McLaren and Red Bull have announced they will challenge the Monaco Grand Prix stewards’ decision to overturn the two penalties originally handed to Pierre Gasly. Gasly was initially demoted from third to seventh after being given two penalties for allegedly exceeding the pit lane speed limit. The stewards later rescinded those penalties, concluding Gasly had … Read more

Fernando Alonso says this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely be his final Formula 1 appearance at the Circuit de Catalunya. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Alonso, who turns 45 this year, is contracted with Aston Martin through the end of the season. Even if he extends his career for another year, … Read more

Mercedes look set to dominate the constructors’ championship, but as seen previously in Spain their own teammates could be the greatest threat to their success. Below are the key talking points ahead of this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Will Mercedes win them all? After six rounds Mercedes have rarely been threatened in direct competition. Aside … Read more

Monaco Grand Prix winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli made clear he was unhappy with Lance Stroll’s behaviour on track during the race, and he was not the only driver to be frustrated. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Antonelli said Stroll cost him time when he was lapping the Aston Martin driver for the … Read more

The FIA stewards have accepted Alpine’s request to review the decision that imposed two penalties on Pierre Gasly. Alpine filed a Right of Review petition after Gasly received two five‑second time penalties applied after the race had finished. Gasly initially crossed the line in third place but was demoted to seventh following those penalties. To … Read more

The Andrea Kimi Antonelli steamroller rolled on in Monaco, where he secured his fifth consecutive grand prix victory. He had already set a record by winning the first four grands prix in a row; this win extended that remarkable streak. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free This triumph was special for several reasons. … Read more

Racing Bulls will run a new livery for the third time this season at the seventh round of the championship in Spain this weekend. This special design, used only at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, celebrates football. The cars feature a football club-style crest on the rear wing endplates, wheel graphics inspired by a football, and … Read more

The FIA has announced an agreement to increase the power delivered by Formula 1’s combustion engines over the next two years. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free By 2028, F1 power units will source 60% of their usable energy from the internal combustion engine and 40% from their electrical systems, compared with the … Read more

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 has been too conservative with its power unit changes for next season, says @RedPill: I’m not sure why they couldn’t just bite the bullet, rip off the Band-Aid, start working on new drawings, and go straight to 13% next season (60/40)? … Read more

Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Sergio Perez’s remarks before the Monaco Grand Prix, highlighted in last week’s round-up, look a little optimistic after he picked up three penalties on Sunday, the final one costing Cadillac their first points finish: “Past winner Perez sees Monaco as an opportunity for … Read more