mix in Qatar, despite the conditions not necessarily being to their liking. But come SQ3, Russell once again was the driver to shine. He was one of very few to improve on his second flying run, pipping Piastri...
Audi is to sell a stake in its Formula 1 entry to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, QIA.A statement from the German car company said the Gulf state would buy a “significant minority” in the team, which is entering F1 in 2026.The deal will be completed next year, after...
For so long, the messages were mixed.
Formula 1 turned down the Andretti Global project’s bid to join the 2026 grid back in January, and it was not a decision that came as a surprise to anyone within the paddock, or many outside it.
Stefano Domenicali and co had made...
Qatar hosts the penultimate round of the Formula 1 season, with plenty still to play for at the Lusail International Circuit. Max Verstappen might have wrapped up the drivers’ title, but the Dutchman would dearly love to add another win to his 2024 tally, while McLaren and Ferrari...
Mayer said he was fired via a text from one of Ben Sulayem's assistants on Tuesday."For a federation that relies on volunteers to fire by text somebody who has made a significant contribution does not speak well of the management of the federation," Mayer said.He said the reason...
Formula 1 has announced the Italian Grand Prix will remain at Monza until at least the 2031 season.
Monza’s previous contract was due to expire after next year’s race, but a new six-year extension has been agreed that will retain its place on the calendar. F1 says the sport...
Formula 1 continues to see strong growth in Italy, both in broadcast with a cumulative audience of 183.3 million in 2023, and online where social media followers grew by 16% last season. The 2025 Italian Grand Prix will take place from 5-7 September 2025.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO...
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza will remain on the Formula 1 schedule until at least 2031.Monza, the oldest track on the calendar, has signed a six-year extension to its existing deal.The move comes after modernisation works were completed at the track, the oldest on the calendar, in...
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Andrea Stella has praised Max Verstappen for his championship triumph, with the McLaren boss also expressing hope that the squad’s battle with the Dutchman this season will serve as good preparation to launch a new challenge for the drivers’ crown in 2025.
After a dominant start to the 2024...