Why Norris believes McLaren can ‘throw pre-season test data in the bin’ at Bahrain GP
McLaren finished at the top of the timesheets in both FP1 and FP2 ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but Lando Norris felt the team’s pre-season testing data could be «thrown in the bin» as he lamented the change in conditions. The Bahrain International Circuit is home to both pre-season testing and the fourth round […]
McLaren fastest again as Piastri tops Norris in FP2
Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to top a McLaren 1-2 in Formula 1’s second practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Piastri’s qualifying simulation halfway through the one-hour night-time session was enough to usurp his team-mate by a tenth and a half as the pair comfortably cleared third-placed George Russell. Following a sweltering first practice […]
Russell sympathises with Sainz’s “pretty expensive poo” at Japanese Grand Prix
George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka. Sainz was hit with a €20,000 fine, with half suspended for 12 months, by FIA stewards after he […]
Why Verstappen fears «severe» tyre deg deficit to McLaren in Bahrain
Although Max Verstappen chalked up a decisive victory over the McLarens at last week’s Japanese Grand Prix, he believes the higher-degradation properties of the Bahrain circuit will ensure Red Bull is in for a much tougher weekend. It has been well documented that McLaren’s MCL39 has an advantage over its rivals regarding tyre degradation over […]
Williams can learn from Sainz’s Ferrari habits despite tough start, says Albon
Alex Albon believes the habits which Carlos Sainz has brought to Williams can benefit the team rather than hinder performance despite the Spaniard taking time to adjust to life at Grove. Sainz has been outperformed by Albon since making the winter switch from Ferrari and the one point he has registered so far came after a […]
From rising sun to tumbling markets
In the latest James Allen on F1 podcast episode, we examine some possible consequences for F1 of President Trump’s heavy tariffs on car manufacturers and how other companies invested in F1 might be affected. And though Suzuka wasn’t the most exciting F1 race ever — the top six finished in grid order, which is never […]
How Trump’s tariffs could affect F1
Formula 1 will be bracing for the potential impacts of US President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs, according to industry expert Mark Gallagher. With global markets faltering and issues already arising from the new tariffs introduced last week — though Trump announced on Wednesday there will be a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens […]
What Tsunoda must do next at Red Bull
Seldom has it been more important in Formula 1 to seize the moment. While the first three grands prix of the season have been at outlier venues which have relatively little in common with most circuits on the calendar, all of them have been won from pole position. A small sample size, granted, but a […]
How long before Aston Martin summons Newey to rescue its car?
Billionaires are demanding, impatient creatures. In Aston Martin’s previous incarnations, continuity of personnel was a hallmark even as owners came and went; under Lawrence Stroll’s ownership… well, it was probably a mistake not to install a revolving door in the team’s lavish new technical ‘campus’. Since rebranding into British Racing Green, the cars have continued […]