Veerendra is a motorsport journalist with 4+ years of experience covering everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR and IndyCar. As a lifelong racing fan, he is an expert in exploring everything from race analysis to driver profiles and technical innovations in motorsport. When not at his desk, he likes exploring about the mysteries of the Universe or finds himself spending time with his two feline friends.
Esteban Ocon may not see out the 2026 Formula 1 season with Haas. Brazilian F1 journalist Julianne Cerasoli claimed this week that team principal Ayao Komatsu is dissatisfied with the Frenchman’s performances and that his place in the car is under review. Her remarks, made on the UOL Esporte channel, have since spread across the […]
Christian Horner is in talks with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD over a joint bid to enter Formula 1 as a 12th constructor, according to reports. The former Red Bull team principal was recently seen at a BYD event at the Cannes Film Festival, where he is understood to have met the company’s CEO, Wang […]
Ford Racing chief Mark Rushbrook has made clear that the American manufacturer’s return to Formula 1 is not built around Max Verstappen. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Rushbrook said Ford chose Red Bull for who the team is, not for any single individual within the team. That position holds firm even as questions grow about Verstappen’s long-term […]
Mercedes heads into this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal as the championship leader, but team principal Toto Wolff has sounded a clear warning: the advantage will not last without action. The Silver Arrows have won all four races of the 2026 Formula 1 season.19-year-old Kimi Antonelli has taken three of the most recent victories […]
Lando Norris wants to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The reigning Formula 1 world champion made that clear in a video published on McLaren’s official YouTube channel. The Briton said that he would love to compete at the famous endurance race, particularly now that his own team is building a car for […]
Jock Clear, an engineer who spent three decades working at the top of Formula 1, says Michael Schumacher had a better grasp of the bigger picture than Lewis Hamilton. Clear, who worked alongside both seven-time world champions at teams including Mercedes and Ferrari, made the assessment in a recent interview with Betpack. His view is […]
Oliver Rowland won the Monaco E-Prix on Sunday, climbing from eighth on the grid to take victory in Round 10 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It was his second straight win at the street circuit and his first visit to the top step of the podium in nearly a year. The […]
Max Verstappen led the Nürburgring 24 Hours for most of his debut appearance, only for a driveshaft failure to end his bid for victory with fewer than four hours remaining. The four-time Formula 1 world champion shared the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Jules Gounon, Dani Juncadella and Lucas Auer. After finishing off the podium, Verstappen […]
Carlos Sainz became the first driver to lap the new Madring circuit on the outskirts of Madrid, completing several runs of the 5.4km, 22-turn layout in a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT. F1 presenter Lawrence Barretto rode alongside. The Williams driver’s verdict was clear: the circuit delivers far more than its blueprints suggest. The Madring sits […]
Jenson Button believes self-doubt is a permanent fixture inside every elite athlete, even those who have reached the very top of their sport. The 2009 Formula 1 world champion made the observation on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, speaking with host Tom Clarkson. He drew on conversations with Roger Federer and experiences from his […]
Max Verstappen put the #3 Winward Mercedes nearly half a minute clear of the field at the halfway mark of the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours. The four-time Formula 1 world champion completed a double stint through the early hours of Sunday morning to build an advantage of just under 28 seconds. His car leads the […]
Max Verstappen heads into his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut with an unexpected advantage. Race organisers have revised the Balance of Performance (BoP) rules for the GT3 field hours before the start. They left the Dutchman’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 unchanged while loading extra weight and power cuts onto several rivals. Verstappen will start fourth on the grid […]
