George Russell: F1 drivers a bit fed up with FIA November 21, 2024 Formula 1’s George Russell has hit out at the sport’s governing body, insisting some drivers are “a bit fed up” with the leadership of the FIA. Russell leads the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which penned a letter to the FIA slamming its chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem for meddling in the sport over such things as [...]
Williams and Duracell extend Formula 1 partnership November 19, 2024 Long-standing Formula 1 team Williams Racing have extended their partnership with Duracell. The multi-year extension sees Duracell, who initially joined the team in 2022, take their partnership beyond this season to ensure it dons the famous blue car which will next year be driven by Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Duracell has been credited with [...]
Company swindled £230k out of customers in F1 British Grand Prix scam November 14, 2024 A scam company which targeted businesses with hospitality tickets for the F1 British Grand Prix has been wound up by the Insolvency Service. Informa Expo Ltd, trading as Informa Hospitality Group, inflicted losses of around £230,000 on customers, according to the insolvency body, by offering hospitality packages to Silverstone. Customers did not receive the tickets [...]
F1 owner Liberty Media CEO Maffei to step down after 20 years November 13, 2024 The chief executive of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media Greg Maffei will leave the firm after 20 years, it was announced on Wednesday. Maffei, 64, will be replaced by chairman John Malone, 83, on an interim basis but Maffei will continue on as a senior advisor until a replacement is found. “I have thoroughly enjoyed [...]
London’s O2 Arena to host F1 launch extravaganza in 2025 November 12, 2024 All ten Formula 1 teams will show off their 2025 cars at the O2 next year at the same time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the sport. The iconic London venue will host the event, which is the first of its kind, as the teams – such as Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari – [...]
Verstappen has hand on fourth title after Sao Paulo win November 3, 2024 Max Verstappen won his first race since June to put one hand on a fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship. The Dutchman started 17th at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil to storm to victory ahead of a gutsy Alpine duo of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly. Verstappen picked up the full 26 points [...]
Is it written in the F1 stars for Hamilton at Ferrari? October 28, 2024 As Lewis Hamilton prepares for life at Ferrari, the Prancing Horses are beginning to find some Formula 1 form. “I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.” Those were [...]
If McLaren end Red Bull and Mercedes duopoly, it’s great for F1 October 26, 2024 In just one corner at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Lando Norris looked to have blown his shot at winning a first ever Formula 1 world championship, despite there being another five races between now and the coronation in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen is by no means driving with the confidence he has [...]
Formula 1 Driver Standings before United States Grand Prix October 20, 2024 The United States Grand Prix gets underway this evening with Lando Norris on pole looking to close the gap to Formula 1 title leader Max Verstappen. The front row at the Circuit of the Americas will see the two title rivals alongside one another with Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in behind. Oscar [...]
Ex-F1 boss Guenther Steiner hits out at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem October 12, 2024 Former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has hit out at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after the Emirati complained about bias in the British media. Ben Sulayem said he has not been fairly treated by the British media following comments by design guru Adrian Newey, who said Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel faced poor [...]