How F1’s wisest driver will benefit the GPDA as its role expands beyond safety matters

What Carlos Sainz thinks about the lengthy modern Formula 1 calendar might seem an odd place to start when assessing his appointment to a directorship of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association.
But it handily sums up why he’ll be so useful to his peers in their ongoing struggle with the FIA.
The drivers regularly moan about having to do 24 grands prix these days – and probably more if …Keep reading
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Hamilton’s start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react?

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.
Now, with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at the country’s most famous sporting team, what has been the reaction of the press and the fans?
Here …Keep reading
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FIA blames Verstappen, Horner boos on “tribalist” fan behaviour

The FIA has called for respect from fans after boos were heard during the F1 75 event in London on Tuesday, which launched the 2025 season.
During the ceremony, where all new F1 liveries and some novel cars were unveiled, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and his driver Max Verstappen appeared on stage, which prompted some jeers from the mostly British crowd.
Verstappen and Red Bull …Keep reading
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From banter to business: The changing role of social media in motorsports

In years gone by, following one’s favourite team on Twitter largely amounted to enjoying the gentle joshing with pitlane rivals.
The banterous back-and-forth raised smiles but these days social media content is seen as a way of raising profiles, engagement, awareness and – ultimately – money.
Autosport spoke to key personnel from across different areas of motorsport to determined just …Keep reading
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