Haas launched a formal ‘right to review’ that, if successful, stood to elevate its driver Nico Hulkenberg into the points at Austin after identifying cases of cars exceeding track limits that were not identified by the stewards at the time. Its case was based around onboard footage showing Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll and […]
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F1 stewards slam FIA’s “inability” to enforce track limits in Haas US GP hearing
This damning verdict from the stewards follows an investigation into the results of the recent United States Grand Prix after a right of review protest was launched by the Haas team. Haas might have elevated its driver Nico Hulkenberg into the points after drawing attention to cases of Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant, Sergio Perez and […]
Aston Martin can continue Brazil F1 form following “painful” experiments
Alonso took his first podium in seven races in last week’s Brazilian Grand Prix after coming out on top of a thrilling battle with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez on the last lap. PLUS: Brazilian Grand Prix Driver Ratings With team-mate Lance Stroll fifth, it was a return to form for Aston Martin after impressing with […]
Ferrari pays homage to its F1 US history with special Las Vegas livery
The Italian outfit has revealed a brand-new look for its SF-23, which features a white rear wing, splashes on its engine cover, and a white circular number board – which are reminiscent of previous cars that have strong links to the United States. The switch to an entirely red-and-white livery has had to get approval […]
Red Bull does not agree with Hamilton’s F1 assessment
The Milton Keynes-based outfit has been in a class of its own this season, winning all but one grand prix so far en route to a drivers’ and constructors’ championship double. While rivals have pushed the team hard at various times throughout this season, the fact that nobody has made a breakthrough to beat it […]
Sprint race triggered “alarm bells” about “bleak” F1 Brazilian GP
Team boss Toto Wolff reckoned the weekend in Sao Paulo was the worst of his 13 years in F1, as Lewis Hamilton finished the GP in eighth while George Russell retired with 14 of the 71 laps remaining. This was to protect the power unit after rising oil temperature and “worrying” pressures were detected. Following […]
How Brawn documentary brings nuance to one of F1’s best underdog tales
If you were to describe Formula 1 as a film genre, action, thriller and, sadly, tragedy would be among the first three options that come to mind. But for the 2009 campaign, ‘fairytale’ is the only word that fits the bill. In the winter of 2008, the Honda team was seemingly dead and buried. But […]
Sainz suspects Brazil F1 launch problems caused by one faulty clutch
The Spaniard lined up sixth on the grid following Charles Leclerc’s formation lap retirement but lost out at the getaway to Sergio Perez and George Russell to slip to eighth by the time the race was red-flagged for a hefty Turn 1 shunt involving Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen. Sainz then radioed to say his team […]
Ricciardo calls out “lame” rule which left him lapped at Brazil restart
The Australian was set to retire from the 71-lap race at Interlagos after a tyre, which was jettisoned in the hefty first-corner shunt between Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen, landed on the rear wing. But due to subsequent barrier repairs, the race was soon red-flagged to allow the team to carry out repairs and re-enter Ricciardo into […]
Why Brazil wasn’t a pointless exercise for Piastri after restarting a lap down
Piastri was hit by a spinning Kevin Magnussen at the start and came into the pits to retire at the end of the first lap, but a red flag shown one tour later allowed McLaren the opportunity to repair his car and get him back out. However, like fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo, this meant he […]