Helmut Marko didn’t understand Max Verstappen’s “thought process” during Spanish GP: “All hell broke loose”

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.The oldest rider on the MotoGP grid is currently enjoying a youthful resurgence ...Keep reading

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.The oldest rider on the MotoGP grid is currently enjoying a youthful resurgence ...Keep reading

Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley defends FIA stewards after criticism from Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner.

Sauber Formula 1 boss Jonathan Wheatley says Nico Hulkenberg's unexpected fifth place in the Spanish Grand Prix is a huge relief for the team as its upgrades finally paid off.Hulkenberg scored points for Sauber in a mixed weather season opener in Australia, but since then he and his team have unable to add to their tally as they found themselves on the wrong side of an extremely tight midfield ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has welcomed another LVMH brand into the fold as Whispering Angel has been announced as the championship’s official rosé partner.The wine becomes the latest Moet Hennessy brand to link with F1 since LVMH’s 10-year, $1billion deal came into effect, with Moet & Chandon and Belvedere Vodka already on board.Whispering Angel will be available in hospitality spaces at a number of ...Keep reading

A high-degradation track with surface temperatures reaching nearly 50C laid the foundations for a Spanish Grand Prix race where tyre management would be crucial. Everything seemed set for a McLaren one-two finish, and the only way to spoil the papaya party was to act aggressively and brazenly – just as Red Bull did with its unexpected three-stop strategy.This was aimed primarily at ...Keep reading

Dirty and deliberate incidents have been around for a long time in Formula 1. But are they becoming more frequent? Has their character changed? Do certain drivers stand out as repeat offenders?Take a look through some of the lowlights of F1 track behaviour history and judge for yourself!Hunt vs Depailler, 1975 Monaco Grand PrixOvertaking in Monaco has become a hot topic once again but ...Keep reading

Sauber F1 team boss Jonathan Wheatley says Nico Hulkenberg's unexpected fifth place in F1's Spanish GP is a huge relief for the team as its upgrades finally paid off.Hulkenberg scored points for Sauber in a mixed weather season opener in Australia, but since then he and his team have unable to add to their tally as they found themselves on the wrong side of an extremely tight midfield ...Keep reading

Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko admitted he was puzzled by Max Verstappen’s decision making while watching 'all hell break loose' during the Spanish Grand Prix's final laps.During an interview on ServusTV on Monday night, Marko recalled the “decisive moment” that Verstappen’s race unravelled when he lost third place to Charles Leclerc following a safety car restart on lap ...Keep reading

It took a post from Red Bull boss Christian Horner on social media to clear it up, but finally we now know Max Verstappen has apologised for driving into George Russell during the Spanish GP.The F1 world champion posted on Instagram, in which he delivered his verdict on the controversial end to the race in Barcelona which saw him receive a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points on his ...Keep reading

Brad Pitt has experienced the perils of fame, but he thinks the criticism hurled at Formula 1 drivers is even more intense. The A-lister said there were certain similarities between movie stars and race car drivers, despite being markedly different professions. “There’s an isolation,” he told GQ. “Even a loneliness when you don’t feel like things are clicking. They usually lead to ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.Verstappen looked on his way to a 'usual' third place in the Spanish Grand Prix, which would have been the normal outcome ...Keep reading

Felipe Drugovich has indicated his “priority has always been Formula 1” so would be willing to miss his Le Mans 24 Hours entry with Cadillac to fill in for the injured Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix.Stroll withdrew from the Spanish GP after qualifying due to pain in his right hand and wrist that he broke in 2023 in a cycling accident during pre-season training.Read ...Keep reading

Honda will not call up any of its three test riders for MotoGP’s upcoming Aragon Grand Prix this weekend, instead opting to enter Joan Mir only, Autosport understands.Honda rider Luca Marini sustained a long-term injury last week when testing at Suzuka with the brand’s endurance squad. Unlike reigning champion Jorge Martin, who will once again be replaced by Aprilia test rider Lorenzo ...Keep reading

Felipe Drugovich has indicated his “priority has always been Formula 1” so would be willing to miss his Le Mans 24 Hours entry with Cadillac to fill in for the injured Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix.Stroll withdrew from the Spanish GP after qualifying due to pain in his right hand and wrist that he broke in 2023 in a cycling accident during pre-season training.Due to F1 rules ...Keep reading

Honda HRC will not call up any of its three test riders for MotoGP’s upcoming Aragon Grand Prix this weekend, instead opting to enter Joan Mir only, Motorsport.com understands.Honda rider Luca Marini sustained a long-term injury last week when testing at Suzuka with the brand’s endurance squad. Unlike reigning champion Jorge Martin, who will once again be replaced by Aprilia test rider ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.Verstappen looked on his way to a 'usual' third place in the Spanish Grand Prix, which would have been the normal outcome ...Keep reading

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has revealed Max Verstappen apologized in the Spanish Grand Prix debrief room for his incident with George Russell.Verstappen received three penalty points on top of a 10-second time penalty after a bizarre incident in the final laps of the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he appeared to deliberately collide with the Mercedes ...Keep reading