The key change that has helped Magnussen finally click with his Haas

Kevin Magnussen’s pace has been transformed recently, with Mexico seeing him produce his best qualifying and Formula 1 race result of the season.Critically, that showing was not the result of some freak circumstance, as it came from some pretty impressive pace that even meant he was faster than Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the closing stages of the race.It is a far cry from the start of the season …Keep reading

The F1 broadcasting change that could solve a lot of driver penalty angst

Whatever way you slice many of the controversial overtaking clashes in Formula 1 of late – particularly those involving Max Verstappen – there’s one element that cannot be denied.When it comes to drivers fighting hard, title rivals going toe to toe, the best racing machines on the planet being thrown at each other – it makes a great television spectacle. TV can’t replace the buzz of the …Keep reading

TV deals in spotlight as Brazilian GP shuts curtain on F1’s Americas triple-header

After another dominant Ferrari victory in Mexico both Formula 1 world championships remain in the balance heading to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, with global television audiences clamouring to see the latest twists and turns in a three-team tussle for the titles.The race at Interlagos is the end of three consecutive weeks of F1 racing in the Americas, with the United States GP in Austin …Keep reading

Is Colapinto the answer to Red Bull’s $20 million Perez headache?

Sergio Perez’s ongoing struggles in Formula 1 have left his Red Bull bosses facing a $20 million headache over what it does with him going forward.Where once his lack of scoring was not much more than an annoyance, and only had an impact on the Mexican’s own drivers’ championship positions, things have got much more critical now that McLaren and Ferrari have stepped up.Red Bull is quickly …Keep reading

Herbert: Mexico penalties “won’t stop” Verstappen aggression towards Norris

Former Formula 1 driver turned FIA steward Johnny Herbert does not expect a pair of 10-second sanctions at the Mexico Grand Prix will stop Max Verstappen from being aggressive in combat with title rival Lando Norris.One week on from a controversial off-track overtake from Norris, which saw the McLaren driver handed a five-second penalty in Austin following a robust defence from Verstappen, the …Keep reading