Oscar Piastri received the largest attributes boost in the August driver ratings update for F1 23, the official video game based on the 2023 Formula 1 season. EA Sports and developer Codemasters released the August update to coincide with the launch of Season Two of the game’s Podium Pass. The update adjusts attributes for all … Read more
Mercedes set the pace in the only practice session ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, looking comfortably quickest across the hour of running at the circuit. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free George Russell topped the timesheets, finishing the session quickest after posting his best lap on soft tyres on his second … Read more
Kimi Raikkonen has announced he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season. He says the decision was made last year. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Raikkonen confirmed the news on social media, writing: “This is it. This will be my last season in Formula 1.” “This is … Read more
Formula 1 fans first saw the new generation of V6 hybrid turbo cars ten years ago today. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Force India were the first team to officially share an image of their new car, but they were cautious — releasing only a profile rendering of the VJM07. The team … Read more
Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden each claimed a pole position for this weekend’s doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free McLaughlin set an impressive opening lap with an average speed of 261.263 kph, about 1.1 kph quicker than his team mate. His pace dropped more on the … Read more
Photos from day two of Formula 1 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, featuring a range of teams and drivers as they prepared for the upcoming season. On track today were drivers including Dan Ticktum with Red Bull, Mick Schumacher representing Alfa Romeo, George Russell for Mercedes and Jack Aitken in the Renault. The day … Read more
Artem Markelov will contest his seventh consecutive season in Formula 2 after signing with HWA Racelab for 2020. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free HWA has taken over the entry formerly run by Arden, the team Markelov drove for late last season when he stepped in following the death of Anthoine Hubert. Markelov … Read more
In the round-up: Esteban Ocon warns that drivers will face a new challenge judging gaps to the walls at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit because of larger wheels on this year’s F1 cars. In brief Driver visibility at Jeddah will be “tricky” with 18 inch wheels, says Ocon F1 tyres have grown in overall height this … Read more
Sebastian Vettel said he was fortunate to reach the second round of qualifying at Mugello after making a mistake on his final Q1 lap. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Ferrari driver corrected an oversteer snap through Luco, the left-handed second corner, and despite the error managed to advance into Q2. He … Read more
In this round-up: Fernando Alonso says the Halo on this year’s Formula 1 cars should not be up for debate because of its role as a crucial safety device. Links Your daily digest of F1 news, views, features and more from numerous sites across the web: Alonso optimistic for 2018 (Sky) “It’s a safety device. … Read more