FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP
The safety implications of Formula 1’s new technical regulations have rocketed to the top of the agenda after Oliver Bearman’s massive accident in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Haas driver had been a second behind Franco Colapinto on their 21st lap when the gap narrowed suddenly and unexpectedly because of a huge difference in electrical […]
Sainz offers intriguing F1 2026 engine insight as Red Bull Ford «a step ahead»
Williams driver Carlos Sainz says Red Bull Ford’s power units have looked «a step ahead», backing similar comments by Mercedes, as he offered fresh insight into how to get the best of out the 2026 generation of cars. On Wednesday, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said Red Bull Ford’s power units are currently the benchmark in Bahrain […]
Williams F1 2026 car finally hits the track with Silverstone shakedown
The 2026 Williams Formula 1 car finally hit the track for the first time with a shakedown at Silverstone just a week after the British squad skipped the Barcelona shakedown. F1 hosted its first collective test of the 2026 season last week with five days of private running at the Catalan circuit, ahead of the […]
The challenges facing Williams ahead of F1 2026
It’s a demonstration of the merciless nature of Formula 1 that Williams, statistically one of the most successful teams of all time in terms of championships won, has been bumping along the bottom for more than two decades and narrowly avoided financial extinction at the turn of the decade. Williams last claimed the drivers’ and […]
Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #38 Carlos Sainz
Very much a season of two halves for the ex-Ferrari driver. As a four-time grand prix winner, he was always going to have to manage his expectations on arrival at a team that hasn’t tasted victory since 2012. But expectations cut both ways; to an extent he was to act as a yardstick for team-mate […]
Sainz partnership key to Williams’ F1 2025 success
Alex Albon has highlighted his incredible partnership with team-mate Carlos Sainz as a key reason for Williams enjoying its best Formula 1 season for eight years. The historic British outfit came fifth in the 2025 standings, which is its best result since 2017 after it spent years at the back across the late 2010s to […]
Sainz slams TV focus on “celebrities and girlfriends”, F1 responds
Carlos Sainz believes that FOM should change its approach to the Formula 1 broadcast in order to “respect the competition” rather than “exaggerating” the coverage by featuring «celebrities and girlfriends”. In recent days, many fans and experts have shared their complaints on social media about the lack of coverage given by FOM to the battles […]
Sainz hails «breakthrough» decision and calls for permanent F1 stewards
A jubilant Carlos Sainz reckons the overturning of his penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix is a “breakthrough” moment for Formula 1 amid debates over racing guidelines. The Williams driver was handed a 10s penalty plus two penalty points for his collision with Racing Bulls rookie Liam Lawson at Turn 1 in Zandvoort. Sainz attempted […]
FIA overturns Sainz’s F1 Dutch GP penalty after Williams protest
The FIA has overturned the penalty Carlos Sainz received during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix for his collision with Liam Lawson at Turn 1 in Zandvoort. Sainz suffered a 10-second penalty plus two penalty points after driving around the outside of the opening corner, where his front right tyre clashed with Lawson’s rear left […]