Colapinto questions consequence-based penalty for Lawson clash
Franco Colapinto has conceded he ‘doesn’t fully agree’ with the stewards’ decision to punish him with a 10-second penalty for late-race contact with Liam Lawson in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix. The Williams driver was attempting a pass on the RB driver around the outside of Turn 1 in the closing stages of the race […]
Focus on Verstappen/Norris controversies «perfect situation» for Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has insisted focus on the rivalry between three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and title rival Lando Norris is «perfect» for the Scuderia’s own championship hopes. The Italian marque has slashed the gap at the top of the standings after two brilliant weekends to begin the penultimate triple-header of […]
Colapinto dismisses 2025 RB F1 rumours after Mexico GP
Williams driver Franco Colapinto has dismissed rumours he is in the frame for a seat at Red Bull’s RB Formula 1 team, suggesting he will be on the sidelines in 2025. Colapinto wowed the F1 paddock with his strong performances and calm attitude as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant at Williams. In his five […]
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Mexico Grand Prix
Another weekend, another Ferrari win overshadowed by squabble between title contenders. Carlos Sainz’s crushing dominance of proceedings in Mexico fulfilled his prime objective of picking up at least one more win before leaving Ferrari at the end of 2024, but his presence on the TV screens was distinctly secondary to replays of Max Verstappen earning […]
Lawson apologises for giving Perez the middle finger at F1’s Mexico GP
Liam Lawson has apologised to Sergio Perez for showing him the middle finger during their intense battle in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix. The New Zealander came to blows with his rival at Turn 4 on lap 19 where, after being pushed wide as the Red Bull attempted an overtake, he kept his foot in […]
FIA assessing if Leclerc’s Mexico press conference swearing needs investigation
The FIA is assessing if Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc should be investigated and possibly punished for swearing in the Mexico Grand Prix press conference, Autosport understands. The incident follows Red Bull’s Max Verstappen receiving a community service punishment for swearing in the build-up to last month’s Singapore GP, which led to the Dutchman boycotting FIA […]
Why Mexico GP believes it has bright future with or without Perez
Organisers of Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix are bullish that their sold-out event will remain successful regardless of Sergio Perez’s F1 future, and are working on a new deal. Perez signed a two-year contract extension earlier this year, but his continued difficulties in performing at a consistently high level have Red Bull constantly monitoring the […]
Stella critical of McLaren’s Mexico GP qualifying execution as Norris hits «limit»
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reckons the team’s execution let it down in Mexico Grand Prix qualifying and felt pole was possible. But Lando Norris, who was quickest in both Q1 and Q2, suggested he had hit the limit of potential in his car. He was unable to hit the ground running at the start of […]
F1 Mexico Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more
Carlos Sainz will start from pole position for the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. Here’s how and when you can watch the race. Sainz dominated Q3, setting two laps that were good enough to take his sixth career pole for Ferrari by 0.225s. Max Verstappen ended up second, recovering from having his initial effort chalked off […]