Autosport Retro: My favourite F1 season – Damien Smith’s 1986

In this week’s episode, Kevin sits down with former editor-in-chief and freelance motorsport writer Damien Smith to discuss his favourite season – 1986.
It was a season most remembered for an epic three-way title fight between Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell as Williams’ team-mates, and eventual champion Alain Prost in his McLaren.
Together, Kevin and Damien discuss that incredible battle …Keep reading

The 2% Club – has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

Since news broke on Wednesday that Christian Horner is no longer Red Bull F1 team boss, documents have surfaced which several media outlets interpret as evidence that the balance of power within the company has shifted in recent weeks.
Specifically, the Austrian company register reveals two entries dated 28 and 31 May. The first is a filing for approval, the second confirms the execution of a …Keep reading

Test your knowledge of Spa and plan your trip to the Belgian Grand Prix

Get your Belgian Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your spot for one of F1’s most legendary races.
 
Five tips for attending the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps
Spa is one of the most iconic races on the F1 calendar — fast cars, forest air, unpredictable weather, and a fan experience that feels properly old school. It’s also the only European sprint weekend …Keep reading

The biggest challenges Red Bull faces after sacking Horner

With Christian Horner sacked, Red Bull closes a chapter spanning all the highs and lows of the team’s history – one that includes two dominant eras, first with Sebastian Vettel and later with Max Verstappen, but it the recent downturn too.
The narrative pitched to the Thai shareholders that outgoing team members were replaceable and that Horner himself was the key to success no longer held …Keep reading

Former F1 owner Ecclestone reveals what he thinks was Horner’s downfall

Bernie Ecclestone counts Christian Horner as one of his closest confidantes in the Formula 1 paddock, but the billionaire didn’t mince his words when asked about his friend’s firing from Red Bull.
Horner was the championship’s active longest-tenured team principal when he was unceremoniously sacked earlier this week after 20 years in the role. It followed a high-profile sexting scandal …Keep reading

Mekies: “Unreal” to see Red Bull F1 team without Horner

Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies has paid tribute to the ousted Christian Horner in his first interview in the new role.
On Wednesday morning the news broke that long-time Red Bull chief Horner has been dismissed with immediate effect, ending a 20-year reign that saw the Milton Keynes squad claim six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships.
Horner appeared to have …Keep reading