Author: Chiara Martin

The sun continued to shine over Imola as the F1 teams prepared for the final hour of FP3 ahead of the F1 2025 Imola GP Qualifying. With overtaking notoriously difficult at this circuit, grid position promised to play an even more critical role than usual. McLaren set the early pace Oscar Piastri had emerged as the benchmark on Friday, topping both sessions, though he admitted he had left time on the table. Imola’s kerbs remained punishing, and tyre degradation made it difficult to hook up a clean lap. Lando Norris, who chased Piastri closely throughout Friday, also made his share…

The FP1 session of the F1 Imola GP weekend proved vital, with a flurry of car upgrades making this hour of track time especially significant. As Imola played host to the first European round of the season, several teams took the opportunity to introduce key developments that could potentially alter the competitive hierarchy. Oscar Piastri arrived in Italy riding a wave of momentum, having claimed victory in three consecutive races and four of the opening six. Sitting 16 points clear of his team-mate in the Drivers’ Championship, the Australian even endeavoured to win over local fans by highlighting his distant…

Louis Foster continued to impress in his rookie NTT IndyCar Series campaign with a commanding qualifying performance at the Sonsio Grand Prix.

As Formula E prepares for its prestigious Monaco E-Prix double-header this weekend, Andretti driver Nico Müller reflects on his impressive Miami performance and sets his sights on potential podium glory in the Principality. After a remarkable climb from P17 to P9 in Miami, including briefly leading the race on lap 15, Swiss driver Müller is demonstrating that his transition to the Andretti team for the 2024-25 season is beginning to bear fruit. Speaking exclusively to Fastest Formula News ahead of the Monaco E-Prix, Müller shared insights into his adaptation process and what fans might expect this weekend. Momentum in Miami…

Long Beach always demands precision, but this year’s IndyCar Acura GP was especially punishing. Without a single full-course caution, drivers faced a pure test of pace, strategy, and nerve over 85 green-flag laps. With tyre degradation a major factor and limited passing opportunities on the tight street circuit, even minor misjudgements had outsized consequences. Co-Author: James Phillips Winner: Kyle Kirkwood delivers under pressure Kyle Kirkwood arrived in Long Beach promising a turnaround — and he delivered it emphatically. Starting from pole, he controlled the race from the outset, managing his stints on both the alternate and primary tyres with precision.…

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly had his 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix cut dramatically short following an opening lap incident with Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda at Turn 4. Despite the disappointing outcome, the Frenchman remained positive about the team’s performance and potential shown throughout the weekend at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. First-lap drama ends promising race Gasly’s race lasted just a handful of corners as contact with Tsunoda sent his Alpine into the barriers with significant rear-end damage. The Frenchman explained how the incident unfolded from his perspective. “I had a good run in turn 4, a very good braking…

Williams Racing celebrated their first double points finish of the season at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP, with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz demonstrating impressive teamwork to secure P9 and P8 respectively. After starting from P11 due to a qualifying miscalculation, Albon gained two positions on the first lap before a safety car was deployed following an incident between Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly. The Thai driver maintained his P9 position throughout the race, benefiting significantly from a strategic move involving his teammate. When Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar emerged from the pits behind Albon and closed within DRS range, Williams…

As the sun set over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Sauber F1 Team experienced a day of stark contrasts during Friday practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. While Nico Hülkenberg delivered an encouraging performance with a P9 finish in FP2, rookie Gabriel Bortoleto faced frustration as a fuel leak completely ruled him out of the crucial evening session. Bortoleto’s unfortunate FP2 miss For rookie Bortoleto, missing FP2 at one of Formula 1’s fastest circuits represented a significant setback. “Definitely not ideal, especially in a high-speed track like this,” the Brazilian explained. “I think it’s the second fastest track of the…

The F1 Academy Qualifying session was underway at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. All eyes were on Maya Weug to see if she could convert her strong performance during Free Practice, into a pole position. Maya Weug topped the timesheets during Free Practice with a time of 2:05.357, set in the final moments of the session. Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski followed, posting a 2:05.387, with championship leader Doriane Pin rounding out the top three. The session saw several drivers taking turns at the top of the timesheets, with Pin initially setting the early pace before others improved. The qualifying took…

Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar is excited for the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a difficult weekend in Bahrain, where the team struggled to match their early-season form. Speaking to the media ahead of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP, the French driver reflected on the previous race’s challenges while expressing optimism that the street circuit in Jeddah would better suit his car’s characteristics. “I think it was definitely not as good as the last two weekends, even Melbourne,” Hadjar said of the Bahrain performance. “It’s a bit of an outlier, Bahrain, because track temps and a really different tarmac,…