The contrast was stark: Sergio Perez crashed before Turn 1 in Mexico, while Daniel Ricciardo mixed it with F1's frontrunners. But Red Bull won't change its line-up after one race, writes Damien Smith. It might after another three...
Sprint race weekends are under review once again, with all ideas 'open to consideration'. As Damien Smith writes, could reverse grids, development drivers or even racing for charity breath new life into the struggling format?
A decade ago, COTA welcomed a newly-crowned Red Bull F1 champion, along with Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and an under-scrutiny Sergio Perez. Damien Smith explores the changes since 2013's US GP — and the many familiar elements
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet's podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
Aston Martin is returning to Le Mans to fight for an overall win in 2025 — but only after making its Valkyrie Hypercar slower. Damien Smith discovers why it's not chasing F1 drivers but couldn't say no to a Stroll/Alonso combo
Liam Lawson couldn’t have done much more to convince Red Bull he was worthy of a full-time seat at its junior team for 2024. You know, the team whoes sole…
The best circuit in the world? It’s a contender. Certainly in terms of the tracks on the modern Formula 1 calendar, Suzuka is almost universally the one the drivers love…
Hamilton's scintillating pole lap... Renault's treachery... Ferrari's disaster... and peak Rosberg. In the 15 years since Formula 1 held its first modern Singapore Grand Prix, drama has rarely been far away
Lewis Hamilton recently extended his stay at Mercedes, signing a two year deal. But, as Damien Smith asks, would a move to Ferrari be a better way to close out his final days in F1?
Modern motor racing is a young driver's game — or at least it was, says Damien Smith. Last weekend, Scott Dixon and Fernando Alonso, both in their forties, showed the spectacular results that come from combining experience with their enduring pace
A long list of champions have run the gauntlet when choosing between staying loyal to a team and or ruthlessly putting themselves first – drivers should feel no qualms about looking after No1, says Damien Smith
Alex Palou is dominating this year's IndyCar championship — and was linked to a McLaren F1 seat before a contract dispute with team boss Zak Brown. Damien Smith analyses the fallout — as well as an historic Indianapolis victory
