How Wheatley wants Sauber to use Hulkenberg podium momentum in Audi transformation
Jonathan Wheatley says he is relishing the chance to carry Sauber’s mid-season momentum into 2026, as the team transitions into the Audi Formula 1 outfit. Wheatley officially joined Sauber in April after leaving Red Bull and has already overseen steady improvements during his short tenure as team principal. At the Austrian Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto […]
What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?
Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago. Mayer tacitly admitted as much when he set out his stall at a press conference ahead of the British Grand Prix last weekend. “Mohammed Ben Sulayem […]
Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say
On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies. The call was made as Red Bull’s F1 struggles keep worsening, with Max Verstappen now realistically out of the 2025 title fight and potentially […]
How Aston’s AI partner will help Adrian Newey build 2026 F1 car
Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula 1 challenger will be designed by Adrian Newey, we all know this. We know that owner Lawrence Stroll pulled out all the stops to bring in the man with the magic pencil to deliver a car that can fight at the front of the grid. But Newey’s sketches, his notes and […]
Apple emerges as frontrunner for Formula 1’s US media rights with $150 million bid: report
Apple is going all-in on Formula 1. Weeks after the ‘F1’ movie became the company’s biggest box office smash, the Silicon Valley giant has reportedly submitted a blockbuster bid for the U.S. media rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026. A source familiar with the matter told Business Insider that Apple has submitted […]
From no-hopers to F1 podium in 12 months: What’s changed at Sauber?
After the conclusion of his hopeless and point-less 2024 campaign, Valtteri Bottas waved the white flag on his Sauber move. «It was a mistake. Everything started off well in the first year, but since then it was downhill,» The Finn said. «There was a clear plan for targets for the three years, and also how […]
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 […]
Behind the scenes with the new Qiddiya City circuit
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10 things you didn’t know about Silverstone F1 circuit
Sponsored by Former airfield Everyone knows Silverstone is a former airfield – but did you know it was home to the legendary Wellington bomber? The site opened in 1943 during WWII with five large hangars, three intersecting runways and perimeter track. It was a training base for the No 17 Operational Training Unit but when […]