Emergency Podcast – Sainz set to challenge Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency
In this emergency JAonF1 podcast we discuss why Carlos Sainz Sr is set to take on Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency and what happens next. Motorsport Network’s Global Editorial Director Rebecca Clancy, who broke the story on Autosport and Motorsport earlier today, joins James Allen in the studio to discuss the bombshell news […]
Carlos Sainz Sr explains why “now is the right time” to consider running for FIA president
Carlos Sainz Sr has said “now is the right time” to consider running for FIA president, as he dismissed any suggestion of a conflict of interest. Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, the two-time World Rally champion said he was “currently in the process of figuring out how much support I will get from the community of […]
What is going on at Alpine?
One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. Promoting Franco Colapinto to the racing line-up at the expense of Jack Doohan was forecast not only in the past few days, but before a wheel was even turned this season; signing the loquacious Argentine was seen to […]
Williams early careers programmes – meet the students
Sit down with Williams team principal James Vowles for any length of time and at some point it is likely the conversation will turn to his passion for bringing through the most promising young minds and giving them a home – both at Grove and in Formula 1. Through its early careers programmes, Williams is […]
Alpine F1 team boss Oakes resigns with immediate effect
Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned with immediate effect, the squad has announced. Oakes was brought to the Anglo-French outfit in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six rounds into the 2025 season Oakes has now resigned, […]
Jochen Mass, 1946-2025
Jochen Mass disproved the saying that nice guys finish last. A charming man who was universally liked, the German was a race winner in Formula 1 and one of the top sportscar drivers of his generation, claiming a victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. But perhaps the German, who has died aged 78 from […]
The 2025 F1 McLaren is faster
As if there was any doubt, McLaren’s crushing 1-2 win in Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix further confirmed that the papaya team remains well on top in racing conditions, especially when rear tyre wear is critical. But why is Max Verstappen regularly beating Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole as well? Piastri led Norris […]
Ferrari boss Vasseur defends team’s strategy at F1 Miami GP
Frederic Vasseur has defended Ferrari’s Miami Grand Prix team orders calls and, although the team principal accepted the frustration of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the race, he denied that there was any inertia in decision-making. During the race, Ferrari made the call to swap Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton around to ensure […]
Would it be right for Alpine to replace Doohan with Colapinto?
Everyone who follows Formula 1 closely could see it coming… The rumours about Jack Doohan’s premature sacking from Alpine after just a handful of races in 2025 started circulating in the paddock as early as last November. The name of his possible replacement has been known since then too. Franco Colapinto wouldn’t just leave Williams […]