Getting onto a young driver programme can mean more chance of making it to Formula 1. Many of the big names in junior formulae are signed to a teams’ programme, gaining support through their junior careers and expert advice. For many drivers, like Callum Ilott, getting into talks with one team is a great, but […]
The German GP is back next season by popular demand, and will be hosted by the Hockenheimring. In the future, though, a circuit that has never hosted F1 before could hold the race. F1 CEO Chase Carey is still emphasising the importance of traditional races like the German GP. He indicated that the location of […]
Red Bull could be back in the championship battle as soon as Spain, when the team is planning a chassis revamp. Whilst many expected the new, aero focused regulations to work in Red Bull’s favour, the team has been far behind Mercedes and Ferrari so far this season. With Daniel Ricciardo saying the chassis should […]
The second day of testing in Barcelona could have been McLaren’s best day in 2017 so far, but the team isn’t sure what’s changed. Power unit problems have plagued McLaren since the first day of testing back in February. The team ran through four separate problems during the Bahrain GP last weekend, and an ERS […]
Daniel Ricciardo doesn’t believe the Red Bull chassis is as strong as it could be, but understanding the new tyres could be key to reducing the gap. Red Bull has been out of the title fight so far this season, and Ricciardo doesn’t believe that’s entirely down to the engine. “I feel like we’re kind of […]
Renault e.dams’ Nico Prost has said he knew from the beginning he’d choose Formula E over the World Endurance Championship when the two series clash in July. Unlike Renault e.dams’ team-mate Sebastien Buemi, Prost will race in New York, instead of competing in the 6 Hours of Nurburgring with Rebellion. “For me, it’s quite an […]
Ferdinand Habsburg was left gutted after a trip onto the grass sent him back through the field. The Carlin driver had been making up positions after a poor start when a battle with Pedro Piquet forced him onto the grass, undoing the work he’d done. “I dropped one or two places at the start,” he […]
Lando Norris will be focusing on his starts in Monza after two frustrating races at Silverstone. The rookie took the win in the opening race of the weekend, only for poor starts to ruin any chances of repeating the victory. “I’ve got to focus on my starts,” he told Read Motorsport. “That’s a big thing. […]
A strong recovery couldn’t put Ferdinand Habsburg in the points after a disappointing start to the second European Formula 3 race of the weekend. The Austrian fell to the back of the pack after starting on the damp side of the track and suffered even further trouble after making contact with a team mate. “I […]
Harrison Newey hopes to repeat his race one climb through the field in this weekend’s two remaining European Formula 3 races. The Van Amersfoort driver started 16th, but finished the race sixth after 16 laps and multiple safety car appearances. The damp track at the start of the race caught some drivers off guard and […]
Carlin’s Lando Norris is ready for the challenge from Callum Ilott in the second race of the European Formula Three season. Norris remained unchallenged throughout the first race, leading from start to finish, as Ilott crashed early in the race. The race winner isn’t expecting the rest of the weekend to go quite so simply, […]
Activists have called for Formula 1 to suspend the Bahrain Grand Prix due to alleged human rights abuse in the country. The race was cancelled in 2011 following reforms in the Kingdom, and protests have been held ahead of event every year since. “Concerted and visible action is now required from Formula One, consistent with […]