How McLaren Hypercar test will help Norris in F1

Lando Norris driving McLaren’s new Hypercar may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of Formula 1 things, but the reigning world champion would disagree.
Norris took the wheel of the MCL-HY at Algarve last week, completing just 38 laps – enough to get a feel for the World Endurance Championship’s top machinery and provide feedback to McLaren ahead of the brand’s 2027 debut.
The …Keep reading

What’s behind the delay in cancelling the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs?

Given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, for several months now it’s been assumed that the cancellation of the season-closing Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix is not just likely, but inevitable.
The commercial rights holder has been making contingency plans while outwardly maintaining that these races are still on. Many in the F1 paddock have followed suit: the hotels in the Imola …Keep reading

“Free agent” Ocon talking to other teams with Haas yet to confirm F1 2027 line-up

Esteban Ocon declared himself a “free agent” as Haas is yet to confirm its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season, but did not rule out potentially staying at the team. 
Although the Frenchman has been enjoying much improved performances of late, which have gone largely unrewarded as Haas’ performance has slipped away from its early-season points-scoring form, Ocon’s seat has been under …Keep reading

What would you like to ask Emerson Fittipaldi?

On 24 September, two-time Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi will join us in the Baku paddock to answer Autosport readers’ questions ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
In a remarkable career that span across three decades with even further outings, Fittipaldi not only clinched the F1 title with Lotus and McLaren in 1972 and 1974 but also won the IndyCar championship in …Keep reading