What it takes to be an F1 mechanic
Formula 1 mechanics are often described as the championship’s unsung heroes. But what does it really take to be part of the pitlane action at the highest level of motorsport? Calum Nicholas, Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician for Red Bull and author of the book Life in the Pitlane, has opened up on this subject […]
“Unrealistic” to think about V4 engine switch in 2025
Yamaha has conceded that introducing a new V4 engine on its bike before the end of the 2025 MotoGP season is “unrealistic”. Since Suzuki’s exit after 2012, Yamaha has been the only manufacturer on the grid that continues to use an inline four-cylinder engine in the championship. Although Yamaha has won six titles with this […]
The changing role of social media in motorsports
In years gone by, following one’s favourite team on Twitter largely amounted to enjoying the gentle joshing with pitlane rivals. The banterous back-and-forth raised smiles but these days social media content is seen as a way of raising profiles, engagement, awareness and – ultimately – money. Autosport spoke to key personnel from across different areas […]
FIA blames Verstappen, Horner boos on “tribalist” fan behaviour
The FIA has called for respect from fans after boos were heard during the F1 75 event in London on Tuesday, which launched the 2025 season. During the ceremony, where all new F1 liveries and some novel cars were unveiled, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and his driver Max Verstappen appeared on stage, which […]