The multiple countries making a ‘big push’ to join F1’s ‘strained’ calendar

In the photograph, Greg Maffei of Liberty Media is seen alongside Mohammed Ben Sulayem from FIA. Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has revealed there has been a “big push” by Thailand and South Korea to join the F1 calendar, as well as Indonesia holding interest at different times. Maffei disclosed that the commercial rights holders …

Confirmed: Esteban Ocon out and Jack Doohan in for Canadian Grand Prix FP1 session

Jack Doohan has already participated in four FP1 sessions. Jack Doohan will complete the fifth FP1 session of his career this weekend as he jumps in the Alpine car of Esteban Ocon in Canada. In order to meet the requirements, teams must include rookies with two grands prix or less on their CV in two …

Ted Kravitz takes aim at Red Bull after Max Verstappen’s Lewis Hamilton collision

Max Verstappen and Ted Kravitz. Sky F1 pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz claimed “racing incident” is the term Red Bull go to when Max Verstappen caused a crash, after his Lewis Hamilton shunt in Hungary. Mercedes undercut Verstappen with Hamilton after the first round of pit-stops in Hungary, much to Verstappen’s frustration, an irritation which only …

Max Verstappen sabbatical theory resurfaces with ‘open ambition’ away from F1

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. Ex-F1 driver turned pundit Karun Chandhok reiterated his belief that Max Verstappen could take a sabbatical from Formula 1, which may allow him to return “reinvigorated”. Verstappen is under contract at Red Bull until the end of 2028, though that has not stopped speculation over his Formula 1 future, not …

Christian Horner questions Mercedes’ ‘defeatist’ Monaco Grand Prix strategy

George Russell, driving for Mercedes, is currently in the lead, followed by Max Verstappen from Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton, also from Mercedes. Red Bull boss Christian Horner “didn’t really understand” how Mercedes went about trying to defend P5 from Max Verstappen in Monaco, branding their strategy “defeatist”. A multi-car shunt on the opening lap, …

Esteban Ocon responds on social media after race-ending Pierre Gasly collision

Esteban Ocon’s Monaco Grand Prix was cut short when he collided with Pierre Gasly. Esteban Ocon has apologised for his part in the collision he had with Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly on the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix. During the first lap, both drivers approached the narrow right-hander at Portier, driving alongside each …

Martin Brundle warns Max Verstappen over ‘legacy’ with poor Red Bull team treatment

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Former F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle wishes that Max Verstappen would treat his Red Bull team better to make sporting success the foundations of his “legacy”. The Hungarian Grand Prix proved a frustrating race for Verstappen on several counts, not only due to his late collision with Lewis Hamilton as …

Charles Leclerc’s emotional tribute to late father after breaking Monaco GP curse

Since Louis Chiron in 1931, no Monegasque F1 driver had managed to win the Monaco Grand Prix until Charles Leclerc’s historic victory. Charles Leclerc said the enormity of his Monaco Grand Prix victory achievement began to hit him with two laps to go in the race. The Ferrari driver finally put an end to his …

Nico Rosberg slams Max Verstappen for his 3am sim racing activities in Hungary

Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen. Nico Rosberg made his disappointment clear over Max Verstappen’s sim racing activities in Hungary, comparing him to Lando Norris’ “professional” approach. Just like he did back at Imola, Verstappen mixed the virtual and real racing worlds across the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he took part in not only Formula 1 …

Williams tipped to land ‘major coup’ as Carlos Sainz camp information comes to light

Carlos Sainz has been linked with Williams as a potential team for the F1 2025 season. Sky Sports commentator David Croft has said that, after conversations with Carlos Sainz’s representatives, his F1 2025 choices are now between Williams and Audi. Should Williams secure his services from next season, Croft believes it would be a “major …