Oscar Piastri used "not natural" driving style with McLaren F1 car in Mexico GP

The 10th anniversary of Formula 1's modern-day stint in Mexico fell flat if you were keen to see a fight for the win, but the dicing behind dominant winner Lando Norris and the title implications of his sixth win of the season provide plenty to talk about.Winner: Lando NorrisSoon after his title campaign looked in real trouble following a crucial retirement in Zandvoort, Lando Norris ...Keep reading

"This is anyone's race now."Jeff Gordon said itKyle Larson said itWe all know it.With William Byron outdueling Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano ultimately being a non-factor in the finish on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, there is not a single Team Penske driver in the Cup Series Final Four.And given that they have swept the championships in the NextGen era, and in pretty commanding ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton hits out at "pretty nuts" penalty he received in Mexico City.

Oliver Bearman claimed he was "sh***ing myself going side by side" with four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen during the Mexico Grand Prix. The British driver, who started the race from ninth position, secured his best finish in the championship after crossing the line in fourth behind new championship leader Lando Norris in first and Charles Leclerc and Verstappen in second and ...Keep reading

The FIA says it will investigate Liam Lawson's close call with two marshals during Formula 1's Mexico Grand Prix, and also issued an explanation for a late virtual safety car for Carlos Sainz's stranded Williams.On lap 3, Liam Lawson suffered a scare when he encountered two marshals on the racing surface near Turn 3.The marshals were deployed to clean up debris left by several Turn 1 ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton's contentious penalty in Mexico City explained.

Lewis Hamilton's contentious penalty in Mexico City explained.

FIA address two key issues at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz's Mexico campaign unravelled from the beginning of his race after contact with Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson. The damage he picked up triggered a cascade of issues on his Williams, with his race eventually ending in retirement. “A race full of issues, compromised probably by the contact at the start. I think we were three or four into [Turn] 1 and there was a big melee,” Sainz ...Keep reading

Although Oscar Piastri's McLaren has not fundamentally changed for a number of races, the Australian says his Formula 1 car has changed enough for him to drive in a manner that he finds "not natural" - which he says explains his recent form.Piastri lost the championship lead for the first time since April as his team-mate Lando Norris moved a point ahead of him, having finished the Mexico ...Keep reading

“On a weekend where they have more pace in general then you have no chance.”

The decision to deploy a late Virtual Safety Car in Mexico City has been criticised.

It will be a battle of the titans at Phoenix Raceway, as two Hendrick Motorsports drivers and two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers advanced into the Championship 4.Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were already locked in via wins at Las Vegas and Talladega, leaving two spots up for grabs at Martinsville. Christopher Bell entered the race with a large margin over the cutline, but only one point between ...Keep reading

“Yesterday, it became obvious that after the session that there were a few things I need to change pretty majorly in how I was driving.”

Lando Norris applauded by a former F1 world champion.

Charles Leclerc was happy to see the virtual safety car on the penultimate lap of the Mexico Grand Prix. After he fought off a fast Max Verstappen in pursuit of second place, the Monegasque admitted the safety car saved him.“Very happy with this weekend," he said after the race. "Austin was very positive but to end up on the podium again is a great surprise. Very happy to be on this amazing ...Keep reading

Lando Norris's commanding win at the Mexico Grand Prix allowed him to secure the lead in the drivers' championship. Heading into the final four race weekends of the season, the Briton now leads the standings over his team-mate Oscar Piastri by one point.The McLaren driver dominated the race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez by converting his pole position into a win with a gap of more ...Keep reading

Sunday at Martinsville was pure domination for William Byron, who led 304 of 500 laps on his way to capturing the checkered flag. He had to deal with Ryan Blaney, who had won the previous two fall races at Martinsville. He elbowed him out of the way, taking the lead with 44 laps to go and never looking back.Blaney finished a disappointing second, Chase Elliott third, Ross Chastain fourth, and ...Keep reading