Revealed: Aston Martin's F1 issue forcing Fernando Alonso to “invent” overtakes

Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer Johnny Herbert says the cloud hanging over Verstappen’s head won’t change the way he goes racing.Verstappen ...Keep reading

The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the trigger point for the incident.After the Safety Car restart Verstappen was aggrieved that the ...Keep reading

Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.Last weekend's race was the final Spanish Grand Prix held at the Montmelo venue outside the Catalan capital, with that moniker shifting to the under-construction Madring in Madrid in 2026, while there is two Spanish races on next year's calendar as Barcelona completes the final year of its ...Keep reading

Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.Last weekend's race was the final Spanish Grand Prix held at the Montmelo venue outside the Catalan capital, with that moniker shifting to the under-construction Madring in Madrid in 2026, with two Spanish races on next year's calendar as Barcelona completes the final year of its current ...Keep reading

Up on the podium after Rally Argentina, Carlos Sainz’s face was a picture of satisfaction. But there was also a furrow on his brow. His latest, record-breaking win might just have made the biggest decision of his career even harder.Should he stay or should he go? It is a question that has been ringing in the 42-year-old Spaniard’s ears for many years now, but only because other people were ...Keep reading

For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention, winning races as a dark horse, or making unlikely overtaking moves ...Keep reading

For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention, winning races as a dark horse, or making unlikely overtaking moves ...Keep reading

Cadillac has announced its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling a commitment to its all-American identity with a deal with Tommy Hilfiger.The Michigan-based manufacturer has named Tommy Hilfiger its apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor in a multi-year agreement with the iconic New York fashion house - a brand with a long-standing history in F1.“Two ...Keep reading

Cadillac has announced its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling a commitment to its all-American identity with a deal with Tommy Hilfiger.The Michigan-based manufacturer has named Tommy Hilfiger its apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor in a multi-year agreement with the iconic New York fashion house - a brand with a long-standing history in F1.“Two ...Keep reading

In Fernando Alonso’s first Formula 1 season with Aston Martin, 2023, he claimed six podiums in the first eight races and was running third in the championship. The pickings have been more barren since then and in the Spanish Grand Prix – the ninth round of 2025 – he picked up his first points of the season.Lance Stroll had scored all of Aston Martin’s points until then – a humble 14 ...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

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