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

Yuki Tsunoda has participated in nine Grand Prix races with Red Bull since taking over Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 seat at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, Tsunoda’s impact has been minimal, scoring only seven points compared to his teammate Max Verstappen’s 119 points. His recent qualifying performances have also not been impressive, with starts from grid positions of 20th, 12th, 19th, and two times from 18th. The structural issues within Red Bull’s team have been highlighted, as previous drivers like Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson also struggled to perform. Helmut…

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Revving Up the Fan Base: F1’s Next Generation On Track for Long-Term Fandom

Formula 1 has been successful in attracting new audiences, particularly in the United States and through the Drive to Survive series on Netflix. Retaining these new fans for the long term is crucial, and Formula 1 seems to be excelling in this aspect according to the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey. The survey revealed that a high percentage (94%) of respondents plan to continue following F1 five years from now, with even higher rates among Gen Z fans, US respondents, and ‘new’ fans. Stefano Domenicali, F1’s CEO, expressed excitement for…

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Ferrari’s Upgrades: A Case of Too Little Too Late in F1 Austrian GP?

Ferrari had high hopes for their Formula 1 successes in 2025 after a strong performance last year, but their expectations have not been met, with McLaren taking the lead and Ferrari facing setbacks due to pursuing a different car design approach. Ferrari introduced a floor update in Austria, aiming to improve their downforce consistency during cornering and traction, which showed some progress as they secured the 3rd and 4th positions in the race. Drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc acknowledged the positive impact of the updates, with both expressing confidence…

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