Charles Leclerc’s long-time race engineer replaced ahead of Imola GP

For the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc will be assigned a fresh F1 race engineer. Ferrari has confirmed that Charles Leclerc’s race engineer has been replaced ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Scuderia has reassigned Xavier Marcos Padros, Charles Leclerc’s long-time race engineer, to new projects within the company, leaving Leclerc without him …

Ferrari spark ‘chicken and egg’ debate amidst rumoured Lewis Hamilton/Adrian Newey link-up

Adrian Newey and Lewis Hamilton might collaborate at Ferrari. With Adrian Newey set to leave Red Bull next season and rumoured to be heading to Maranello, Anthony Davidson says that “may well have” triggered Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. Last week, it was Newey’s turn to break the internet after Hamilton’s announcement in February that …

High anticipation for Mercedes at Imola as rising star poised for F1 return – F1 news round-up

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action. As the dust continues to settle on the Miami Grand Prix, it is time to bring you up to speed with the latest major Formula 1 headlines. The focus is now shifting towards the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as Mercedes is expected to launch their comeback at Imola. Additionally, …

‘Time to move on?’ – McLaren mind games with Red Bull continue as staff desire questioned

Red Bull has been targeted by Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has reiterated his belief that Adrian Newey’s exit will trigger “more dominos to fall” at Red Bull, claiming “people want to work for brands they’re proud of”. After the first quarter of 2025, Adrian Newey’s surprising departure will …

F1’s newest ‘big team in crisis’ facing a ‘big, big challenge’ to return

After McLaren’s triumphant victory in F1, the question arises: can Williams also achieve such a feat? Williams is facing a “big, big challenge” to achieve what McLaren has done and climb back to the front of F1 where the Grove-based squad once dominated. Williams was the dominant force in F1 during the 1990s, thanks to …

Max Verstappen hits back at McLaren boss over Adrian Newey ‘first domino to fall’ talk

Max Verstappen from Red Bull and Zak Brown from McLaren. While understanding the reasoning, Max Verstappen believes McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is simply trying to “stir things up” with his comments in the wake of the Adrian Newey bombshell. Newey, considered one of the most accomplished Formula 1 designers in history, has officially departed …

US giants Ford issue response to Adrian Newey exit ahead of Red Bull partnership

Ford has addressed the departure of Adrian Newey from Red Bull. With Red Bull losing Adrian Newey by the middle of next year, future engine partner Ford has shared its thoughts on his departure. In 2026, Ford will join forces with Red Bull’s newly established engine division, Red Bull Powertrains, to enter Formula 1. This …

Sergio Perez start theory emerges after near catastrophic wipe-out of Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez is pursued by George Russell as they navigate the Miami circuit. Sergio Perez came within a scrape and a whack of putting Max Verstappen out of the Miami Grand Prix on the opening lap, Christijan Albers putting his antics down to his “frustrating” qualifying. Verstappen secured the pole position for the Miami Grand …

Red Bull domination over? Ferrari tease new F1 reality with ‘no more comfort zone’

Ferrari is of the opinion that Red Bull’s dominance in the front of F1 has diminished. Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has a suspicion Red Bull is no longer in its comfort zone, having been defeated in two of the first six races of 2024. In contrast to their remarkable performance in 2023, where they lost …

Carlos Sainz playing ‘dangerous game of poker’ with ‘one-year’ Mercedes option on the table

Has Carlos Sainz made progress in resolving his future in F1? Carlos Sainz is playing a “dangerous game of poker” with Audi reportedly giving him until Monaco to commit but he wants to wait on Max Verstappen’s Mercedes decision. Sainz was released by Ferrari even prior to the commencement of this season, leading to speculation …