Marking the series’ first venture into the Middle East – doing so on the same year Formula 1 landed in Bahrain – the Qatar Grand Prix has become a mainstay on the calendar. In 2008, it made history by becoming the first ever night time grand prix to be held, as that year’s MotoGP campaign […]
The word champagne had always been synonymous with the sport, and in the Bernie Ecclestone era that extended to one producer securing the rights to be an official partner of F1. Moet et Chandon had the deal for many years, and subsequently, Mumm took over. In 2016 there was a brief move to sparkling wine […]
In a series where the differences are so tight and where every thousandth of a second counts, any help is good for a rider to improve their lap time. A few years ago, a technique was introduced in MotoGP that has now for many riders become a vital asset. This has led to the fact […]
But with the countdown now well under way to the unveiling of the 2024 cars, it is a good moment to reflect on that moment 10 years ago when F1’s regulations opened the door for perhaps the ugliest cars we had ever seen. It was the start of the much vaunted hybrid engine era, where […]
Bottas left Mercedes to join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team (now renamed Stake) for the return of ground effect in 2022. He enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, scoring points in seven of the opening nine grands prix, as the Swiss squad pipped rivals by hitting the new 798kg minimum car weight limit out […]
The 2026 engine rules increase the reliance on the electrified part of the hybrid powertrain – it will produce 50% of total power – while the expensive Motor Generator Unit–Heat has been ditched. But initial data supplied to teams led to fears of ‘Frankenstein cars’, with Max Verstappen claiming he was downshifting on straights in […]
The news comes in the wake of the resignation of sporting director Steve Nielsen last month, with both men having played key roles in the organisation. Goss’s departure is a major blow to the FIA as he had become a key technical player with a focus on the 2026 regulations, reporting to single-seater director Nikolas […]
Monza and Italy’s second race, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, both have contracts that run until the 2025 season. F1 has not made a decision yet, though, on whether it thinks that both events or just one will remain on the calendar for the long term. However, speaking last year, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali […]
Alpine finished sixth in the 2023 constructors’ championship after a mixed season that saw it log two podiums while struggling at some venues. The team is investing heavily in new infrastructure, with a new simulator building on schedule to come online as the team ramps up the development of its 2026 car. Helped by the […]
As teams gear up for the new era of power unit regulations that are due to come into play in 2026, efforts having been going on for manufacturers to finalise their partner squads. And with Mercedes having already extended a deal with McLaren at the end of last year, the German manufacturer has now confirmed […]