McLaren's three factors behind its huge F1 Austrian GP qualifying gap

Live coverage of the 2025 Dutch MotoGP race from the TT Circuit Assen.

The 2025 Formula 1 grid has plenty of rookies as five drivers are currently contesting their first, full season in the championship while Franco Colapinto is also a relative newbie. Some of them have impressed, particularly at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix as Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto and Andrea Kimi Antonelli all reached Q3.So, what did they have to say after the ...Keep reading

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur will not be at Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix after the Formula 1 team announced he had travelled home for “personal reasons”.The Frenchman will be replaced by Jerome d’Ambrosio on the pitwall in his capacity as deputy team principal.It comes after Vasseur lashed out at the Italian media during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, where he said journalists ...Keep reading

McLaren wary of threat posed by upgraded Ferrari at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.The reigning world champion has invoked a results-based clause in his contract with the Italian brand which, in his opinion, releases him from his agreement at the end of this year and frees him up for ...Keep reading

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.The reigning world champion has invoked a results-based clause in his contract with the Italian brand which, in his opinion, releases him from his agreement at the end of this year and frees him up for ...Keep reading

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur will not be at Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix after the Formula 1 team announced he had travelled home for “personal reasons”.The Frenchman will be replaced by Jerome d’Ambrosio on the pitwall in his capacity as deputy team principal.It comes after Vasseur lashed out at the Italian media during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, where he said journalists ...Keep reading

Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system in the wake of Red Bull's criticised protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.In Montreal, Red Bull protested twice against Russell's win, once for alleged erratic driving behind the safety car and for alleged unsportsmanlike conduct for Russell's radio comments, calling out Max Verstappen momentarily overtaking ...Keep reading

On one of the tightest grids in Formula 1 history, and at its shortest circuit in laptime, one would have expected the pole battle for the Austrian Grand Prix to be one decided by hundredths, not tenths.So, even if McLaren turned up as the clear pre-event favourite, Lando Norris' gap of 0.531s to second-placed Charles Leclerc still came as quite a shock.And while there is the obvious ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez leads Dutch MotoGP warm-up at Assen, edging Marc Marquez as tyre choice dominates Sunday strategy.

Massimo Rivola says Aprilia is “relaxed” about the prospect of its contract dispute with Jorge Martin going to court.

Kalle Rovanpera has explained the circumstances that led to a retirement from Acropolis Rally Greece, which halted his momentum in the World Rally Championship title race.The two-time world champion was sitting in seventh, having struggled to find the sweet spot driving his GR Yaris throughout the rally, when drama struck on Stage 11 [Pavliani , 24.58km].Rovanpera revealed that a ...Keep reading

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy heads into its third and penultimate round at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions.A staple in the calendar, the Belgian circuit is set to welcome the international paddock once again, this time with 202 drivers across five categories.Four of the classes will count toward the overall standings, while the Mini MAX ...Keep reading

Kalle Rovanpera has explained the circumstances that led to a retirement from Acropolis Rally Greece, which halted his momentum in the World Rally Championship title race.The two-time world champion was sitting in seventh, having struggled to find the sweet spot driving his GR Yaris throughout the rally, when drama struck on Stage 11 [Pavliani , 24.58km].Rovanpera revealed that a ...Keep reading

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur returns home for personal reasons.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur returns home for personal reasons.

Alberto Puig says Honda is “not in a super-hurry” to confirm its 2026 MotoGP rider line-up.

Formula 1 has announced a new long-term contract for the Austrian Grand Prix with the Red Bull Ring staying on the calendar until 2041. It means the Austrian circuit joins Miami in being the only circuits with a contract which runs until the 2040s, as the Florida venue recently secured an extension until 2041, too. F1 has therefore continued a trend as of late of giving circuits very ...Keep reading