Author: Milla Fuchs

Could Carlos Sainz Sr become the new FIA President in December 2025, following in the footsteps of Mohammed Ben Sulayem? FIA – Presidency and election Mohammed Ben Sulayem, a former Emirati racing driver, has been FIA President since December 2021, replacing Jean Todt. The FIA, F1’s sport’s governing body, holds presidential elections every four years at its General Assembly. This year it will be hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on December 12. Under Ben Sulayem, the FIA has extended its strict penalties, negatively impacting drivers and fans. The FIA fined Carlos Sainz Jr €10,000 at Suzuka for being slightly late for…

The 2025 F1 Miami GP delivered chaos from the start, with Yuki Tsunoda drawing early attention for failing to reduce speed in the pit lane. McLaren dominated the race with raw pace, while drama unfolded as Jack Doohan (Alpine) and Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) collided. Oliver Bearman (Haas) and Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) both suffered engine energy failures, and a flurry of overtakes kept the action relentless throughout. A difficult weekend for Red Bull in the pit lane Heavy weather delayed Saturday’s Sprint on Saturday, at the F1 Miami GP, where Yuki Tsunoda finished ninth. His Red Bull teammate Max…

McLaren celebrated a triumphant weekend at the 2025 F1 Miami GP, with Lando Norris winning Saturday’s Sprint and Oscar Piastri dominating Sunday’s GP race. The team’s commanding pace at the 2025 F1 Miami GP surprised even McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, who credited engineering excellence and tyre management for their advantage. A weekend of dominance In Saturday’s Sprint, McLaren delivered a one-two finish with Norris leading Piastri. Their strong form continued into Grand Prix qualifying, where Norris secured P2 and Piastri claimed P4. Despite early rain around lap 19 and a chaotic race — including Jack Doohan (Alpine) colliding with…

Saturday at the Miami International Autodrome saw several drivers struggle with treacherous wet conditions, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc among the hardest hit. The Monégasque driver did not start the 2025 F1 Miami GP Sprint as he slid into the barrier on his reconnaissance lap, ending his race before he could begin it. Improved conditions later in Qualifying later that day was better. Leclerc secured P8—progressing further than his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Despite the recovery, Leclerc expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, telling the media he was far from pleased with the outcome. A mixed Saturday in Miami for Leclerc Shortly before…

Red Bull’s driver Yuki Tsunoda had a few complications during Sprint Qualifying at the 2025 Miami GP, where he finished P18. As Tsunoda was eliminated after SQ1, he felt disappointed with the communication. Speaking to the media, Tsunoda explains the problems that have prevented him from making further progress. First run – Obstacles in Sprint Qualifying As Tsunoda finished his lap, Oliver Bearman unfortunately exited the pit, hindering his performance. Speaking after the session, the Japanese driver rued the incident. “Some intelligent car just came out from [the] pit and [I had to] abort my lap. A lot of cars…

Alpine’s season has been inconsistent, with their best performance being a seventh-place finish in Bahrain. As the F1 Miami GP 2025 awaits around the corner, Pierre Gasly, Alpine’s first driver, spoke to the media about the competition. Talking about the fierce competition and recent team advancements The competition is intense, with narrow margins deciding outcomes. Although the team faced early setbacks, Gasly reflected on the improvements in recent competitions and is confident in Alpine’s ability to challenge their rivals. “I think it’s extremely tight in the field, especially from the sort of position we’re fighting in. Within three tenths you…

Since making his Formula 1 debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Jack Doohan has faced mounting media scrutiny—pressure that has only intensified with Alpine’s decision, reportedly influenced by chief advisor Flavio Briatore, to sign Franco Colapinto as a reserve, prompting questions about Doohan’s long-term standing within the team and forcing Team Principal Oliver Oakes to publicly reaffirm Alpine’s support for the young Australian. Oakes backs Doohan despite Colapinto rumours Doohan’s recent outing in Suzuka added further pressure. He crashed during Free Practice 2 after entering Turn 1 with the DRS still open, having failed to deactivate it. He…

This weekend the sixth Grand Prix of the season will take place in Miami. A city full of opportunities, wonders, and heat. Will last year’s winner, Lando Norris, McLaren, seize this opportunity to retake the championship lead? Can Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton unleash Ferrari’s pace and will Max Verstappen, Red Bull, beat the odds to win the 2025 Miami GP? The racetrack and quick facts The Miami International Autodrome debuted in 2022. This track is 5.412 km long and has 19 corners, three straights and three DRS zones. The 57 laps will ensure a fierce race — an optimum racetrack…

Jack Doohan, Alpine’s Rookie, had to power through the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after Pierre Gasly’s collision with Yuki Tsunoda. Even though Doohan had improved in the third Free Practice, he was eliminated in Q1 during Qualifying. In the race on Sunday he finished 17th as he couldn’t overtake any further. The Australian remained reflective after the race, looking forward to improving before the Grand Prix in Miami. Struggles in maintaining race performance Although Doohan completed the race, he wasn’t quite satisfied with the outcome. The Australian Driver explained how the performance of the tyres had affected his ability…