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 […]
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 […]
Decision imminent on F1 Bahrain and Saudi races as time runs out
Following talks at last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, F1 had set itself a 10-day deadline to make a final call on the fate of April’s Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix, a timeline largely dictated by freight logistics to the Gulf as the US and Israeli war on Iran continues to engulf the region. The two […]
Why Lawson needs a reset to stop Red Bull’s loss becoming Racing Bulls’ loss
«Not super fun so far» — either a pithy scrawled note penned by the late Roger Ebert part-way through a tepid, multi-million dollar blockbuster (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, perhaps?) or Liam Lawson’s assessment of his opening four races in 2025. As we’re not Empire Magazine, you know it’s probably the latter point. This […]
JA on F1 Podcast: F1’s latest ugly bust-ups
Formula 1 has taken some very interesting turns in the last week.After last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris have all admitted to ongoing struggles while Oscar Piastri put himself firmly in contention for the 2025 title. The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem also made his first appearance of the season in […]
How an aggressive Haas F1 produced a double-points Bahrain Grand Prix
While the previous week’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was very much a qualifying race, Bahrain’s high degradation contest offered a better spectacle and with it more opportunities for midfield teams to make something happen. And only just as well, as Haas started on the backfoot with a crash for Esteban Ocon in Q2 which […]
Sauber stumped for answers in Hulkenberg plank DQ case
The Sauber Formula 1 team is still searching for answers over Nico Hulkenberg’s Bahrain Grand Prix disqualification. Hulkenberg crossed the finish line in 13th place after a tough evening trying to contend for points, but was disqualified because his skid plank had been ground down to 8.4mm, below the minimum thickness of 9mm. It is the […]
Russell moves closer to new Mercedes F1 contract
George Russell’s strong start to the 2025 Formula 1 season appears to be paying off both on and off the track, as talks over a new Mercedes contract move forward. Russell currently sits fourth in the drivers’ championship after the opening four rounds, just 14 points behind leader Lando Norris. His campaign has included three […]