Are F1 drivers really better than ever? Our writers have their say

“I don’t recall that there was such a competitive pool of drivers in any other season.”
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is adamant the 2025 Formula 1 driver crop is the most competitive of all time; his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the main protagonists in this year’s title race, with the field comprising multiple world champions Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and …Keep reading

Cadillac sets timeline for first run of its own F1 car

Cadillac will give its first Formula 1 car a maiden run before the Barcelona pre-season test, which is taking place from 26-30 January, provided everything goes to plan.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas’ Ferrari-powered machine is set for an initial engine fire-up “in less than 50 days”, team principal Graeme Lowdon said on Friday at the Brazil Grand Prix – in other words, before …Keep reading

Stella: This is the best generation of F1 drivers in history

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Formula 1’s current driver crop is better than ever, as his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battle for the world title.
No fewer than 10 current drivers – half the field – are grand prix winners, with 10 polesitters and a whopping 15 podium finishers. That’s everyone but Yuki Tsunoda and rookies Oliver Bearman, Liam Lawson, Gabriel …Keep reading
ICA decision-2025-04 – Hearing 29 10 25 – Nasser Racing Team – 2025 World Baja Cup and European Baja Cup

ICA decision-2025-04 – Hearing 29 10 25 – Nasser Racing Team – 2025 World Baja Cup and European Baja Cup

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Hearing

Case ICA-2025-04: Appeal lodged on behalf of Nasser Racing Team against Decision No. 6 dated 27 July 2025 of the Stewards of the Baja España Aragon, counting towards the 2025 FIA World Baja Cup and the 2025 FIA European Baja Cup.

On 27 July 2025, during the Baja España Aragón, counting towards both the 2025 FIA World Baja Cup and the 2025 FIA European Baja Cup, car No. 206 of Toyota Gazoo Racing was reported by the Technical Delegate for a breach of Article 285-11.5 of Appendix J to the International Sporting Code, concerning rear wheel travel.

Measurements taken during post-event scrutineering showed that the rear wheel travel exceeded the regulatory limit of 350 mm.

Following a hearing with the Competitor’s representatives, the Stewards issued Decision No. 6, finding the car in breach of the applicable Technical Regulations and imposing a suspended Disqualification from the competition.

On 31 July 2025, Nasser Racing Team lodged an appeal against the Stewards’ Decision before the ICA.

Decision of the International Court of Appeal

The Court, after having heard the parties and examined their submissions, decided to declare the appeal inadmissible.

The International Court of Appeal was presided over by Mr Thierry Julliard (Switzerland), and included, Mr Filippo Marchino (USA/Italy), Mr Gérard Martin (Belgium) and Mr Robert Pergl (Czech Republic).

The full decision is available here.

FIA World Bajas Cup

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Seven things we learned from Audi’s big F1 2026 reveal

On Wednesday night Audi kicked off its 2026 entry with a launch event in Munich, showcasing a concept livery for its first-ever Formula 1 challenger.
Here’s what we learned from the event about Audi’s approach and ambitions.
1. Audi views F1 as long-term project and wants to win titles by 2030, but thinks it can “compete” before
There has never been any doubt that Audi sees its F1 project …Keep reading