Charles Leclerc downplays impact of Ferrari’s much-hyped upgrade

“Obviously, if it needs to be penalised now, then that’s fine, I know that for the future. Immediately after the race, I was frustrated.”

Only in Hollywood hokum such as the frequently absurd F1 movie is it possible to add a couple of new aerodynamic elements to a car and transform it from also-ran to winner. In reality technical progress is incremental and the research underpinning it is based on grinding repeatability.And this is before the parts go on the ‘real’ car to establish whether they work as expected.So it’s ...Keep reading

Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer.What the German manufacturer is calling the Concept AMG GT Track Sport is described as an “uncompromising concept vehicle” that has been “designed for absolute driving dynamic peak performance to set new standards and record times”.It demonstrates Mercedes-AMG’s ...Keep reading

Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer.What the German manufacturer is calling the Concept AMG GT Track Sport is described as an “uncompromising concept vehicle” that has been “designed for absolute driving dynamic peak performance to set new standards and record times”.It demonstrates Mercedes-AMG’s ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton says his new Ferrari rear suspension felt "the same as before" during the Formula 1 team’s filming day, and expects it will take time to see significant benefits.As revealed by Motorsport.com, Hamilton and team-mate Charles Leclerc used the team's second and final 200km filming day in Mugello to trial a new rear suspension geometry earlier this month.The new suspension ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton says his new Ferrari rear suspension felt "the same as before" during the Formula 1 team’s filming day, and expects it will take time to see significant benefits.As revealed by Motorsport.com, Hamilton and team-mate Charles Leclerc used the team's second and final 200km filming day in Mugello to trial a new rear suspension geometry earlier this month.The new suspension ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton says his new Ferrari rear suspension felt "the same as before" during the Formula 1 team’s filming day, and expects it will take time to see significant benefits.As revealed by Autosport, Hamilton and team-mate Charles Leclerc used the team's second and final 200km filming day in Mugello to trial a new rear suspension geometry earlier this month.The new suspension should ...Keep reading

The F1 Legend was a keen biker

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years. It reflects the broader shift in Formula 1 where engineers are increasingly stepping into team ...Keep reading

Ferrari explain the details behind upgrade for F1 Belgian Grand Prix

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years. It reflects the broader shift in Formula 1 where engineers are increasingly stepping into team ...Keep reading

Information below on how to watch 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix, including timings and schedule

Laurent Mekies addresses Max Verstappen's future amid ongoing speculation.

Dre Harrison, Richard Asher and Oriol Puigdemont break down why Marc Marquez had to intentionally drop the lead of the race due to warnings over tyre pressures, and how Dorna got their sums wrong when calculating its own regulation.With Alex Marquez crashing in the GP, it pushes older brother Marc's championship lead up to 120 points, and made way for Marco Bezzecchi to lead the fight for ...Keep reading

Lando Norris explains the nose injury he picked up while celebrating his British Grand Prix win.

This week, three drivers representing each of NASCAR's manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.NHMS holds extra significance this year as it returns to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. The 'Magic Mile' will open the Round of 12 this year.Christopher Bell Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaPhoto by: Krista ...Keep reading

“To see his progression, it was remarkable what he did with the team. To run an organisation that big and that well takes heart and skill, that’s what he brought to the team.”

Charles Leclerc says the prospect of an intra-team battle with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton is not of immediate concern, particularly as they are "not fighting for very interesting positions" in Formula 1 2025.Although Ferrari has proven itself capable of securing occasional podiums so far this year, these have been irregular at best; Leclerc has four podiums across the opening 12 rounds ...Keep reading