February 23, 2025

The numerous crashes endured by Williams in the 2024 Formula 1 season brought about “a small amount of pain” but will have no “systemic effect” on the outfit going forward, team boss James Vowles has said.The Grove-based squad suffered a spate of accidents throughout the latest campaign involving all three of its drivers – Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant and the American’s late-season …Keep reading

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has replaced Sebastian Vettel as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association – joining George Russell as the only two active racers involved in managing the body.Russell was the only active member of the Formula 1 drivers’ interests organisation since four-time world champion Vettel retired at the end of 2022, when he was racing for Aston Martin.The …Keep reading

Yamaha has conceded that introducing a new V4 engine on its bike before the end of the 2025 MotoGP season is “unrealistic”.Since Suzuki’s exit after 2012, Yamaha has been the only manufacturer on the grid that continues to use an inline four-cylinder engine in the championship.Although Yamaha has won six titles with this engine configuration since the advent of the MotoGP era in …Keep reading

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.Now, with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at the country’s most famous sporting team, what has been the reaction of the press and the fans?Here …Keep reading