Hamilton: Mercedes has to accept reality its F1 car is off the pace

After a disappointing qualifying showing on Friday for the Miami sprint race, with neither Hamilton nor team-mate George Russell making it out of SQ2, the seven-time world champion explained there were no extenuating circumstances for what happened.Instead, he says that ending up more than half a second adrift of pole position was a proper reflection of where Mercedes stacks up in F1 right now.”I …Keep reading

Ricciardo hit the wall twice in “awesome” Miami F1 sprint qualifying

On Friday, Ricciardo provided the latest indication he is starting to turn the corner after a tough 2024 season start.Ricciardo’s more promising pace in China was left unrewarded after a clash with Lance Stroll, but in Miami sprint qualifying the Australian took a surprising fourth starting place for Saturday morning’s 19-lap contest.He finished four tenths off polesitter Max Verstappen in the Red …Keep reading

F1’s points system debate now about extending it beyond 12th

As first revealed by Autosport, F1 teams and series bosses are considering the idea of extending the current points-paying positions beyond the current top 10.A proposal for it to cover the top 12 was evaluated at a recent F1 Commission meeting, but it was felt that more time was needed to nail down a bulletproof plan.And it has emerged that the main factor now being discussed is whether or not …Keep reading

How McLaren has left no stone unturned with its Miami F1 update

For its debut weekend, the entire suite of new parts has been fitted to Lando Norris’ MCL38, while Oscar Piastri will have to wait until Imola to see the full advantages on offer, as only half of the new components have been installed on his machine.The changes made aren’t new or revolutionary, with the team opting to make subtle alterations to a range of components so that they all complement one …Keep reading

Adrian Newey says he has “no plan” for next F1 challenge

Earlier this week Red Bull announced Newey will leave the Milton Keynes-based squad after a nearly two-decade stint, playing an important role in designing the cars that propelled Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen to multiple world championships.But amid the inner politics that have divided Red Bull at the start of this year, Newey felt the time was right to quit the squad.While he will continue …Keep reading

What is the motorsport triple crown and who has claimed the feat?

Sponsored by  That is where the motorsport triple crown comes in, as it can only be awarded to a driver who has achieved success across different racing disciplines.So, what is the triple crown and who has claimed this feat?What is the motorsport triple crown?The triple crown consists of three races, each one showcasing a driver’s skill in a different racing discipline. It includes the …Keep reading
“Getting the Heck Out of Miami”- F1’s Outrageous ‘$’ Ask Leaves NASCAR World in Utter Disbelief

“Getting the Heck Out of Miami”- F1’s Outrageous ‘$’ Ask Leaves NASCAR World in Utter Disbelief

This year’s Miami Grand Prix is all set to be a special weekend for Scuderia Ferrari as they debut a splash of blue on the iconic red challenger. Naturally, a lot of eyes are on the weekend, and NASCAR fans are eagerly anticipating one of motorsports’ grandest events in America. However, fans acclimatized to Stock […]

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