Month: June 2025

The Ripple Effect: The Departure of Renault Boss De Meo and Its Implications on the Alpine F1 Team

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Luca de Meo led Renault through a significant turnaround, from a €7.3billion loss to a €4.26billion operating profit by introducing a ‘Renaulution’ with new models and revitalizing the Alpine sub-brand. However, with De Meo leaving for Kering, the future of Renault’s transformation remains uncertain. De Meo stood out for his ability to blend passion for great products with financial acumen, focusing on creating “GFC” – great fucking cars. Under Carlos Ghosn, Renault prioritized cost-cutting, leading to a bland product lineup, and subsequent leadership struggles. De Meo’s experience at Fiat and…

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Unpacking McLaren’s Alleged Favoritism: Hamilton’s Struggles and the Controversy

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Unpacking McLaren's Alleged Favoritism: Hamilton's Struggles and the Controversy

Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they answer your fan questions from last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Whether Lando Norris crashing into Oscar Piastri will trigger a change of priority in McLaren is discussed, as is why he was classified in the final results. Also, Lewis Hamilton’s poor pace at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is pinned to a sole cause.

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Isack Hadjar’s Unfortunate Canadian GP Treatment: A Case of Everything Going Wrong

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Isack Hadjar expressed frustration with his performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, attributing it to several issues, particularly with tyre degradation that hindered his progress. Teammate Liam Lawson also faced challenges with tyre management during the race, resulting in a lack of pace and an eventual retirement due to a cooling issue. Racing Bulls’ team principal acknowledged the difficulties faced during the race and highlighted the competitiveness of the midfield battle in Formula 1. Despite the setbacks in Canada, Racing Bulls remains tied in sixth place with Haas in the…

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Racing to Victory: The Rise of Phil Hanson, Britain’s Le Mans Champion

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Phil Hanson, an American Le Mans winner, joined the prestigious club of British sportscar greats after his victory at Le Mans alongside Robert Kubica and Ye Yifei. The trio triumphed in a customer AF Corse Ferrari, marking Ferrari’s third consecutive win at Le Mans. Hanson’s strategic contributions at the start and his flawless performance during the race were key to the team’s success, despite receiving less attention than his teammates. Hanson’s success defies the conventional path of drivers coming from high-level karting or single-seaters, showcasing that late starters can also…

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Phil Hanson: Revving to Victory at Le Mans and Beyond

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Phil Hanson is now a Le Mans winner after his recent victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe in a thrilling race last weekend. Alongside his teammates Robert Kubica and Ye Yifei, Hanson conquered the LMP2 category and added his name to the list of British sportscar greats who have won the prestigious endurance race. Despite Kubica’s strong performance, Hanson’s strategic driving and fuel-saving tactics played a crucial role in their victory, marking Ferrari’s third consecutive triumph at Le Mans. Hanson’s understated demeanor and lack of a single-seater background set…

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