No further action taken on Leclerc-Verstappen incident at F1 Spanish GP
The FIA race stewards have taken no further action against Charles Leclerc for making contact with Max Verstappen in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix — meaning the Ferrari driver has retained his podium position. On a lap 61 safety car restart, Verstappen lost momentum with a huge oversteer moment out of the final corner as […]
Why McLaren expected Red Bull to be closer at F1 Spanish GP
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix even disregarding the FIA’s front wing flexing clampdown. Competitors had hoped the FIA’s decreased tolerance for front wing flexing would have reduced McLaren’s advantage on the rest of the field, but […]
Stroll withdraws from Spanish GP due to a hand injury
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will not take part in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix due to pain in his hand and wrist. On Saturday Stroll had qualified in 14th, but the Canadian will not take up his grid position tomorrow after experiencing recurring pain in his right hand and wrist. The team said the […]
New flexi-wing rules «a waste of money»
Lewis Hamilton believes it was a «waste of money» to force the teams to develop new wings following Formula 1’s introduction of more stringent wing flex tests at the Spanish Grand Prix. Prior to the Barcelona weekend, there were myriad suggestions that the likes of McLaren and Mercedes would be much closer to the likes […]
Why F1 flexi-wing changes failed to make an instant impact at Spanish GP
“It clearly slowed McLaren down a lot,” said Mercedes’ George Russell, voice freighted with sarcasm. “So, yeah, good news.” Ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix the issue of aero-elasticity had acquired so much momentum that it was virtually the only show in town. To look out on the panoramic vista of the pitlane from […]
Tsunoda has «no idea why I’m slow» after F1 Spanish GP practice
Yuki Tsunoda admitted to befuddlement over his lack of pace after Formula 1’s opening practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix — revealing he «doesn’t have any idea why I’m slow». The Red Bull driver believed that, although his two Friday sessions were «smooth» and without any obvious issues, the ultimate pace was too slow […]
2025 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix 29-30 May
Autosport Retro: My favourite F1 season
Episode three of the new series, My Favourite F1 Season, has just dropped on Autosport Retro with former commentator James Allen joining the show. The now President of the Motorsport Network discusses 1993 which, although dominated by Alain Prost, was shaped by the behind the scenes politics. James talks at length about Nigel Mansell’s shock […]
How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades in five steps
Formula 1’s current rules have gradually led to the closest grid in history, which means a minor upgrade can make the difference between scoring points and being out in Q1. Paired with tricky ground-effect cars and limitations on spending and aerodynamic testing, it has made the margin for error in the development process even smaller, […]