And things are only set to get worse as the entire circus transits to Abu Dhabi next weekend, going through a 12-hour shift forward in time. While the whole paddock is in the same boat, the focus is inevitably on the drivers. They may enjoy private jet or business class travel and have physios looking […]
Year: 2023
Prospect of leaving Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team “not weird” for Marini
Last weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Autosport revealed that Honda has been in discussions with Marini about replacing Gresini-bound Marc Marquez next year. It looks like this will be a two-year deal, which breaks from Honda’s initial wishes to sign only a one-year contract – leading initial favourite Miguel Oliveira to stay put at […]
Aston Martin F1 team sells stake to private equity firm at $1billion valuation
While exact figures have not been disclosed, Aston Martin has reported on the eve of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix that Arctos Partners has acquired a “minority shareholding in AMR Holdings GP Limited, the team’s holding company”. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2023. According to the Financial Times, this […]
Martin ‘doesn’t care’ if Bagnaia gets help from other Ducatis in 2023 MotoGP title chase
The Spaniard comes into this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix trailing Bagnaia by 14 points, after struggling to fourth in the Malaysian GP behind the factory Ducati team rider. As such, Bagnaia can win the championship in the penultimate round of the year in Qatar if he outscores Martin by 23 points. This has only happened […]
Why is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Saturday?
There is a huge buzz around F1 at the moment in America. The Vegas grandstands are up, the crowd has been partying to a live performance from Kylie Minogue, while colourful fireworks are popping ahead of a weekend like no other. The 20 drivers were also presented to the Vegas crowd on Wednesday night as […]
MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027
The current regulatory framework for the championship at the technical level was established in 2022 and expires in 2026. It was a period that started with six manufacturers, before Suzuki left the championship at the end of last season. Since this year, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia and KTM form the group of constructors in the […]
Button and Brawn discuss the new Disney+ F1 documentary
The four-part series delves into the history of the former Honda team saved by Ross Brawn following the Japanese car maker’s withdrawal in 2008. With drivers Jenson Button, who went on to win the 2009 drivers’ title, and Rubens Barrichello, the team won eight of the season’s 17 rounds to also secure the constructors’ championship. […]
Why Red Bull’s all rookie F1 Abu Dhabi FP1 line-up has value
All teams have to field a rookie in each car in one FP1 session during the year. While other teams have also waited until the last possible opportunity at the season finale for their second runs, only Red Bull will run a rookie in both of its cars, leaving Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as […]
F1 bans three key colours from Sphere during Vegas GP action
The Las Vegas Sphere will be operational during track action over the course of the F1 event – but every effort will be made not to distract the drivers. It has been agreed not to display anything that might be misinterpreted, and particularly the red, yellow and blue colours that drivers are looking for on […]
Why F1 in America “feels different” now to previous eras
F1’s previously piecemeal approach to America is reflected in the fact that the United States Grand Prix has been held over 50 times but at 10 different locations. The Indianapolis 500 used to count for F1 points in the 1950s; the first US GPs were held at Sebring and Riverside before settling in Watkins Glen […]