BAHRAIN DRAINS FILLED WITH CONCRETE FOR F1 RACE AFTER TESTING DISRUPTIONS

The Bahrain circuit has proceeded with the proposed plan to fill in drains repeatedly sucked up by Formula 1 cars during testing with concrete, ahead of the 2024 season-opener. As first reported by Motorsport.com, the plan...

BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites for the season-opener in Bahrain?

The new F1 season gets under way this weekend in Bahrain, as Red Bull set about trying to defend their titles. But the others might have a thing or two to say about that, especially...

MERCEDES GAVE HAMILTON SHORT F1 CONTRACT TO KEEP ANTONELLI OPTION OPEN

Toto Wolff has admitted that the Mercedes Formula 1 team didn’t commit to a longer-term contract with Lewis Hamilton because it didn’t want to risk losing protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Last August, Hamilton signed a...

Martin Brundle warns axed driver against ‘desperate mistakes’ ahead of ‘best season yet’

Carlos Sainz could be in for his “best season yet” in Formula 1, that’s if he avoids the “desperate” and “terrible mistakes” and can cope with being “micro-analysed lap by lap”. This year will be...

Toto Wolff identifies Red Bull’s strongest RB20 feature amongst Mercedes inspiration

Adopting an aggressive sidepod design and gulleys along the engine cover, Red Bull’s RB20 may be inspired by yesteryear’s Mercedes but Toto Wolff says it’s the floor where Red Bull’s strength lies. Despite winning last...

Alpine have ‘no plans’ to give Mercedes hopeful a Formula 1 test

Mick Schumacher cannot drive an Alpine F1 car this year with Bruno Famin revealing his contract is solely for endurance racing with the driver committed to Mercedes when it comes to F1. Returning to racing...

‘Great’ Mercedes W15 front suspension innovation under microscope

Never mind the legality wire front wing, it’s the W15’s front suspension with its adjustable wishbone that has been dubbed one of the most “useful” parts on the new Mercedes. After two years of troubles,...

HORNER ON WAY TO BAHRAIN AS DECISION LOOMS ON HIS F1 FUTURE

Horner has been under investigation by Red Bull’s parent energy drinks company following allegations made against him by a female employee. Red Bull appointed an independent barrister to look into the matter, and interviews have taken...

RED BULL WARY OF F1 RIVALS' "VERY INTERESTING" UPGRADES

Red Bull thinks its Formula 1 rivals have cottoned on to the secrets of success of the current generation of ground-effect cars, based on some “interesting” development paths. After back-to-back championship doubles for Red Bull...