July 18, 2025

How a jump from the stratosphere gave Felix Baumgartner his shot in motorsport

Extreme sports icon Felix Baumgartner has died following a paragliding accident on Thursday in the coastal town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The Austrian adventurer lost control of his glider and crashed into a hotel swimming pool, injuring a hotel employee in the process. Red Bull, his long-time partner and sponsor, confirmed the news to Austrian broadcaster …Keep reading

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“I don’t know where I’d be” – How one race shaped Oliver Bearman’s F1 future

Haas F1 driver Oliver Bearman’s path to Formula 1 has been built on raw speed, early maturity, and an urgent need to make every chance count – like he did with Ferrari – while keeping expectations in check.There’s a story that says a lot about the 20-year-old. In April 2023, fresh from his breakout Formula 2 weekend in Baku – where he won both the sprint and feature races – …Keep reading

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The challenges Pirelli faces developing all-new 2026 F1 tyres

The 2026 revolution in Formula 1 doesn’t just involve new cars and a different engine formula. It also includes an entirely new generation of tyres – an element that plays a crucial role in modern F1. Initially, the FIA wanted to switch to 16-inch for 2026 to reduce weight, but sole tyre supplier Pirelli opposed this for several reasons, including road relevance.As a result, F1 will …Keep reading

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