Why F1 must find a solution to its wasted tyres problem
While Formula 1 continues to make good gains in improving its sustainability, one of the most obvious areas of wastage clearly still needs addressing. With the quest to reduce environmental impact being all about marginal gains rather than delivering a silver bullet solution, it is quite remarkable that F1 finds itself left with so many […]
Bottas rejoins Mercedes as 2025 F1 reserve driver
Valtteri Bottas has been re-signed by Mercedes to be its reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, after he missed out on keeping his seat at Sauber. The Finnish racer scored 10 grand prix wins for the Silver Arrows squad in a 100-race stint between 2017 and 2021 when he was partnered with Lewis […]
The complications and negotiations behind Perez’s Red Bull exit
It had been pretty clear for a while that Sergio Perez would not be a part of Red Bull’s future in Formula 1 off the back of his troubled 2024 campaign. However, what was not so obvious was exactly how the parting of ways would play out because of the complications caused by him having […]
Perez leaves Red Bull and the Tsunoda-Lawson conundrum
On this week’s episode, we react to the news that Sergio Perez is leaving Red Bull after a very disappointing campaign for the 34-year-old. The Mexican finished eighth in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings, while team-mate Max Verstappen clinched a fourth, consecutive crown and finished 285 points ahead of Perez. So with that news now confirmed, […]
The old-school F1 obsession that Aston Martin is having to shake off
Formula 1’s current ground-effect cars are unlikely to go down as fond favourites for the engineers and designers who have worked with them. Running ultra low to the ground, with super stiff suspension to keep ride heights at their optimum, they are tricky beasts to keep in the perfect balance window – as many teams […]
The management culture that has helped McLaren’s push to F1 title glory
McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks a management team that is “constructively critical” of itself has been a cornerstone of his team’s success in Formula 1. The Woking-based squad ended a 26-year wait for constructors’ championship success this year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri securing the crown at the season closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. […]
Williams F1 stint still a «dream come true» despite difficult end
Franco Colapinto has labelled his nine-race Formula 1 cameo as a «dream» despite his tough end to the 2024 season with Williams. Colapinto was drafted in by Williams to replace the underperforming Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix, making his debut at Monza in September. The 21-year-old shone on his first couple of races […]
Red Bull eyes wider operating window for new RB21 F1 challenger
Red Bull thinks that improving its car balance, rather than simply delivering more downforce on its RB21, is key to its Formula 1 title ambitions in 2025. The Milton Keynes-based outfit faced some struggles throughout this season after an early advantage was wiped away by its main rivals from the Miami Grand Prix. And although […]
How 2026 F1 rules will help avoid identikit designs
The FIA published a new set of renders showcasing the changes that are set to be made to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. The ruling body is still looking to better balance the performance envelope of the cars before the teams start work on their designs at the start of the new year. Discussions have […]