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 […]
FIA explains why controversial two-stop Monaco GP rule remains for 2026 – for now
In an attempt to make the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix more exciting for fans, the FIA introduced a new rule this year mandating two compulsory pitstops. With overtaking virtually impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the idea was to at least add some more strategic intrigue. In practice, however, the new rule led […]
Why exit clauses in F1 contracts are more important than money
To help James Allen go deep into F1 driver contracts is one of the best known and most successful driver managers in F1 history. Julian Jakobi has managed dozens of great names like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Jacques Villeneuve, Juan Pablo Montoya and more recently Sergio Perez. He continues to manage a stable of drivers […]
Why Red Bull can’t fix F1 car problems by copying Racing Bulls
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies has stated his Formula 1 team’s struggles couldn’t be fixed simply by copying elements of a more consistent Racing Bulls car. Racing Bulls drivers have performed much better than the second Red Bull driver – regardless of the latter being Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda – over the 2025 […]
Why Aston Martin’s Hungary F1 fightback is “concerning” to Alonso
Aston Martin had its most successful weekend of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but is at a loss to explain why it happened. One week prior, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll locked out the back row at Spa-Francorchamps, but at the Hungaroring they claimed fifth and sixth on the grid […]