In a surprising turn of events at Silverstone, McLaren secured P2 and P3 on the grid in qualifying, closely trailing Max Verstappen’s dominant Red Bull. However, Fernando Alonso, who has been a regular presence on the podium earlier in the season, found himself in P9. Despite the recent dip in performance, Alonso remained optimistic and
MoreFernando Alonso sold his Ferrari Enzo for 5.4 million euros at auction, further cutting off ties with his former Ferrari team. The Spanish driver is well known for burning bridges in the F1 world. Former world champion Nico Rosberg previously said of Alonso: “He sometimes lacked social competence and then he often had difficulties being
MoreWith Charles Leclerc having just under 18 months left on his current Ferrari contract, the Monegasque has been linked to a move elsewhere. Already in 2023, Leclerc has been linked with a move to Mercedes, something both the 25-year-old and Silver Arrows boss Toto Wolff denied. However, the Ferrari driver is now reportedly on the
MoreLance Stroll wasted no time in issuing a fiery challenge to Pierre Gasly following their collision during the British Grand Prix. The incident occurred on the entrance to Club corner as both drivers fiercely battled for the 11th position. Stroll’s car ran wide at the Vale chicane, prompting him to cut the corner and collide
MoreAlpine’s Pierre Gasly has demanded an explanation from the FIA regarding an incident involving Lance Stroll during the British Grand Prix weekend. Gasly expressed his frustration over Stroll’s failed overtake attempt at the British Grand Prix, where the Canadian driver went off track but did not return the position. Gasly believes that such actions should
MoreHonda has expressed its desire to engage in discussions with Formula 1 to amplify the influence of engine manufacturers. Although the Japanese marque withdrew from the sport after 2021, it maintained its association with Red Bull through the subsidiary Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in collaboration with the team’s newly established “Red Bull Powertrains” project. However,
MoreQualifying day for the 2023 British Grand Prix delivered a surprise wake-up call to the Mercedes team as McLaren showcased a formidable upgrade to their MCL60, drawing comparisons to the iconic Red Bull RB19. The developments at Silverstone added to the intrigue surrounding the race, as multiple topics dominated discussions. The McLaren team’s upgraded MCL60
MoreIn the aftermath of the Austria Grand Prix, Aston Martin made a strategic move by lodging a protest against the race result. The team alleged that the race organisers had repeatedly overlooked violations of the track limits. Aston Martin’s protest proved successful, leading to a reshuffling of the final standings and causing frustration among their
MoreAt the end of the Austrian Grand Prix, Aston Martin lodged a post-race protest against the provisional result, shedding light on the contentious issue of track limits. This move prompted the stewards to confirm that multiple drivers had escaped penalties for track limit violations. Aston Martin’s successful appeal marked the second time this season that
MoreMike Krack surprised some by protesting that not enough time deductions had been handed out at the Austrian Grand Prix. Some would argue the opposite, as the FIA dished out five-second penalties on track limit infractions to Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Kevin Magnussen, and Logan Sargeant. Krack said: “We’re not afraid
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