Did F1’s Monaco GP two-pitstop rule work? Our writers have their say
The mandatory two tyre changes at this year’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix was the talking point of the race – but did it work? Our writers give their take on the first use of F1’s rule to force each driver to make two changes of tyre sets, or the two-pitstop rule, which debuted at […]
Why Fabio Quartararo’s emotional outpouring at the British MotoGP was so poignant
Midway through his post-race media interview, Fabio Quartararo fell silent, leant forward and buried his face into the crook of his forearm and bicep. It took a split second for the assembled press pack of MotoGP journalists to notice, as the Yamaha rider started sobbing. It is something you seldomly see these days from elite […]
Fabio Quartararo “can’t be optimistic” for British GP after sprint collapse
British Grand Prix poleman Fabio Quartararo believes he “cannot be optimistic” for Sunday’s race after top Ducati riders blasted past his Yamaha as he fell to seventh in the Saturday sprint. Quartararo jumped into an early lead at Silverstone, but the first time the pack reached the Hangar Straight, Marc Marquez simply drove around him on the […]
Hamilton explains Verstappen impeding incident in F1 Monaco GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton has addressed his incident with Max Verstappen during Formula 1 qualifying at Monaco Grand Prix, which led to a three-place grid drop for Sunday’s race. The Ferrari driver explained that he was mistakenly told by his team that Verstappen was slowing down, which prompted him to move back to the middle of the track […]
Alex Marquez wins, ending Marc’s perfect sprint record
Alex Marquez ended his brother Marc’s perfect record in 2025 MotoGP sprint races by claiming victory on his Gresini Ducati at Silverstone on Saturday. Marc had no answer to Alex after he gave away an early lead with a mistake, and settled for another solid points haul for second place. This ensures he maintains a […]
“Ducati is with me 100% – We have to solve this situation” after Sprint
After the dust settled, Francesco Bagnaia explained his frustration after a disappointing day at Silverstone.The Ducati rider started third on the grid and, for the first time this season, ahead of Marc Marquez. But his team-mate overtook him in the first corner and went ahead alongside Alex Marquez, leaving the Italian two-time champion behind. Bagnaia said: […]
How Norris beat Leclerc to pole for F1’s Monaco GP
Deep breath on the way out of the Rascasse; you won’t have another for the next 70 seconds. The spectacle of qualifying at Monaco is underrated. Pure, primal, tooth-clenching commitment meets surgical precision for a flurry of kerb-hopping, wall-scraping daredevilry that juxtaposes against the serenity of the yachts, tousled by the faintest waves in the […]