bringing Glastonbury glam to Silverstone
For many years the finest comestible one could look forward to at the British Grand Prix was a greasy bacon sandwich. The home of the first world championship race spent a long time running on the fumes of former glories, slipping ever further behind the times, arguably reaching its nadir in PR terms in 2002 when […]
How Aston Martin and Honda’s expectation management ties into Newey’s F1 design
“As executive chairman I am proud of what this moment represents, because what defines this team is not only what happens on track. Formula 1 demands courage and rewards those willing to build something extraordinary and to remain unwavering in their ambitions.” With these words, Lawrence Stroll opened Aston Martin’s launch on Monday evening at […]
Why Colapinto is still fighting against a serious Alpine weakness, and for his F1 future
Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he’s achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 Formula 1 car. For a variety of reasons, Alpine’s switch from Jack Doohan to Colapinto hasn’t worked out yet. After six race weekends marred by several incidents […]
Is Red Bull now destined for its worst result in 10 F1 seasons?
Christian Horner’s sudden departure from Red Bull Racing last week sent shockwaves through Formula 1, but it doesn’t change the team’s short-term reality as it looks set to slump to its worst result in the constructors’ table since 2015. Whatever the final trigger for Horner’s removal, as part of a combination of factors, what has […]
How Wheatley wants Sauber to use Hulkenberg podium momentum in Audi transformation
Jonathan Wheatley says he is relishing the chance to carry Sauber’s mid-season momentum into 2026, as the team transitions into the Audi Formula 1 outfit. Wheatley officially joined Sauber in April after leaving Red Bull and has already overseen steady improvements during his short tenure as team principal. At the Austrian Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto […]
Apple emerges as frontrunner for Formula 1’s US media rights with $150 million bid: report
Apple is going all-in on Formula 1. Weeks after the ‘F1’ movie became the company’s biggest box office smash, the Silicon Valley giant has reportedly submitted a blockbuster bid for the U.S. media rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026. A source familiar with the matter told Business Insider that Apple has submitted […]
From no-hopers to F1 podium in 12 months: What’s changed at Sauber?
After the conclusion of his hopeless and point-less 2024 campaign, Valtteri Bottas waved the white flag on his Sauber move. «It was a mistake. Everything started off well in the first year, but since then it was downhill,» The Finn said. «There was a clear plan for targets for the three years, and also how […]
10 things you didn’t know about Silverstone F1 circuit
Sponsored by Former airfield Everyone knows Silverstone is a former airfield – but did you know it was home to the legendary Wellington bomber? The site opened in 1943 during WWII with five large hangars, three intersecting runways and perimeter track. It was a training base for the No 17 Operational Training Unit but when […]
Alonso angered by Aston Martin’s strategy calls during F1 British GP
Fernando Alonso was angry that Aston Martin opted against giving him the same strategy as team-mate Lance Stroll during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. The double F1 world champion dropped two places to finish ninth at Silverstone, while Stroll climbed from 17th to seventh in the changeable conditions. Stroll was even third at one […]