How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zones from […]
The pros and cons of F1’s enforced break and cancelled races
If normal service were to resume, most Formula 1 staff would be on a flight to Bahrain today in preparation for a desert double-header. Instead, the war in Iran and the subsequent cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds has offered F1’s circus a ‘spring break’ to reflect on the opening three rounds of […]
Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time
After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA intervention that made things slightly better, was in […]
What did Verstappen actually say in 2023 about the 2026 F1 cars?
There has been no bigger critic of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations than Max Verstappen. The four-time world champion first caused a stir during pre-season testing when he labelled the new ruleset as «anti-racing» and like «Formula E on steroids» due to the increased reliance on electrical energy. His fears were that the new power […]
Hill’s standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race, 30 years on
On 13 October 1996, Damon Hill clinched the Formula 1 world championship at Suzuka by nine points over team-mate Jacques Villeneuve after a dominant campaign for Williams. The Briton therefore avenged his near-miss in 1994 to take what would be his only F1 title and 30 years on, Hill has returned to his old stable as […]
The most encouraging element from Leclerc’s Japanese GP podium
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur reckons the Scuderia is heading into the April break with a big morale boost after beating one of the dominant Mercedes cars in Japan. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had swept the first two races in Australia and China as Mercedes looks to return to its championship winning ways under […]
The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes
Formula 1’s 2026 regulations have largely met expectations as Mercedes has been the dominant team with Ferrari and McLaren being its closest challengers. The Silver Arrows has won every grand prix from pole and Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell at the top of the drivers’ standings after three rounds, with Mercedes also 45 clear of […]
Which teams will benefit and lose out the most from F1’s enforced April break
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be well aware by now that there will be no racing in Formula 1 through the month of April. As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which doesn’t appear to get any closer to a genuine resolution, F1 has been forced […]
Why Red Bull doesn’t regret F1 2025 title charge it’s now ‘paying the price’ for
Red Bull is ‘paying the price’ for its 2025 Formula 1 title bid with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 challenger, team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted.Last season, Verstappen managed to overturn Oscar Piastri’s 104-point championship lead in the last nine grands prix of the season, falling just two points short of the […]