F1 floated idea of wildcard entries for rookie drivers
The idea of a wildcard system being introduced to Formula 1 to offer race opportunities for rookie drivers was put up for discussion by teams and series bosses this week. Autosport has learned that one of the items put forward for evaluation at a meeting of the F1 Commission in London on Tuesday was whether a […]
FIA announces F1 teams’ rejection of points system changes
Formula 1’s points system will remain unchanged in 2025 after all F1 teams unanimously voted against it during Tuesday’s FIA F1 Commission meeting. In April several midfield teams started a push to re-visit the series’ long-standing points system handing out points to top 10 finishers. At the start of the 2024 season, the grid was […]
Binotto to head Audi F1 project as part of major management shake up
Audi has appointed former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto to head up its Formula 1 project as part of a major management shake-up. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Audi announced that Binotto would be joining the team as its chief operating and chief technical officer from 1 August to head up efforts ahead of […]
a brief history of F1 team orders controversies
McLaren’s bubbling team orders scenario at the Hungarian Grand Prix led many – including Lando Norris, the subject of said on-track shuffling – to suggest that it all could have been avoided if the team had stopped Oscar Piastri first. A somewhat conservative effort to lock down the victory meant that Norris was pulled into the […]
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
There’s something about the Hungaroring and first-time Formula 1 winners. Perhaps it’s the flowing layout of the course north-east of Budapest, with almost kart-circuit-like characteristics. Allied to the difficulty to overtake, which puts much more value on a good qualifying session, it makes it a happy hunting ground for maiden victories. Case in point: Damon […]
How a McLaren victory felt like a defeat
Damned if they do. Damned if they don’t. After weeks of missed opportunities and subsequent scrutiny into how it fluffed their lines, McLaren finally did it. Its 1-2 in the Hungarian Grand Prix should have been the crowning moment to show its opponents and critics alike it is back at the top. It would have […]
Who’s to blame for Hungarian GP team orders row? Our F1 writers have their say
What looked set to be a comfortable 1-2 for McLaren was overshadowed by the controversy over Formula 1 team orders, as Lando Norris appeared set to defy the team. But was it the driver’s fault or did the team put itself in an unnecessarily difficult position? Our writers offer their views. McLaren made it harder […]
Hamilton could have “done more” to avoid Verstappen clash, but no action taken
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have avoided a penalty for their collision in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix after the FIA concluded that neither driver was predominantly to blame. However, the stewards did conclude that Hamilton could have “done more” to avoid the coming together. The Mercedes and Red Bull drivers were battling for third […]
FIA replaces Hungary Turn 5 grass with gravel after Tsunoda’s qualifying crash
The FIA has replaced part of the grass strip at the Hungaroring’s Turn 5 ahead of Formula 1’s 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix after it contributed to Yuki Tsunoda’s qualifying crash. The RB driver crashed hard exiting the long right-hander on his final lap in Q3 – smashing the left-hand side of his car against the […]