I have the wrong passport for the F1 paddock
Max Verstappen says he «has the wrong passport» for the Formula 1 paddock amid fierce criticism over his driving tactics in last week’s Mexico Grand Prix. In Mexico City, Verstappen was handed a double 10-second penalty for two incidents in which he forced McLaren title rival Lando Norris off the track, which caused unease from […]
F1 needs permanent stewards with «real salaries», says Russell
George Russell reckons it is time the FIA has full-time employed, professional race stewards to improve consistency and help drivers interpret the guidelines. It comes after explosive races at the US GP in Austin and especially the Mexican Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen was issued with two 10-second time penalties. Verstappen was penalised for forcing […]
TV deals in spotlight as Brazilian GP shuts curtain on F1’s Americas triple-header
After another dominant Ferrari victory in Mexico both Formula 1 world championships remain in the balance heading to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, with global television audiences clamouring to see the latest twists and turns in a three-team tussle for the titles. The race at Interlagos is the end of three consecutive weeks of […]
Mexico penalties “won’t stop” Verstappen aggression towards Norris
Former Formula 1 driver turned FIA steward Johnny Herbert does not expect a pair of 10-second sanctions at the Mexico Grand Prix will stop Max Verstappen from being aggressive in combat with title rival Lando Norris. One week on from a controversial off-track overtake from Norris, which saw the McLaren driver handed a five-second penalty […]