Author: Wren Quasar

As the World Rally Championship (WRC) gears up for the 2025 season, M-Sport-Ford lead engineer Tim Jackson has expressed relief that the removal of hybrid power won’t require a substantial overhaul of their Rally1 cars. The FIA’s confirmation of this change has brought much-needed clarity to the development landscape, allowing teams to focus on fine-tuning their traditional internal combustion engines powered by sustainable fuel.

Fernando Alonso has revealed that the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix was his most impressive performance since returning to Formula 1. The two-time world champion, who currently drives for Aston Martin, has secured nine podiums since his comeback, including three second-place finishes in his maiden campaign with the British squad.

McLaren has given the strongest indication yet that it is now prepared to fully support Lando Norris’ Formula 1 title bid, despite previously being hesitant to introduce team orders. With eight races remaining in the season, the team recognizes the growing importance of maximizing Norris’ points-scoring opportunities to close the 62-point gap with championship leader Max Verstappen.

Former Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes that Italian racing sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli has the talent to become a star in the premier class, but notes that his preparation for the 2024 Formula 2 season ‘is anything but ideal’ ahead of his highly-anticipated Formula 1 debut with Mercedes in 2025.

From Tony Gaze’s historic debut to Jack Brabham’s triple world titles and Alan Jones’ championship triumph, Australian drivers have long been a force to be reckoned with in Formula 1. This article celebrates the significant contributions of these Aussie aces, whose exceptional skills and unwavering determination have cemented their place in the annals of motorsport history.

Formula 1 drivers are up in arms over the recent changes made to the Monza circuit, particularly the new flat kerbs. They argue the modifications have compromised the track’s iconic character and were implemented without proper consultation, sparking widespread discontent.

Mercedes is rethinking its new floor after a disappointing showing at the Dutch Grand Prix, as the team attempts to balance downforce gains with car handling. Technical director James Allison discusses the team’s data analysis and plans to further investigate the new design’s impact on performance.

Williams is seeking answers as to why its own pre-event scans of its updated Formula 1 car suggested its revised floor complied with the regulations, despite being deemed too wide by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team is determined to understand the disparity and adapt the floor to be fully legal.

Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari’s 0.909s deficit to Lando Norris’ pole position lap at the Dutch Grand Prix is ‘too much’, as the Scuderia struggles to keep pace with McLaren in Formula 1.

Red Bull has confirmed that Sergio Perez will remain with the team, despite his recent struggles. The team’s focus is now on developing the 2024 car to improve performance for both drivers, with a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges posed by the current regulations and tyre interactions.