McLaren has staked its F1 future on Lando Norris – not vice versa
Lando Norris has signed a new long-term contract with McLaren – it’s a team built around the Brit which is putting all its chips on one driver, rather than the other way round
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The new proposed Madrid GP circuit has come under fire for being a bland layout in an uninspiring location – but its designer Jarno Zaffelli tells Motor Sport that the critics will be silenced once racing gets underway
Visa Cash App RB is the new name for the AlphaTauri F1 team which goes into the 2024 season with changed management and a fresh approach to its car, in addition to its not-very-well-loved rebrand
Jarama was found tedious by many but was beloved by a few. As F1 gears up to return to the Spanish capital in 2026, here’s some of the most memorable moments created by Madrid’s last grand prix venue
F1 has announced the Spanish GP will move to a new street circuit at Madrid for 2026 – the championship’s CEO Stefano Domenicali says it’s a sign of the times
Brazil has produced multiple F1 champions and grand prix winners but named the Interlagos circuit after one of its more obscure — Carlos Pace. Matt Bishop ponders the unrealised promise of a life cut cruelly short
Relative to his own usual high standards, Lewis Hamilton has just endured a difficult two F1 seasons – but, James Elson argues, the seven-time champion’s brilliant on-track performances show he’s still operating at the highest level
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
F1 cars generate maximum downforce where it’s unwanted — on straights. But this aero pressure is critical when cornering at similar speeds. Mercedes’ James Allison details the conundrum that taxes racing’s greatest minds
Lando Norris has signed a new long-term contract with McLaren – it’s a team built around the Brit which is putting all its chips on one driver, rather than the other way round
The new proposed Madrid GP circuit has come under fire for being a bland layout in an uninspiring location – but its designer Jarno Zaffelli tells Motor Sport that the critics will be silenced once racing gets underway
Visa Cash App RB is the new name for the AlphaTauri F1 team which goes into the 2024 season with changed management and a fresh approach to its car, in addition to its not-very-well-loved rebrand
Jarama was found tedious by many but was beloved by a few. As F1 gears up to return to the Spanish capital in 2026, here’s some of the most memorable moments created by Madrid’s last grand prix venue
F1 has announced the Spanish GP will move to a new street circuit at Madrid for 2026 – the championship’s CEO Stefano Domenicali says it’s a sign of the times
Brazil has produced multiple F1 champions and grand prix winners but named the Interlagos circuit after one of its more obscure — Carlos Pace. Matt Bishop ponders the unrealised promise of a life cut cruelly short
Relative to his own usual high standards, Lewis Hamilton has just endured a difficult two F1 seasons – but, James Elson argues, the seven-time champion’s brilliant on-track performances show he’s still operating at the highest level
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
F1 cars generate maximum downforce where it’s unwanted — on straights. But this aero pressure is critical when cornering at similar speeds. Mercedes’ James Allison details the conundrum that taxes racing’s greatest minds
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Try to imagine your ideal street track, and the only limits are your imagination. It would be fast and challenging; a touch daunting. It would have sharp gradient changes –…
For an Italian F1 driver, few roles are more coveted than a Ferrari race seat, but Giancarlo Fisichella had the misfortune of joining the team during a testing 2009 season
F1 moves closer to changing its rules in a bid to avoid one engine manufacturer dominating for years, and looks to spark out the grass fires that plagued Suzuka
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