Ocon to leave Alpine at end of F1 season
Although it is understood that the decision is not based entirely on what happened at Monaco, the recent events did play a part in the decision that it would be best for them not to continue into 2025. Speaking about the decision, Ocon said: “It’s been a significant period of my life to be racing […]
Was I nuts to have enjoyed the Monaco Grand Prix?
In fact, and I know I am in a minority here, but as Monaco Grands Prix go, it was one I actually enjoyed. Monaco Sundays have never been about overtaking. Everyone knows the second they turn up in the Principality that the fight for victory is 99.99% about getting yourself on pole position because, with […]
Ferrari could switch to Red Bull’s F1 suspension concept for Hamilton’s arrival
And in particular it could finally go down the route that world champion Red Bull has put to good use of having a pull-rod front suspension concept. Ferrari has already managed to make significant progress this year with its SF-24, winning races and finding itself at a centre of a three-way fight with Red Bull […]
Why the Singapore Grand Prix is F1’s toughest race
Sponsored by Former world champion Nico Rosberg once described it as like being «in a sauna on a spinning bike for two hours» and the unpredictability the unique conditions create gives fans their fair share of action and drama. Last year, more than 260,000 people flocked to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which delivered plenty […]
Why Las Vegas isn’t sitting on its laurels despite year one F1 success
Despite the early drama of the loose water valve cover that risked derailing the event almost before it got going, a spectacular race on Sunday helped it live up to the anticipation. But perhaps the best news for organisers and the city came a few weeks later when a report concluded that the overall economic […]
What Mercedes’ new front wing tells us about its F1 recovery plan
The design is a clear philosophy departure from what the team started the season with, and points to a shift of approach as the German manufacturer aims to get its W15 performing better across a range of speeds. Early-season analysis of the silver arrow highlighted that its performance profile was too narrow – it was […]
Ferrari technical director targeted by Aston Martin for F1 switch
With Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll continuing his push to turn the Silverstone-based squad into winners, Cardile has emerged as one of his outfit’s key targets to bolster its technical structure. As the current head of Ferrari’s chassis and aerodynamics department, Cardile has played an important role in the development of the team’s recent challengers […]
Ocon hits out at «misinformed statements and gross distortions» after Alpine F1 clash
Ocon made a bold move on then ninth-placed Gasly in the first lap of the Monte Carlo race, diving down the inside at Portier, which turned out to be too optimistic – both Alpine cars collided and the former had to retire after being launched in the air. Gasly criticised his partner for not respecting […]
Vowles thinks no F1 team will hit minimum weight in 2026
The overhaul in rules for 2026 will affect both powertrain and chassis design, with a near-50/50 split in power delivery from the internal combustion engine and the hybrid unit — which no longer includes the turbo-mounted MGU-H. With the increased reliance on hybridisation, the powertrains will be heavier in 2026, although the chassis is expected […]