Behind the scenes of a new Formula 1 documentary
A new Formula 1 documentary film launches next week that brilliantly shows both the raw, emotional journey and the lived experience of an eventual world champion. It covers Damon Hill’s life from when his idyllic childhood was shattered after his F1 title-winning father Graham Hill died in a plane crash, to finally winning his own […]
Why a South African F1 return still seems far-fetched
Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa announced that its plans to upgrade to FIA Grade 1, required to host a Formula 1 grand prix, had been approved by the FIA. It was hailed as a «defining moment» and a big step towards F1 returning to the country — and with it the African […]
Aston Martin launches F1 driver academy and F3 racer becomes first signing
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has launched its own driver academy, with Spain’s FIA Formula 3 driver Mari Boya its first recruit. A three-time Spanish karting champion, Boya will be supported by Aston Martin with what the team called a «comprehensive development programme» as he navigates the F1 feeder series ladder. The newly designed […]
What our F1 writers are looking forward to at the Austrian Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1 season is hurtling towards the midway point, with McLaren’s early dominance now being threatened and its drivers crashing in Canada. Having gone well in Austria in recent years, McLaren will be hoping to recorrect its course as others look to show their recent results are not a flash in the pan. […]
Bottas closes in on F1 return with Cadillac
Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has emerged as a leading candidate to join the Cadillac team when it enters the championship next season. Senior figures at the nascent squad are due to be in attendance at the British Grand Prix at the start of next month — including team principal Graeme Lowdon and […]
Why point-less Bortoleto isn’t under pressure in F1 – yet
In terms of points on the board – which convert into dollars in the coffers once Formula 1’s prize funds are dished out – Gabriel Bortoleto has yet to deliver on his considerable early promise. Only two other drivers – Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto – are also on zero points and neither of them […]
What Pirelli aims to change on the F1 tyre nobody wants to use
At racing speeds, one of Pirelli’s blue-sidewalled ‘wet’ tyres can displace a remarkable 85 litres of water per second. The problem is that you’re more likely to see a blue moon than witness an F1 wet tyre operating at racing speeds. That amount of water being displaced at all four corners of an F1 car […]
Work continues at F1’s Madrid circuit
Work is ongoing around the clock as organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are bullish on their chances of getting Formula 1’s latest venue ready in time — despite the face of local resistance. Just over a month ago, construction began on the Madring circuit. The track is set to make its F1 debut […]
Why Pirelli is keeping faith with ‘difficult’ C6 F1 tyre – but admits it needs to be faster
Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available. However, it did admit that some of the C6’s performance characteristics needed to change – especially the lap time improvement it […]