10am local time with Esteban Ocon behind the wheel ! of the VF-26 to kick start the second and final week of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. The Frenchman clocked 65 laps in the morning session working through a variety of baseline set-ups as the early morning fog, and cooler conditions, that greeted
MAX VERSTAPPEN Morning Session – Laps 61, Best Time: 1:35.341 “Looking at the test overall, the Team got in a good number of laps on the first day so we were happy with that. We completed a lot of things that we wanted to test with the new Power Unit and the car in general.
The opening day of the first Bahrain test, saw Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc complete a total of 132 laps (715 km.) between them. Lewis was at the wheel in the morning before handing over to Charles for the afternoon. Morning. Shortly after 10 local time, Lewis drove out of the
As F1 readies itself to enter its next generation, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team today (2 February) took the next step on the road to 2026 with its digital season launch event. Fans were treated to an in-depth overview of the team’s new car, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE, along with hearing from senior
Lando Norris has become Great Britain’s 11th Formula One world champion, sealing his maiden title under the lights in Abu Dhabi by finishing third to beat Max Verstappen by just two points. The Bristol-born driver became Britain’s 11th F1 world champion, and he was overcome with emotion when he stepped out of the cockpit. “I’ve
The move is part of a major restructure of Aston Martin that sees Andy Cowell removed from his current position as team principal and chief executive officer just 13 months after joining the team. Newey started work at Aston Martin in March after his exit from Red Bull last year. His current role is as
Christian Horner has been strongly linked with Aston Martin since news of the team’s impending leadership restructure. Aston Martin staff have been told rumours that Christian Horner might join the Formula 1 team are false. It is understood that employees at the outfit’s Silverstone factory were informed earlier this week that, despite speculation that the former Red Bull chief could make
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint with a dominant drive for McLaren. With the championship leader, Lando Norris, in third, it was a vital boost to the Australian’s title ambitions. The third contender, Max Verstappen, took fourth place, dropping a point to Norris. Mercedes’s George Russell was second. Yuki Tsunoda was fifth for
Audi has unveiled its new Formula 1 design. The brand will enter the pinnacle of motorsport in 2026. Here are the key statements from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, Head of Audi F1 Project Mattia Binotto, Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, and Audi Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella. Gernot Döllner Audi CEO “Our entry into Formula 1
“By entering the pinnacle of motorsport, Audi is making a clear, ambitious statement,” says Audi CEO Gernot Döllner. “It is the next chapter in the company’s renewal. Formula 1 will be a catalyst for the change towards a leaner, faster and more innovative Audi.” According to Döllner, Audi is entering the racing series with an
