Category: Autosport

Alpine has agreed to loan reserve driver Paul Aron to Sauber for him to participate in FP1 at Silverstone and Budapest for the team. Sauber needed a rookie driver for two of the four required FP1 sessions this season, as they do not have designated reserve drivers. Aron, a former F2 frontrunner and part of Alpine’s reserve roster, will drive in place of Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber for the upcoming races. Aron expressed gratitude for the opportunity to gain Formula 1 track time and stated his ambition to race full-time…

Helmut Marko expressed disappointment after the Austrian Grand Prix, stating that McLaren’s dominant performance makes it difficult for Red Bull to compete for the championship. Both Marko and Christian Horner admitted that Red Bull’s performance at their home track fell short of expectations. Despite setbacks like the yellow flag in qualifying and a collision on the opening lap, Max Verstappen acknowledged Red Bull’s overall shortcomings and the need for improvement. The team is facing challenges with outright pace, a narrow operating window, and tire management in comparison to McLaren. The…

Gabriel Bortoleto, a Brazilian rookie, found himself in a conflict situation with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso during the Austrian Grand Prix, as he attempted to pass Alonso at high speeds exceeding 200mph. Despite being signed with Alonso’s management ‘A14’, Bortoleto, a young talent, managed to secure a spot at Sauber and earn his first F1 points in Austria. Bortoleto’s journey in F1 involves competing with the seasoned Alonso, who has 32 grands prix wins and two F1 titles, in a battle of experience versus youthful exuberance. Alonso…

Four-time British Touring Car champion Colin Turkington made a notable debut on his Super Touring outing, however, the headline victories at Brands Hatch last weekend were claimed by ‘team boss’ Jason Hughes and historics ace Michael Lyons. The event marked another successful edition of Super Touring Power, a celebration of touring car history with BTCC stars from different eras shining in various classes. Turkington’s prowess was evident as he secured pole position and led the race until a suspension failure dashed his hopes. Hughes and Lyons emerged victorious in the…

Lando Norris expressed his openness to receiving help from his team during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, where he faced a tough battle to keep his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri behind him. Despite brief challenges from Piastri, Norris managed to secure his seventh grand prix win in Austria, attributing part of his success to the guidance and support from his race engineer Will Joseph. Norris highlighted the importance of utilizing the expertise of his team in improving his performance on the track, especially when facing strong competitors. The frequent…

Toto Wolff wants to finalize the Mercedes driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season before the summer break ends. George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are yet to be signed, and Mercedes might explore other options before the new regulations come into play. Despite his interest in Max Verstappen, Wolff is cautious about the likelihood of signing the Red Bull driver for next year. Wolff aims to make a decision on drivers between the Hungarian GP and the Dutch GP, ensuring respect for all stakeholders involved. He emphasized the…

A unique and exclusive collection of 20 McLaren road cars previously owned by Mansour Ojjeh, the late French-Saudi entrepreneur and former McLaren shareholder, is now available for sale. Tom Hartley Jr, a renowned classic car dealer, has been tasked with managing this exceptional sale, following his recent success with Bernie Ecclestone’s record-breaking collection of historic Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars earlier this year. Each of the 20 cars represents the final chassis number of its model, including iconic McLaren cars like the Speedtail, P1, Senna, and the legendary F1,…

Oscar Piastri is still dealing with the aftermath of his time at Alpine and the challenges he faced during the Austrian Grand Prix, where he encountered obstacles from Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. Piastri faced a frustrating moment when he was run off the track by Colapinto and blocked by Gasly, leading to penalties and radio communication expressing his frustration towards Alpine. Despite the setbacks, Piastri made a successful career move in 2022 and is currently leading the championship, with a close margin after Lando Norris’ win at the Red…