F1 announced this week (23 January) that Madrid will host the Spanish GP from 2026, but why is the move happening and has the series visited Spain’s capital before? These are all questions that have been raised since the news, plus many more like what is the circuit like, and does it mean the future of Barcelona – […]
Year: 2024
Leclerc signs Ferrari F1 contract extension
Ferrari stopped short of disclosing the exact length of the deal, but it is expected the Monegasque will remain with the team into the 2026 regulations shift. “I’m very pleased to know that I will be wearing the Scuderia Ferrari race suit for several more seasons to come,” Leclerc said. “To race for this team […]
Australian GP chiefs bans F1 track invasion after 2023 problems
In the wake of the chaotic Albert Park race last season, which witnessed four red flags, race organisers were found guilty of breaching FIA security protocols when fans invaded the track while cars were still running. As well as the clear safety implications of potentially being hit, fans were also able to reach the stranded […]
After Madrid, could Osaka be next city to grab a Formula 1 race?
Off the back of its new events in Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas, the latest addition from 2026 shows the clear trajectory of the type of race that fits F1’s bill right now. With the Madrid deal now done, attention has inevitably shifted to see where else could emerge as a candidate city to join […]
All to know about Formula 1’s first karting experience
The world’s first official Formula 1 karting experience announced this week (22 January) that it will be opening to the public on Tuesday 6 February 2024. F1 Drive – London is a new F1 experience located beneath Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s South Stand as part of a 15-year partnership between the series and the Premier League […]
Netflix announces Drive to Survive season six launch date
The sixth instalment of the series will look back at Max Verstappen’s and Red Bull’s record-breaking championship run while picking up other narrative strands across the 2023 season, likely including Aston Martin’s and McLaren’s moments in the limelight, Mercedes’ continuing quest to get back to winning ways and Daniel Ricciardo’s return with AlphaTauri. Its launch […]
Di Giannantonio not looking to prove a point to Marquez in MotoGP 2024
Eight-time grand prix world champion Marquez made the shock decision to quit Honda a year early to join the satellite Gresini Ducati squad for 2024, following a miserable 2023 campaign on the RC213V. This forced Di Giannantonio out of a ride, with the Italian left without one for 2024 until VR46 offered him a contract […]
Everything we know about season 6 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive
Drive to Survive is returning for its sixth season in 2024, giving many F1 fans a much-needed fix of last season’s action. It was previously revealed that the popular Netflix documentary would be returning with coverage from the 2023 season as part of a two-season renewal in May 2022, with season 5 airing in early 2023. 2023 […]
Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team reveals all-new 2024 livery
The 2024 season will mark the third for the VR46 team in the premier class, having made its debut in 2021 with Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini. Its sophomore campaign proved to be a breakout year for both team and Bezzecchi, who won three grands prix as the latter finished third in the riders’ standings. […]
AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity
Although not mentioned in today’s announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken. As reported last week the proposed Racing Bulls team name, which had been in the […]