Formula 1 was once straightforward: the FIA’s sporting body wrote and enforced the rules, race promoters—who held television rights for events on their property—applied to the FIA to host world championship rounds and offered start and prize money based on the teams’ ability to attract crowds, and teams chose whether to enter after building or … Read more

Max Verstappen says a loss of battery power on his final qualifying lap did not cost him pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Red Bull driver set the third-fastest time in qualifying and will move up to second on the grid after Lewis Hamilton receives … Read more

Robert Kubica says Williams’ simulation of the Baku City Circuit is not representative of the track he will drive for the first time tomorrow. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Azerbaijan Grand Prix circuit is the first venue on the 2019 F1 calendar that Kubica has not driven before. “It’s a brand … Read more

Lewis Hamilton admitted he has sometimes struggled to cope with the emotional strain of his announced departure from Mercedes this year. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The seven-time world champion confirmed before the season that he will leave Mercedes after 2024 and join Ferrari in 2025. He said the decision has produced … Read more

In the round-up: Race Director Charlie Whiting says the ‘phantom’ pitstops — like those Mercedes were seen preparing for during the Italian Grand Prix — are “part of the game” in Formula One. What they say My feeling is, and remains, that it’s all part of the game. We don’t like teams hanging around in … Read more

Esteban Ocon accepted the stewards’ decision to penalise him for impeding George Russell during qualifying. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Renault driver had moved to overtake Antonio Giovinazzi on an out-lap when Russell closed on the pair, delaying the Williams driver. Ocon said his team had not warned him that Russell … Read more

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane confessed the team could not explain why it failed to match McLaren’s pace at Monza. The two teams are battling for fourth place in the constructors’ championship. Alpine arrived at Monza hopeful the A522 would benefit from the circuit’s long straights. Those hopes were supported by Friday running, Permane said, … Read more

Robert Kubica will make a surprise return to Formula 1 this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Alfa Romeo reserve driver will step in for Kimi Raikkonen, who has tested positive for COVID-19. The 41-year-old, who announced this week he will retire from Formula 1 at … Read more

Lewis Hamilton said he was impressed by his first lap of Imola in a Formula 1 car, but warned that overtaking will be difficult for tomorrow’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Mercedes driver topped the times in the only practice session at a track that is hosting a … Read more

Fernando Alonso has signed agreements with General Motors brands Cadillac and Chevrolet to contest next year’s Daytona 24 Hours and the Indianapolis 500, RaceFans can reveal. The 37-year-old, who announced the end of his Formula 1 career after yesterday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will race a Cadillac DPi-V.R at January’s Daytona 24 Hours. The entry … Read more