Back then, the constructors’ championship was known as the International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, and it’s adopted a number of names in the years since. The rules have evolved a great deal too: until 1980 only the best-placed car would contribute points to the constructors’ standings, with various rules about counting a team’s best… Continue […]
After trailing Red Bull in practice, Mercedes turned the tables by taking a front row lockout in qualifying as Bottas pipped Hamilton to pole. But Verstappen managed to sweep into the lead from third on the grid after a late-braking move around the outside at Turn 1, gaining an advantage that he converted into a […]
Alonso was furious that Raikkonen was able to pass him off track at Turn 1 without sanction during their battle, while the Finn believed that he had been pushed wide. Subsequently Masi discussed the incident with the stewards. It was debated again in the drivers’ briefing in Mexico last Friday, where Masi explained that… Continue Reading on Autosport
While it’s an impressive feat, given the significant regulation changes that arrive next year and against the backdrop of the cost cap, it also shows its commitment level in the battle for the 2021 championships. Aside from new engine cover bodywork, Red Bull was also bringing the changes in terms of its front brake duct layout in… Continue Reading on […]
Mir emerged as the most consistent force of a chaotic 2020 MotoGP season, which saw nine riders win grands prix in a COVID-19-shortened 14-race calendar. The Suzuki rider won at the European Grand Prix in Valencia a week before he would be crowned world champion, but has struggled in 2021 in what turned out to […]
F1 is currently embarking on its latest triple-header run of races across Mexico, Brazil and Qatar, posing significant travel distances for staff involved in all three events. It emerged on Wednesday that some teams were still waiting on freight to arrive in Brazil, impacting their preparations at Interlagos ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand… Continue […]
With the majority of the biggest prizes in MotoGP decided, focus will turn to nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi’s final race before retiring following an illustrious career. While Rossi will be hoping for a final flourish, with it marking his last chance to secure that elusive 200th career grand prix podium, the familiar frontrunners will […]
After joining from Racing Point for the 2021 season, Perez initially struggled to get up to speed with the tricky Red Bull RB16B as he worked to adjust his driving style to the car. But the Mexican driver has enjoyed a surge in form lately, scoring three consecutive podium finishes to draw Red Bull to […]
Petrucci will carry the colours of Tech3 – the squad with which he raced for in MotoGP this year – on his KTM 450 Rally bike as he makes a switch to cross-country rallying after a career spent largely in circuit racing. The 31-year-old has already completed a test on desert terrain under the watchful […]
W Series contender Abbie Eaton and F4 driver Christian Weir both suffered compression fractures after their cars took off over sausage kerbs. Their incidents were among several that led to the kerbs on the exit of Turn 2 being removed for the Grand Prix itself. That in turn helped to trigger controversy in the F1 […]