The key talking points from F1 testing day one
The first day of Formula 1 2025 testing is the subject of the latest Autosport Podcast, which features the initial indications of what the pecking order could be. Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt report from the Bahrain International Circuit to wrap up the key talking points from a day that featured some unusual weather conditions. […]
Horner adds support to return to V10 engines in F1
Christian Horner says he would welcome the return of V10 engines to Formula 1. Earlier this month, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reckoned that F1 should consider switching back to conventional engines powered by sustainable fuels. F1 cars will use fully-synthetic fuel from next year as part of a regulation change that will see a […]
What to watch out for on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing
Taking over from Barcelona, Bahrain has become F1’s go-to spot for winter testing thanks to its more benign, reliable weather and its central location in the Middle East, with cars then shipped off to the opening round of the season. In previous years teams would just stay in Bahrain for the season opener the following […]
Alpine’s 2025 F1 car breaks cover in Bahrain shakedown
Alpine’s new A525 Formula 1 car was revealed on Monday ahead of the 2025 season with the team conducting a shakedown at Bahrain International Circuit. Officially a filming day, the test was run over a maximum of 200km (124 miles) with demonstration tyres, as per the regulations. Both Pierre Gasly and his new, rookie team-mate […]
The key talking points at F1 2025 pre-season testing
After the razzamatazz of Formula 1’s first collective season livery launch in London last week, attention now turns to something far more meaningful: pre-season testing. As has become traditional, the event will be staged over three days in Bahrain – kicking off at 7am UK time on Wednesday. Once again, it will be screened across […]
Aston Martin reveals first images of 2025 F1 car
Aston Martin has revealed the first images of its 2025 Formula 1 car – the AMR25. The car features much changed sidepods compared to its predecessor the AMR24, while unlike Ferrari Aston Martin has stuck with a pushrod front suspension and the British squad has also applied this arrangement at the rear of its machines. […]