Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen praised his Red Bull team’s strategic prowess, which allowed him to overcome a difficult start and finish second at the British Grand Prix. Despite initially struggling, Verstappen and Red Bull made the right calls on tyre changes, enabling him to pass rivals and chase down the leaders in the closing laps.
Author: Caius Twilightbane
In a rain-soaked thriller, Lewis Hamilton celebrated his ninth victory at the 2024 F1 British Grand Prix, edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a race that saw multiple lead changes and challenging conditions.
In a thrilling qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren felt he ‘didn’t deliver’ in his bid to secure pole position, ultimately falling short to George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s impressive pace. Norris remains optimistic about his chances in the race, citing his team’s strong race pace over the last two months.
Susie Wolff made history a decade ago when she became the first woman since 1992 to participate in a Formula 1 weekend. Now, as the Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY, she’s determined to use her experiences to help drive the next generation of young female talent, both on and off the track.
Lando Norris capped off a stellar Friday in Formula 1 by posting the fastest time in the second free practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix, edging out McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The Briton’s impressive lap time solidified his position at the top of both Friday sessions, setting the tone for a thrilling qualifying session on Saturday.
Oliver Bearman, a rising British talent in the motorsports world, has secured a multi-term contract with the Haas Formula 1 team, paving the way for his highly anticipated debut in the 2025 season. This news comes as a testament to Bearman’s impressive performances in practice outings with Haas, despite his recent struggles in the Formula 2 championship.
As the Formula 1 calendar gears up for the British Grand Prix, retired world champion Nico Rosberg is shifting his focus to advanced sustainability in motorsport. Through his Philanthropies, Rosberg has teamed up with Oxford University, Formula 1, and the Silverstone Circuit to tackle the environmental impact of racing, with a focus on fan travel and biodiversity.
As the 2023 Formula 1 season progresses, Red Bull’s dominance has faced increased competition from rivals. However, team principal Christian Horner remains unfazed, defending his team’s position and insisting they still possess the fastest car on the grid.
In a major move, Aston Martin has appointed former Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell as their new Group CEO, replacing Martin Whitmarsh. Cowell, renowned for his instrumental role in Mercedes’ dominant F1 success, aims to steer Aston Martin’s ambitions and transform them into a world championship-winning team.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has rejected the notion that Max Verstappen’s collision with Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix was a result of unpunished incidents in the past. Wolff emphasized that he didn’t see a correlation between the 2021 incidents and the recent clash, and defended Verstappen’s approach.