Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Thanks to everyone who took part in our Caption Competitions during 2025. Here’s the final winner of the year: Verstappen was unaware, but the McLaren boys had seen what Alonso’s massage technique had done to Stroll and Lawson. EffWunFan (@Cairnsfella) Social media and … Read more

Richard Verschoor claimed victory in the Formula 2 feature race in Austria after gambling on slick tyres as the circuit dried. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Although the track had been drying during the earlier Formula 3 race, most drivers began on wet tyres. A few, however, chose differently: Verschoor, Jehan Daruvala … Read more

The FIA has shortened one of the three DRS zones at the Bahrain International Circuit for this year’s season-opening grand prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The first DRS zone between turns three and four and the second zone on the straight between turns ten and eleven remain unchanged. The longest DRS … Read more

Formula 1 has welcomed a new report on diversity in motorsport produced by the Hamilton Commission, an initiative founded by Lewis Hamilton. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The seven-time world champion said the Hamilton Commission’s report, which runs to more than 170 pages, “shows that many young black people are being closed … Read more

Aston Martin intends to bring its new head of aerodynamics, Dan Fallows, into the team before the start of next season. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Fallows’ recruitment was announced by the team in June. His current employer, Red Bull, has indicated he will not be released until his contract expires in … Read more

In the round-up: Liam Lawson says he always expected to return to a Formula 1 race seat this season. Show which drivers and teams you are supporting Which F1 drivers and teams are you backing this season? Here’s how to display your support on RaceFans: Log in with your RaceFans account (sign up if you … Read more

Racing Point technical director Andrew Green believes Sebastian Vettel will regain his best form when he joins the team next year. Vettel has struggled since learning he would leave Ferrari at the end of the season. After 10 races he sits 13th in the championship, 40 points behind team mate Charles Leclerc. “We can help … Read more

Renault plans a major push in car development at the start of the year as the team aims to reclaim fourth place in the constructors’ championship, a position it lost in 2019. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Team principal Cyril Abiteboul described last season as “not a great year for us,” after … Read more

Nico Hulkenberg expects he will remain with Renault for the 2020 F1 season. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Hülkenberg, now in his third year with the team, acknowledged his disappointment with Renault’s setbacks this season. The team suffered reliability problems early on and have struggled to move clear of the midfield or … Read more

Valtteri Bottas said his qualifying crash at the Australian Grand Prix came down to “pushing too hard”. The Mercedes driver lost control and struck the barrier at turn two while beginning his first flying lap in Q3. His team-mate Lewis Hamilton went on to take pole position. 2018 Australian Grand Prix qualifying in pictures “I … Read more