Ford announced last week that it would be returning to F1 in 2026 through a technical partnership with Red Bull.The deal will see it work with the energy drink giant’s powertrains division for the next generation of power units that will be introduced in 2026, which place a greater focus on electric power and sustainable […]
Zhou says that he never felt more nervous than he did before his first Grand Prix start in Bahrain last year, a race in which he scored a point with 10th place.As the only newcomer on the 2022 grid he went on to enjoy a solid season, despite being hit by reliability issues that cost […]
The new red and carbon livery seen on the C43 represents a final fling for the Alfa name as the team gradually starts to build up its resources and staffing levels.The impact of that expansion may be seen more clearly in 2024, as the latest car was designed like its predecessor on a relatively tight […]
F1 revealed last March that it would be returning to Las Vegas in November 2023, hosting a street race around the centre of the city with part of the track incorporating the iconic Strip.The race will take place on Saturday night in Las Vegas, capturing the primetime audience in the United States amid the current […]
Roll hoops came under the spotlight after Alfa driver Zhou Guanyu’s huge accident at the start of last year’s British Grand Prix.Alfa was the only team using the blade design permitted by the FIA, and in an unprecedented occurrence, its pointed top dug into the track and was eventually snapped off as Zhou skidded across […]
Rumours ran riot on F1 social media that Porsche was about to announce a grand prix partnership on January 16 with a Gulf-backed Williams team.The theories had been triggered by the German manufacturer posting a promo video on its Formula E Instagram page.Showing an old television broadcast that, after a bit of interference, mentioned a […]
Vowles will take over as team principal at Williams on 20 February after announcing last month he would be leaving his position of motorsport strategy director at Mercedes.Vowles takes over at Williams from Jost Capito, who exited the team in December after two seasons in charge.Vowles will be tasked with pushing to turn the team […]
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In a dedicated event organised at its Grove factory, Williams showcased the colour scheme that will eventually be used on the FW45 car the team is currently finishing building.It will be driven by Albon and Sargeant for the first time in a shakedown event at Silverstone on Monday 13 February.Williams’ 2023 livery bears a considerable […]
The FIA updated its International Sporting Code in December to prohibit drivers across its championships from making “political, religious or personal” statements without prior permission.In recent years, a number of drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, have used their platforms on race weekends to speak up about important social issues, ranging from Black Lives […]