The F1 winner who impressed Red Bull’s original Dutchman
Max Verstappen may be the most successful Dutchman in Red Bull’s Formula 1 history, but he isn’t its first driver heralding from the Netherlands. That honour is bestowed to Robert Doornbos, who stepped up from his third driver role to replace Christian Klien for the final three grands prix of 2006. Mark Webber’s impending arrival […]
What has happened with Red Bull’s rear wing in Las Vegas?
Red Bull has found itself on the back foot at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the rear wing it is running proving to be much draggier than what its rivals have on board. In a bid to help Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez attack the long straights, Red Bull arrived in Las Vegas with […]
Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 from Norris in opening practice
Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 in Formula 1’s opening practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after overhauling team-mate George Russell at the chequered flag. Hamilton’s 1m35.001s headliner was set at the close of the session, as he found 0.396s over Russell in a session defined by ever-improving track conditions as the Las […]
Tsunoda open to running Indy 500 «once I start getting a bit older»
RB Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda isn’t ruling out the possibility of one day running in the Indianapolis 500 but insisted that would not come anytime soon. The Japanese drove an IndyCar — prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing — for the first time on Tuesday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of a celebration of […]
FIA clamps down on skid block F1 loophole for Las Vegas GP
The FIA has issued a technical directive to clamp down on Formula 1 teams exploiting a loophole in the rules over preventing plank wear. Autosport understands the technical directive removes some freedoms provided by an earlier directive to help preserve the plank by installing supporting skid blocks on the floor. Under the current ground-effect regulations […]
Glenfiddich and Aston Martin toast new partnership
Aston Martin will be hoping to raise a glass to a successful Las Vegas Grand Prix after announcing a new global partnership with whisky brand Glenfiddich ahead of the race weekend. Both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso secured points finishes in Vegas last season and a repeat would certainly be a reason to celebrate Aston […]
Why Vegas’s Monza and Baku similarities aren’t good news for Ferrari and McLaren in 2024
Based on previous results on similar circuits, Ferrari and McLaren are the pre-race favourites as Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas, but two key factors could yet trip them up. This is also notwithstanding a rather resurgent Red Bull after Max Verstappen’s thumping victory last time out in Brazil, his win in F1’s return to […]
Wolff says Hamilton «shelf-life» comments «taken out of context»
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has claimed suggestions he is «happy» that Lewis Hamilton is leaving the team have taken his comments «out of context». Hamilton is entering his last three races in Mercedes colours before his switch to Ferrari for next year, having won six F1 drivers’ titles in his time with […]
How “a commitment to disruption” has bonded Red Bull and Castore
Max Verstappen. Ben Stokes. Andy Murray. Adam Peaty. The all-conquering 2023/24 Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Just some of the top names who adorn sportswear produced by Castore – a company born on Merseyside in 2015. The brothers behind the label, Tom and Phil Beahon took jobs in finance to fund their project, learning as they […]