2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Free Practice 1 results

In the initial practice session at Imola, Charles Leclerc established the fastest time. Here are the complete results from the first practice session at Imola, ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. During the first practice session at Imola, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc achieved the quickest time. The session was momentarily halted by a red …

Red Bull running ‘scared of Max Verstappen’ in fresh McLaren boss accusation

In Bahrain, Max Verstappen is captured at the start of the F1 2024 season. Zak Brown has accused Red Bull of being “scared” of Max Verstappen as McLaren’s war of words with the F1 champions continues ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. McLaren have emerged as Red Bull‘s closest challengers of late, with Lando …

FIA reveal extensive list of big Red Bull and Ferrari upgrades at Imola

Thomas Maher from PlanetF1.com documented Ferrari’s upgrades at Imola. Although much of the focus in the build-up to Imola has been on Ferrari’s said-to-be Red Bull-styled upgrades, the reigning World Champion didn’t disappoint with five notable new parts. Adrian Newey’s final detailed input in designing the RB20 is being portrayed as Red Bull has restricted …

F1 driver holds ‘secret’ meeting with Williams over open 2025 seat – report

James Vowles, team principal of Williams, present on the F1 grid during the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023. Valtteri Bottas reportedly held a ‘secret’ meeting with Williams boss James Vowles at the recent British Grand Prix as the former Mercedes driver aims to seal his place on the F1 2025 grid. Bottas is one …

‘I’m not the only one’ – Fernando Alonso doubles down on ‘strange’ FIA steward decisions

Fernando Alonso, the driver of the Aston Martin, makes slight adjustments to his cap. Although not bringing nationality into it again, Fernando Alonso has reiterated his belief that the stewards have been making “strange” decisions and that something needs to be done. Fernando Alonso was fuming last time out in Miami when, on the back …

How chasing ‘quick’ performance has ultimately cost Mercedes dear

George Russell up close in action Chasing performance, and quickly, George Russell thinks Mercedes have “perhaps” made too many changes in the ground-effect aerodynamic era – and with the W15 they’ve gone “too far”. The W13 from Mercedes took everyone by surprise in 2022 when Formula 1 introduced ground-effect aerodynamic cars to the grid. The …

Williams share ‘transparent’ FW46 information that most teams keep secret

In the first practice session in Melbourne, Alex Albon incurred significant damage to his Williams car. Starting the season with an overweight FW46, James Vowles says Williams’ repair bill has hindered the team’s efforts to take the weight off the car. However, by establishing his “red line,” he is putting a halt to it now, …

Lewis Hamilton in the dark over Tifosi reaction at Imola ahead of historic Ferrari move

In 2025, Lewis Hamilton will bid farewell to his immensely triumphant tenure with Mercedes as he embarks on a new chapter with Ferrari. Arriving at Imola as a confirmed F1 2025 Ferrari driver, Lewis Hamilton doesn’t know if his welcome will be any different as he is still a “Mercedes driver right now”. After almost …

Max Verstappen sets record straight on Red Bull upgrades after Miami defeat

In Imola, Max Verstappen is set to compete with an upgraded RB20. Bringing a new front wing and floor to Imola, Max Verstappen has quashed suggestions Red Bull are reacting to McLaren’s victory as the new package was “already planned” long before Miami. In a direct confrontation following a Safety Car restart, Lando Norris secured …

New McLaren junior driver suspended hours after confirmation for FIA rule breach

Introducing the rising star of the McLaren driver programme, Martinius Stenshorne. On the same day he was announced as a new addition to the McLaren driver development programme, Martinius Stenshorne has been suspended from the Silverstone Formula 3 round. Following a tantalizing hint from McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown regarding the addition of two promising …