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“We don’t need to take silly risks” – How Williams changed the way it goes racing

Williams made a jump forward in performance this year, which Alex Albon says has changed the way the team goes racing  

Motorsport · Aug 26, 2025

'We don't want a chess game' - FIA responds to claims F1’s 2026 cars are too complex

The FIA dubbed complaints about the 2026 F1 cars “premature”, adding that it is seeking a balance between speed and strategy in the series

Motorsport · Aug 25, 2025

Will F1 get too complex in 2026? FIA responds to driver concerns after simulator runs

Nikolas Tombazis calls some of the complaints about the 2026 rules “premature.” The FIA is seeking a balance: F1 must not become a game of chess, but shouldn’t be too simple either. Do smart drivers have an advantage?

Autosport · Aug 25, 2025

F1 2026 cars need to be “easier” on drivers, but there’s time – James Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles says F1 teams still have work to do over the drivers' increased mental workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.

Motorsport · Aug 11, 2025

The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

The Formula 1 circus is heading into a well-deserved summer break after a gruelling 14-race stretch. And if the puzzling Budapest weekend is anything to go by, some drivers and teams will need more time than others to decompress. 

Motorsport · Aug 3, 2025

The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

Whether you believe in momentum or not, Lando Norris was on a bit of a roll after a deserved win in Austria and a somewhat fortuitous home triumph at Silverstone, closing the gap with Oscar Piastri to just eight points to effectively reset the 2025 title fight at the halfway…

Motorsport · Jul 27, 2025

How Sainz brought the "missing" ingredient to drive Williams forward

The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a Formula 1 sporting boost, according to sporting director Sven Smeets.

Autosport · Jul 19, 2025

How Carlos Sainz brought the “missing” ingredient to drive Williams forward

The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a sporting boost, according to sporting director Sven Smeets. The Spaniard’s move to the team is reportedly impacting everything from the development of the 2026 car, to sponsor interest and even the appeal of the Williams Driver Academy. 

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2025

F1 British GP: Five quick takeaways

At the halfway point of the season, the title picture is clear: it’s a straight fight between the two McLaren drivers, and it looks set to go down to the wire given how close Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are.

Motorsport · Jul 6, 2025

How Dunne's McLaren outing shows Red Bull that changing drivers isn't the solution

Yuki Tsunoda now has nine grands prix under his belt with Red Bull, after taking over Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 seat at the Japanese GP.

Autosport · Jul 2, 2025