Author: James Phillips

Following the conclusion of pre-season testing last week, Mercedes driver George Russell has revealed who he believes is the ‘strongest team’. Russell finished sixth in the Drivers Championship in 2024, and will go into the new season with a brand new team-mate, after Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes at the end of last year. 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli has replaced the seven-time world champion, meaning that Russell is now the lead driver for the Silver Arrows. The pair enjoyed a positive pre-season test in Bahrain, with Russell describing the new W16 as ‘nicer to drive’ than last year’s car. With just over…

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that Formula 1 teams must ignore their ‘self interest’ and prioritise entertainment if the sport is going to continue to thrive. Since his comments, the potential return of V10 engines has become a huge talking point, after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem mentioned the historical power units on social media. In a post on Instagram, Ben Sulayem said: “We should consider a range of directions including the roaring sound of the V10 running on sustainable fuel.” Formula 1 will be entering a new era in 2026, with the aforementioned fully sustainable fuel…

Red Bull faces uncertainty ahead of the season opener in Australia following a challenging pre-season testing.

Amid growing speculation about his Formula 1 future, Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes has publicly praised Jack Doohan’s handling of media pressure surrounding his position in the team. Doohan under scrutiny In Formula 1, young drivers often find themselves under intense scrutiny, and Jack Doohan is no exception. The recent hiring of Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for Alpine has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Doohan’s long-term future with the team. Team boss Oliver Oakes has publicly commended Doohan for his exceptional handling of media pressure following Colapinto’s recruitment. With rumours circulating that Doohan could be replaced if…

Alex Palou has commented on his unexpected win at the IndyCar season opener in St. Pete after a strong recovery drive.

After a dramatic qualifying session yesterday, the first race of the 2025 IndyCar season got underway at St Petersburg.

David Coulthard has revealed he turned down a $1 million offer from McLaren Team Principal Ron Dennis for a specific request. The 13-time Grand Prix winner raced for McLaren from 1996 to 2004, taking all but one of his wins for the Woking marque. Coulthard arrived at McLaren when the team was rebuilding after a difficult period in F1, enduring a winless streak stretching back to 1993. After just a year with the team, he took his first win for McLaren at the opening round of the season in Australia in 1997. 1997 was the first season McLaren raced in…

Scott McLaughlin has confirmed how he took a sensational pole position in St Petersburg despite a high profile crash during practice. McLaughlin stole pole position away from Colton Herta, in the dying seconds of qualifying for tomorrow’s St Petersburg Grand Prix. The Kiwi emphatically took P1 by over two tenths of a second, marking the 11th time McLaughlin has taken the top spot in qualifying. However, just 24 hours earlier, his weekend prospects looked bleak after a dramatic practice crash destroyed his Penske. Overcoming the setback, he was understandably delighted during the post-qualifying press conference. Scott McLaughlin: Pole position “an…

Although F1’s pre-season testing comes with the prerequisite that times aren’t to be trusted due to the mystery surrounding engine settings and fuel loads, we all find ourselves trying to decode any clue on the team’s true pace in 2025. Over the three days of testing, teams completed an array of runs, with race simulations and qualifying simulations. Some teams opt to focus on data collection, ignoring times entirely, whereas others look to show their potential. Putting in blinding lap times and setting the stage for their season debut in Australia. From team struggles to power outages, testing has everything.…

Kyle Kirkwood has taken the early advantage in the 2025 IndyCar season, setting the fastest time in the opening practice session at St. Petersburg. The Andretti driver posted an impressive 1:00.441 in the Group A segment of practice, finishing 0.159 seconds ahead of reigning two-time champion Alex Palou. Full field practice The 45-minute full field practice began quietly before Alexander Rossi established the early benchmark with a 1:02.3702, quickly improving to a 1:01.6603. Will Power and Christian Rasmussen joined Rossi in the 1:01s bracket before the 20-minute mark. ECR briefly ran 1-2 when Rossi’s Danish teammate moved to the top…