George Russell hails Mercedes upgrade impact with ‘best all season’ assessment

According to George Russell, the recent upgrades on the Mercedes’ W15 have resulted in the car feeling the best it has all season. The upgrades Mercedes has brought to Imola have been met with George Russell’s approval, with the British driver qualifying sixth. At the conclusion of qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at …

‘Something needs to be done’ – McLaren boss slams Monaco banner incident which had ‘catastrophic’ impact

In Monaco, Lando Norris makes contact with the barrier. Forced to pit late in Q1 having picked up what Andrea Stella revealed was a “few metres of advertising banners”, Lando Norris was lucky to progress in qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. According to his McLaren team boss, the loose advertising banners could potentially have …

Should F1 ‘expose its drivers as human’ on team radio — or keep it under wraps?

Due to Max Verstappen’s intense radio exchanges with his race engineer, numerous fans on PlanetF1.com are now advocating for a reduction in the airing of team radio. Team radio. It’s been the topic of ample conversation in the aftermath of the Hungarian Grand Prix, where terse messages between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and their respective …

Ferrari drivers disagree on theories for shock Red Bull Imola GP qualifying pace leap

Charles Leclerc was taken aback by Max Verstappen’s unexpected pole position at Imola. Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were split on the reasons behind Red Bull’s surprise pace jump in Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying after Max Verstappen claimed pole position at Imola. On Saturday, Verstappen secured his sixth pole position of the …

Jenson Button reveals what ‘we’ve heard’ about the Mercedes front wing decision

In Monaco, Lewis Hamilton opted to use the previous model of the Mercedes front wing. Although Lewis Hamilton blamed his Monaco qualifying defeat to George Russell on the latter receiving Mercedes’ new front wing, Jenson Button says it was a “decision between them” with Hamilton not wanting to risk running the wing in qualifying. Hamilton …

‘Golden race’ of Formula 1 Monaco deserves spot says former driver

While the racing itself might not leave a lasting impression, the backdrop is undeniably remarkable. Johnny Herbert believes Monaco still has a place on the Formula 1 calendar despite complaints that the race itself is boring. Herbert strongly believes that Formula 1 should not exclude the Sunday of the Monte Carlo weekend, despite it being …

‘Sick from the incident’ — IndyCar drivers, team personnel slam series for late yellow in five-car pile-up

At the Toronto race of IndyCar, Santino Ferrucci becomes airborne amidst a five-car pileup. The IndyCar world is left reeling after a nasty late-race crash in Toronto saw five cars pile up together, one driver get airborne, and one lingering question as the checkered flag flew: Where was the yellow flag? In the final moments …

Ferrari upgrades overhyped? Carlos Sainz hits out over ‘out of reality’ Imola predictions

Carlos Sainz is currently in his last season driving for Ferrari. Carlos Sainz has accused the F1 media of overhyping Ferrari’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix upgrades, insisting the improvements were never going to allow the team to “kill” the opposition at Imola. Ferrari arrived at their first home race of the F1 2024 season armed …

Ted Kravitz explains why ‘extreme’ Red Bull RB20 concept ‘inherently not set up to like’ Monaco

Max Verstappen and the Monaco barriers Max Verstappen’s pole position streak came to an abrupt end in Monaco with Ted Kravitz claiming the “inherent concept” of the RB20 is just not suited to the Monte Carlo street circuit. In Monaco, Verstappen faced a challenging time during the practice sessions on Friday. However, he appeared to …

Jenson Button ‘disagrees’ on Mercedes dynamic with fair Lewis Hamilton treatment verdict

At the conclusion of this season, Lewis Hamilton will bring his lengthy and triumphant partnership with Mercedes to a close. Jenson Button is confident that Mercedes will give Lewis Hamilton “equal treatment” for the duration of the F1 2024 season after George Russell was given the the team’s only new front wing for the Monaco …