Red Bull F1 guru Adrian Newey reveals plans for future, and says he’s been shut out May 16, 2024 Red Bull’s departing design guru Adrian Newey has revealed his plans for the future after admitting that he has been shut out of engineering meetings at the F1 team since his decision to leave the reigning champions. Newey, credited as being one of the most influential designers motor sport has ever seen, announced he’d be [...]
Alex Albon extends Williams Racing contract beyond new era of F1 May 15, 2024 Williams Racing F1 driver Alex Albon has committed himself to the team in a multi-year contract that extends his association with the British firm to beyond 2026. The Thai racer has been the leading driver for Williams in recent seasons and has signed on with his team into a new regulation period for Formula 1 [...]
Ferrari hire two of Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes colleagues May 13, 2024 Both men will join in October, just weeks before Hamilton makes his eagerly anticipated switch.
Departure of FIA chief Robyn after just 18 months sparks concerns May 8, 2024 The departure of Natalie Robyn as chief executive of motorsport’s governing body the FIA after just 18 months has been described as a “shame” and “disappointing” by leading equality commentators in racing. Robyn became the first ever chief executive of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in November 2022, a move trumpeted by president Mohammed Ben [...]
Toto Wolff: I’d do handstands to sign Red Bull F1 driver Verstappen May 7, 2024 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has not ruled out holding meetings with world champion F1 driver Max Verstappen about a potential move from Red Bull to the Silver Arrows. Rumours have swirled surrounding a potential swoop for the Dutchman by Mercedes amid turmoil in Red Bull following the fallout from allegations made against Christian Horner involving [...]
We are non-political, say McLaren after Trump-Norris “charm” May 6, 2024 It came after Lando Norris said it had been “cool” to meet Trump after his victory in Miami – the first of his Formula 1 career.
F1 attendances: Miami behind Las Vegas and Austin in US May 5, 2024 When the 20 Formula 1 drivers race off the start line in Miami on Sunday night it will be the first lap of three races in the US this season. The 2024 F1 season has repeated the feat of 2023 and stuck with three races across the pond – in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas. [...]
Giro d’Italia can give Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos rare sporting victory May 3, 2024 When the peloton departs Venaria Reale in Turin for the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, there’s more than just the pink jersey riding on it for Geraint Thomas and Ineos. Because the chemical company’s founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a sporting portfolio which is struggling to produce results. Across sailing, Formula 1, cycling and [...]
‘Superstar designer’ Adrian Newey tipped to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari after quitting Red Bull May 1, 2024 Newey, 65, said it had been a “great honour to have played a key role in Red Bull Racing’s progress" as he's tipped to move on.
HP, Visa, Aramco: Who are the main sponsors of each F1 team? April 27, 2024 The names of F1 teams are getting more and more difficult to remember given the endless number of sponsorship deals within the sport. Here City A.M. has broken down who partners with who, and what that has done to each of the team’s names. BWT Alpine F1 Team BWT is an Austrian manufacturing company. It [...]