Leclerc says ‘it’s a matter of time’ before Bearman joins F1 grid after Saudi stand-in performance

Charles Leclerc has heaped praise on his surprise stand-in Ferrari team mate for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Ollie Bearman, remarking that the Briton’s points-scoring debut was likely just the beginning of a longer career...

Alonso hails ‘step in the right direction’ for Aston Martin after battling with rivals en route to P5 in Jeddah

Fernando Alonso was left satisfied with his P5 result in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the Spaniard suggesting that his Aston Martin team have made progress from the season-opening round in Bahrain. After starting...

Wolff ‘would love’ to have Verstappen as there’s no team who ‘wouldn’t do handstands’ to sign him

Toto Wolff has admitted that he would “love” to have Max Verstappen at Mercedes should the Dutchman become available, though the team boss also acknowledged that the current priority for the Silver Arrows is to...

Perez admits error that sparked penalty as he reflects on ‘chaotic’ race to P2 in Saudi Arabia

Sergio Perez has stated it was his own mistake that led to his five-second time penalty for an unsafe release in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the Mexican admitting that this “compromised” his race...

What the teams said – Race day in Saudi Arabia

Red Bull Verstappen was unchallenged down to Turn 1 after he got a brilliant start to lead comfortably. He briefly lost the lead in the pit stop period as Norris chose not to come in,...

VASSEUR: BEARMAN'S MISTAKE-FREE F1 SAUDI GP SO GOOD IT'S "UNREALISTIC"

Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur says reserve driver Oliver Bearman matched “unrealistic” expectations with a faultless maiden race weekend at the Saudi Arabian GP, despite missing two practice sessions. Bearman was called upon just a...

RB F1 TEAM WANTS FIA TALKS ON MAGNUSSEN'S "UNSPORTSMANLIKE" DRIVING

RB Formula 1 team racing director Alan Permane wants to talk to the FIA after accusing Kevin Magnussen of “unsportsmanlike behaviour” when passing Yuki Tsunoda in the Saudi Arabian GP. Magnussen was handed a 10-second penalty...

10 THINGS WE LEARNED AT THE 2024 SAUDI ARABIAN GP

Much like the season-opener in Bahrain, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull. But with the internal politics continuing at the table-topping outfit, Oliver Bearman changed the conversation with...

MERCEDES BATTLING “FUNDAMENTAL” ISSUE WITH NEW W15 F1 DESIGN

Mercedes says it is facing a “fundamental” issue with its new W15 Formula 1 car in high-speed corners that is hampering its performance. The German manufacturer had come into this year hoping that a design...