How faster pitlane speeds could spice up F1 Singapore GP
The FIA will trial faster pitlane speeds in free practice at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix in a bid to open up more strategic options for the teams. Singapore is one of several circuits on the calendar, including Monaco and Zandvoort, that has usually had a stricter pitlane speed limit of 60km/h instead of the […]
JA on F1 podcast: Keeping up appearances F1 style
This week James Allen delves into a topic that has always fascinated him — the way Formula 1 teams and drivers present themselves – in other words their identity.The F1 season launch at the O2 in London in February showed which teams had figured out their identity and those that hadn’t.F1 teams go to endless […]
What 2026’s F1 rookie crop could look like
A myth was dispelled over 2024, one that changed the dynamic of 2025’s silly season. Oliver Bearman’s spectacular debut run as a short-notice call-up for the unwell Carlos Sainz at Ferrari that year’s Saudi Arabia race rather disposed of the idea that the current generation of cars were difficult for rookie drivers to handle. This […]
Hamilton shares Roscoe health update; misses Pirelli F1 test as Zhou steps in
Lewis Hamilton has shared a health update on his beloved dog Roscoe after the bulldog was hospitalised. After asking fans to send their prayers for Roscoe on an Instagram story, the British driver has now shared an update, explaining that 12-year-old Roscoe had caught pneumonia again after overcoming it earlier this year. «Please keep Roscoe […]
Verstappen makes NLS GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife
Max Verstappen is making his GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife today in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The four-time Formula 1 world champion is sharing a Ferrari 296 with Chris Lulham under the Emil Frey Racing banner for the four-hour race, which they will start from third on the grid. Verstappen recently obtained the special licence […]
When F1 greats suffered embarrassing crashes
There are those who say that one or other of the McLaren drivers should have the 2025 Formula 1 world championship in the bag by now. Within that group it has been claimed that Oscar Piastri’s peculiar off-weekend in Azerbaijan – shunting in qualifying, getting the start wrong, then crashing on the opening lap – […]
Why F1 2026 ‘moving targets’ are giving teams development headaches
In four months, Formula 1 teams will bring their first iteration of the all-new 2026 cars to an end-of-January shakedown test in Barcelona. But to streamline the development process, predicting those pre-season performance levels has to be done right now. The vast scale of the regulation changes, with new rules on both the chassis and […]
Test your knowledge of Mexico GP and plan your trip to Mexico City
Get your Mexico Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your place at one of F1’s most vibrant events. Five tips for attending the Mexico Grand Prix The Mexico GP is one of Formula 1’s most colourful and atmospheric events – high altitude, a passionate crowd, and the iconic Foro Sol stadium section create a […]
How Sauber is responding to Hulkenberg’s poor F1 qualifying record vs Bortoleto
Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley has dismissed any concerns over Nico Hulkenberg being regularly beaten by rookie Formula 1 team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto in qualifying. Bortoleto has a 13-7 record over Hulkenberg this year, 11-6 without sprints, in what has been an impressive campaign for the reigning F2 champion who has five Q3 appearances. The numbers can […]