The low-grip headaches that will dictate strategy in F1’s Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 chiefs may have been hard at work to improve their cherished Las Vegas Grand Prix for its sophomore outing, but what hasn’t changed one bit is the technical challenge that will decide over victory and defeat, and over the possible crowning of a world champion.The newly-added ice skating rink F1 installed on the roof of its swanky paddock building was conceived as a bit of fun, but it may …Keep reading

Autosport podcast: Las Vegas GP qualifying analysis

Ben Hunt and Mark Mann-Bryans take up their putters and head to a mini-golf course as they discuss qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Between swings, the duo discuss George Russell taking his fourth pole position of the season ahead of Carlos Sainz and a surprise third for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. There’s also more discourse on the differences in pace between Russell and team-mate Lewis …Keep reading

Friday favourite: The F1 winner who impressed Red Bull’s original Dutchman

Max Verstappen may be the most successful Dutchman in Red Bull’s Formula 1 history, but he isn’t its first driver heralding from the Netherlands. That honour is bestowed to Robert Doornbos, who stepped up from his third driver role to replace Christian Klien for the final three grands prix of 2006.Mark Webber’s impending arrival at the fast-growing team for 2007 meant Doornbos only had a …Keep reading