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Andretti-Cadillac has responded to today's decision by Formula One Management to reject its bid to enter the sport any time before 2028.

Formula 1 rejects the American Andretti team's bid to enter the sport in the next two years - but the door is left open for admission from 2028.

However it stopped short of saying what the project's next step will be, other than indicating its “work continues at pace”.With support from General Motors, Andretti was ready to enter the F1 world championship as early as 2025, initially using a Renault customer engine before switching to a Cadillac unit in 2028.The team’s bid was approved by the FIA on 2 October, but then had to pass ... Keep reading

But it stopped short of saying what the project's next step will be, other than indicating that its “work continues at pace.”With support from American automotive giant General Motors, Andretti was ready to enter the F1 world championship as early as 2025, initially using a Renault customer engine before switching to a Cadillac unit in 2028.The team’s bid was approved by the FIA on October ... Keep reading

However, in a lengthy statement detailing why FOM did not feel Andretti justified a spot on the grid over the next few years, it was made clear that there was scope for it to grab the 11th slot from 2028.Back in October, the FIA announced that, following an expression of interest request from prospective entrants, it was satisfied that Andretti’s technical capabilities were strong enough for it ... Keep reading

Formula 1 rejects the American Andretti team's bid to enter the sport in the next two years - but the door is left open for admission from 2028.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali long stood by his stance that any 11th team would have to prove it was accretive to the series as a whole to secure a spot – with the clear inference being that the American squad faced a tough ask to prove it.That F1 has finally ended three months of deliberation over its call on Andretti by rejecting its application (for now at least) is ultimately no ... Keep reading

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali long stood by his stance that any 11th team would have to prove it was accretive to the series as a whole to secure a spot – with the clear inference being that the American squad faced a tough ask to prove it.That F1 has finally ended three months of deliberation over its call on Andretti by rejecting its application (for now at least) is ultimately no ... Keep reading

The 2024 Formula 1 season starts within a month as the Bahrain Grand Prix begins on the 29 February where Max Verstappen will commence his championship defence.Before then is also F1 pre-season testing (21-23 February) and car launches with reigning champions Red Bull being the last team to unveil its 2024 livery on the 15 February, meaning the off-season is quickly coming to an end.  So, in the ... Keep reading

Having denied Andretti the right to enter the sport any time before 2028, here is the full official statement from Formula One Management (FOM).

Application to participate in the FIA Formula One World ChampionshipSummary and conclusions of commercial assessment processJanuary 2024Introduction1. On 22 March 2023, the FIA published an invitation (the Invitation) to apply to participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship (the Championship), to which four applicants responded, among them Andretti Formula Racing, LLC (the Applicant) ... Keep reading

Formula 1 has officially rejected Andretti's bid to enter the sport in 2025 or 2026, but leaves the door open for a potential entry in 2028.

Formula 1 rejects the American Andretti team's bid to enter the sport in the next two years - but the door is left open for admission from 2028.

However, in a lengthy statement detailing why FOM did not feel Andretti justified a spot on the grid over the next few years, it was made clear that there was scope for it to grab the 11th slot from 2028.Back in October, the FIA announced that, following an expression of interest request from prospective entrants, it was satisfied that Andretti’s technical capabilities were strong enough for it ... Keep reading

Application to participate in the FIA Formula One World ChampionshipSummary and conclusions of commercial assessment processJanuary 2024Introduction1. On 22 March 2023, the FIA published an invitation (the Invitation) to apply to participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship (the Championship), to which four applicants responded, among them Andretti Formula Racing, LLC (the Applicant) ... Keep reading

However, in a lengthy statement detailing why FOM did not feel Andretti justified a spot on the grid over the next few years, it was made clear that there was scope for it to grab the 11th slot from 2028.Back in October, the FIA announced that, following an expression of interest request from prospective entrants, it was satisfied that Andretti’s technical capabilities were strong enough for it ... Keep reading

Carlos Sainz Sr made history at the 2024 Dakar Rally by becoming the oldest driver ever to win the prestigious event at a remarkable age of 61. It was Sainz Sr’s fourth victory in the Dakar, 14 years after his first, adding to an already illustrious career for the double world rally champion. So, it is no surprise that his motorsport genes passed through the family with Sainz’s son, Carlos ... Keep reading

Maloney, who was previously part of Red Bull's young driver programme, will switch to the Swiss squad and attend several grands prix as its official reserve driver, sharing duties with reigning F2 champion Theo Pourchaire."I am honoured to join the Sauber Academy, and to take on the role of one of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber’s reserve drivers," said the 20-tear-old Barbadian."The Sauber name ... Keep reading

Maloney, who was previously part of Red Bull's young driver programme, will switch to the Swiss squad and attend several grands prix as its official reserve driver, sharing duties with reigning F2 champion Theo Pourchaire."I am honoured to join the Sauber Academy, and to take on the role of one of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber’s reserve drivers," said the 20-tear-old Barbadian."The Sauber name ... Keep reading

The target remains a debut in 2025 with a customer Renault power unit, while it awaits a decision from FOM on its plans. The longer-term plan is to have a Cadillac V6 in the back of the car by 2028.With no official word from F1 on a potential entry, the team has still had to push ahead with its programme on the basis that it cannot afford to wait.The fact that it is already hard at work in the ... Keep reading

The target remains a debut in 2025 with a customer Renault power unit, while it awaits a decision from FOM on its plans. The longer-term plan is to have a Cadillac V6 in the back of the car by 2028.With no official word from F1 on a potential entry, the team has still had to push ahead with its programme on the basis that it cannot afford to wait.The fact that it is already hard at work in the ... Keep reading

Earlier this month, F1 announced the Spanish GP would move from Barcelona, where it had been held continuously since 1991, to a new hybrid street circuit at the IFEMA complex in Madrid from 2026 onwards.Barcelona's current deal expires after 2026, meaning that the season will see two races in Spain for the first time since the short-lived Valencia Grand Prix between 2008 and 2012.F1 CEO Stefano ... Keep reading

Earlier this month, F1 announced the Spanish GP would move from Barcelona, where it had been held continuously since 1991, to a new hybrid street circuit at the IFEMA complex in Madrid from 2026 onwards.Barcelona's current deal expires after 2026, meaning that season will see two races in Spain for the first time since the short-lived Valencia Grand Prix between 2008 and 2012.F1 CEO Stefano ... Keep reading

Grand Prix teams have operated under budget cap regulations since the start of the 2021 season, with F1 chiefs having introduced the rules in a bid to stop the kind of spending war that risked the grid’s long-term sustainability.While it has been a challenge for the top spenders to stay under the limit, with Red Bull famously having broken the cap in 2021, there is a consensus that it has ... Keep reading

Alonso's move to Aston Martin from Alpine for 2023 raised some eyebrows when it was announced in the summer of 2022, with the Spaniard having a history of making bold team moves that didn't always work out.But the two-time world champion joined the Silverstone squad just as it hit a rich vein of form with the launch spec of its 2023 car, propelling the 42-year-old to six podiums across the first ... Keep reading

The days of rookie drivers and few backers from outside the Red Bull family have long gone.The team has been relaunched with a new name, new management, an influx of top technical brains and with Netflix star Daniel Ricciardo in the cockpit, inevitably helping to attract attention.It's a sign of the changing face of F1 that the team has been chosen by two huge American corporations for their ... Keep reading

The days of rookie drivers and few backers from outside the Red Bull family have long gone.The team has been relaunched with a new name, new management, an influx of top technical brains and with Netflix star Daniel Ricciardo in the cockpit, inevitably helping to attract attention.It's a sign of the changing face of F1 that the team has been chosen by two huge American corporations for their ... Keep reading

The American-owned outfit spent much of 2023 trying to get to the bottom of why its VF-23 car was fast in qualifying but would struggle so much to look after its tyres in the race.An upgrade introduced at the United States Grand Prix to help improve the aerodynamic characteristics did not deliver a clear answer either about what direction it needed to head in, and drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico ... Keep reading

The American-owned outfit spent much of 2023 trying to get to the bottom of why its VF-23 car was fast in qualifying but would struggle so much to look after its tyres in the race.An upgrade introduced at the United States Grand Prix to help improve the aerodynamic characteristics did not deliver a clear answer either about what direction it needed to head in, and drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico ... Keep reading

Andretti's bid was given the green light by the FIA on 2 October, but it has still not gone through the second stage of being approved by the F1 organisation and its CEO Stefano Domenicali.The team has been active in the Toyota wind tunnel in Cologne since October, and has now released the first image of its 2024-spec model, which will eventually transition into a full 2025 test programme should ... Keep reading

Andretti's bid was given the green light by the FIA on 2 October, but it has still not gone through the second stage of being approved by the F1 organisation and its CEO Stefano Domenicali.The team has been active in the Toyota wind tunnel in Cologne since October, and has now released the first image of its 2024-spec model, which will eventually transition into a full 2025 test programme should ... Keep reading

Despite no indication of a decision on its proposed entry to F1 coming anytime soon, Andretti continues to plan for a thumbs up from the commercial rights holder.

Two weeks before Mercedes unveils its 2024 contender, Chief Operating Officer, Rob Thomas admits that this is an intense time for the German team.

Alpine's technical director, Matt Harman reveals that the French team is focussing on future gains as opposed to an immediate improvement in form.

Sainz has been pretty open that he did not want to go into the 2024 season without his F1 future beyond the end of the year sorted.Speaking exclusively to Autosport last June about the situation, Sainz said: “I'm not going to lie, I don’t like going into my last year of a contract without really knowing where I'm racing the next year.“I went through that process both with Red Bull and ... Keep reading

Sainz has been pretty open that he did not want to go into the 2024 season without his F1 future beyond the end of the year sorted.Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com last June about the situation, Sainz said: “I'm not going to lie, I don’t like going into my last year of a contract without really knowing where I'm racing the next year.“I went through that process both with Red Bull and ... Keep reading

Red Bull's junior team make three key senior appointments as they seek to improve their competitiveness into the 2024 season.

RB - FKA AlphaTauri - recruits three hugely experienced senior technical and trackside personnel including Tim Goss and Alan Permane.

The Anglo-Italian team announced three key hires on Monday afternoon as it goes through a significant revamp under incoming team principal Laurent Mekies.In addition to Goss and Permane coming in, it has also hired Red Bull aerodynamicist Guillaume Cattelani as its deputy technical director.Goss has been brought in to report to Mekies in the newly-created position of chief technical officer ... Keep reading

The Anglo-Italian team announced three key hires on Monday afternoon as it goes through a significant revamp under incoming team principal Laurent Mekies.In addition to Goss and Permane coming in, it has also hired Red Bull aerodynamicist Guillaume Cattelani as its deputy technical director.Goss has been brought in to report to Mekies in the newly-created position of chief technical officer ... Keep reading

A former British Touring Car Championship racer and the 1999 British Formula 3 champion, Hynes struck up a friendship with Hamilton when the youngster drove for John Booth’s Manor team in Formula Renault and F3 as he worked his way through the ranks. Hynes served as a driver coach for Manor and remained close to Hamilton after he made it to F1.In December 2015, he took a job that involved ... Keep reading

A former BTCC racer and British F3 champion, Hynes struck up a friendship with Hamilton when the youngster drove for John Booth’s Manor team in Formula Renault and F3 as he worked his way through the ranks. Hynes served as a driver coach for Manor and remained close to Hamilton after he made it to F1.In December 2015, he took a job that involved focussing on building the Project Forty Four ... Keep reading

Liberty has previously topped the Forbes Top 25 list, which consists mainly of individuals and entities that own several major US sports franchises, although some also own top European football teams.The value of Liberty’s sports properties has shrunk since it spun off its baseball subsidiary, MLB team the Atlanta Braves, in July last year.Despite that move lopping some 12% off the value of the ... Keep reading

Liberty has previously topped the Forbes Top 25 list, which consists mainly of individuals and entities that own several major US sports franchises, although some also own top European football teams.The value of Liberty’s sports properties has shrunk since it spun off its baseball subsidiary, MLB team the Atlanta Braves, in July last year.Despite that move lopping some 12% off the value of the ... Keep reading

Norris announced last week that he had committed his long-term future to McLaren, with a new contract that takes him beyond the 2026 season.Speaking about the reasons for sticking to his current squad, the British driver explained that he felt there was no better place for him to achieve his target of the world title.Although he has yet to deliver a victory for McLaren, his team boss has no doubts ... Keep reading

Norris announced last week that he had committed his long-term future to McLaren, with a new contract that takes him beyond the 2026 season.Speaking about the reasons for sticking to his current squad, the British driver explained that he felt there was no better place for him to achieve his target of the world title.Although he has yet to deliver a victory for McLaren, his team boss has no doubts ... Keep reading

A host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone between its eras known as Toleman and Renault. While some were on the way up, others were heading in the other direction. But what can't be mistaken is the team's impact on F1 and the legacy it left behind.Autosport has already produced a top 10 feature, ranking the best drivers for the team during its F1 tenure.Now ... Keep reading

But it’s much harder staying true to the path when pain repeats itself weekend after weekend, and the fightback at times struggles to gain momentum.As the German manufacturer nears the launch of its all-new 2024 car, after two years where it has faced its fair share of disappointment (although it did enjoy that one win in Brazil), you could expect it to think that it has had quite enough of ... Keep reading

But it’s much harder staying true to the path when pain repeats itself weekend after weekend, and the fightback at times struggles to gain momentum.So as the German manufacturer nears the launch of its all-new 2024 cars after two years where it has faced its fair share of disappointment (although it did enjoy that one win in Brazil), you could expect it to think that it has had quite enough of ... Keep reading

Jenson Button finishes third on his Daytona 24 Hours endurance race debut as fellow former Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr wins for Porsche Penske Motorsport.

No, we are not talking about former Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost, who rightly received a warm send-off in the Abu Dhabi paddock, but about Josef Leberer, a pioneer physiotherapist and every bit the paddock legend that his compatriot is.As the 64-year-old has always shunned publicity, he isn't as well-known as some of the other Austrian paddock pillars. But, inside the paddock, he ... Keep reading

This season will mark the third year of the current ground effect design rulebook. The status is allowing teams to coalesce around the Red Bull-style downwash sidepod car architecture.The notable exceptions to that philosophy were Mercedes and Ferrari, but both have committed to a new car concept for 2024 that will almost certainly fall in line with the rest of the grid.Given the lack of a rules ... Keep reading

Justifying the need for yet another street track, F1's own Head of Vehicle Performance, Craig Wilson insists that the new Madrid circuit will challenge drivers.

This season will mark the third year of the current ground-effect design rulebook. The status quo is allowing teams to coalesce around the Red Bull-style downwash sidepod car architecture.The notable exceptions to that philosophy were Mercedes and Ferrari, but both have committed to a new car concept for 2024 that will almost certainly fall in line with the rest of the grid.Given the lack of a ... Keep reading

Oliver Bearman is appointed reserve driver at Ferrari, while Arthur Leclerc is to be one of the Maranello outfit's development drivers.

No, we are not talking about former Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost, who rightly received a warm send-off in the Abu Dhabi paddock, but about Josef Leberer, a pioneer physiotherapist and every bit the paddock legend that his compatriot is.As the 64-year-old has always shunned publicity, he isn't as well-known as some of the other Austrian paddock pillars. But inside the paddock he ... Keep reading

Loyalty is laudable but absolutely no guarantee of success in Formula 1. Lando Norris wants to, and has shown the potential to, win world titles. So, his signing a contract extension to stay put at McLaren is not primarily borne out of a feeling that he needs to repay any kind of debt to a team that recruited him as a junior driver in 2017 and afforded him his top flight break two years later ... Keep reading

The Briton has just signed a new contract extension at McLaren, keeping him at the Woking-based squad until 2027 at the earliest, which he hopes will put him on the path to achieve his world title dream.But while McLaren has made rapid progress with its car to emerge as a challenger to Red Bull last year, Norris is cautious about expecting too much in the short term.While he thinks that McLaren ... Keep reading

Aston Martin boss, Mike Krack admits that Fernando Alonso's sheer enthusiasm last season was infectious.

Everyone talks to everyone, says Lando Norris after McLaren bites the bullet in order to keep youngster at Woking.

Despite having left the Ferrari Driver Academy progamme, Arthur Leclerc will be a Maranello development driver, and the younger brother of race driver Charles will have his first taste of F1 power when he drives the 2022 F1-75 model in Barcelona next week.This year’s 24-race schedule has encouraged Ferrari to have extra options in the F1 reserve role. Giovinazzi and Shwartzman are both involved ... Keep reading

This year’s 24-race schedule has encouraged Ferrari to have extra options in the F1 reserve role. Giovinazzi and Shwartzman are both involved in the marque’s World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme, and thus will not necessarily always available to be on standby at races.Bearman will be competing in his second season of F2 with the Prema team this year, and will be on site at F1 ... Keep reading

Loyalty is laudable but absolutely no guarantee of success in Formula 1. Lando Norris wants to, and has shown the potential to, win world titles. So, his signing a contract extension to stay put at McLaren is not primarily borne out of a feeling that he needs to repay any kind of debt to a team that recruited him as a junior driver in 2017 and afforded him his topflight break two years later ... Keep reading

The Briton has just signed a new contract extension at McLaren, keeping him at the Woking-based squad until 2027 at the earliest, which he hopes will put him on the path to achieve his world title dream.But while McLaren has made` rapid progress with its car to emerge as a challenger to Red Bull last year, Norris is cautious about expecting too much in the short term.And he thinks that while ... Keep reading

The twin confirmations of extended deals for Charles Leclerc at Ferrari and Lando Norris at McLaren may not be much of a surprise, and are perhaps less exciting than if either driver was moving elsewhere.Nevertheless, they are also important statements by both the teams and the drivers, who are making very public displays of faith in each other.Read Also: Formula 1Leclerc signs Ferrari ... Keep reading

McLaren reveals that Lando Norris has extended his contract with the team, but like Ferrari and Charles Leclerc gives no clue as to how long the new deal runs.

Lando Norris signs a new contract which McLaren say will keep him with the team "until at least the end of 2026".

The Briton has just announced a new deal that will keep him at McLaren beyond the 2026 season, although the exact length of his contract has not been revealed.The early move to extend his contract, which originally ran until the end of 2025, came amid what was understood to be serious interest from several teams including Ferrari and Red Bull.But while Norris did not deny that there had been talks ... Keep reading

The Briton’s previous deal with McLaren, signed back in 2022, ran out at the end of 2025 and he would have been an obvious long-term target for teams like Red Bull and Audi.  But in an effort to pre-empt any attempts from rivals to lure him away, McLaren has moved to get Norris committed for the long term.Although the team has not specified the length of the contract, it is likely to run for at ... Keep reading

The Briton’s previous deal with McLaren, signed back in 2022, ran out at the end of 2025 and he would have been an obvious long-term target for teams like Red Bull and Audi.  But in an effort to pre-empt any attempts from rivals to lure him away, McLaren has moved to get Norris committed for the long term. Although the team has not specified the length of the contract, it is likely to run for ... Keep reading

The Briton has just announced a new deal that will keep him at McLaren beyond the 2026 season, although the exact length of his contract has not been revealed.The early move to extend his contract, which originally ran until the end of 2025, came amid what was understood to be serious interest from several teams including Ferrari and Red Bull.But while Norris did not deny that there had been talks ... Keep reading

The American-fronted outfit, which finished bottom of the constructors' championship last season, has revealed on social media that the VF-24 will break cover on 2 February - though Autosport understands this will merely the new livery on renders of the VF-24.In previous seasons, Haas has tended to go earlier than its rivals by releasing digital images of its livery for the forthcoming ... Keep reading

Haas, which finished bottom of the constructors' championship last season, has revealed on social media that it will show off its colour scheme on 2 February. It will use computer renders to do so.In previous seasons, Haas has tended to go earlier than its rivals by releasing digital images of its livery for the forthcoming campaign.Haas had already revealed that its new car would run for the ... Keep reading

New team principal Andrea Stella and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown admitted that 2022-23 winter development targets had been missed when the MCL60 challenger was launched. The car duly failed to score a point across the opening two weekends but, led by a three-stage major update package, emerged as the most credible and consistent challenger to Red Bull. FIRST LOOK: McLaren reveals new-look 2024 ... Keep reading

With F1 set to embark on its third year of the current rules set, there is growing anticipation of a major convergence of designs as Red Bull's rivals try to stop the team from grabbing a third consecutive title double.With all teams having evolved last year to the downwash sidepod concept that Red Bull has put to good use since 2022, there is a likelihood that cars will look more similar than ... Keep reading

With F1 set to embark on its third year of the current rules set, there is growing anticipation of a major convergence of designs as Red Bull’s rivals try to stop the team from grabbing a third consecutive title double.With all teams having evolved last year to the downwash sidepod concept that Red Bull has put to good use since 2022, there is a likelihood that cars will look more similar than ... Keep reading

"Not another street circuit," was the dominant line of response on social media in the wake of F1's announcement that the Spanish GP would move away from its long-time home in Barcelona.With Barcelona's future in limbo, from 2026 onwards the event will head to a new semi-street circuit in Madrid, located at the IFEMA fairgrounds close to its Barajas airport, much closer to the city centre than its ... Keep reading

"Not another street circuit," was the dominant line of response on social media in the wake of F1's announcement that the Spanish GP would move away from its long-time home in Barcelona.With Barcelona's future in limbo, from 2026 onwards the event will head to a new semi-street circuit in Madrid, located at the IFEMA fairgrounds close to its Barajas airport, much closer to the city centre than its ... Keep reading

F1 announced this week (23 January) that Madrid will host the Spanish GP from 2026, but why is the move happening and has the series visited Spain’s capital before? These are all questions that have been raised since the news, plus many more like what is the circuit like, and does it mean the future of Barcelona - the current Spanish GP venue - is in doubt?  The move is part of a long-term ... Keep reading

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says he is "pleased" to have extended his contract with the team for "several more seasons to come".

With his trademark smile and practical jokes, Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most popular drivers on the F1 grid. But losing his seat following the early termination of his contract at McLaren in 2022 led him on a path of self-reflection that changed the man underneath the helmet and made him fall in love with F1 again. One year on, Ricciardo seems back to his old self after stepping in ... Keep reading

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says he is "pleased" to have extended his contract with the team for "several more seasons to come".

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says he is "pleased" to have extended his contract with the team for "several more seasons to come".

Ferrari stopped short of disclosing the exact length of the deal, but it is expected the Monegasque will remain with the team into the 2026 regulations shift."I’m very pleased to know that I will be wearing the Scuderia Ferrari race suit for several more seasons to come," Leclerc said."To race for this team has been my dream since I was three years old: I used to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from ... Keep reading

Ferrari has announced that Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with the team, though omits to mention how long his new deal lasts.

Ferrari stopped short of disclosing the exact length of the deal, but it is expected the Monegasque will remain with the team into the 2026 regulations shift."I’m very pleased to know that I will be wearing the Scuderia Ferrari race suit for several more seasons to come," Leclerc said."To race for this team has been my dream since I was three years old: I used to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from ... Keep reading

There is no silver bullet answer and, instead, much of the brilliance that made the RB18 and RB19 cars so dominant lay in how all its ideas worked together as a complete package. Trying to get to the bottom of that would require tapping into the brain power of some of its key architects – and CTO Adrian Newey and technical director Pierre Wache are not the sorts who will willingly give anything ... Keep reading

There is no silver bullet answer and, instead, much of the brilliance that made the RB18 and RB19 cars so dominant lay in how all its ideas worked together as a complete package. Trying to get to the bottom of that would require tapping into the brain power of some of its key architects – and chief technical officer Adrian Newey and technical director Pierre Wache are not the sorts who will ... Keep reading

With his trademark smile and practical jokes, Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most popular drivers on the F1 grid. But losing his seat following the early termination of his contract at McLaren in 2022 led him on a path of self-reflection that changed the man underneath the helmet and made him fall in love with F1 again. One year on, Ricciardo seems back to his old self after stepping in ... Keep reading

The off-season is almost over and Formula 1 will return for its longest season to date. Here's everything you need to know.

Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix have announced that there will be no track access for fans at this year's Grand Prix.

In the wake of the chaotic Albert Park race last season, which witnessed four red flags, race organisers were found guilty of breaching FIA security protocols when fans invaded the track while cars were still running.As well as the clear safety implications of potentially being hit, fans were also able to reach the stranded Haas of Nico Hulkenberg.The car had parked on the exit of Turn 2 after ... Keep reading

In the wake of the chaotic Albert Park race last season, which witnessed four red flags, race organisers were found guilty of breaching FIA security protocols when fans invaded the track while cars were still running.As well as the clear safety implications of potentially being hit, fans were also able to reach the stranded Haas of Nico Hulkenberg.The car had parked on the exit of Turn 2 after ... Keep reading

Allison came back to the technical director role last year as part of a job swap with Mike Elliott undertaken to help Mercedes get back to the front of F1. Although the German manufacturer was unable to do anything to stop world champion Red Bull roaring to another title double as it won all but one race last year, Allison is adamant that there are a lot of elements of the job that enthused ... Keep reading

Allison came back to the technical director role last year as part of a job swap with Mike Elliott undertaken to help Mercedes get back to the front of F1. Although the German manufacturer was unable to stop world champion Red Bull roaring to another title double as it won all but one grand prix last year, Allison is adamant there are a lot of elements of the job that enthused him. And ... Keep reading

The sixth instalment of the series will look back at Max Verstappen's and Red Bull's record-breaking championship run while picking up other narrative strands across the 2023 season, likely including Aston Martin's and McLaren's moments in the limelight, Mercedes' continuing quest to get back to winning ways and Daniel Ricciardo's return with AlphaTauri.Its launch date of 23 February coincides ... Keep reading

Drive to Survive is returning for its sixth season in 2024, giving many F1 fans a much-needed fix of last season’s action. It was previously revealed that the popular Netflix documentary would be returning with coverage from the 2023 season as part of a two-season renewal in May 2022, with season 5 airing in early 2023.  2023 was a dominant year for Red Bull with Max Verstappen ... Keep reading

The sixth instalment of the series will look back at Max Verstappen's and Red Bull's record-breaking championship run while picking up other narrative strands across the 2023 season, likely including Aston Martin's and McLaren's moments in the limelight, Mercedes' continuing quest to get back to winning ways and Daniel Ricciardo's return with AlphaTauri.Its launch date of 23 February coincides ... Keep reading

The world’s first official Formula 1 karting experience announced this week (22 January) that it will be opening to the public on Tuesday 6 February 2024.  F1 Drive - London is a new F1 experience located beneath Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s South Stand as part of a 15-year partnership between the series and the Premier League football club.  It runs electric karts and has gained ... Keep reading

Off the back of its new events in Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas, the latest addition from 2026 shows the clear trajectory of the type of race that fits F1’s bill right now.With the Madrid deal now done, attention has inevitably shifted to see where else could emerge as a candidate city to join the roster – with one interesting contender being Osaka in Japan.There have been whispers for a few ... Keep reading

Off the back of its new events in Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas, the latest addition from 2026 shows the clear trajectory of the type of race that fits F1’s bill right now. With the Madrid deal now done, attention has inevitably shifted to see where else could emerge as a candidate city to join the roster – with one interesting contender being Osaka in Japan. There have been whispers for a few ... Keep reading

Formula 1 car maker Ferrari is teaming up with Italian ocean racing yachtsman Giovanni Soldini to enter world sailing competitions.

The team formerly known as Squdra Toro Rosso, then Scuderia Toro Rosso and then AlphTauri is now to be known as Visa Cash App RB.

Although not mentioned in today’s announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken.As reported last week the proposed Racing Bulls team name, which had been in the frame at one stage, has not been used.Visa is the first global sponsor of both ... Keep reading

Although not mentioned in today’s announcement, the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken.As reported last week, the proposed Racing Bulls team name, which had been in the frame at one stage, has not been used.Visa is the first global sponsor of ... Keep reading

Whilst Zak Brown fears the threat posed by the Red Bull teams collaborating, James Allison insists that the current regulations make such a move impossible.

Since 2022, BBS has been the standard supplier of wheel rims for all teams as the FIA sought to help bring down costs for competitors. One area of key focus for BBS since the start of the current rules era, which included a switch to 18-inch wheels, has been the extreme forces the larger dimension rims suffer in impacts compared to the older, smaller designs.In particular, the way that rims are ... Keep reading

Since 2022, BBS has been the standard supplier of wheel rims for all teams as the FIA sought to help bring down costs for competitors.One area of key focus for BBS since the start of the current rules era, which included a switch to 18-inch wheels, has been the extreme forces the larger dimension rims suffer in impacts compared to the older, smaller designs.In particular, the way that rims are ... Keep reading

Steiner’s first book, Surviving to Drive, was written after he was approached by ghostwriter James Hogg and told the inside story of the Haas team’s 2022 season, while also dipping into episodes from earlier in Steiner’s career. It has sold some 150,000 copies and appeared in 12 languages.Steiner and Hogg, who had previously worked on projects with Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert and Jason ... Keep reading

Steiner’s first book, Surviving to Drive, was written after he was approached by ghostwriter James Hogg.Initially published in the UK by Penguin Random House, it told the inside story of the Haas team’s 2022 season, while also dipping into episodes from earlier in Steiner’s career.It has sold some 150,000 copies and appeared in 12 languages, with a UK paperback version due in March.Hogg had ... Keep reading

Stroll's campaign started on the back foot after a pre-season cycling accident left him with a broken wrist and toe, compromising the Canadian's early races.But as Stroll regained full fitness, Aston's form deteriorated in the second third of the season and he struggled to get comfortable in the AMR23 and adapt it his driving style, while team-mate Fernando Alonso managed to drive around its ... Keep reading

The track will be a mixture of street circuit roads through the exhibition building area and a smaller section of permanent track that will be built on adjacent land that has yet to be developed.The two parts are split by an elevated highway and will be connected by a pair of tunnels that pass underneath it.F1 compares the hybrid nature of the new venue to Miami, which also features a combination ... Keep reading

The track will be a mixture of street circuit roads through the exhibition building area and a smaller section of permanent track that will be built on adjacent land that has yet to be developed.The two parts are split by an elevated highway and will be connected by a pair of tunnels that pass underneath it.F1 compares the hybrid nature of the new venue to Miami, which also features a combination ... Keep reading

Despite a 10-year deal to host the Spanish Grand Prix on a street track in Madrid, F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali claims this doesn't mean the end of the road for the sport at the Circuit de Catalunya.

As F1 confirmed its long-mooted move to Madrid in 2026 for a 10-year period, we look back at the series' first decade in the region.The Jarama circuit, in the Community of Madrid but about 30 km from the city was inaugurated in 1967 and following a demonstration race in November, the twisty 3.404-kilometre circuit hosted its first proper F1 grand prix on 12 May 1968.Chris Amon put the Ferrari on ... Keep reading

As F1 confirmed its long-mooted move to Madrid in 2026 for a 10-year period, we look back at the series' first decade in the region.The Jarama circuit, in the Community of Madrid but about 30 km from the city, was inaugurated in 1967 and following a demonstration race in November, the twisty 3.404-kilometre circuit hosted its first proper F1 grand prix on 12 May 1968.Chris Amon put Ferrari on ... Keep reading

The motorsport winter is quickly coming to an end, while several series across the globe have already begun their 2024 activities, meaning plotlines and talking points are unfolding right now.The Dakar Rally and Formula E, now customary annual calendar openers, have already produced the first major winners of the year, as Carlos Sainz Sr took his fourth triumph at the iconic rally-raid for Audi ... Keep reading

The motorsport winter is quickly coming to an end, while several series across the globe have already begun their 2024 activities, meaning plotlines and talking points are unfolding right now.The Dakar Rally and Formula E, now customary annual calendar openers, have already produced the first major winners of the year, as Carlos Sainz took his fourth triumph at the iconic rally-raid for Audi while ... Keep reading

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the race’s home since 1991, but it became increasingly apparent during 2023 that Madrid looked set to take over hosting of the Spanish GP.However, Barcelona could yet secure a place for a second race in Spain. The country has supported two events in the past, when the European GP was run at Jerez in 1994 and 1997, and then in Valencia between 2008 and ... Keep reading

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the race's home since 1991, but it became increasingly apparent during 2023 that Madrid looked set to take over the hosting of the Spanish GP.However, Barcelona could yet secure a place for a second race in Spain. The country has supported two events in the past, when the European GP was run at Jerez in 1994 and 1997, and then in Valencia between 2008 ... Keep reading

Audi has faced heavy backlash over the way its motorsport division has been managed over the last few years. The decision to phase out all its sportscar racing programmes and go all-in on Formula 1 has aggrieved even the most loyal fans of the German marque. Even former teams and drivers haven’t shied away from levying criticism at some board-level changes that they feel have damaged the very ... Keep reading

Former Ferrari boss, Jean Todt has warned Red Bull not to be complacent as it heads into the new season.

F1 gets another street track as from 2026 the Spanish Grand Prix will move from Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya to Madrid.

Madrid will replace Barcelona as host of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix from 2026.

Audi has faced heavy backlash over the way its motorsport division has been managed over the last few years. The decision to phase out all its sportscar racing programmes and go all-in on Formula 1 has aggrieved even the most loyal fans of the German marque. Even former teams and drivers haven’t shied away from levying criticism at some board-level changes that they feel have damaged the very ... Keep reading

Madrid’s new deal means that the event leaves the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has been its home since 1991, with an uncertain future.F1’s initial announcement on Tuesday morning made no mention of the current venue.However, it’s understood that the Barcelona authorities are still in discussions about the future, and that a second event in the country has not been completely ruled ... Keep reading

Madrid’s new deal means that the event leaves the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has been its home since 1991, with an uncertain future.F1’s initial announcement on Tuesday morning made no mention of the current venue.However, it’s understood that the Barcelona authorities are still in discussions about the future, and that a second event in the country has not been completely ruled ... Keep reading

But while some of the design elements spotted in that period will be smoke and mirrors, and sometimes even just flat-out something not being run in 2024, we should get a pretty good idea of the main concepts that will be raced.Some of the trends that have emerged over the last two seasons could play a critical part in the technical battle that will develop over the forthcoming season and with the ... Keep reading

But while some of the design elements spotted in that period will be smoke and mirrors, and sometimes even just flat-out something not being run in 2024, we should get a pretty good idea of the main concepts that will be raced.With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the trends that have emerged over the last two seasons and could play a critical part in the technical battle that will ... Keep reading

The forthcoming Daytona 24 Hours features a plethora of ex-F1 stars who have all made the transition to endurance racing.  Jenson Button, Felipe Massa and Romain Grosjean are just a few names in this year’s 24-hour race, which takes place at the prestigious Daytona Speedway as part of America’s IMSA SportsCar Championship on the 27-28 January.  However, it is far from the first time F1 ... Keep reading

The forthcoming Daytona 24 Hours features a plethora of ex-F1 stars who have all made the transition to endurance racing.  Jenson Button, Felipe Massa and Romain Grosjean are just a few names in this year’s 24-hour race, which takes place at the prestigious Daytona Speedway as part of America’s IMSA SportsCar Championship on the 27-28 January.  However, it is far from the first time F1 ... Keep reading