For running along the side of the cockpits of the MCL36, and obvious from the on-board cameras, are dynamic digital panels that change to display a range of different sponsor logos. The possibilities opened up by this new technology in the commercial savvy world of F1 are endless, and it’s almost certainly something the series will embrace as teams looks […]
Ducati rider Bagnaia stands on the precipice of an historic first world championship coming into this weekend’s penultimate round of the season, as he aims to become the first rider to have overturned a 91-point deficit and brush aside five DNFs to win the title. Bagnaia has won six times so far this season, five […]
Tsunoda will enter 2023 as the most experienced F1 driver at AlphaTauri after long-serving team-mate Pierre Gasly announced his exit for Alpine over the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. Gasly will be replaced by Nyck de Vries, who has won titles in Formula 2 and Formula E, and made his F1 debut at Monza in September as […]
This weekend’s penultimate round of the 2022 season marks Bagnaia’s first match point in the title race, as he comes to Sepang with a 14-point lead over Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo. Bagnaia only needs to outscore Quartararo by 11 points to wrap up the championship this weekend, with the Ducati rider needing to finish fifth if […]
Following a disappointing two seasons with McLaren, Ricciardo is leaving the Woking-based squad at the end of this year after both parties agreed a mutual parting of ways to end their contract early. Current Alpine reserve driver and 2021 Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri will take his seat alongside Lando Norris. PLUS: Why is Oscar Piastri F1’s most sought-after rookie? Ricciardo […]
In the wake of Carlos Sainz’s opening lap crash on the run out of Suzuka’s hairpin, marshals sent a recovery truck onto the circuit to help retrieve the stranded Ferrari. With memories still fresh of the incident at the 2014 Japanese GP, where Jules Bianchi suffered injuries he would later succumb to after hitting a […]
Motor racing’s governing body came under fire at Monza after it took almost four hours after qualifying for the final grid to be sorted in the wake of a host of penalties being handed out. Fans were upset that they did not know what was going on, while some teams themselves were unsure about how […]
Indeed, the last grand prix victory came in Austria back in July, and all seven races held since then, starting with France, have been won by Red Bull Racing. Meanwhile, the Maranello cars have continued to demonstrate the strong qualifying pace that has been evident since the start of the year, with Charles Leclerc and […]
After missing out on an F1 drive following his 2019 FIA Formula 2 title, De Vries moved to Formula E and won the 2020-21 championship with Mercedes. His world title, combined with Mercedes test and reserve driver duties, kept him in the frame for a belated F1 move. Then after a standout cameo for Williams […]
In fact, just like with every other area of current grand prix machinery, teams are constantly seeking marginal gain improvements to help make them winners. Taken down to its most basic element, this means making things lighter, and stronger – and ensuring that every part is totally fit for purpose. Teams are also always looking […]