Brad Pitt in the paddock: how F1 the Movie went deep to keep fans coming F1 and Liberty Media went to great lengths to accommodate production, with star’s APX team embedded within the sport The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025
"Nothing to say on this, next question!" – Flavio Briatore’s weird F1 press conference Following the resignation of Oliver Oakes, Flavio Briatore has taken on the duties of team principal at Alpine – despite not holding the official title. Motorsport · May 30, 2025
How Briatore captured the room with bizarre F1 Spanish GP press conference performance Following the resignation of Oliver Oakes, Flavio Briatore has taken on the duties of team principal at Alpine – despite not holding the official title. Autosport · May 30, 2025
What Ben Sulayem's support from auto clubs means for FIA presidential election “If someone wants me to win, they just have to say the wrong words to me: ‘You can’t do it.’ As soon as I hear that, I’ll do everything to win.”These are the words of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in an interview with GP Racing magazine last year and… Autosport · May 29, 2025
What Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s support from auto clubs means for FIA presidential election “If someone wants me to win, they just have to say the wrong words to me: ‘You can’t do it.’ As soon as I hear that, I’ll do everything to win.”These are the words of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in an interview with GP Racing magazine last year and… Motorsport · May 29, 2025
Almost 40 automobile clubs throw support towards FIA president Ben Sulayem Carlos Sainz Sr’s hopes of ousting current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem have taken an early blow after a hefty number of automobile clubs signed a letter throwing their weight behind the incumbent. Autosport · May 29, 2025
36 automobile clubs come out in support of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem Carlos Sainz Sr’s hopes of ousting current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem have taken an early blow after a hefty number of automobile clubs signed a letter throwing their weight behind the incumbent. Motorsport · May 29, 2025
Here's why Haas would stop its F1 drivers from copying Max Verstappen Four-time world champion Max Verstappen provoked rampant intrigue in the motorsport community last weekend when he drove a Ferrari – of all things – in a test at the Nurburgring Norschleife. However, Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says his team’s driver’s won’t be following the Red Bull racer's example. Motorsport · May 16, 2025
Why Haas F1 drivers aren't allowed to copy Verstappen Four-time world champion Max Verstappen provoked rampant intrigue in the motorsport community last weekend when he drove a Ferrari – of all things – in a test at the Nurburgring Norschleife. Now, Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says his team’s driver’s won’t be following the Red Bull racer's example. Autosport · May 16, 2025
Meet F1's legendary track speaker and 'Champagne' shouter Bob Constanduros Champagne has been sprayed on the F1 rostrums since the 1950 French Grand Prix, becoming one of the sport's many cherished traditions. In F1 that ritual has had a unique flavour to it ever since circuit speaker Bob Constanduros came up with his now iconic 'Champaaaaaagne', the sign for drivers… Motorsport · Apr 27, 2025
Should Vettel replace Marko as Red Bull's young driver boss? Succession planning trips up many business leaders. Captains of industry, along with politicians and monarchs, naturally see themselves as irreplaceable – and, indeed, regard potential successors as threats to their eternal dominion. Autosport · Apr 25, 2025
Sebastian Vettel's case to take over from Helmut Marko as Red Bull's young driver boss Succession planning trips up many business leaders. Captains of industry, along with politicians and monarchs, naturally see themselves as irreplaceable – and, indeed, regard potential successors as threats to their eternal dominion. Motorsport · Apr 25, 2025
Socialite Tamara Ecclestone wasn’t insured for £25m burglary after shock blunder, reveals husband Gang behind break-ins also targeted homes of Kate Moss and Eric Clapton, according to report Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
FIA’s “unfair treatment” revealed by outgoing deputy president Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door. Motorsport · Apr 17, 2025
Autosport · Apr 17, 2025 The “unfair treatment” which led FIA deputy president Reid to resign Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.
Motorsport · Apr 11, 2025 How the V10 debate has been triggered by frustration over F1's 2026 regs “I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he…
Autosport · Apr 11, 2025 How discontent over F1’s 2026 tech rules has boosted V10 engine push “I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Eddie Jordan obituary Flamboyant Formula One team boss who was also an entrepreneur and skilled deal-maker
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, red cards and Eddie Jordan’s side hustle Have you been watching the football, motor sport, rugby union, horse racing, Formula One, athletics and golf?
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025 Eddie Jordan, The Dublin Bank Clerk Who Gave Michael Schumacher His F1 Debut Eddie Jordan, the fast-talking Dubliner who famously gave Michael Schumacher his debut, made his name in Formula One before putting his head for figures to good use in establishing a massive fortune from a diverse portfolio of business ventures.
Autosport · Mar 13, 2025 What Domenicali's extended reign means for F1's future “Adapt or die” is a popular maxim in the business world – but, to paraphrase the famous words of Mandy Rice-Davies: they would say that, wouldn’t they? Change is inherently self-justifying, especially when one business is buying another and swaggering egos are in play.
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 James Stunt claimed diplomatic immunity and called black Met police officer 'Uncle Tom' in bizarre tirade James Stunt was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a police officer after his arrest
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Socialite found not guilty in £200 million money laundering plot The former son-in-law of an F1 tycoon was accused of helping to turn criminal cash into untraceable gold
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Socialite James Stunt cleared of money laundering James Stunt, the former son-in-law of F1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone, was cleared of involvement in a £200m money laundering plot
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025 Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘older, white men’ criticising his move to Ferrari Lewis Hamilton has delivered a rebuke to criticism of his move from Mercedes as he prepares for his 19th season in F1