Charles Leclerc credits Ferrari’s upgrades for return to the front row in Austria F1 qualifying

Lando Norris' opening Q3 lap in setting the grid for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix was already good enough for pole.Although he didn't know it at the time, the Briton's 1m04.268s could have done the job on its own; Charles Leclerc did not improve on his 1m04.492s set amid the opening runs, and Oscar Piastri had to abort the start of his second lap thanks to an ill-timed yellow flag.On ...Keep reading

George Russell was reprimanded by the stewards for “entering the fast lane without a suitable gap” during qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver was issued a warning after speaking to the stewards about the incident, which took place at the beginning of Q3 in the pitlane. According to the FIA, Russell “tried to enter the fast lane when other cars were ...Keep reading

Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto enjoyed his best qualifying of the year in Austria.

George Russell was reprimanded by the stewards for “entering the fast lane without a suitable gap” during qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver was issued a warning after speaking to the stewards about the incident, which took place at the beginning of Q3 in the pitlane. According to the FIA, Russell “tried to enter the fast lane when other cars were ...Keep reading

Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi could receive a boost for Sunday’s MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix after the team’s development rider Lorenzo Savadori successfully tested new parts on Saturday.Bezzecchi, who won the British Grand Prix last month, could build on a positive Saturday on which he qualified fifth and finished third.Savadori, usually found in the lowest reaches of the grid ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda revealed he is “really tired” of starting Formula 1 grands prix towards the back after another disappointing result in Austria.The Red Bull has struggled in his first eight weekends with the team since moving from sister outfit Racing Bulls, having scored just seven points in that time.His woes continued at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, as Tsunoda suffered a Q1 exit and ...Keep reading

Lando Norris stormed to pole position for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix as his dominant weekend in Spielberg continued.The McLaren driver had sat out of FP1 but since then he has led the way in every session and was untouchable in a Q3 session that was tempered by a late yellow flag.Norris’ blistering pace saw him seal pole with the biggest gap of the season to date, his lap of ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton hailed the work rate and togetherness of Ferrari as he achieved his best qualifying result with the Formula 1 squad  – although he refused to target a podium as he prepares to start fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix.Ferrari brought a new floor to Spielberg and, despite teething snags during practice, it aided performance in qualifying, with Hamilton on the second row and ...Keep reading

Lorenzo Savadori hit with post-race penalty

Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi could receive a boost for Sunday’s MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix after the team’s development rider Lorenzo Savadori successfully tested new parts on Saturday.Bezzecchi, who won the British Grand Prix last month, could thus build on a positive Saturday on which he qualified fifth and finished third.Savadori, usually found in the lowest reaches of the ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda explains his poor showing in Austria qualifying after another Q1 exit.

Ott Tanak opened up a 43.6s lead over Sebastian Ogier heading into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, as Hyundai edged closer to a first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship season. Tanak delivered a dominant drive claiming five of Saturday’s six rough gravel stages, held once again in stifling hot temperatures.The Hyundai driver transformed a three-second overnight lead ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez explains why he didn’t try to overtake brother Marc for Dutch MotoGP Sprint victory at Assen.

There was no screaming or shouting. And yes, it was only qualifying, but Lando Norris’ performance on Saturday around the Red Bull Ring felt like a significant moment in the McLaren driver’s season.The manner in which Norris took pole, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc, was mighty impressive. He’d already taken provisional pole and then went even quicker with a second flying ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton hailed the work rate and togetherness of Ferrari as he achieved his best qualifying result with the Formula 1 squad  – although he refused to target a podium as he prepares to start fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix.Ferrari brought a new floor to Spielberg and, despite teething snags during practice, it aided performance in qualifying, with Hamilton on the second row and ...Keep reading

Pecco Bagnaia says he’s “trying everything” to improve his MotoGP Sprint fortunes but “I don’t know how”.

There was no screaming or shouting. And yes, it was only qualifying, but Lando Norris’ performance on Saturday around the Red Bull Ring felt like a significant moment in the McLaren driver’s season.The manner in which Norris took pole, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc, was mighty impressive. He’d already taken provisional pole and then went even quicker with a second flying ...Keep reading

Ott Tanak opened up a 43.6s lead over Sebastian Ogier heading into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, as Hyundai edged closer to a first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship season. Tanak delivered a dominant drive claiming five of Saturday’s six rough gravel stages, held once again in stifling hot temperatures.The Hyundai driver transformed a three-second overnight lead ...Keep reading