Journalism & Sports Studies Graduate
38 articles
Mercedes says it is not taking its prospects for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix for granted despite being tipped to repeat its victory from last year. Last year’s triumph at Interlagos remains Mercedes’ last victory in Formula 1 as the Brackley-based outfit is still chasing its first win of 2023. There is reason for the […]
Fernando Alonso insists Aston Martin is “not fighting for anything” in the remaining three races of the 2023 Formula 1 season, with focus now shifting to next year. Aston Martin’s form has hit a downward spiral after the team’s confession that it went in the wrong direction regarding its in-season car development. This has resulted […]
Daniel Ricciardo says the Mexican Grand Prix was the “weekend I dreamed of” after scoring his first points since returning to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri. Ricciardo started on the second row in Mexico following an impressive lap in qualifying, lining up between both Red Bull’s on the grid. While he was unable to stay with […]
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says the FIA should be conducting post-race inspections on drivers who are team-mates to those disqualified for technical infringements. Last weekend’s United States Grand Prix saw both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified after the race due to their planks showing excessive wear. Hamilton and Leclerc were two of […]
Mercedes says Lewis Hamilton’s plank on his Formula 1 car was “untouched” after opening practice at the United States Grand Prix that ultimately led to his post-race disqualification. Hamilton was thrown out of the final classification in Austin after a strong run to second place when a post-race inspection found his plank had excessive wear. […]
Lando Norris admits McLaren’s best chances to score a Formula 1 victory this season “have gone” despite claiming a fourth consecutive podium in Austin. Norris looked to be in contention during the United States Grand Prix when he leaped ahead of pole-sitter Charles Leclerc at the start and led for much of the first half […]
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he accepts the FIA’s decision to disqualify Lewis Hamilton from the United States Grand Prix, saying it needs to “take it on the chin”. Hamilton originally scored a second place finish at the Circuit of the Americas, finishing just two seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen to earn his sixth […]
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen insists speculation that Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and motorsport advisor Helmut Marko are embroiled in a power struggle is “BS”. Reports emerged earlier this week that Horner is trying to force Marko out of the team, something Horner and Marko have both denied. Marko is adamant he […]
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has identified key elements from Ferrari’s dominant period with Michael Schumacher that he is trying to establish at the Woking-based team. Stella is in his first year as McLaren boss and has overseen the team’s incredible mid-season turn around, where it has gone from the back of the grid to […]
McLaren has batted away suggestions that Oscar Piastri’s recent upturn in form is beginning to unsettle Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris. Norris has gotten the better of rookie Piastri in their first season together at McLaren, sitting 53 points clear in the drivers’ standings. But Piastri is growing in confidence after a run of strong […]
Mercedes technical director James Allison says it will be “doubly important” for teams to start next year with a strong car before focus switches to the incoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations. Mercedes is hoping to take a step forward in 2024 after a season in which the team has struggled to find a good operating […]
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has played down chances of a return to a tyre war, admitting having more than one supplier is not on the agenda. Pirelli has been the sole tyre supplier in F1 since 2011 after taking over the reigns from previous provider Bridgestone. Bridgestone was part of F1’s last tyre competition […]