Daniel Ricciardo secured Renault’s first podium since the French manufacturer returned in 2016 and his first since he left Red Bull in 2018. He held off Sergio Perez in the closing stages of the race and was helped by a late Safety Car that allowed all cars to pit for Read more…
Lewis Hamilton took victory at today’s Eifel Grand Prix after taking the lead from teammate Valtteri Bottas. As the Finn later retired, Max Verstappen ended up in second as Daniel Ricciardo secured Renault’s first podium of the year. When the lights went out, Hamilton made the better start and was Read more…
There are signs of life amid Ferrari’s 2020 competitive slump. With parts added to the uncompetitive car at Sochi and again at the Nurburgring, and more new parts coming for Portimao in two weeks, Charles Leclerc qualified a surprising fourth on Saturday. “Perhaps the upgrades are making a small but Read more…
Ferrari have taken a softer stance to Mercedes by saying they would “consider” supplying engines to Red Bull in 2022. Red Bull are seeking a new power-unit provider following Honda’s decision to pull out of Formula 1 at the end of next season, citing “environmental initiatives” as their priority. With attracting an Read more…
With the announcement of Stefano Domenicali as CEO of F1, there was also a rumour that Toto Wolff had also been approached by Liberty Media to take on the task. Wolff had talks, but in the end it never became concrete. In addition, there was the rumour that Ferrari had used its veto right to prevent Read more…
Mick Schumacher makes his Formula 1 debut, but it is Sebastian Vettel who will drive around the Nürburgring with a tribute to Michael Schumacher. Vettel’s helmet has been specially adapted this weekend. Unique helmet from Vettel Vettel’s white helmet for the weekend at the Nürburgring was specially adapted to Michael Read more…
Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen said he has not signed a new deal to keep him in Formula 1 beyond this season, despite reports to the contrary. Yesterday, there was speculation that the 2007 F1 world champion could have his drive confirmed for next year at the Hinwil-based team as Read more…
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed concern on Thursday after a member of his Mercedes team tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix in Germany. Hamilton is going for a record-equalling 91st career victory in Sunday’s race at the Nuerburgring and leads team mate Valtteri Bottas Read more…
Kimi Raikkonen has paid Formula 2 driver Mick Schumacher the ultimate compliment by describing him as “a copy of his father in many ways”. Schumacher will make his debut in an official F1 session with Alfa Romeo in first practice for the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring driving alongside father Michael’s Read more…
Max Verstappen’s father Jos Verstappen is starting to put pressure on the Red Bull Racing team, now that Honda has announced its withdrawal from F1 at the end of the 2021 season. Whereas Red Bull Racing had bet heavily on its partnership with engine manufacturer Honda and was clearly aiming Read more…