Max Verstappen isn’t convinced Formula 1’s new front wings for next season will aid overtaking but says they will spoil the look of the cars.
F1 drivers (active) articles archive
F1 drivers (active)
“The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen” reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onKimi Raikkonen, Formula 1’s most enigmatic and least understood driver, gave a top Finnish author exclusive access to write this highly-anticipated profile of the 2007 world champion.
Russell handed F1 debut in place of Stroll at Williams for 2019
2019 F1 season
Posted onF2 championship leader George Russell has signed a multi-year deal to drive for Williams, replacing Lance Stroll at the team.
Hamilton tells media to “show Vettel more respect” over mistakes
2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has urged Formula 1 media to give his championship rival Sebastian Vettel more “respect” in their coverage following his recent mistakes.
More to come from Honda upgrade after “early” introduction – Gasly
2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onHonda wanted more time to test its ‘spec three’ engine before its race debut according to Pierre Gasly, who couldn’t run full power in yesterday’s race.
Vettel: Intermediate tyre call was due to weather forecast
2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel revealed Ferrari believed more rain was about to fall at Suzuka when they decided to fit intermediate tyres for Q3.
Toro Rosso drivers suspect brake failure behind double retirement
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onBrendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly suspect their near-identical spins and early retirements from the Russian Grand Prix were caused by a front brake fault.
Giovinazzi: I’m better prepared for F1 than in 2017
2019 F1 season
Posted onAntonio Giovinazzi says he is better prepared for his return to F1 with Sauber in 2019 despite having raced little since his two appearances for them last year.
Alonso not considering Formula E or WRC for 2019
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he hasn’t considered switching to Formula E or rallying after he leaves F1, remarking he ‘doesn’t have the talent’ for the latter.
Russell on brink of F2 title after sixth win as Norris’s hopes end
Formula Two
Posted onGeorge Russell extended his lead in the F2 championship with a sprint race win in Sochi, while Alexander Albon held on to take the title fight to Abu Dhabi.
Sainz expects to recover from eye infection tomorrow
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr suffered with an eye infection on the first day of running at Sochi but expects to recover tomorrow.
Verstappen’s engine altitude claim is wrong – Abiteboul
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRenault Bull managing director Cyril Abiteboul rejected Max Verstappen’s claim the team replaced its new C-spec engine because it performs less well at high altitude.
Renault C-spec potentially less powerful in race trim – Verstappen
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull can’t use Renault’s recently-introduced C-spec power unit at the Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix due to the higher altitude of the tracks, according to Max Verstappen.
Grosjean: Penalty points for Hamilton incident was “harsh”
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRomain Grosjean says his penalty for delaying Lewis Hamilton while being lapped in the Singapore Grand Prix was “harsh”, as it leaves him at risk of a race ban.
Giovinazzi to join Raikkonen at Sauber in 2019, leaving Ericsson without a drive
2019 F1 season
Posted onSauber has confirmed Antonio Giovinazzi will join Kimi Raikkonen in an all-new line-up at the team for the 2019 F1 season.
Leclerc: Hamilton proved newcomers can perform in top teams
2019 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc says Lewis Hamilton’s successful debut for McLaren in 2007 shows he must be ready for his opportunity to drive for Ferrari next year.
Norris and Giovinazzi to drive in practice at Sochi
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris and Antonio Giovinazzi will drive during Friday’s first practice session ahead of the Russian Grand Prix weekend.
Perez had already decided 2019 plans before McLaren talks
2018 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez says he plans for 2019 should be announced imminently, and that he didn’t expect his talks with McLaren would lead to a return.
Stroll says he’s ‘far from reaching his potential’
2018 F1 season
Posted onLance Stroll believes he still has a long way to go to realise his potential as he nears the end of his second full season in Formula 1.
Ocon’s predicament shows there are “not enough seats” in F1
2018 F1 season
Posted onEsteban Ocon’s difficulty finding a drive for next season shows there aren’t enough seats to go around, according to his Force India team principal Otmar Szafnauer.