The theory behind McLaren’s stronger update correlation versus its F1 rivals
One of the foundations of McLaren’s successes in Formula 1 over the past two years has been in the team’s in-season development of its cars, following its immediate turnaround in form at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren had identified a series of inefficiencies in the aerodynamic platform of that year’s MCL60 in the season’s […]
Test your knowledge of Monza and plan your trip to the Italian Grand Prix
Get your Italian Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your spot for one of F1’s most legendary races. Five tips for attending the Italian Grand Prix at Monza The Italian Grand Prix is one of F1’s most iconic weekends — a high-speed temple of racing history, set in a royal park and fuelled by […]
Why McLaren is willing to “risk” open Norris vs Piastri F1 title fight
The latest battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Hungary shows McLaren isn’t going to play it safe in the Formula 1 title race. After losing ground at the start, Norris was given the freedom to go onto an ambitious one-stop strategy, which turned out to be the race-winning move. One week prior, the […]
Bortoleto on his F1 career path, Alonso’s guidance and Verstappen friendship
Formula 1 drivers tend to look forward, with a laser focus on what they can do better to cement the place on the grid they have worked towards for so long. A belated appreciation for what they have already achieved often comes later, sometimes only after their careers have ended. Gabriel Bortoleto is a wonderful […]
Williams needs «big philosophy change» to be competitive everywhere in F1 2026
Carlos Sainz used the Hungarian Grand Prix as an example in explaining the design philosophy changes needed at Williams for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, as the team struggled at the Hungaroring. In reviewing his opening 14 rounds at the team, Sainz felt that Williams’ poor form in Hungary had been in line with expectations […]
The pitfalls of F1’s current anti-lift rear suspension trend
Mercedes eventually chose to end its on-off relationship with its rear suspension package, first pressed into action on its Formula 1 car at Imola, at the Hungarian Grand Prix. While not outwardly blamed for the team’s general downturn in form, the revised suspension was seen as an obtrusive element in developing and understanding its W16 […]
Williams surprised by Monaco GP two-stop return for F1 2026
Williams team principal James Vowles says he was surprised to hear Formula 1 is likely to continue with its mandatory two-stop strategies in Monaco after this year’s controversial experiment. With overtaking pretty much impossible on the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets this year to force teams […]
Unlocking Leclerc’s dire pole conversion rate
Statistics rarely lie. In Formula 1 world championship history, 487 grands prix have been won from pole position – 43.2% of the total. Since Charles Leclerc made his debut in 2018, that figure is up to 50.3% (82 out of 163 races). And it grows further to 56.6% for grands prix Leclerc didn’t start on pole. That’s […]
Russell was ‘stronger driver’ than Hamilton in F1 2024
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has kept George Russell waiting all year for a new contract, but after Russell said “nothing’s going to happen over the summer” contract-wise following a typically resolute performance at the Hungarian GP, it looks like the roles have been reversed. In that context it was interesting to note the phrasing […]