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It marked the maiden grand prix starts for Stefan Bellof, Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle – as well as the less heralded Philippe Alliot and Francois Hesnault. Of the bunch, Senna qualified highest – the future three-time world champion taking 17th on the grid, albeit over 5s off the pole time, but ahead of Toleman-Hart teammate Johnny Cecotto. Brundle, whom Senna had beaten to the 1983 ... Keep reading

After all the expectations surrounding the new Ferrari F2002, Michael Schumacher and his team demonstrated that their decision to debut the new car at the Brazilian Grand Prix was right, with the German taking a moral victory, beating the tough opposition from the Williams drivers. As usual, the story was much more complex than that.Both Ralf Schumacher and Ron Dennis claimed after the Brazilian ... Keep reading

Verstappen and Red Bull have continued their dominant form established in the second half of 2022, with the Dutchman winning the 2024 season's first two races from pole by a big margin before a braking problem caused him an early retirement in the Australian Grand Prix.Despite there being another year to go after this season until 2026, when F1 will switch to vastly different cars and power units ... Keep reading

Verstappen and Red Bull have continued their dominant form established in the second half of 2022, with the Dutchman winning the 2024 season's first two races from pole by a big margin before a braking problem caused him an early retirement in the Australian Grand Prix.Despite there being another year to go after this season until 2026, when F1 will switch to vastly different cars and power units ... Keep reading

A new front wing contributed to a good performance from Valtteri Bottas in the Melbourne race, although a pit stop delay meant that it wasn’t converted into points as he slipped back to 13th.At the next event in Suzuka, the team will have another upgrade package – which will be its third in four races – as it tries to find an edge in the tight midfield pack."Of course we know that this ... Keep reading

A new front wing contributed to a good performance from Valtteri Bottas in the Melbourne race, although a pit stop delay meant that it wasn’t converted into points as he slipped back to 13th.At the next event in Suzuka, the team will have another upgrade package – which will be its third in four races – as it tries to find an edge in the tight midfield pack."Of course we know that this ... Keep reading

Recalling his time at Williams, Pat Symonds insists that the budget cap is "fundamental" to the future of the sport.

Having previously called on Daniel Ricciardo to raise his game, Helmut Marko turns his attention to his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

The 2026 engine regulations include an "override mode", essentially a 'push-to-pass' similar to that used in IndyCar.

Although Ferrari is yet to qualify within two tenths of three-time world champion Max Verstappen this season, the Scuderia had a promising one-two in the Australian Grand Prix, with Sainz leading home team-mate Charles Leclerc and the McLarens.After both Red Bulls were dominant in the first two rounds, Verstappen was leading the race from pole position in Melbourne when he was struck by braking ... Keep reading

Although Ferrari is yet to qualify within two tenths of three-time world champion Max Verstappen this season, the Scuderia had a promising one-two in the Australian Grand Prix, with Sainz leading home team-mate Charles Leclerc and the McLarens.After both Red Bulls were dominant in the first two rounds, Verstappen was leading the race from pole position in Melbourne when he was struck by braking ... Keep reading

Honda Racing Corporation has established a new subsidiary, Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd. (HRC UK) in the UK.

Lola Cars has announced that it is returning to global motorsport in a multi-year technical partnership with Yamaha Motor Company and will enter the Formula E World Championship from Season 11.

James Vowles confirms that Williams will have cars for both its drivers in Japan, but admits that there will be no spare.

Following his horrific FIA Formula 3000 crash at Brands Hatch in 1988, Herbert battled back to be fit enough to make his F1 debut just seven months later.In the crash (below image, top left corner) he suffered severe ankle and foot injuries. Crash of Johnny Herbert, EJR Reynard 88D Photo by: Sutton Images After multiple surgeries to ward off the threat of amputation of his right ... Keep reading

Having sat out the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to undergo appendicitis surgery, Sainz had a successful return to racing in Melbourne, taking the win with little competition after race leader Max Verstappen was forced to retire due to a brake issue.Leclerc followed the Spaniard home in second place after qualifying only fifth, two tenths and a half slower than the lead SF-24.The Monegasque managed to ... Keep reading

The Woking outfit ended the 2023 season with momentum on its side, but thus far Ferrari has led the pursuit of pacesetters Red Bull.However, Norris, who logged McLaren's first podium of the season with third place in Australia, is encouraged by the fact that there is still more to come from the car."On the whole, I'm very happy," he said when summing up the year so far. "Can I be happier? Yes. Can ... Keep reading

After giving up on a promising tennis career, Piquet rose through the single-seater ranks following the advice of another Brazilian great, Emerson Fittipaldi, and came to Europe to follow his F1 dream.After hard-fought battles in British Formula 3 against Derek Warwick, Piquet made his first F1 starts with Ensign and McLaren machinery in 1978, before finding a home at Brabham in 1979.There – ... Keep reading

Having sat out the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to undergo appendicitis surgery, Sainz had a successful return to racing in Melbourne, taking the win with little competition after race leader Max Verstappen was forced to retire due to a brake issue.Leclerc followed the Spaniard home in second place after qualifying only fifth, two tenths and a half slower than the lead SF-24.The Monegasque managed to ... Keep reading

The Woking outfit ended the 2023 season with momentum on its side, but thus far Ferrari has led the pursuit of pacesetters Red Bull.However Norris, who logged McLaren’s first podium of the season with third place in Australia, is encouraged by the fact that there is still more to come from the car.“On the whole, I'm very happy,” he said when summing up the year so far. “Can I be happier? ... Keep reading

Lola Cars has announced that it is returning to global motorsport in a multi-year technical partnership with Yamaha Motor Company and will enter the Formula E World Championship from Season 11.

James Vowles confirms that Williams will have cars for both its drivers in Japan, but admits that there will be no spare.

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance to score points.Bottas eventually crossed the line in 14th place, and Alunni Bravi immediately got on the radio to offer the Finn a public apology for the pit issue, while promising that it would be ... Keep reading

The team faced no disruptions or setbacks over the course of the Melbourne event, which saw Carlos Sainz lead team-mate Charles Leclerc home in a one-two finish.Sainz was helped by a brake issue that caused the early retirement of Max Verstappen. However, many observers believed that Ferrari would have been in the fight for victory on pure performance.Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez could ... Keep reading

It was previously revealed that the turbocharged, 1.6-litre V6 internal combustion engine element of the power unit is being reduced from 550-560kW down to 400kW (535bhp), and that the battery element will jump from 150kW up to 350kW (470bhp) to replace that power loss – despite the eradication of the MGU-H.The latest draft of the 2026 power unit regulations has been unveiled by the FIA and ... Keep reading

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance of scoring points.Bottas eventually crossed the line in 14th place, and Alunni Bravi immediately got on the radio to offer the Finn a public apology for the pit issue, while promising that it would be ... Keep reading

It was previously revealed that the turbocharged, 1.6-litre V6 internal combustion engine element of the power unit is being reduced from 550-560kW down to 400kW (535bhp), and that the battery element will jump from 150kW to 350kW (470bhp) to replace that power loss – despite the eradication of the MGU-H.The latest draft of the 2026 power unit regulations has been unveiled by the FIA and ... Keep reading

Newey has been the subject of plenty of interest from rival teams since joining Red Bull in 2005, being integral to its championship-winning success with Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013 and now with Max Verstappen.Motorsport.com understands Aston Martin chief Lawrence Stroll has up the ante with a big-money contract offer over the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix weekend to lure the 65-year-old ... Keep reading

Newey has been the subject of plenty of interest from rival teams since joining Red Bull in 2005, being integral to its championship-winning success with Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013 and now with Max Verstappen.Autosport understands Aston Martin chief Lawrence Stroll has upped the ante with a big-money contract offer over the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix weekend to lure the 65-year-old ... Keep reading

Ricciardo started the Melbourne event in 18th after losing his final Q1 lap to track limits.After qualifying, he pronounced himself "puzzled" that the cancelled lap felt good and yet was off the pace of team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who made Q3 for the second time in 2024.In the race, Ricciardo moved up to 12th at the flag, helped by attrition and issues for Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas, while ... Keep reading

Ricciardo started the Melbourne event in 18th after losing his final Q1 lap to track limits.After qualifying, he pronounced himself "puzzled" that the cancelled lap felt good and yet was off the pace of team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who made Q3 for the second time in 2024.In the race, Ricciardo moved up to 12th at the flag, helped by attrition and issues for Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas, while ... Keep reading

James Allison says that much of the ongoing issue with the Mercedes W15 is down to warmer track temperatures which compromise the tyres.

F1's technical boss, Pat Symonds sheds further light on the sport's plans for the raft of rules to be introduced in 2026.

Having qualified second in Melbourne, Carlos Sainz - back from surgery for appendicitis that ruled him out of the Saudi Arabian GP - executed a lap-two pass on polesitter Max Verstappen.With the Red Bull forced to retire with a right-rear brake failure, Charles Leclerc followed Sainz home for a Ferrari 1-2 - the first non-Verstappen win since Sainz claimed last year’s Singapore victory.That ... Keep reading

Having qualified second in Melbourne, Carlos Sainz - back from surgery for appendicitis that ruled him out of the Saudi Arabian GP - executed a lap-two pass on polesitter Max Verstappen.With the Red Bull forced to retire with a right-rear brake failure, Charles Leclerc followed Sainz home for a Ferrari 1-2 - the first non-Verstappen win since Sainz claimed last year's Singapore victory.That marked ... Keep reading

Lola Cars has announced that it is returning to global motorsport in a multi-year technical partnership with Yamaha Motor Company and will enter the Formula E World Championship from Season 11.

James Vowles confirms that Williams will have cars for both its drivers in Japan, but admits that there will be no spare.

Defending Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin boss, Mike Krack confirms that the team will not appeal his penalty for "potentially dangerous" driving in Melbourne.

Former Renault F1 boss and ex-Queens Park Rangers co-owner Flavio Briatore has heart surgery to remove a benign tumour.

Last year Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc often had to focus on tyre management, which was made more difficult by inconsistent and unpredictable behaviour even between sets of the same compound.This year’s SF-24 has proved to be much more benign and predictable on long runs, and that was a key to the spectacular 1-2 finish for Sainz and Leclerc in Australia last weekend.Vasseur says that tyre ... Keep reading

Piastri, entering his second season in the top flight, bagged fourth place in his home race in Australia last weekend following a team-orders switch to fall behind stablemate Lando Norris.Norris was faster running on fresher tyres, so the call was designed to minimise the risk of the pair clashing as Stella reckons the overtake on Piastri was already coming “naturally”.But the Italian engineer ... Keep reading

Williams faced a spate of production delays over the past winter, which led to it gambling on prioritising other items over producing a spare car in time for the start of the season.That decision came back to haunt the squad in Australia, with Albon damaging his chassis in a practice crash. Albon was then handed team-mate Logan Sargeant's car, with the American having to sit out the rest of the ... Keep reading

Williams faced a spate of production delays over the past winter, which led to it gambling on prioritising other items over producing a spare car in time for the start of the season.That decision came back to haunt the squad in Australia, with Albon damaging his chassis in a practice crash. Albon was then handed team-mate Logan Sargeant's car, with the American having to sit out the rest of the ... Keep reading

While the Mercedes W15 has been easier to handle for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, it hasn't delivered the expected performance step.Mercedes has yet to score higher than fifth, and after a double retirement in Australia, it has fallen 29 points behind third-placed McLaren.Even putting aside the two DNFs, the Brackley squad has struggled for performance and across the season start's vastly ... Keep reading

James Vowles confirms that Williams will have cars for both its drivers in Japan, but admits that there will be no spare.

Piastri, entering his second season in F1, bagged fourth place in his home race in Australia last weekend following a team-orders switch to fall behind stablemate Lando Norris.Norris was faster running on fresher tyres, so the call was designed to minimise the risk of the pair clashing as Stella reckons the overtake on Piastri was already coming “naturally”.Read Also: Formula ... Keep reading

Sainz's Ferrari contract won't be renewed after this season, with the Scuderia making a spectacular move for long-time Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton instead.The news initially left Sainz in a tricky position, with perhaps the vacant and hotly-contested seat at Mercedes his only realistic avenue of remaining in a top team.PLUS: Why F1's big hitters should be trying sign Sainz for 2025However, his ... Keep reading

While the Mercedes W15 has been easier to handle for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, it hasn't delivered the expected performance step.Mercedes has yet to score higher than fifth, and after a double retirement in Australia, it has fallen 29 points behind third-placed McLaren.Even putting aside the two DNFs, the Brackley squad has struggled for performance and across the season start's vastly ... Keep reading

Sainz's Ferrari contract won't be renewed after this season, with the Scuderia making a spectacular move for long-time Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton instead.The news initially left Sainz in a tricky position, with perhaps the vacant and hotly contested seat at Mercedes his only realistic avenue of remaining in a top team.However, his Australian Grand Prix win just two weeks after surgery for ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has broken his clean record by being awarded three points on his superlicence following the Australian Grand Prix. After a lengthy discussion with the FIA, it was deemed the Spaniard had made a dangerous manoeuvre at Turn 6, which caused George Russell behind him to crash out of the race.Alonso is the third driver to already have received penalty points this season, with both ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has broken his clean record by being awarded three points on his superlicence following the Australian Grand Prix. After a lengthy discussion with the FIA, it was deemed the Spaniard had made a dangerous manoeuvre at Turn 6, which caused George Russell behind him to crash out of the race.   Alonso is the third driver to already have received penalty points this season ... Keep reading

Lola Cars has announced that it is returning to global motorsport in a multi-year technical partnership with Yamaha Motor Company and will enter the Formula E World Championship from Season 11.

Upon taking over from Steiner in January, new chief Ayao Komatsu cautioned that Haas would start the season near the last row on the grid after the development of its new car got held up during the course of 2023.But Haas performed well above those expectations so far, scoring points in the last two grands prix in Saudi Arabia and Australia and moving up to seventh ahead of point-less Williams ... Keep reading

Upon taking over from Steiner in January, new chief Ayao Komatsu cautioned that Haas would start the season near the last row on the grid after the development of its new car got held up during the course of 2023.But Haas performed well above those expectations so far, scoring points in the last two grands prix in Saudi Arabia and Australia and moving up to seventh ahead of point-less Williams ... Keep reading

Last year, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc often had to focus on tyre management, which was made more difficult by inconsistent and unpredictable behaviour even between sets of the same compound.This year’s SF-24 has proved to be much more benign and predictable on long runs, and that was a key to the spectacular 1-2 finish for Sainz and Leclerc in Australia last weekend.Vasseur says that tyre ... Keep reading

Oliver Bearman received a shock call-up to the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz withdrew because of appendicitis.The 18-year-old therefore became the third-youngest driver to ever compete in an F1 grand prix after getting the opportunity due to being Ferrari’s reserve.But there have been many other occasions in the 21st Century when a team’s reserve has entered a ... Keep reading

It was a sunny Californian day not impacted by bad weather, there was no multiple accident to thin out the field, no clever pit stop strategy, and safety car interventions were still a decade away.So how did he do it? Quite simply it was a stunning performance by a motivated driver who was at the top of his game and had complete confidence in the package underneath him.In 1983, Watson was in his ... Keep reading

An overheating right-rear brake for Max Verstappen, an issue that hobbled him from the start, forced his early retirement as Carlos Sainz led team-mate Charles Leclerc for a Ferrari 1-2.McLaren split the strategies of its drivers. Lando Norris was faster late on so allowed to pass Oscar Piastri in a team orders switch at the latter’s home race, as they bagged a 3-4 result.Sergio Perez finished ... Keep reading

Red Bull chose to retain Ricciardo at the Faenza outfit for 2024 rather than opt for Liam Lawson, who showed well when he deputised for the injured Australian at five grands prix last season.However, in the early races of this year, Ricciardo has been overshadowed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who has twice made Q3 and finished eighth in Melbourne last weekend.Ricciardo in contrast has struggled ... Keep reading

Red Bull chose to retain Ricciardo at the Faenza outfit for 2024 rather than opt for Liam Lawson, who showed well when he deputised for the injured Australian at five grands prix last season.However, in the early races of this year, Ricciardo has been overshadowed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who has twice made Q3 and finished eighth in Melbourne last weekend.Ricciardo in contrast has struggled ... Keep reading

An overheating right-rear brake for Max Verstappen, an issue that hobbled him from the start, forced his early retirement as Carlos Sainz led team-mate Charles Leclerc for a Ferrari 1-2.McLaren split the strategies of its drivers. Lando Norris was faster late on so allowed to pass Oscar Piastri in a team orders switch at the latter’s home race, as they bagged a 3-4 result.Sergio Perez finished ... Keep reading

When news broke of Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025, Verstappen seemed on course to see out his Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of 2028.However, the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner led Verstappen’s father Jos to claim Red Bull would be "torn apart” if the team principal remained in place.As speculation grew over the position of Red ... Keep reading

When news broke of Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025, Verstappen seemed on course to see out his Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of 2028.However, the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner led Verstappen’s father Jos to claim Red Bull would be "torn apart” if the team principal remained in place.As speculation grew over the position of Red ... Keep reading

After officially withdrawing from F1 at the end of 2021, having propelled Max Verstappen to his first drivers’ title, Honda has continued to supply engines until the end of 2025 to Red Bull and RB (previously known as AlphaTauri) under its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary - before Red Bull enters its own powertrain in conjunction with Ford.Read Also: Formula 1Ford-Red Bull F1 ... Keep reading

After officially withdrawing from F1 at the end of 2021, having propelled Max Verstappen to his first drivers’ title, Honda has continued to supply engines until the end of 2025 to Red Bulland RB (previously known as AlphaTauri) under its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary - before Red Bull enters its own powertrain in conjunction with Ford.But the Japanese manufacturer will return to the ... Keep reading

Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park.While duelling with Mercedes man George Russell, Alonso lifted much earlier in the run up to Turn 6 to get a better exit onto the following DRS straight as he battled to stay ahead against the quicker ... Keep reading

Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne's Albert Park.While duelling with Mercedes driver George Russell, Alonso lifted much earlier in the run up to Turn 6 to get a better exit onto the following DRS straight as he battled to stay ahead against the ... Keep reading

Steiner served as Haas team chief from its inception in 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn't renewed after the struggling outfit finished last in the 2023 constructors' championship.But the 58-year-old Italian went straight back into the paddock in Bahrain as an analyst for Sky Germany, and at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix he conducted the top three interviews.Now, Steiner will ... Keep reading

Steiner served as Haas team chief from its inception in 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn't renewed after the struggling outfit finished last in the 2023 constructors' championship.But the 58-year-old Italian went straight back into the paddock in Bahrain as an analyst for Sky Germany, and at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix he conducted the top three interviews.Now, Steiner will ... Keep reading

Sebastian Vettel has successfully tested the Porsche 963 at Motorland Aragon.

Defending Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin boss, Mike Krack confirms that the team will not appeal his penalty for "potentially dangerous" driving in Melbourne.

The 2022 challenger was plagued by porpoising and bouncing while its W14 successor drew complaints from drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell over rear-end handling instability.That prompted Mercedes to change concept for 2024, fully abandoning a size-zero sidepod architecture in the hope of developing a platform that was more predictable and consistent.But the new W15 has also proved ... Keep reading

The Mercedes 2022 challenger was plagued by porpoising and bouncing while its W14 successor drew complaints from drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell over rear-end handling instability.That prompted Mercedes to change concept for 2024, fully abandoning a size-zero sidepod architecture in the hope of developing a platform that was more predictable and consistent.But the new W15 has also proved ... Keep reading

Honda Racing Corporation has established a new subsidiary, Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd. (HRC UK) in the UK.

Aston Martin will not appeal the penalty against Fernando Alonso at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous" driving.

On paper, it sounded reasonable enough: Lola T97/30 chassis, Ford Zetec-R V8 engines and, most importantly, major corporate backing from Mastercard. But F1 teams don’t race on paper, and the reality was a total disaster.The driver of the project was Mastercard’s eagerness to launch the ‘F1 Club’ for card holders that was supposed to fund the team. It meant that the project was horribly ... Keep reading

BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Australian GP.

The Melbourne race turned out to a huge chance for F1's bottom five teams, who would normally be finishing 11th at best on pace.Between the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia only Haas had managed to score a single point in Jeddah.But after the retirements for Red Bull's Max Verstappen and both Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, suddenly three points-scoring positions opened ... Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the Rolex Australian Grand Prix... all the details, stats, pictures and quotes.

Christian Horner hints that Carlos Sainz could be in line to finally make his move up to Red Bull's 'big team'.

Ayumu Iwasa, a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP), will drive the RB in the opening session at the forthcoming Japanese Grand Prix.

The Melbourne race turned out to a huge chance for F1's bottom five teams, who would normally be finishing 11th at best on pace.Between the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia only Haas had managed to score a single point in Jeddah.But after the retirements for Red Bull's Max Verstappen and both Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, suddenly three points-scoring positions opened ... Keep reading

Komatsu admitted that the team had called Magnussen into the pits at the wrong time, losing the Dane two places in the process.Like in Saudi Arabia, Haas split the strategies of the two drivers, with Nico Hulkenberg running a long opening stint on the hard tyre before pitting for mediums under the VSC.With fresher tyres, Hulkenberg came up behind Magnussen who, despite his obvious frustration ... Keep reading

Komatsu admitted that the team had called Magnussen into the pits at the wrong time, losing the Dane two places in the process.Like in Saudi Arabia, Haas split the strategies of the two drivers, with Nico Hulkenberg running a long opening stint on the hard tyre before pitting for mediums under the VSC.With fresher tyres, Hulkenberg came up behind Magnussen who, despite his obvious frustration ... Keep reading

Ocon had made his first tyre change on lap 9 just before the tear-off became lodged in a brake duct of his Alpine A524, triggering overheating.At the time, he was in a fight with Kevin Magnussen, Alex Albon and Nico Hulkenberg, with both Haas drivers eventually finishing in the points. However, the brake temperature issue obliged Ocon to make a second stop just seven laps after his first.It ... Keep reading

Second-starting Sainz passed polesitter Max Verstappen around the outside on the second lap before the Red Bull driver retired with a fiery rear-right brake failure. That enabled Leclerc to complete a Ferrari 1-2.While Verstappen’s car was ailing from the race start, which made the RB20 feel as though the “handbrake” was left on, the Ferrari duo believed they were already in contention ... Keep reading

Ocon had made his first tyre change on lap nine, just before the tear-off became lodged in a brake duct of his Alpine A524 to trigger overheating.At the time, he was in a fight with Kevin Magnussen, Alex Albon and Nico Hulkenberg, with both Haas drivers eventually finishing in the points. However, the brake temperature issue obliged Ocon to make a second stop just seven laps after his first.It ... Keep reading

Ferrari introduced a new but simplistic solution in Melbourne, as a winglet could be found mounted on either side of the curved exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting on the SF-24.It’s interesting that we haven’t seen anyone place winglets here before, given it’s clearly allowable within that box region especially as Formula 1 designers have a penchant for placing aerodynamic ... Keep reading

Second-starting Sainz passed polesitter Max Verstappen around the outside on lap two before the Red Bull champion retired with a fiery rear-right brake failure. That enabled Leclerc to complete a Ferrari 1-2.While Verstappen’s car was ailing from the race start, which made the RB20 feel as though the “handbrake” was left on, the Ferrari duo believed they were already in contention for ... Keep reading

Ferrari introduced a new but simplistic solution in Melbourne, as a winglet could be found mounted either side of the curved exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting on the SF-24.It’s interesting that we haven’t seen anyone place winglets here before, given it’s clearly allowed within that box region and especially as Formula 1 designers have a penchant for placing aerodynamic surfaces ... Keep reading

Still recovering from appendicitis surgery, Sainz won the Melbourne event after overtaking polesitter Max Verstappen on Lap 2 as the Dutchman hit trouble with the brakes.After Verstappen retired on Lap 4, Sainz comfortably had the measure of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to take his first win since last year's Singapore Grand Prix, being the only driver other than Verstappen to win a race ... Keep reading

Still recovering from appendicitis surgery, Sainz won the Melbourne event after overtaking polesitter Max Verstappen on lap 2 as the Dutchman hit trouble with his brakes.After Verstappen retired on lap 4, Sainz comfortably had the measure of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to take his first win since last year's Singapore GP, being the only driver other than Verstappen to win a race since April ... Keep reading

Ayumu Iwasa, a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP), will drive the RB in the opening session at the forthcoming Japanese Grand Prix.

The RB team is fielding an all-Japanese line-up in first free practice with Iwasa joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB 01 in their home round.RB has given Iwasa the first of two mandatory rookie FP1 slots for the year, with the 22-year-old among the roster of young driver prospects that also includes reserve driver Liam Lawson and F2 driver Isack Hadjar.“I am very happy to be able ... Keep reading

The RB team is fielding an all-Japanese line-up in first free practice with Iwasa joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in the VCARB01 in their home round.RB has given Iwasa the first of two mandatory rookie FP1 slots for the year, with the 22-year-old among the roster of young driver prospects that also includes reserve driver Liam Lawson and F2 driver Isack Hadjar.Read Also: Formula ... Keep reading

When the lights go out, a Formula 1 driver is alone - apart from one connection. Their race engineer is their guide, strategist and psychologist.

When the lights go out, a Formula 1 driver is alone - apart from one connection. Their race engineer is their guide, strategist and psychologist.

Oliver Bearman received a shock call-up to the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz withdrew because of appendicitis.The 18-year-old therefore became the third-youngest driver to ever compete in an F1 grand prix after getting the opportunity due to being Ferrari’s reserve.But, there have been many other occasions in the 21st century when a team’s reserve has entered a ... Keep reading

Having missed the Jeddah race, Sainz spent two weeks focusing on his recovery before returning to the cockpit for Friday practice at Albert Park.Although he was fit to drive, his preparations were compromised by skipping training and not running in the Ferrari simulator.FEATURE: 10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand PrixDespite that he had the edge on team-mate Charles Leclerc in ... Keep reading

Having missed the Jeddah race, Sainz spent two weeks focusing on his recovery before returning to the cockpit for Friday practice in Albert Park.Although he was fit to drive, his preparations were compromised by skipping training and not running in the Ferrari simulator.Despite that he had the edge on team-mate Charles Leclerc in qualifying and having passed the ailing Max Verstappen in the ... Keep reading

Third-placed Norris believes that he could have deprived Leclerc of second in Melbourne if McLaren had have gone for an undercut strategy, as Ferrari and team-mate Oscar Piastri did.But when this was put to Stella, he implied Ferrari won out on merit because the SF-24 is a faster car than the MCL60.The Italian added that a team orders call to swap Norris and Piastri was about minimising the risk ... Keep reading

RB man Tsunoda broke through the apparent barrier between F1's top and bottom five teams by beating both Aston Martins in Melbourne qualifying. He also outqualified Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by claiming eighth on the starting grid, just narrowly behind Mercedes' George Russell.The Japanese driver couldn't keep the faster Astons of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll behind in the race, but a ... Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the Rolex Australian Grand Prix... all the details, stats, pictures and quotes.

RB man Tsunoda broke through the apparent barrier between F1's top and bottom five teams by beating both Aston Martins in Melbourne qualifying. He also outqualified Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by claiming eighth on the starting grid, just narrowly behind Mercedes' George Russell.The Japanese driver couldn't keep the faster Astons of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll behind in the race, but a ... Keep reading

Formula 1 got something of a pressure release moment with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz brilliantly winning the 2024 Australian Grand Prix and ending Max Verstappen's latest dominant season start for Red Bull.The world champion was undone by a rare mechanical issue aboard one of Red Bull's cars and Sainz picked up the pieces fantastically for Ferrari, on a day where it may have won in any case, such was ... Keep reading

Third-placed Norris believes that he could have deprived Leclerc of second in Melbourne if McLaren had have gone for an undercut strategy, as Ferrari and team-mate Oscar Piastri did.But when this was put to Stella, he implied Ferrari won out on merit because the SF-24 is a faster car than the MCL60. The Italian added that a team orders call to swap Norris and Piastri was about minimising the risk ... Keep reading

Formula 1 got something of a pressure release moment with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz brilliantly winning the 2024 Australian Grand Prix and ending Max Verstappen’s latest dominant season start for Red Bull.The world champion was undone by a rare mechanical issue aboard one of Red Bull’s cars and Sainz picked up the pieces fantastically for Ferrari, on a day where it may have won in any case ... Keep reading

Sainz took a remarkable victory for Ferrari on Sunday, just two weeks after undergoing surgery for appendicitis on the weekend of the Saudi Arabian GP, which he sat out.PLUS: Why Sainz could have won F1's Australian GP even in a Verstappen head-to-headThat left the Spaniard with just a week to recover in time for the long trip to Australia.While Sainz battled to be fighting fit for the Albert ... Keep reading

Sainz took a remarkable victory for Ferrari on Sunday, just two weeks after undergoing surgery for appendicitis on the weekend of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which he sat out.That left the Spaniard with just a week to recover in time for the long trip to Australia.While Sainz battled to be fighting fit for the Albert Park weekend, he feared that his Australia trip "wasn't going to happen" until ... Keep reading

The Ferrari driver was forced to sit out the Saudi Arabian GP, where Oliver Bearman made a superb debut in his place, but Sainz was back at his best in Melbourne and won convincingly after poleman Max Verstappen retired with brake problems.Sainz did his job prospects for 2025, when he will be replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton, no harm at all by leading home team-mate Charles Leclerc in a 1-2 ... Keep reading

Perez started the Melbourne race in sixth after picking up a three-place penalty for impeding, and having lost a place to George Russell at the start he recovered to finish fifth.He reported that the balance didn't feel right but it was only after the chequered flag that the team discovered that the tear-off had become lodged in the floor of the car."We went long on the first stint," said Red Bull ... Keep reading

Perez started the Melbourne race in sixth after picking up a three-place penalty for impeding, and having lost a place to George Russell at the start he recovered to finish fifth.Having reported that he felt the balance of his car was not right, after the chequered flag the team discovered that a tear-off had become lodged in the floor of the car.“We went long on the first stint,” said Red ... Keep reading

Christian Horner hints that Carlos Sainz could be in line to finally make his move up to Red Bull's 'big team'.

The Silver Arrows camp endured a torrid outing in last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. The W15 suffered handling instability, Lewis Hamilton failed to progress into Q3 before retiring with an engine failure and George Russell crashed heavily two laps from the flag.While the car showed competitive pace on occasion in Melbourne, it was inconsistent - despite the switch away from the size-zero ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso denies any wrongdoing after being penalised for "potentially dangerous" driving whilst battling with George Russell.

The Silver Arrows camp endured a torrid outing in last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. The W15 suffered handling instability, Lewis Hamilton failed to progress into Q3 before retiring with an engine failure and George Russell crashed heavily two laps from the flag.While the car showed competitive pace on occasion in Melbourne, it was inconsistent - despite the switch away from the size-zero ... Keep reading

Lando Norris believes that had his team undercut Charles Leclerc today, he could have split the Ferraris.

As Ferrari scores its first 1-2 since Bahrain 2022, team boss Fred Vasseur believes the team can continue to put Red Bull under pressure.

Though the call didn't go down well with the partisan crowd, Oscar Piastri says the order to swap positions with teammate Lando Norris was the right thing to do.

Red Bull boss, Christian Horner reflects on his team's first mechanical retirement since Melbourne 2022.

Toto Wolff admits he will do whatever is needed in order to turn Mercedes fortunes around, even if it means stepping aside.

Seven-time world champion says the start to his 2024 campaign is even worse than 2009, his first season as world champion.

After nine race victories in a row, Verstappen's hopes of equalling his record set in 2023 of winning 10 consecutive grands prix were curtailed by a brake problem that put the Red Bull driver out of the race.Sainz, in his first race back after surgery for appendicitis that forced him to sit out the Saudi Arabian GP in Jeddah, took full advantage to earn his third F1 win as Lando Norris completed ... Keep reading

Today's post-race press conference with Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" at the Australian Grand Prix.

To go from an operation to a grand prix victory in such a short time is both remarkable and entirely typical of the sort of things F1 drivers do.

Our first podium of the season has come with a very strong performance. Albert Park definitely seemed to suit the MCL38.

In the closing laps of the Melbourne race Alonso was left battling Russell for sixth place.Fearing how vulnerable he would be through Albert Park's DRS zones, Alonso claimed he tried to brake earlier for Turn 6 on the penultimate lap so he could carry more speed onto the following straight.Mercedes man Russell was caught out by his manoeuvre and crashed off in the Aston Martin's dirty air, with ... Keep reading

Polesitter Verstappen reported a stuck brake from the start of the Melbourne race and after the issue made him lose the lead to Sainz on lap 2, the Dutchman's right rear brake finally gave up on lap 4, forcing him to retire.But Ferrari's race performance and the way it handled front tyre graining, which had already looked promising in practice, has prompted Perez to say that Sainz would have ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton parked up with a power unit failure, the cause of which is yet to be determined, on lap 15 of a race won by Carlos Sainz after Max Verstappen retired with an early brake fire.Meanwhile, George Russell wiped out two laps from the flag - believing his car to be unsettled by Fernando Alonso immediately ahead. The Spaniard was eventually penalised by 20 seconds for changing his driving ... Keep reading

Polesitter Verstappen reported a stuck brake from the start of the Melbourne race and after the issue made him lose the lead to Sainz on lap 2, the Dutchman's right-rear brake finally gave up on lap 4, forcing him to retire.But Ferrari's race performance and the way it handled front tyre graining, which had already looked promising in practice, has prompted Perez to say that Sainz would have ... Keep reading