Aston Martin’s hunt for the next generation of F1 mechanics

Nearly every Formula 1 squad has a full-sized junior team and academy programme right now, going down to go-karting in order to find the next great driving prospect. Off-track, a similar arms race is ramping up with burgeoning graduate programmes and apprenticeship schemes as constructors look to replenish their staff pool with future talent.
Beating the other 10 teams to the brightest, most …Keep reading

The requirements to host an F1 grand prix

Formula 1 has a packed calendar that takes in 24 tracks across 21 countries in five continents, but it takes more than a nice ribbon of tarmac to join the championship.
F1 and the FIA have strict guidelines over what circuits can host a grand prix and they must be classified as Grade 1 to qualify. This is the top level of the FIA’s seven-tiered system that covers everything from drag strips …Keep reading

Hamilton ‘doesn’t blame’ F1 fans for expecting more in debut Ferrari season

Lewis Hamilton revealed he ‘doesn’t blame’ Formula 1 fans for not understanding how long it would take for him to become a success at Ferrari after a disappointing 2025 campaign. 
The seven-time world champion made a blockbuster move to the Italian outfit this year, after 12 successful seasons with Mercedes which yielded six titles adding to his 2008 crown with McLaren.
But Hamilton …Keep reading