Enforcing a two-stop minimum for the Monaco Grand Prix could be seen as a contrivance, but it could also add an interesting plot twist if Formula 1 had approved it 50 years ago. The impact of requiring each driver to make an additional stop is unknown and could have significant consequences or no effect at all. Drivers are not required to use the C6 tire with the second stop but can decide based on race conditions. Strategies will vary across the field, with frontrunners being more cautious while drivers at…
BővebbenMonth: May 2025
Revving Up: Hamilton’s Nerves as F1 Prodigy Ventures into the World of Film Production
Lewis Hamilton is considering a shift from the paddock to the red carpet in his upcoming career move, expressing nerves about the Formula 1 grid’s reaction to the finished F1 film he has watched numerous times. Having witnessed the movie’s evolution from a 30-page script to a full-fledged production, Hamilton brought authenticity as a real F1 driver while remaining mindful of the film’s Hollywood nature. He emphasized the importance of drivers’ feedback and reactions, reaching out to them post-screening and expressing pride in the innovative venture. Collaborating with renowned composer…
BővebbenGasly Goes the Extra Mile: F1 Star Shines on the Football Pitch for Charity
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly expressed his childhood dream of becoming a professional football player during a charity match ahead of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Gasly captained one of the teams that included F1 racers like Carlos Sainz and celebrities, aiming to support local campaigns through the event. The match, played at AS Monaco’s Stade Louis II, brought drivers together to enjoy football and give back to charities. Gasly’s admiration for French football icon Zinedine Zidane was highlighted, despite his switch to a motorsport career after trying karting. The…
BővebbenBehind the Wheel: F1 Drivers’ Exclusive Screening Experience Revealed
Our reporter on the ground rounds up how the drivers responded to seeing the F1 movie for the first time.
BővebbenSetting Sail to Victory: Max Verstappen’s Grand Arrival at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen owns a luxury Mangusta yacht.
BővebbenThe MotoGP Conundrum: A Call for an F1-Style Contract Board in the Midst of the Martin/Aprilia Saga
Leading MotoGP riders, such as Marc Marquez, have expressed their belief that there is no necessity for the contract arbitration authority similar to that in Formula 1. This discussion arose following Jorge Martin’s attempts to terminate his Aprilia contract prematurely, with the Italian team asserting that the agreement is binding until 2026. Unlike Formula 1’s Contract Recognition Board which historically resolved disputes, Marquez emphasized the importance of having a professional team and manager for contractual protection. French GP victor Johann Zarco supported MotoGP’s traditional contract approach and expressed satisfaction that…
BővebbenDreams Come True: Pierre Gasly Stars in Monaco GP Charity Football Match
Pierre Gasly shared his childhood dream of wanting to be a professional football player before transitioning to Formula 1, as he led a team in a charity football match prior to the Monaco Grand Prix. The match featured F1 drivers like Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, and Charles Leclerc, aiming to raise funds for charity organizations. Gasly expressed his joy for playing football and the unique experience of teaming up with his racing rivals for a good cause. Even though Gasly acknowledged Zinedine Zidane as his childhood icon in football, he…
BővebbenStrategies and Suspense: Unveiling the Thrilling Dynamics of F1 Monaco GP’s Two-Stop-Minimum Race
It seems that enforcing a two-stop minimum for the Monaco Grand Prix could be viewed as a contrivance initially, yet it could also serve as a plot-generating device had it been implemented 50 years earlier by Formula 1. The consequences of mandating an extra pitstop for each driver remain uncertain and could bring significant impacts or prove to be inconsequential. Despite the requirement for a second pitstop, drivers are not obliged to switch to the C6 tire during the race; they retain the freedom to choose their compounds based on…
BővebbenHamilton Concerned as Ferrari Gains Speed: Is Time Ticking for the F1 Champion?
Ferrari faces an uphill battle to get anything out of the current F1 season, although Lewis Hamilton recognises time is not in its favour.
BővebbenThe Chess Game of Monaco: How Backmarkers Could be Key Players in Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Strategy
Oscar Piastri has said that strategic risks taken by lower teams at this weekend’s F1 Monaco GP could impact those fighting for victory.
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