Author: Lena Ferle

Kyle Kirkwood delivered a stunningly composed performance at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to take a monumental win for Andretti Global on the 50th anniversary of the event. Starting from pole, Kirkwood led from the front in a race that demanded both pace and precision, fending off a relentless Álex Palou to claim his first victory of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. As it happened at the Long Beach Grand Prix In a weekend dominated by Andretti, with the team locking out the front row in qualifying and three of their drivers starting in the top five,…

Pierre Gasly delivered a standout performance under the Sakhir lights, securing a vital P7 finish for Alpine in the Bahrain Grand Prix and notching up the team’s first points of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Gasly was in fine form all weekend, qualifying a superb fourth and fighting valiantly throughout the 57-lap race. Can Gasly turn the season around after the Bahrain GP? Gasly’s result marked a notable turnaround in fortunes for Alpine, particularly after a disappointing outing in Japan. His pace in Bahrain was a sign of resurgence, as he kept his car solidly within the top 10 for…

In a thrilling and unpredictable qualifying session under the floodlights in Sakhir, George Russell secured what appeared to be an impressive second place on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix. At the time, Russell was unaware that both he and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli would later receive grid penalties for a procedural error during Q2. But even in the moment, the Mercedes driver had plenty to reflect on after what he described as a surprising turnaround in form. Russell was surprised by Qualifying result Heading into qualifying, the narrative had centred around McLaren’s blistering pace. Lando Norris and Oscar…

Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive F1 Japanese GP victory with a composed, clinical drive in tricky conditions at Suzuka, holding off relentless pressure from McLaren’s Lando Norris. But it wasn’t just the on-track pace that had people talking. It was the wheel-to-wheel incident at the pit exit that brought the fire. What happened at the pitlane exit during the F1 Japanese GP? McLaren attempted the undercut with Norris as the race reached its strategic crescendo, but Red Bull responded immediately. The result? Verstappen and Norris emerged side-by-side, sparks flying—literally and figuratively—as Norris was squeezed onto the grass. “I wasn’t…

Max Verstappen may have taken a lights-to-flag victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, behind the seemingly routine result lay a tense, closely fought race and a moment of controversy between the reigning World Champion and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Under pressure for much of the race, Verstappen admitted that the final stint was anything but comfortable. “It was tough, you know, just pushing very hard – especially on the second stint. The two McLarens were pushing me very hard and it was a lot of fun out there,” Verstappen said in the press conference. “Not easy, of course, to manage…

Despite clinching a solid fourth on the grid at Suzuka, Charles Leclerc struck a reflective and realistic tone after Japanese GP Qualifying. He acknowledged both the progress he’s made with his personal setup and the current performance gap Ferrari faces against Red Bull and McLaren. Are Ferrari behind McLaren and Mercedes? Charles Leclerc ended the session behind Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, admitting the car still lacks the grip to fight at the very front. Though, his own comfort behind the wheel is improving. “Honestly, I feel like we’re even a bit behind Mercedes in terms of actual…

Lewis Hamilton cut a thoughtful figure following a mixed qualifying session for the Japanese GP, where he finished eighth as team-mate Charles Leclerc secured a solid fourth on the grid. In the Ferrari garage, all eyes were on the diverging setups between their drivers and how those choices unfolded over the hour-long session. “I think it’s the first weekend Charles and I have gone in different directions and set up,” Hamilton revealed. When asked whether Leclerc may have outperformed the SF-25 during qualifying at the Japanese GP Hamilton was generous in his praise: “I think Charles did a great lap…

Lando Norris topped the first free practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix 2025, followed by George Russell and Charles Leclerc. Yuki Tsunoda’s home Grand Prix was not only interesting for his first outing as a Red Bull driver. Ryo Hirakawa drove in FP1 of the third race weekend instead of Jack Doohan at Alpine. All eyes were also on Liam Lawson – could he regain his self-confidence with the Racing Bulls after two disappointing weekends in the RB21? The conditions for the first practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka The track was not particularly warm at…

Sergio Perez has admitted he was caught off guard by the late-season developments that led to his departure from Red Bull, marking the end of a 14-year stint in Formula 1. The six-time Grand Prix winner, who previously raced for Sauber, McLaren, and Force India/Racing Point before joining Red Bull Racing, has been reflecting on his career while considering his next move. Cadillac emerges as a leading contender Despite stepping away from the grid, Perez remains a sought-after driver. Reports suggest one of the most intriguing options on the table is Cadillac. The American manufacturer is set to enter F1…

Nico Hülkenberg has expressed his admiration for Audi’s ambitious Formula 1 project following a visit to the manufacturer’s state-of-the-art facility in Neuburg. The German driver, who became part of Audi’s F1 plans at the start of the season, was given an exclusive tour by Audi Formula Racing CEO Adam Baker and Chief Technical Officer Stefan Dreyer. “I am impressed by what I have seen,” Hülkenberg said, according to motorsport.com. “The facility demonstrates how seriously Audi takes F1. “Everything Audi has done in motorsport has been executed with precision. After Adam [Baker] and Stefan [Dreyer] gave me a tour of the…