April 18, 2025

McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull have all registered updates for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, each pursuing different areas to improve their Formula 1 cars at the Jeddah round.To improve its MCL39, McLaren has reworked its diffuser to extract more performance towards the rear, which pairs up with a new series of winglets mounted to the rear brake duct to boost the aerodynamic efficiency – i.e …Keep reading

Max Verstappen’s future continues to spark speculation in the Formula 1 paddock after Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko said the team had a “great concern” over the world champion departing.Verstappen retained his title last year but in a car that went from dominating to almost an also-ran by the end of the year as McLaren and Ferrari took the top two spots in the constructors’ …Keep reading

Just like last year’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza, the Bahrain Formula 1 race weekend turned out to be a low point for Red Bull. Max Verstappen spent large parts of the race battling with Alpine and Haas, although he managed to limit the damage by finishing sixth.That Monza misery served as a wake-up call for the team, even prompting changes to the development trajectory of the RB20. “Yes …Keep reading

Farah AlYousef will have her mother cheering her on from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit stands when she takes to the track for Hitech as the F1 Academy wildcard entry this weekend. It will be another poignant moment in AlYousef’s fledging motorsport career, which has already brought both success and progression at the age of 22. It is a far cry from her mother’s experience of cars. She does not …Keep reading

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he has developed a signature laid-back style in his Formula 1 career as he worries emotions can sometimes have a “negative impact” on his racing.From the outside, Piastri appears to be in the same mood whether he’s winning a race or retiring from one. It’s this laid-back vibe, and his excellent driving, that has won the young Australian fans up and …Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda is on a mission to close the Formula 1 experience gap between himself and team-mate Max Verstappen.The recently-promoted Red Bull driver said the RB21 is particularly tricky to drive without prior experience, which gives Verstappen a major advantage. “I’m quite happy with my confidence level considering we’re only two races in, but I’m trying to understand how this car …Keep reading