Norris’s Qatar yellow flag error is exactly what he can’t do in 2025 F1 title fight

Very fine margins are deciding Formula 1 races. Even over the course of a grand prix or sprint distance – think Lando Norris leaving the door ajar for Max Verstappen in the shorter Austria contest this year – a split-second call can make the difference.Maybe this is why the drivers are so tetchy these days – George Russell’s understandable efforts to get Verstappen penalised after Qatar GP …Keep reading

Perez “knows what the situation is” as Red Bull exit set after Abu Dhabi GP

Christian Horner insists Sergio Perez is “old enough and wise enough to know what the situation is” as Red Bull appears set to split with the Mexican after Abu Dhabi.Perez will finish only eighth in the drivers’ standings despite team-mate Max Verstappen winning his fourth title, with the 34-year-old’s shortcomings largely to blame for the team’s inability to keep McLaren and Ferrari at bay in the …Keep reading

Horner claims Russell “hysterical” amid Verstappen bad blood

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has accused George Russell of being “hysterical” across the Qatar Grand Prix weekend after a falling out with Max Verstappen.Verstappen revealed after victory at the Losail International Circuit that he had “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver Russell, who is a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, with the four-time world champion suggesting …Keep reading

What was behind Alonso’s “cannot ******* believe it” radio message

Fernando Alonso has explained his “cannot ******* believe it” radio message that he issued in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.The Spaniard had been running eighth during the initial safety car phase that had been triggered by Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto’s opening corner crash.But at the restart for the beginning of lap five, Alonso found himself on the back foot as both Lewis …Keep reading

Ecclestone puts F1 car collection up for sale

For decades the exact contents of former Formula 1 ‘ringmaster’ Bernie Ecclestone’s private car collection has been known only to the man himself and those he entrusts with its care.Some of them may even have dared to suggest to him that, as with other manifestations of worldly wealth, you can’t take it with you.Now the 94-year-old is disposing of at least part of it through UK-based …Keep reading

FIA explains Qatar mirror drama response and Norris penalty

The FIA has offered a detailed explanation as to why it did not seek to remove Alex Albon’s mirror from the track midway through the Qatar Grand Prix.The F1 race in Losail was turned on its head on lap 30 when Albon’s right mirror flew off his Williams on the start-finish straight.It ended up in the middle of the track and triggered some double yellow flags initially – which proved critical …Keep reading