Why Lewis Hamilton was punished - and Max Verstappen wasn't - in F1 clash

Lewis Hamilton has voiced his frustration after he received a 10-second penalty during the Mexico Grand Prix that dropped him to eighth. Calling the decision "pretty nuts," the seven-time Formula 1 champion questioned the consistency of the stewards after similar moments from other drivers went unpunished.“I had a great start, and we were braking into Turn 1, I was in Turn 2, I navigated ...Keep reading

It is 6,100 miles from Monza to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as the crow flies, but the ripples from the events in the Italian Grand Prix have travelled far. Lando Norris was booed roundly by the crowd throughout the Mexico GP weekend, and not just on the sold-out race day.The Foro Sol stadium section of this circuit has become one of the great cauldrons of motor racing. Cheers erupt from ...Keep reading

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur argued Lewis Hamilton's 10 second penalty during the Mexico Grand Prix was "very, very harsh" and "not very well managed".Hamilton was handed a penalty for leaving the track and gaining a "lasting advantage" after an intense battle with four-time champion Max Verstappen.The official statement from the stewards noted, "Car 44 (HAM) locked brakes, left the ...Keep reading

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.

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

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.