Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 appears to have stopped issuing penalty points as often, but did Max Verstappen’s close call with a ban last year prove they are effective? The suspended penalty served its purpose. I think he improved his driving and results by avoiding reckless … Read more

Isack Hadjar took a different set of four wheels for a spin at the Miami Grand Prix. Think you’ve got the perfect caption for this photo of Red Bull’s newest driver? Share your funniest idea in the comments below. We’ll pick a selection of the best entries to appear in an upcoming edition of the … Read more

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day A fresh perspective on Valencia’s often-maligned street circuit from Chris: I actually liked Valencia, and I’m not a fan of city circuits generally. The sequence of corners towards the end of the lap was fantastic. Chris Horton Social media and links Las Vegas … Read more

How much longer should Lewis Hamilton continue chasing an eighth world championship after the title narrowly and controversially eluded him almost five years ago? Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Now 41, Hamilton has seen limited success since that key moment. After win-less seasons in 2022 and 2023 he claimed two victories in … Read more

Williams will not be selecting drivers next season based on the sponsorship money they can bring, the team’s CEO Jost Capito has confirmed. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free That stance follows the team’s takeover by Dorilton Capital last year and Capito’s appointment ahead of the current season. “I think at Williams we … Read more

George Russell said his Williams was far easier to drive in yesterday’s Spanish Grand Prix, even though he fell out of contention for points late in the race. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free He attributed the improved handling to calmer conditions at the circuit compared with the previous round in Portugal. “We … Read more

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Spanish Grand Prix. RaceFans has run polls on every F1 race since 2008 to discover how fans rated each round of the season. Take part in the latest poll and score the race from 1 to 10: 10 is the highest, 1 the … Read more

Max Verstappen says he cannot rely on rain to help him this weekend because McLaren have been stronger in wet conditions this year. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Verstappen earned a crucial victory in last year’s rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix, a result that brought him close to a fourth world championship. With … Read more

Max Verstappen will not attend Thursday’s scheduled media activities ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he recovers from a stomach illness. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The two-time world champion posted on social media that he has been unwell “for a few days” but expects to be fit for tomorrow’s … Read more

The slipstreaming tactics Ferrari used to help Charles Leclerc claim pole position for the French Grand Prix were “smart”, said his rival Max Verstappen. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free With Carlos Sainz Jnr set to start from the back of the grid after taking a power unit components penalty, Ferrari positioned Sainz … Read more