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Christian Horner snubs himself and Toto Wolff as he picks F1’s most formidable boss

Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing’s team principal, has pinpointed the Formula 1 figurehead he believes exudes the most intimidating aura on the Formula 1 grid, singling out Franz Tost of AlphaTauri.  In an interview with ESPN, Horner humorously coined the term “Tosted” to describe the experience of encountering Tost’s commanding presence. Reflecting on the diverse

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Double champion warns F1 bosses about Drive to Survive

The resounding success of Netflix’s captivating documentary series, “Drive to Survive,” has undoubtedly transformed Formula 1 into a mainstream spectacle, introducing the sport to a broader audience.  However, Mika Hakkinen, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, expresses reservations about the unintended consequences of this newfound popularity, suggesting that the series may have alienated the sport’s

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Charles Leclerc breaks silence on contract rumours as ex-Ferrari boss speaks out

The legacy of Ferrari’s glory years in Formula 1 under the leadership of Luca di Montezemolo remains a cherished memory.  Guiding the team through championship victories, including Niki Lauda’s triumphant era, and later propelling Michael Schumacher to unprecedented success, Montezemolo’s contributions to the Scuderia’s history are indelible.  However, his return as president in 1991 led

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Massive divergence in reports of Charles Leclerc’s net worth

The net worth of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become a subject of intense speculation, as reports diverge significantly, oscillating between figures as low as $12 million and as high as $125 million.  While the exact valuation remains elusive, it’s likely that the Monégasque driver’s wealth falls somewhere within this wide range. Having showcased remarkable

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Sergio Perez told his Red Bull contract is ‘toilet paper’

Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel is convinced that Sergio Perez will be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo next season, despite the fact the Mexican is contracted until 2024. Perez’s deal is due to expire at the end of next season and Red Bull have insisted that they will respect his contract, something Coronel seemingly doesn’t agree

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McLaren boss explain Lando Norris engineer switch

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained why the side have taken on a new rotational system for their engineers, which has seen Lando Norris not have the same race engineer for every race. Norris’ race engineer since he joined McLaren in 2019 had been Will Joseph; however, Jose Manuel Lopez has been heard on

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FIA president doubles down on his position as new F1 teams to be announced

The Formula One arena is buzzing with anticipation as the motorsport community awaits the impending decision from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) concerning the potential inclusion of new teams into the prestigious racing series.  Industry icon Mario Andretti has revealed that the FIA is projected to unveil its verdict on this matter early next

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Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso ranked low by F1 grid

In a surprising turn of events, seasoned Formula 1 racers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso recently experienced an unexpected ranking in the realm of motorsports trivia.  The current generation of Formula 1 drivers engaged in a lighthearted yet revealing challenge named ‘Grill the Grid,’ leading to some unforeseen results that left both Hamilton and Alonso

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F1 considering enforcing massive blow to Red Bull

According to Auto Motor und Sport, Formula 1 are considering banning the use of DRS in qualifying, something which would be a huge blow for Red Bull. Currently in qualifying, DRS is available in all of the activation zones, but potentially not for much longer. Without DRS, Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari all have very

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