How two ex-Ferrari top F1 engineers divide their responsibilities at Mercedes
Last summer, for the first time in 23 years, Simone Resta had the opportunity to attend to his garden. Not that this was a priority, since Resta had a more pressing task ahead: arranging a move to the UK, where he was to join Mercedes as strategic development director. That move was announced in March […]
Could Lewis Hamilton really be in free fall?
“Lewis is in free fall, isn’t he?” That was a message I’d received this week from a friend, who is a staunch Hamilton supporter. The timing was interesting, as moments before, an email had dropped containing the comments from former F1 driver-turned-pundit Johnny Herbert, who is rapidly becoming Mr Rent-A-Quote on all manner of subjects, […]
Newey is “provoking” Aston Martin in key areas
Andy Cowell says Adrian Newey’s recent comments in the media have provoked Aston Martin’s design team to help speed up the outfit’s development. Newey sparked a warning that despite the team’s state-of-the-art Silverstone HQ possessing the best equipment, there was a problem with the data correlating with the simulator. Newey identified Aston’s loop simulator as […]
Why Mercedes doesn’t expect “any surprises” from 2026 F1 rules overhaul
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won’t be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations previously being raised. Next year, F1 will introduce both new engine and new aerodynamic regulations to herald a new era in the championship, highlighted by the removal of the MGU-H […]
VIDEO: Before F1 — Michael Schumacher’s legendary Le Mans record
Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner narrates the story of this dramatic race, and explains how the lessons Schumacher learnt in these 900bhp cars shaped his career in F1, and assisted him in some of his most famous races. In this article Be the first to know and subscribe for real-time news email updates on these topics […]
Why flexi-wing tests were not F1’s «magic bullet»
Formula 1’s flexi-wing furore has been simmering for months, but came to a ragged and inconsequential termination during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend when new deflection tests were applied – and not much changed. The tests clamped down on the amount of flex permitted on the front wings of F1’s machinery, and followed a similar […]
How McLaren will manage Norris and Piastri now it controls both F1 championship fights
Having the fastest car on the grid and two drivers worthy of being world champions is probably the second-best scenario for which a team principal could wish. The ideal, of course, is to have the quickest car, a super-fast number-one driver, and a number two who is quick enough but willing to sacrifice their own […]
An F1 outsider’s options to get back on the grid in 2026
The Formula 1 driver merry-go-round was out of commission for 2024 as all the team stuck with their line-ups from the previous year. But the wheels were greased for the current season, and Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers whose ride came to an end. The 35-year-old has rejoined the queue to get back […]
Red Bull requests FIA superlicence exemption for Lindblad in F1
While Red Bull’s reserve drivers and junior talents are currently in the spotlight due to Max Verstappen’s 11 penalty points, it emerges that Red Bull submitted a request for a superlicence exemption for Arvid Lindblad. It’s important to note that this request is not directly related to Verstappen’s penalty situation and was submitted well beforehand, […]