Ricciardo in “much happier place” over uncertain F1 future than 2022 McLaren exit
Daniel Ricciardo admits there is a real chance he will not drive in Formula 1 again – but is more “at peace” with a potential exit than he was two years ago. Reports leading into the Singapore Grand Prix suggested the Australian’s position at RB was in the balance depending on his performance at the […]
McLaren wants review of Red Bull/RB relationship after «peculiar» Ricciardo fastest lap
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has called for the relationship between Red Bull and RB to be “addressed” after Daniel Ricciardo’s “peculiar” fastest lap at the Singapore Grand Prix stole a point away from race winner Lando Norris. With McLaren dominant around Marina Bay, Norris was looking at taking eight points out of Max Verstappen’s […]
Why McLaren sees only «good news» from its flexi rear wing controversy
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks it is a good thing rival teams are complaining about its car – because this shows they are distracted from their own efforts. The Woking-based team has found itself the centre of attention since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix over what has become known as its ‘mini-DRS’. The team appeared […]
Sainz fined for crossing track after Singapore Q3 crash
Carlos Sainz has been given a €25,000 fine with half of it suspended for crossing a live Formula 1 track after his crash in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver slammed into the barriers at the final corner of the Marina Bay track with just over eight minutes of Q3 remaining. Sainz was […]
Sainz faces punishment for crossing track after Singapore Q3 crash
Carlos Sainz is under investigation for walking across a live Formula 1 track after his crash in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver slammed into the barriers at the final corner of the Marina Bay track with just over eight minutes of the session remaining. Sainz, who was unhurt from the accident, […]
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix
If Friday practice is anything to go by, then the Singapore Grand Prix promises to develop into a closely fought weekend between Ferrari and McLaren. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris were separated by little in each of the two sessions, chalking up one session each at the others’ expense by less than a tenth. As […]
F1 Singapore GP qualifying — Start time, how to watch & more
Lando Norris topped the Friday practice times for McLaren ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying. The British driver led FP2 by just 0.058s over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with the pair comfortably clear of the rest of the field during the qualifying simulation runs on Friday night. […]
McLaren asked by FIA to modify rear wing after ‘mini-DRS’ controversy
McLaren has been asked by the FIA to modify its rear wing design in the wake of the controversy over its ‘mini-DRS’, Autosport has learned. With rival teams questioning the legality of the McLaren rear wing after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as it appeared to rotate back at speed to open up the slot gap, […]
Ricciardo can reflect on F1 career «anyone could dream of»
Max Verstappen has praised Daniel Ricciardo as the Australian prepares to learn whether he will remain in Formula 1 for next season. Red Bull is expected to make a decision on whether Ricciardo, 35, will be retained by its sister team RB for next season and continue to partner Yuki Tsunoda. Liam Lawson is also […]