F1 2026 rules still «evolving» to prevent «unnatural things» on track, says FIA
Teams are currently preparing for Formula 1’s technical overhaul on both the chassis and engine side for 2026, although the prospect of new regulations is not welcomed equally by all. Several drivers have spoken out after their first runs in the simulator. Max Verstappen was the first one two years ago, followed more recently by […]
The F2 title favourite who seeks consistency over wins
“At the start, I didn’t like motorsport.” As soon as our chat with Leonardo Fornaroli begins, he candidly opens up. The Piacenza native, born in December 2004 within 200km of both Monza and Imola, did grow up around racing. His father, Valentino Fornaroli, raced competitively from 2008 to 2015 – mostly in the Italian GT […]
How Alpine may be F1’s best ‘worst team’ of all time
Nobody ever wants the wooden spoon in the Formula 1 world championship, for valid reasons – a crucial loss of prize money, and the mere incentive to do well – but if you’re ever going to come last then Alpine certainly is doing it right. The Enstone-based outfit has already scored 20 points in the […]
From F1 to the skies – How Williams F1 boss Vowles secretly became a helicopter pilot
When Williams team principal James Vowles and his wife Rachel took to their annual New Year’s tradition of setting themselves a challenge, the idea was to learn a new skill over the new year. Taking piano lessons, learning a new language; you get the idea. But in 2020 Vowles set himself a slightly loftier target. […]
The F1 colour confusion that needs addressing
I expected chaos and glamour at the Monaco Grand Prix this year and both appeared on demand. It was my first time back in the principality since I was one of five drivers who could have won the chaotic 1982 grand prix that nobody wanted to win. The podium photos this year of Lando Norris, […]
Why McLaren believes some of its MCL39’s qualities can survive F1 2026 shake-up
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella thinks some of the philosophies that made his 2025 F1 car so successful can be carried over to 2026’s all-new regulations. In 2026 F1 is moving away from a heavy reliance on ground effect, reverting to cars with a flat underfloor and reduced downforce levels, while using active aerodynamics on […]
MotoGP is making Formula 1’s mistakes – Casey Stoner
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has come out strongly against the anti-highside aid being rolled out at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Australian’s sharp criticism, which followed Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, came in the wake of similar comments by frontrunners Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta a day […]
How an «educated guess» saved Haas from a nightmare F1 2025 season
When Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu watched his drivers prop up the timesheets in practice for Formula 1’s 2025 season opener in Australia, he admitted to feeling «sick» before turning his attention to fixing the problem. Haas traced the issue with its VF-25 chassis to instability in higher-speed conditions, exacerbated by Albert Park’s bumpiness at […]
MotoGP is making F1’s mistakes – Stoner
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has come out strongly against the anti-highside aid being rolled out at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Australian’s sharp criticism, which followed Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, came in the wake of similar comments by frontrunners Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta a day […]