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FBI to Question F1 Bosses Amid Andretti Scandal Investigation?

Nov.15 - Chaos is threatening to break out not only among the Liberty Media-owned Formula 1 organisation, but also at the governing FIA. Earlier this week, the FIA shocked the F1..

November 15, 2024 with 1 Comment

Red Bull Sponsors Fuel Perez Confidence for 2025 F1 Season

Nov.15 - Sergio Perez and his father have renewed their criticism of the rampant rumours that have marred the Mexican's 2024 season. Despite signing a new contract for 2025..

November 15, 2024 with 3 Comments

Red Bull Reveals Ricciardo’s Emotional Singapore GP Ending

Nov.15 - Daniel Ricciardo never gave up on his Formula 1 race seat until the very last moment, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer. Many of the popular Australian driver's fans were..

November 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

Toto Wolff Trusts Bottas to Boost Mercedes’ 2025 Strategy

Nov.15 - Valtteri Bottas could be more than just Mercedes' reserve or 'third' driver from 2025. It has been rumoured that the Finn, whose expiring contract with Sauber was not..

November 15, 2024 with 1 Comment

Historic Monaco GP renewed through 2031 after tough negotiations

Nov.15 - Monaco GP organisers have agreed to pay double the annual race fees in order to secure a new Formula 1 race deal. The sport, and its governing body, the FIA, on Thursday..

November 15, 2024 with 2 Comments

Rubens Barrichello 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast

Rubens Barrichello, a name synonymous with dedication and resilience in Formula 1, holds a unique place in the sport's history. With a career spanning nearly two decades,..

November 14, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Nation: Bortoleto on his ‘dream’ F1 deal

Brazil’s motorsport scene is buzzing with excitement as Gabriel Bortoleto, the nation’s latest Formula 1 star, prepares to take the grid with Sauber in 2025. In an in-depth..

November 14, 2024 with 0 Comments

Alpine Moves Fast Amid Doohan Rumors in 2025 Seat Drama

Nov.14 - Alpine has apparently reacted swiftly to rumours suggesting Jack Doohan could be ousted from his Formula 1 race seat before turning a wheel in 2025. Bolstered by Bernie..

November 14, 2024 with 6 Comments

Lawson Confidently Awaits Red Bull Seat Decision After Abu Dhabi

Nov.14 - Liam Lawson says he would be "ready" to be paired with Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing next year. Some see Lawson's current pairing with Yuki Tsunoda at the junior team..

November 14, 2024 with 7 Comments

Liberty Media Shake-Up Raises Questions for F1's Direction

Nov.14 - A big question mark continues to hang over Stefano Domenicali's top job in Formula 1. Liberty Media, the sport's owner, has announced that its CEO, Greg Maffei, is to..

November 14, 2024 with 0 Comments

Hill Reveals Schumacher’s Ruthless Psychological Games on Track’s Edge

Nov.14 - Damon Hill says the great Michael Schumacher convinced him he was "useless". Wednesday was the 30th anniversary of Schumacher's first of a record seven world..

November 14, 2024 with 0 Comments

Carlos Sainz Confident He’d Be The Perfect Red Bull Partner for Max

Nov.14 - Carlos Sainz thinks he would be a good teammate for Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The Spaniard is being replaced at Ferrari next year by Lewis Hamilton, with only teams like..

November 14, 2024 with 2 Comments

Antonelli Faces Criticism as Montoya Questions F1 Readiness

Nov.13 - The jury is out regarding the start of Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 career. That is the view of well-known former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya, who admits he was not..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

Leclerc Hits Back Over Fans' Reaction to Mexico GP Video

Nov.13 - Charles Leclerc has lashed back at those claiming his relationship with departing Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz has fallen apart. A short video has been doing the rounds..

November 13, 2024 with 0 Comments

FIA Closes Red Bull and McLaren Technical Breach Investigations

Nov.13 - The FIA has drawn a line under both the Red Bull 'T-tray' and McLaren 'water in tyres' technical controversies. As they battle for the 2024 world championship between Max..

November 13, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Shocked by Unexpected Wittich Exit Amid FIA Controversy

Nov.13 - Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has denied he willingly "stepped down" in order to "pursue new opportunities". The governing FIA made the claims in a statement,..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

February’s 2025 F1 Car Reveal to Mark Sport’s 75th Year

Nov.13 - "Only some" teams will reveal their 2025 cars at the newly-announced Formula 1 season launch at London's O2 arena next February. It is believed Justin Bieber and Madonna..

November 13, 2024 with 0 Comments

Lawson and Tsunoda Armed with Red Bull’s New Gear in Vegas

Nov.13 - The cars of Red Bull's second Formula 1 team will benefit from new world championship-level parts as of next weekend's Las Vegas GP. The reliable Italian portal..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

Russian Motorsports Thrive Independently Amid F1 Departure

Nov.13 - Russia may not accept a hypothetical invitation by Formula 1 to eventually return to the annual race calendar. The Sochi round was unilaterally scrapped by the sport at..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

Sargeant Returns to Racing Roots as IndyCar Test Nears

Nov.13 - Logan Sargeant, recently ousted by Williams mid-season, looks set to face at least a year on the sidelines in 2025. That is despite the fact that the Indycar team Meyer..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

Famin: Alpine Refuses to Part with Power Unit Secrets to Cadillac

Nov.13 - Bruno Famin, still in charge of Alpine's overall motorsport activities, has denied the Renault Group might sell the intellectual property of the axed 2026 engine. In a..

November 13, 2024 with 1 Comment

Dan Fallows Steps Down as Aston Martin F1 Technical Director

Nov.12 - In a move that signals a new chapter at Aston Martin, Technical Director Dan Fallows has announced his departure from his role with the Formula One team, effective..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Wallpaper Photos 2024 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix

Here are the first Wallpaper photos of the 2024 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix driven on the Autodromo Interlagos, It was the twenty first Grand Prix of 2024. The race was won by Max..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Perez's 2025 Season Secured by Lucrative New Sponsor Deals

Nov.12 - Powerful commercial interests look set to cement Sergio Perez in place at Red Bull Racing for 2025. Despite his 2025 contract, the Mexican's future has been under a dark..

November 12, 2024 with 19 Comments

Hulkenberg and Ocon Set for Abu Dhabi Test With New Teams

Nov.12 - Esteban Ocon has been approved by Alpine to test for his 2025 Formula 1 team Haas before the end of his existing contract. The Frenchman will get an early taste of the..

November 12, 2024 with 1 Comment

Jacques Villeneuve Stunned After Father's Statue Stolen in Quebec

Nov.12 - Jacques Villeneuve admitted to losing sleep after a life-size bronze statue of his iconic father, Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve, was stolen. Days ago, operators of..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Audi Set to Profit from Qatar’s 1 Billion F1 Investment

Nov.12 - Audi's new Formula 1 venture looks set to completely sidestep the financial crisis at Volkswagen. It is emerging this week that, amid the ongoing VW crisis, Sauber's new..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Schumacher’s F1 Return Fades as WEC Future Takes Shape

Nov.12 - Mick Schumacher looks set to pivot away from his Formula 1 dream. When Audi-owned Sauber announced that it has signed rookie Gabriel Bortoleto rather than Valtteri Bottas..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Vasseur's Ferrari Dominates Points & Avoids 2024 F1 Controversies Entirely

Nov.12 - Frederic Vasseur says Ferrari will maintain a minimally controversial presence in Formula 1 as it has become a "strength" of his reign at Maranello. While Red Bull,..

November 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Stroll and Perez Under Fire for F1 Spots Amid Doubts

Nov.11 - Two Formula 1 drivers are surviving in the sport for reasons of money rather than talent, prominent pundits suspect. Lance Stroll has contested well over 160 grands prix..

November 11, 2024 with 4 Comments

Red Bull’s $20m Refusal Boosts Alpine Hopes for Colapinto?

Nov.11 - Bernie Ecclestone admits it's "possible" Jack Doohan's confirmed arrival on the Formula 1 grid for 2025 could be called off. Since replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams..

November 11, 2024 with 2 Comments

F1 Owner Nears MotoGP Buyout with EU Approval Pending

Nov.11 - Greg Maffei, the CEO of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media, is confident the group's acquisition of MotoGP will go through. Liberty's intention to also buy the two-wheeled..

November 11, 2024 with 1 Comment

Ecclestone’s Influence Brings Bortoleto to Audi-Sauber’s 2025 Lineup

Nov.11 - Bernie Ecclestone and his wife revealed they provided "help" to get Gabriel Bortoleto onto the Formula 1 grid for 2025 and beyond. The Audi-owned Sauber team last week..

November 11, 2024 with 1 Comment

Schumacher’s F1 Career Fate Sealed as Audi-Sauber Chooses Bortoleto

Nov.11 - Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career is "over". That's the view of well-known German pundit and former grand prix driver Christian Danner, after Audi-Sauber opted to fill..

November 11, 2024 with 1 Comment

Hamilton Fading? Ecclestone and Wolff Weigh In On Ferrari Move

Nov.11 - Bernie Ecclestone doubts Lewis Hamilton will ever add a record eighth drivers' world title to his tally. Although the 39-year-old's decision to switch to Ferrari next..

November 11, 2024 with 15 Comments

F1 Stars Call Out FIA Over Language Fines and Respect

Nov.8 - Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the sport's governing body and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, insisting they want to be treated like "adults". Ben Sulayem recently..

November 8, 2024 with 0 Comments

Ecclestone Confident Colapinto Will Secure 2025 F1 Seat Soon

Nov.8 - Bernie Ecclestone thinks a full-time race seat will emerge for promising Argentinean rookie Franco Colapinto "soon". With Audi-Sauber announcing Gabriel Bortoleto for its..

November 8, 2024 with 4 Comments

Verstappen Exposes Norris’ Mental Weakness in Intense 2024 Title Battle

Nov.8 - The head-to-head for the 2024 drivers' world championship highlighted the psychological gap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Christian Danner, a former Formula 1..

November 8, 2024 with 6 Comments

Finnish F1 Legacy Ends as Bottas Misses 2025 Audi Seat

Nov.7 - Audi-owned Sauber skipped over its other options, including incumbent Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher, and confirmed that it has signed up rookie Gabriel Bortoleto for..

November 7, 2024 with 2 Comments

Christian Fittipaldi 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast

Nephew of two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi and son of Brazilian F1 team owner Wilson, Christian Fittipaldi was destined to follow in his family’s footsteps..

November 6, 2024 with 0 Comments

Mercedes Denies Hamilton’s Possible Last F1 Race Speculation

Nov.6 - Mercedes has denied swirling rumours that Brazil could have been Lewis Hamilton's last grand prix for the team. As his difficult 2024 season descended to a new low at..

November 6, 2024 with 2 Comments

British Media Called Out After Verstappen's Brazil Grand Prix Win

Nov.6 - Prominent British journalists have hit back at Max Verstappen's insinuation of clear bias in their reporting and coverage of Formula 1. After his impressive win from P17..

November 6, 2024 with 3 Comments

Hans-Joachim Stuck Calls Out FIA for Coddling F1 Drivers

Nov.6 - A motor racing legend has slammed as "laughable" complaints that the conditions at the Brazilian GP were too dangerous to race in. As he filled in for the ill Kevin..

November 6, 2024 with 0 Comments

Ecclestone Slams FIA Rules as Too Methodical for Real Racing

Nov.6 - Bernie Ecclestone says the way Formula 1 drivers are being penalised for on-track incidents at present is "crazy". Pundits have been highly critical of some of Max..

November 6, 2024 with 1 Comment

Norris and Verstappen Friendship Fractures Amidst Heated Championship Rivalry?

Nov.6 - Lando Norris' friendship with Max Verstappen may have been stretched beyond its limit in recent weeks. There have been signs - as the pair clashed on track, in the points..

November 6, 2024 with 0 Comments

Valtteri Bottas Axed as Audi-Sauber Shifts to Youth with Bortoleto

Nov.6 - Audi-owned Sauber has informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for 2025. That is the claim of a rising number of authoritative media sources, including La..

November 6, 2024 with 11 Comments

F1 Nation: 2024 Brazilian F1 GP Review Podcast

Verstappen Shines Through the Chaos in Sao Paulo – A Rain-Soaked Thriller Recap In the latest post-race breakdown, Tom Clarkson welcomes F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and former..

November 5, 2024 with 0 Comments

Christian Danner 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast interview

Christian Danner's career may not have hit the heights he once dreamed of in Formula 1, but his journey was anything but dull. Despite an impressive résumé spanning Formula..

November 5, 2024 with 0 Comments

Max Verstappen's Historic Brazil Win Shatters Schumacher Record and Doubters

Nov.5 - On the cusp of his fourth consecutive drivers' world championship, the superlatives are rolling in for Max Verstappen. The Dutchman stunned the paddock and silenced his..

November 5, 2024 with 2 Comments

Brazil Victory Seals Verstappen’s Command Over 2024 Championship

Nov.5 - Dr Helmut Marko admits Max Verstappen will definitely win his fourth world championship in 2024. Before Brazil, amid a season of turmoil for Red Bull and ongoing car..

November 5, 2024 with 4 Comments

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