Longest win droughts by an F1 driver before clinching the title Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is on a four-race winless streak, which is his longest drought for four years. Autosport · Aug 8, 2024
Sainz is walking in the footsteps of F1 legends - but will he carve his own? If we were to ask what Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell have in common, the answer may not be obvious to everyone. Sure, they're all Formula 1 legends – though Ickx wrote the most glorious chapters of his career at Le Mans – but they're also the only… Autosport · Aug 2, 2024
A history of F1's second-half comebacks - do McLaren and Mercedes have a chance? The greatest comeback since Lazarus? Everyone loves a good comeback story, and Formula 1 has enjoyed plenty of them over its nearly 75-year history as a gladiatorial contest of man and machine. Motorsport · Aug 2, 2024
All the F1 drivers disqualified after winning a grand prix George Russell was denied his third Formula 1 victory by an underweight car that resulted in his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Autosport · Jul 30, 2024
Which F1 driver has the most podium finishes? Hamilton, Schumacher and more Over 200 different drivers have taken podium finishes since the beginning of the F1 championship in 1950. Although many will be hoping to take the race win, a podium place can still be important for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships. Autosport · Jul 29, 2024
Formula 1 drivers with the most wins at a single circuit The seven-time world champion had to wait 945 days from his previous win at the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP to stand at the top of the podium once again. Mercedes has struggled since the 2022 regulation changes but has just enjoyed back-to-back wins, with George Russell triumphing at the Austrian… Autosport · Jul 17, 2024
Formula 1 drivers with the longest gap between their first and last wins Lewis Hamilton’s run without a race win came to an end at Silverstone in July after waiting 945 days since his last at the Saudi Arabian GP in 2021. The Brit took his final home grand prix for Mercedes after announcing earlier in the year that he would join Ferrari… Autosport · Jul 12, 2024
Circuits to have hosted the F1 British Grand Prix since its debut The British GP has become synonymous with its now permanent home of Silverstone circuit, which is widely regarded as one of the best tracks in the world.Silverstone, which lies in Northamptonshire, also hosted F1’s inaugural race in 1950 but it has not been the venue for every British GP since.In… Autosport · Jul 5, 2024
Which F1 driver has taken the most wins and podiums at their home grand prix? Fourteen of the current Formula 1 drivers have home races across the 24-race calendar in 2024. Although all the drivers will be hoping for wins across the year nothing is more coveted than taking a win at their home grand prix. Autosport · Jul 3, 2024
F1 trophies: 10 of the weirdest designs awarded at a grand prix While F1 trophies must stick to some rules - for example, showing the F1 logo, official name of the competition and finishing position, as well as stipulations regarding height and weight - there’s a lot of freedom offered to the designers. Autosport · Jun 7, 2024
The dangers of Red Bull re-signing Perez Somehow, the news that Red Bull has re-signed Sergio Perez for another two seasons, taking his tenure at the team to six years, is not a surprise. But perhaps it should be, given the Mexican’s performances alongside Max Verstappen. Autosport · Jun 4, 2024
Which F1 driver has led the world championship the longest? While some drivers take the title long before the final round – recently Max Verstappen took both the 2022 and 2023 titles with several races left to go – others can sit at the top of the table but still never claim the crown. Valtteri Bottas is one of those… Autosport · May 20, 2024
Michael Schumacher on the phone in Japan: Jon Nicholson’s best photograph ‘“What do you want me to do?” he said when we got to his trailer. I couldn’t have him just staring at me, so I said: “Maybe pick up the phone?” I don’t know if he called anyone’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Verstappen Clinches Seventh Consecutive Pole At Miami Grand Prix Max Verstappen's dominance continues as he secures seventh consecutive pole position at Miami Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting race ahead. Top News · May 4, 2024
Autosport · May 2, 2024 Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin - legendary designer's F1 career highlights Newey had previously renewed his contract with Red Bull last year, but it was confirmed by the team in May that he will leave during the first part of 2025. There had been growing speculation about his future with the team and it was reported that he was unsettled with the…
Autosport · May 1, 2024 Archive: Why Prost and Senna's bitter feud healed "I'm not going to celebrate like some people that it's 20 years on," says Alain Prost of the anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death at Imola on May 1 1994. "I can answer these questions about him, no problem - he was an exceptional guy - but I just don't see…
Motorsport · May 1, 2024 How the Senna myth has been transformed During the three decades since the sickening image of the blue-and-white Williams striking the Tamburello wall was broadcast to a global audience of millions, Ayrton Senna has been transformed.
Autosport · May 1, 2024 Ayrton Senna's 10 greatest Formula 1 races For many, Ayrton Senna is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, and the passing of years since his death - at the peak of his powers aged 34 in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix - has only strengthened that conviction.
Autosport · Apr 25, 2024 History of the F1 points system with proposed structure for 2025 F1 has changed its points system several times over the years, with the first structure used in 1950 looking very different to what it is now.
Motorsport · Apr 24, 2024 When Senna broke his F1 duck by walking on water Following a late electrical failure that took him out of the running for a podium finish in Rio de Janeiro’s opening round, Senna arrived at Estoril looking for his first points of the season.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 Ted Toleman obituary Businessman, powerboat racer and founder of the Toleman Formula One team
Autosport · Apr 12, 2024 Which F1 team has the most 1-2s ever? Ferrari to McLaren and more F1 is currently going through a period of domination as Red Bull cruised towards the 2022 and 2023 championships and look set to do the same in 2024.
Motorsport · Apr 12, 2024 The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he…
Autosport · Apr 12, 2024 Friday favourite: The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he…
Motorsport · Apr 11, 2024 Why Senna felt unstoppable at Donington in 1993 “It was a race like old times – going hard, from the heart. I had to be smart over when to press the rhythm, and when to hold back. It was a fantastic race. I am happy for all of us. Not just for me, but for the team and…