Stroll hits back at Aston Martin replacement talk: “Short-minded opinions”

Lance Stroll has responded to claims that he should be replaced at Aston Martin after not scoring points since the Miami Formula 1 sprint race.
Stroll had a relatively strong start to the season, bagging eight points during the opening race in Australia and two points in the Chinese Grand Prix. However, he has failed to score points in any grand prix since then, with fifth place in the Miami …Keep reading

Sainz on father’s FIA presidency withdrawal disappointment: “Ideal time was now”

Carlos Sainz Sr’s withdrawal from the FIA presidential race earlier this week didn’t come as much of a surprise, with Carlos Sainz Jr disappointed to see him withdraw from the challenge.
“As his son, no. As a motorsport fan, yes,” the Williams driver admitted. “I think many motorsport people would have liked to see my dad giving it a go and seeing what he could have done for the sport.
“But …Keep reading

Verstappen would welcome Vettel in Red Bull F1 advisor role

Max Verstappen says he would welcome his fellow four-time Formula 1 world champion and Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel at the team in an advisory role.
Earlier this week, Vettel said he was in early talks with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko about the idea of succeeding the 82-year-old Austrian when his contract with the team ends in 2026.
“We’re in contact about this, though maybe …Keep reading

Why Albon ‘doesn’t like how we’re racing’ with release of F1’s racing rules

Alex Albon thinks Formula 1’s racing guidelines need further finetuning after being on the receiving end of several lunges in Spain and Canada.
At Barcelona’s Spanish Grand Prix Albon was forced off the track into Turn 1 by Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, but as the New Zealander was ahead he didn’t need to leave Albon any space on exit, forcing the Williams man onto the escape road.
A …Keep reading

Albon reveals F1 Thailand GP plans

Alex Albon is working with his home government on a project to bring Formula 1 to Bangkok and has revealed some of the details behind the plans for a Thailand Grand Prix.
“It all looks really promising,” said Albon, who is hopeful of a home grand prix becoming part of the Formula 1 calendar in the near future.
With several countries keen to get a slice of the increasingly succulent F1 …Keep reading

F1 Austrian GP: When and how to watch the race live, TV channel, standings

Formula 1 rolls into the Styrian mountains, which provide the backdrop to the glorious Red Bull Ring. Despite being one of the shortest circuits on the calendar, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix is one of the fastest tracks and always serves up plenty of action that you won’t want to miss.
Going into this weekend’s race, McLaren’s Lando Norris will be looking to make amends for crashing …Keep reading