Author: Chiara Martin

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,…

Victor Martins set the pace for the F2 Saudi Arabian GP, after topping the timesheets of Free Practice, with a 1:45.671s. After the cancelled opener in Melbourne, the first Feature Race of the 2025 Formula 2 season took place in Bahrain—and it delivered. Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Dunne stormed to his maiden victory and first career points in F2, with Luke Browning and Leonardo Fornaroli rounding out the podium after an intense and strategic battle under the desert sun. The paddock then shifted to Saudi Arabia, where drivers returned to the streets of Jeddah for Free Practice ahead of Round 2.…

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly endured a challenging 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix, finishing outside the points at Suzuka. Despite extracting the maximum from his package, the French driver was unable to break into the top ten in a race dominated by Max Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive victory at the circuit. In a race where all 20 starters reached the chequered flag, Gasly found himself battling in the midfield, unable to make significant progress through the field during what many drivers described as a processional event. Gasly ‘hoped’ for a better performance during the F1 Japanese GP Speaking after the…

Ollie Bearman secured the final championship point with a tenth-place finish at the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix, describing his race as “lonely”. The British rookie completed what he called his first mistake-free Formula 1 weekend, marking an important milestone in his development. Bearman maintained a consistent pace throughout that kept him isolated from battles with other drivers. A lonely but productive F1 Japanese GP Speaking after the race, Bearman reflected on the solitary nature of his Japanese GP experience. “Yeah, pretty boring. I was pretty lonely out there,” said the British driver. “Bit sneaky, but no, it was a…