Verstappen: Red Bull solutions to kerb-riding F1 issues not a quick fix

The Dutchman is coming off the back of a challenging few races where rivals McLaren and Ferrari beat him to victories in Miami and Monaco because of difficulties his RB20 has faced over kerbs and on bumpy circuits.The situation appears to be caused by Red Bull having left itself with too little mechanical freedom to adjust its ride settings without compromising performance because of its …Keep reading
GF Kelly Piquet’s Thoughtful Gift Leaves Fans Swooning as Max Verstappen’s Jammies Draw Attention

GF Kelly Piquet’s Thoughtful Gift Leaves Fans Swooning as Max Verstappen’s Jammies Draw Attention

On November 11, 2020, the then-single Kelly Piquet uploaded a stunning picture of herself standing in front of a sea of water. While that was enough to turn heads already, a comment from Max Verstappen changed the course of history. The usually shy Verstappen wrote, “Together we can face challenges as deep as the sea and as high […]

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Zak Brown Upholds 3 Year Old ‘Tradition’ as He Presents Lando Norris With Ultimate Gift

Zak Brown Upholds 3 Year Old ‘Tradition’ as He Presents Lando Norris With Ultimate Gift

“I’ve counted days, I counted miles. To see you there, to see you there. It’s been a long time coming, but,” these lyrics of Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince best describe what happened in the Miami GP. Lando Norris stood on the top step of the podium, and the world rejoiced. The […]

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Russell: “Crazy” F1 2026 top speeds will have safety implications

On Thursday the FIA presented an outline of the all-new 2026 F1 cars with a bigger emphasis on electric energy and much lower drag and downforce levels.The more slippery cars are projected to be slower through the corners, but faster on the straights than the current machinery, which Russell believes comes with safety implications.”The cars are going to take a quite a big turn in terms of how they …Keep reading

F1 trophies: 10 of the weirdest designs awarded at a grand prix

While F1 trophies must stick to some rules – for example, showing the F1 logo, official name of the competition and finishing position, as well as stipulations regarding height and weight – there’s a lot of freedom offered to the designers.This has led to some unique designs in recent years; however, those rules haven’t always applied – meaning that in the past some grands prix have gotten …Keep reading

How Formula 1’s future is a throwback to 2009 ideas

Talk of better management of dirty air, of limiting designers’ ability to generate outwash, and prioritising closer racing is the intention, but there is still a lot of time for teams to unpick the good intentions before the cars hit the track for the first time.The renders provided by the FIA are understood to be a few generations behind where the governing body is in terms of the final draft …Keep reading

How the F1 transfer market is turning out for under-threat midfield drivers

The brutal realism of not having a drive in 2025 is beginning to sink in, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman both poised to make the step up from Formula 2.Triggered by Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari and Lando Norris’ new long-term deal with McLaren both happening at the turn of the year, the driver market for 2025 is quickly falling into place.As it stands, Carlos Sainz, Pierre …Keep reading

Sainz laughs off rumours his 2025 F1 contract is signed

The Spaniard is weighing up offers he has from Sauber/Audi and Williams for next season, with the door now officially closed on a move to Red Bull, and understood to be shut at Mercedes too.Wild speculation in the Spanish media on Thursday suggested that Sainz had made his decision and that a contract had been signed.But speaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Sainz said that was far from …Keep reading
F1 2026 Regulations: What Is Active Aero and How Will the New Aerodynamics Work?

F1 2026 Regulations: What Is Active Aero and How Will the New Aerodynamics Work?

F1 teased the 2026 aerodynamic regulations over a year ago, with updates and discussions around the same coming constantly for the last year. The new regulations are finally here, defining what 2026 will look like and feature in terms of aerodynamics. One of the most intriguing aspects of these regulations is active aerodynamics. Although there […]

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Alonso: Making 2026 F1 cars 30kg lighter an “impossible target”

On Thursday the FIA formally presented an outline of the all-new regulations for 2026 which are built around power units with a much bigger emphasis on electric energy.In order to maintain F1-level speeds, a lot of attention has gone into changing the chassis to compensate for the disadvantages of the complex engine formula, including the addition of active aerodynamics and smaller, slightly …Keep reading