Why Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku comments

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says he issued a public apology to Franco Colapinto to help calm the waters as his calls for a race ban sparked an online backlash.
Norris slammed Colapinto for causing a pile-up at last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, calling for a race ban for the Argentinian driver.
The McLaren driver soon reached out to apologise to Colapinto for going too far …Keep reading

Ocon fighting for his F1 future – but is adamant he deserves to stay

This week the Haas Formula 1 team confirmed what had long been mooted in the paddock: Esteban Ocon will be leaving at the end of the current 2026 season. But the man himself has designs on staying in F1.
“My focus is on Formula 1,” he said in Malaysia. “That is clear, that’s where I belong, that’s where I want to be. So I’m not going to look elsewhere.
“But you never know what can …Keep reading

Hamilton strongly backs Vasseur amid Horner to Ferrari links

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur “really is the guy to take this team in the right direction” amid destabilising rumours around his future.
Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur’s future has been under increased scrutiny again.
A recent interview with former Red Bull chief …Keep reading

Audi confirms plans for new F1 base

The Audi Formula 1 team has revealed plans for its long-term development, including a new ‘campus’ near the existing factory in Hinwil, Switzerland.
“Elements of the new Campus on Zurichstrasse became operational in summer 2026, with the full development scheduled for completion in 2030,” said the team in a statement.
Peter Sauber founded his eponymous team, using Hinwil as a base, in …Keep reading

The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin

It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 career, which will make 2027 his 24th season at the pinnacle of motorsport.
Almost everyone in the paddock already knew that Alonso would stay, which also explains why Mike Krack repeatedly said he was …Keep reading