Several times this year, the stewards’ calls have been criticised for their inconsistency, with different verdicts for incidents that drivers have found to be similar to previous ones. The decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for pushing Lewis Hamilton off the track in Brazil made McLaren driver Lando Norris say his penalty for a very… […]
After seven years of endless financial struggle since his 1969 debut with Piers Courage as Frank Williams Racing Cars, the dreams of late F1 boss Williams – who died earlier this week aged 79 – appeared to have come true as he finally found a generous benefactor in wealthy Canadian oil entrepreneur Walter Wolf for 1976. […]
Petrucci will make a unique career switch in 2022 after bringing his MotoGP tenure to an end earlier this month at the Valencia finale having lost his Tech3 KTM ride for next year. The Italian will remain with KTM and Tech3 in 2022 but will contend the famous Dakar Rally, which has been a dream […]
The recent passing of the legendary Formula 1 team owner has prompted a flood of tributes from around the motor racing world. The latest to pay his respects to Sir Frank is Alan Jones, who took the Williams team to the first of its seven drivers’ world championships, driving the FW07 in 1980. Speaking to […]
Piastri currently leads the Formula 2 standings after taking the FIA F3 title at his first attempt last year with Prema. But despite his rapid rise the Australian will spend 2022 on the sidelines, becoming Alpine’s reserve driver after missing out on a potential F1 seat. Piastri was said to be in the frame for a seat at Alfa […]
While there are still two races to go this year, F1 teams are working flat out to ensure their designs for all-new rules next season are as advanced as possible. While some drivers, like Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr, have already tried the new cars in the simulators and had a first taste of […]
While the fast sections of the new Jeddah track are expected to favour Mercedes in the fight at the front, the characteristics looks set to blow wide open the battle for best of the rest. Ferrari has been better on higher downforce circuits, while closest rival McLaren has excelled at lower downforce venues. Plus, AlphaTauri […]
Former Williams drivers and people from all areas of motorsport united in expressing their admiration for a man who had achieved so much success over the decades, and yet remained at heart the ultimate enthusiast, always eager to see the next race or support the latest young star coming through the ranks. He served as […]
The motorsport world continues to mourn the loss of legendary Formula 1 team owner Sir Frank Williams, who sadly died aged 79 on Sunday. Tributes have continued to flood in for the F1 icon, whose team took nine constructors’ championships, seven drivers’ titles and 114 race wins – making Sir Frank’s outfit one of the […]
Fontana, who took part in four F1 grands prix in 1997 with the Sauber squad, received the helmet over the weekend after a fellow racer happened to spot it being worn by a motorbike rider in the street. The helmet was stolen from Fontana’s family dwelling in his hometown of Arrecifes, located 180km away from […]