Why McLaren must "refuse the poisoned biscuits" from rivals to stay at the topAndrea Stella has revealed how "refusing the poisoned biscuit" has helped McLaren remain unified in its journey to becoming Formula 1 constructors' champions.Stella, who followed Fernando Alonso to the Woking-based outfit from Ferrari for the 2015 season, has been through Read More
Hamilton has 'no more tears' left after emotional Mercedes farewellLewis Hamilton says he has 'no more tears' left after closing his 12-year Mercedes Formula 1 chapter at an emotional Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Hamilton announced as early as February that he would move to Ferrari in 2025, ensuring his Mercedes Read More
Sainz already planning to improve Williams on final Ferrari lapsCarlos Sainz admits he was already planning on how to make Williams faster by remembering the feeling of his Ferrari as he finished second at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The Spaniard will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton next year and Read More
Norris: Leclerc's lightning start made McLaren "nervous" over title bidLando Norris said Charles Leclerc's miracle recovery in Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix made McLaren more nervous as it battled the Scuderia for the constructors' championship.McLaren looked perfectly poised to defend its 21-point gap to Ferrari with both Norris Read More
Verstappen takes blame for Piastri crash but unhappy with 10s penaltyMax Verstappen apologised to Oscar Piastri after hitting his McLaren at Turn 1 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but questioned the current penalty procedure in Formula 1.The 2024 world champion tried to go up the inside of Piastri at the Read More
3 cocktails to toast the end of the F1 seasonWhile the Yas Marina Grand Prix Circuit may sound like it was named by an excited teenager, the Abu Dhabi island that’s home to the final Formula 1 race of the 2024 season has an etymology rooted in the Arabic Read More
Ferrari 'hurting' as it misses out on F1 title to McLarenFerrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc admitted they were left ‘hurting’ to miss out on the 2024 Formula 1 constructors' title.Both Ferrari and McLaren were in the running for the teams' title this year, but ultimately McLaren claimed the Read More
Success and hardship – Hamilton's 12 F1 seasons at MercedesLewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 adventure with Mercedes came to an end with a fantastic drive to finish fourth at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.After winning six drivers’ championships during an unprecedented era of success with the Silver Arrows, Hamilton will Read More
When is the next F1 race – plus 2025 grand prix calendarThe 2024 Formula 1 season has drawn to a close after the championship’s longest campaign yet with 24 grands prix including six sprint races.It resulted in Max Verstappen clinching his fourth consecutive world title with the Red Bull driver having Read More
Analysis: How McLaren went from “chaos” to F1 championsWhen McLaren CEO Zak Brown first joined the Formula 1 team back in 2016, he admitted some surprise about what he found - and not in a good way.From the excitement about joining his favourite squad, the reality check of Read More
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris victory wraps up McLaren constructors' titleLando Norris won the Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998, with Carlos Sainz second for Ferrari after Max Verstappen hit Oscar Piastri.That incident aided Charles Leclerc’s run up from the final Read More
Brown: McLaren won't be distracted by title talk in Abu Dhabi showdownMcLaren CEO Zak Brown has insisted the team is not distracted by talk of clinching the constructors’ championship at the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.McLaren has a 21-point lead over Ferrari in the standings, and with both Lando Norris Read More
Hamilton praised for ensuring Brad Pitt's F1 film is "legit"Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been crucial in ensuring the ‘F1’ film is as realistic as possible, according to producer Jerry Bruckheimer.‘F1’ will be released in the summer of 2025 depicting former driver Sonny Hayes, Brad Pitt’s character, Read More
Bortoleto “on another planet” after F2 championship victoryGabriel Bortoleto has said he feels he is “on another planet” after clinching the Formula 2 title at the first attempt.The Invicta driver’s title comes on the back of a championship-winning campaign in F3 last term, where he also achieved the Read More
F2 Abu Dhabi: Bortoleto crowned champion as Hadjar stalls in finaleInvicta driver Gabriel Bortoleto was crowned the 2024 Formula 2 champion after finishing second to AIX driver Joshua Durksen in the Abu Dhabi finale.The outcome was all but sealed on the opening lap in the feature race at Yas Marina when the Brazilian flew Read More
Horner: Perez’s lack of 2024 F1 points “very expensive” for Red BullChristian Horner has said Sergio Perez’s lack of points in the 2024 Formula 1 season has been “very expensive” for Red Bull, as his likely final race with the team approaches.Despite Perez having a contract covering the 2025 and 2026 Read More
Verstappen says becoming a father will not affect his F1 careerMax Verstappen has revealed he doesn’t believe becoming a father will have any impact on his Formula 1 career amid suggestions it could nudge him into a break.Verstappen and his long-time partner Kelly Piquet announced on Friday they are expecting Read More
F1 Abu Dhabi GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channelMcLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start the race from the front row, with Carlos Sainz lining up right behind in the lead Ferrari.World champion Max Verstappen will take the start in fourth place, benefitting from a penalty Read More
Porsche announces reduced factory drivers list, Le Mans winner Bruni droppedFour-time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Gianmaria Bruni is leaving Porsche’s line-up of factory drivers after eight years. The 43-year-old Italian was absent from the German marque's works roster when it officially launched its motorsport programmes for 2025 on Saturday Read More
Norris "proudest" to have stuck with McLaren as F1 title loomsLando Norris will take great pride if he leads McLaren to its first Formula 1 constructors’ title in 26 years after revealing he has previously turned down opportunities to leave the team.McLaren leads second-placed Ferrari by 21 points heading into Read More
Alonso takes aim at F1 broadcast over "grumpy guy" portrayalFernando Alonso has taken aim at Formula One Management [FOM] for portraying him as a "grumpy guy" after a team radio rant over the performance of his Aston Martin during Friday's practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was broadcast.The Read More
