Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat says Russian competitors should not be excluded from motor racing because of their country’s war with Ukraine. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free An extraordinary meeting of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council is being held today after Ukraine’s motorsport federation asked the FIA to remove Russia … Read more

For simracing enthusiasts, reports earlier this week that EA will halt all development and investment in the Project CARS franchise were disappointing but not entirely unexpected. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Originally conceived through an ambitious crowdfunding model by Slightly Mad Studios (SMS) — putting the “community” into “Community Assisted Racing Simulator” … Read more

Pictures from qualifying for the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter andgo ad-free Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing FW42 during qualifying. 13.10.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Sunday. – www.xpbimages.com, EMail: [email protected] – copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. … Read more

Lewis Hamilton said he would have reacted the same way as Sebastian Vettel in the incident that cost the Ferrari driver victory at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Vettel ran wide while under pressure from Hamilton, then rejoined the track directly ahead of the Mercedes driver, forcing … Read more

After a strong start to the season, McLaren’s drivers left the Canadian Grand Prix with far less to celebrate. The team faced the prospect of missing the podium for the first time this year. Things got worse when Lando Norris clipped the rear of his championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri while attempting an overtake, forcing himself … Read more

Formula 1 will consider proposals to allow teams to enter a third car on the grid, though Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is doubtful the idea will win broad support. Wolff has suggested three-car entries primarily as a way to give Mercedes’ junior drivers, such as Esteban Ocon and George Russell, more opportunities to race … Read more

Mercedes delivered its most competitive outing of the season so far in Melbourne last week, prompting questions within the team about whether that form indicates a lasting improvement. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free George Russell and Lewis Hamilton started the Australian Grand Prix from second and third on the grid after Sergio … Read more

Red Bull and Ferrari have again shown stronger pace than Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix so far, echoing their advantage in Monaco. The question now is whether that form will translate into qualifying. Red Bull’s speed is not surprising. Ferrari’s competitiveness and McLaren’s occasional bursts of pace were also visible in Monaco, and though … Read more

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Since 2008, RaceFans has polled readers after every Formula 1 round to gauge how entertaining each race was. We invite you to take part in our latest poll and rate the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from 1 to 10 — 10 … Read more

The idea that sport and politics should never mix has long been unrealistic. In recent years it has become increasingly clear that athletes and teams play a role in public debate, and Formula 1 drivers are no exception. Drivers now speak out on diversity, racism, climate change and human rights, bringing a wider perspective to … Read more