Motorsport

Hamilton’s Singapore podium bid undone by Virtual Safety Car call

Lewis Hamilton’s decision to stay out during the Virtual Safety Car in Singapore left him on worn tyres, costing him a top-three finish despite a strong weekend.

Formula 1 signs 10-year deal for Rwanda Grand Prix return

F1 will return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with a decade-long agreement to race at a new circuit in Bugesera, Rwanda.

Massa to Remain at Ferrari for 2013 as Hulkenberg Heads to Sauber

Felipe Massa is set to stay with Ferrari for the 2013 Formula One season, while Nico Hulkenberg prepares to join Sauber, according to reports from the Korean Grand Prix weekend.

Ferrari Targets DRS Gains to Boost Qualifying Performance

Ferrari’s 2012 Formula One campaign saw the team focus on rear wing improvements as its DRS lagged rivals in qualifying, hampering Fernando Alonso’s title bid.

Verstappen cleared after yellow flag investigation in Singapore Sprint Qualifying

Max Verstappen keeps pole for the Singapore Sprint after stewards found he reacted correctly to yellow flags despite overtaking Hamilton during SQ1.

McLaren strategy error costs positions at 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Team Principal Andrea Stella admitted McLaren misjudged the crossover point for tyres, leading to Oscar Piastri finishing sixth and Lando Norris ninth after early slick gamble failed.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC claims Stage 2 win at Rallye du Maroc

Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings secured victory on Stage 2, moving TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC into second overall at the Rallye du Maroc, part of the 2026 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship.

Gasly and Colapinto deliver double Q3 result for Alpine in Baku

Pierre Gasly qualified seventh and Franco Colapinto tenth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Gasly confident Alpine can close the gap to Racing Bulls.

Russell dominates Azerbaijan GP qualifying with eight-tenth gap

George Russell led the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying by eight tenths, joining Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in the post-session press conference.

Russell claims Azerbaijan pole as Antonelli crashes out in Q1

George Russell secured pole in Baku with a commanding margin, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli crashed in Q1 and will start 16th.

Toyota targets home victory at Fuji to extend WEC lead

Toyota Racing leads the manufacturers’ championship by nine points as it heads to the 6 Hours of Fuji, aiming for another win on home soil with strong driver and technical support.

TOYOTA RACING denied Lone Star Le Mans win by late hydraulic issue

TOYOTA RACING extended its World Championship lead despite a hydraulic failure that cost the team victory at the 2026 Lone Star Le Mans in Austin.

Barrichello’s Caterham F1 Return Blocked by Team’s Collapse

Rubens Barrichello had agreed to race for Caterham in the final three Grands Prix of 2014, but the team’s financial crisis ended the deal before he could return.

Ferrari completes Pirelli tyre test at Paul Ricard

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz ran two days of Pirelli tyre development at Le Castellet, focusing on 2025 compounds and intermediates after the Monaco Grand Prix.

Red Bull's Marko Considers Hülkenberg for 2014 F1 Drive

Helmut Marko has identified Nico Hülkenberg as a possible successor to Mark Webber at Red Bull Racing for the 2014 Formula One season, amid questions over Webber's future.

Vettel to Drive Ferrari in Paul Ricard Wet Tyre Test Next Week

Sebastian Vettel will join Ferrari for a Pirelli-organised wet tyre test at Paul Ricard next week, sharing duties with teammate Kimi Raikkonen.

Alonso’s F1 Motivation Backed by Perez Amid 400th Grand Prix

Sergio Perez insists Fernando Alonso’s passion for Formula 1 remains undimmed as the Spaniard prepares to start his 400th Grand Prix, despite ongoing debate about his future.

Schumacher Misses Watkins Tribute Due to Ill-Timed Break

Michael Schumacher explained his absence from the minute's silence for Professor Sid Watkins at the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, saying he was in the toilet at the time.

Robin Frijns Twice Rejected Red Bull Junior Programme

Dutch driver Robin Frijns revealed in November 2012 that he twice declined offers to join Red Bull’s young driver scheme, citing a desire for career independence.

Arrivabene backs Raikkonen as Ferrari's driver pairing shows strength

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene publicly endorsed Kimi Raikkonen after the Finn’s strong recovery drive in Malaysia, reaffirming his value alongside Sebastian Vettel early in 2015.

Briatore Backs Renault’s F1 Return But Warns Success Will Take Time

Flavio Briatore says Renault’s renewed works Formula One effort could eventually bring titles back to Enstone, but immediate wins are unlikely given the scale of the challenge.

Alonso: McLaren Chassis Second Only to Red Bull in 2015

Fernando Alonso claims McLaren’s MP4-30 has the second-best chassis in Formula One, but says Honda’s lack of power is holding the team back.

Hakkinen urges Alonso to stay patient for F1 success at McLaren-Honda

Mika Hakkinen believes Fernando Alonso must show patience to see McLaren-Honda return to winning ways, drawing on his own long wait for Formula One victory.

Red Bull faces millions in costs from Renault woes and crash damage, says Marko

Helmut Marko highlights how engine struggles and on-track incidents have left Red Bull with financial headaches, with single crashes and lost prize money both hitting the team hard.