2025 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix 29-30 May
Autosport Retro: My favourite F1 season
Episode three of the new series, My Favourite F1 Season, has just dropped on Autosport Retro with former commentator James Allen joining the show. The now President of the Motorsport Network discusses 1993 which, although dominated by Alain Prost, was shaped by the behind the scenes politics. James talks at length about Nigel Mansell’s shock […]
How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades in five steps
Formula 1’s current rules have gradually led to the closest grid in history, which means a minor upgrade can make the difference between scoring points and being out in Q1. Paired with tricky ground-effect cars and limitations on spending and aerodynamic testing, it has made the margin for error in the development process even smaller, […]
McLaren trialled Spanish GP stiffer F1 front wing in Imola, shrugs off flexi-wing impact
McLaren is shrugging off suggestions it will be affected by the Spanish Grand Prix’s flexi-wing clampdown, as Autosport can reveal the team has already trialled its stiffer wing to good effect in Imola. After imposing stricter limits on rear wing flexing in the off-season, and tightening them further in China and Japan, Formula 1’s governing […]
Briatore targeting Alpine F1 wins in 2026 and a title challenge from 2027
Flavio Briatore’s presence in the Formula 1 paddock may split opinion – but the Italian knows how to win and now he insists Alpine has “no excuses” to not target victories in 2026 and titles following season. The controversial 75-year-old is an executive advisor to Alpine, but has taken on more responsibilities since Oliver Oakes […]
How Monaco reflected the championship’s cultural and financial boom
Monaco was not the most exciting grand prix despite Lando Norris closing the gap on his McLaren team-mate and Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri, after his maiden victory in the Principality. McLaren also extended its already massive lead in the constructors’ standings and no-one looked happier on the podium than the organisation’s CEO Zak […]
Autosport Podcast: Monaco Grand Prix review
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix is the focal point in the latest Autosport podcast, as Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with News Editor Ed Hardy and Business Correspondent Mark Mann-Bryans. Lando Norris claimed his maiden victory in the Principality after a brilliant pole lap, which is of course mentioned in the podcast. But the main […]
Binotto admits Audi “won’t have the best power unit” in 2026
The next 12 months will be pivotal for the Sauber team, with the outfit bracing itself for the arrival of Formula 1’s sweeping new regulations and preparing to become Audi’s factory team. Audi will develop the engine, which F1 lead Mattia Binotto warns won’t be “the best” on the grid. For 2026, Formula 1 will […]
How Liam Lawson’s hold-up play affected the Monaco GP
One of the great mysteries prior to this year’s Monaco Grand Prix had lain in how Formula 1’s teams would execute a second stop for tyres – especially without the impact of a safety car. As such, the race was defined by extreme hold-up play among the midfielders, much to the chagrin of those who […]