Qatar GP: Verstappen takes pole amid misery for McLaren pair
Max Verstappen took F1 Qatar GP pole for Sunday's race in sprint weekend ahead of Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
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The floodlights were on for F1 Qatar GP qualifying at Lusail circuit...
Qatar GP: Verstappen tops lone FP1 session ahead of Ferrari pair
Max Verstappen ended up on top in lone FP1 session in F1 Qatar GP ahead of the Ferrari pair of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.
It was sandy and dusty at the Lusail circuit to...
Ocon, Gasly talk de Meo’s speech and internal talks post Suzuka
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly talk about Luca de Meo's speech post the F1 Japanese GP weekend and also the post-race team orders discussions.
For Alpine, the Japanese GP weekend saw the French outfit pick...
F1 drivers are concerned about new kerbs at Lusail circuit
F1 drivers are wary of the new kerbs installed at Lusail circuit for this weekend's Qatar GP after troubles with the older ones in 2021.
The last time F1 raced at Lusail circuit in 2021,...
FIA shares details of DRS zone, Lusail circuit changes & more
The FIA has shared details for F1 Qatar GP with regards to track limits, circuit changes, DRS zone, stewards and more.
The F1 circus is returning to Lusail International Circuit in 2023 after the Qatar...
Norris believes McLaren can beat Aston Martin for P4 in standings
Lando Norris says McLaren has the capacity to beat Aston Martin in the F1 constructors' championship in the fight for fourth.
At one point, it was looking like Aston Martin will likely end up second...
Bearman gets FP1 outing with Haas; Bortoleto joins McLaren
Oliver Bearman has been rewarded with FP1 outings with Haas in Mexico and Abu Dhabi, as Gabriel Bortoleto joins McLaren academy.
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F2 front-runner and Ferrari Academy Driver Bearman has been rewarded with FP1 outings...
Hamilton says positives from W14 will be taken in new direction call
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes won't bin the F1 2023 car as they prep up towards 2024 despite the new direction call.
With the issues that Mercedes continues to have in 2023, team boss Toto Wolff...
Lawson disappointed to lose out but happy with chances given now
Liam Lawson is disappointed losing out a F1 seat for 2024 but he is doing all to have a better future as he gets another go in Qatar GP.
Over the Japanese GP weekend, it...
F1 team bosses discuss on sport having races in glamorous places
F1 team bosses discuss about the sport having races in glamorous locations to retain its identity as a glamour sport.
There is no doubt that F1 is touted as a glamour and rich people's sport...
Alpine happy with progress but they are still in assessment mode
Bruno Famin is happy with the progress that Alpine is making since the big changes that they made and he is taking things one at a time.
After the wholesale changes that Alpine made back...
Haas not calling it as ‘b-spec’ car with their incoming Austin updates
Guenther Steiner is not terming their Haas as a 'b-spec' car with the updates that they are bringing in Austin.
Considering the issues that Haas has faced during the course of the F1 2023 season...
F1 teams expect tyre temperature challenge in Las Vegas GP
F1 teams expect challenge in first Las Vegas GP next month after early simulator running, especially with the weather condition and track temperature.
The Las Vegas GP is still one and a half months away,...
FIA approves Andretti Formula Racing F1 bid to FOM in Phase 3
The FIA has approved Andretti Formula Racing bid for a F1 grid slot from four applicants to FOM in Phase 3 of the process.
As expected, the FIA has formally approved the Andretti Formula Racing...
McLaren new wind tunnel facility is live as it moves out of Cologne
McLaren has its wind tunnel up and running at its technology center as it has notified the FIA about moving itself away from Toyota's facility.
After years of planning and subsequent execution, McLaren has its...
F1 team bosses intact with their views on new team entry
F1 team bosses remain intact with their viewpoints about an 11th team making it onto the grid and the entry fees scenario.
The discussion about a possible 11th and or 12th team on the F1...
Ricciardo eyes sim session as AlphaTauri praises his feedback
Daniel Ricciardo is readying himself for a simulator session ahead of F1 Qatar GP, as Jonathan Eddolls sheds more and his influence.
Having missed out the races in Netherlands, Italy, Singapore and Japan, AlphaTauri's Ricciardo...
Sainz feels comfortable with Ferrari’s car now than start of 2023
Carlos Sainz feels more like at home with the Ferrari F1 car now in the fag end of the 2023 season than what he did at the start.
The last few races has been certainly...
Apple TV+ looking to bid for global F1 streaming rights
Apple TV+ is reportedly looking to bid for global F1 streaming rights as the company is eyeing towards its next big investment.
As per a report on Business F1 Magazine, Apple TV+ is looking to...
Vowles says Williams nowhere near end of the road with Sargeant
James Vowles comes in defence of Logan Sargeant as he states that Williams wants to continue and support the American F1 driver.
It hasn't been the dream rookie season that Williams' Sargeant would have hoped...
Podcast: Newey talks F1 career, wins, drivers/teams & more
Adrian Newey opens up about several topics including his F1 career, wins, drivers, low moments and more on Beyond the Grid podcast.
Full transcript along with the podcast link below -
Adrian, thank you very much...
Hamilton, Ocon wish to engage in more RC Cars competitions
Lewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon plan to do undertake another RC Cars competition in future after doing so in F1 Japanese GP weekend.
Ahead of the F1 Japanese GP weekend, Mercedes' Hamilton and Alpine's Ocon...
Piastri knows he has to improve on tyre management side
Oscar Piastri says the high degradation races are the ones that he has to work at the moment as he falling behind to Lando Norris.
Despite the recent surge in performances for McLaren's Piastri, the...
Mercedes credits Vesti for Japanese GP Friday turnaround
Rosie Wait, Head of Race Strategy at Mercedes talks about the impact of Frederik Vesti’s input in F1 Japanese GP turnaround.
For Mercedes, the Japanese GP saw them take fifth and seventh places with Lewis...
Lusail circuit completes renovations ahead of F1 Qatar GP
Geobrugg has shared details about the renovations made at Lusail International Circuit ahead of next weekend's F1 Qatar GP.
The Lusail International Circuit has been under going renovations and facility upliftment in the past year...
Rodin expands on unsuccessful F1 bid; names Andretti as firm one
Rodin Cars has expanded on its unsuccessful F1 bid with the FIA process, as it notes Andretti Global to be the firm one.
After the FIA confirmed about some unsuccessful bids of F1 teams trying...
F1 drivers opine on contract decisions looking at 2026 changes
F1 drivers reflect on pending choice of joining any particular team with the pending changes on power unit side in 2026.
While the 2024 season could see a big silly season scenario since most of...
Alonso explains Suzuka radio call as he and Krack plays it down
Fernando Alonso explains his radio call in F1 Japanese GP, as Mike Krack notes of no trouble between driver and team.
Aston Martin is going through a low-key phase where it lost second and even...
De Vries makes Formula E return alongside Mortara at Mahindra
Nyck de Vries will make his Formula E return alongside Edoardo Mortara in an all-new line-up at Mahindra Racing.
Mahindra Racing is delighted to announce the signings of Nyck De Vries and Edoardo Mortara on...
Horner says Verstappen wanted to win Japanese GP by big margin
Christian Horner reveals Max Verstappen wanted to win F1 Japanese GP by 20 seconds after the loss in Singapore.
While the loss in Singapore was handled well on the media front, but inside it did...
