FIA revises driver swearing penalties after all
The FIA has revised the penalties in Appendix B of its International Sporting Code, thus reducing the potential fines for drivers caught swearing, with mechanisms also in place for suspended penalties and mitigating circumstances. In January, the FIA updated its sporting code to include a series of stewards’ guidelines based on driver misconduct, which includes […]
How Verstappen scored his first F1 win
The longer this goes on, the more Max Verstappen looks set to become a phenomenon in Formula 1. If he continues to progress at this rate, he may come to dominate his sport in a similar fashion to the way Novak Djokovic rules tennis, Stephen Curry owns basketball, or Lionel Messi dazzles in football. To […]
20 years on from Alonso vs Schumacher, and other Imola classics
This weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is poised to spell an end to Imola as a grand prix venue, at least for now, with the classic track south east of Bologna running down its contract and no more room on the 2026 calendar to renew it. The undulating 4.909km circuit can boast a storied history […]
Newey pinpoints where Aston Martin F1 needs strengthening
Aston Martin tech chief Adrian Newey says he has been buoyed by the team he has encountered in Silverstone, but feels the squad’s aero department must grow in numbers to realise its potential. Former Williams, McLaren and Red Bull designer Newey officially started at Aston Martin on March 3 in the newly created role of […]
Williams FW14B, Eagle and more
It’s one of the classic Formula 1 debates: what are the best-looking cars ever? It is, of course, entirely subjective, particularly as fans of different ages tend to prefer different eras and, therefore, feel attached to some cars more than others. But it’s still fun to have the argument, particularly when liveries are factored into […]
Why Ford remains confident it is «on track» with 2026 Red Bull F1 engine
The 2025 Formula 1 campaign is only a quarter of the way through, yet a lot of focus and energy is already being directed towards what comes next. That’s especially true for the power units, since the shift to greater electrical deployment in the power mix has influenced almost every other facet of the incoming […]
Crash tests, staff recruitment and drivers
At a glitzy event held in Miami, the Cadillac Formula 1 team unveiled the squad’s logo in true American style in front of a large group of guests, including the team’s top management, potential sponsors and many VIPs. Behind that eye-catching facade is a project that is taking shape in a real race against time. […]
Will Imola be missed should it leave F1? Our writers have their say
Formula 1 returns to Imola this weekend for what will possibly be the final time the series races at the famous Emilia-Romagna circuit. Imola’s contract is due to expire at the end of this year, prompting debates as to whether its deal should be extended or not. The old school track first graced the F1 […]
Has Lawson’s Racing Bulls F1 return been as bad as it seems?
“Pretty shocking.” That’s how Liam Lawson assesses his results, four grands prix into his newest stint as a Racing Bulls driver, following his demotion from Red Bull. “We have no points,” Lawson said matter-of-factly after another forgettable race in Miami. “Obviously Formula 1 is a lot of variables and to put a full race together […]