The two Hulkenberg errors that boosted Colapinto and Bearman in Baku

A “flustered” Nico Hulkenberg’s two late errors boosted rookie Formula 1 drivers Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, plus Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton, in unseen incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s close.By keeping his pace high and medium tyres alive in the first stint on Sunday, Hulkenberg was eventually given a team order to move past temporary team-mate Bearman ahead, while his …Keep reading

FIA adds fourth DRS zone for Singapore GP

The FIA has decided to add a fourth DRS zone to the Marina Bay circuit for Formula 1’s return to the Singapore Grand Prix.The decision comes after drivers failed to lobby the governing body to add the extra zone to boost overtaking opportunities in the race last year.Following a layout change to the circuit ahead of the 2023 event, the FIA had consulted the teams about the possible addition of the …Keep reading

Autosport Podcast: Azerbaijan GP analysis

Round 17 of the 2024 F1 world championship had the sport head back to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. And despite Charles Leclerc’s early breakaway, it was Oscar Piastri who stunned the Monegasque driver with a brilliant pass into Turn 1 and then held off Leclerc’s attacks to take his second career victory.Ben Hunt and Filip Cleeren join Bryn Lucas on this edition of the …Keep reading

Which countries have the most race winners?

Six countries have achieved over 50 wins, with some drivers bringing home a record number of wins for their home nations.Countries with the most F1 wins1. United Kingdom – 313 winsThe United Kingdom has the most F1 wins of any country, taking 313 victories with 21 different drivers. Lewis Hamilton is the most decorated of the British contingent with 105 wins since his first in 2007.The seven-time …Keep reading

Renault chief agrees to meet Alpine’s Viry F1 engine staff after protests

Renault CEO Luca de Meo has agreed to meet employees of Alpine’s French power unit division in Viry-Chatillon as he weighs up a decision on whether to cease its F1 engine programme.Renault is strongly considering abandoning its in-house F1 power unit programme in Viry and shifting to Alpine becoming a customer team instead for the all-new 2026 engine regulations.In July, staff at Renault’s …Keep reading

Horner: Red Bull must now “attack” after dropped points

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted the reigning Formula 1 constructors’ championship-winning outfit must now “attack” after being leapfrogged by McLaren.Oscar Piastri’s victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, along with Lando Norris’ recovery from 15th on the grid to fourth, Sergio Perez’s late-race tangle with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen’s uncharacteristic weekend …Keep reading