Arvid Lindblad is set to participate in Friday practice at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, confirmed by Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. The 17-year-old Red Bull talent from F2 is preparing for his grand prix weekend debut next month at Silverstone after obtaining an FIA superlicence and completing a full test with Racing Bulls at Imola. Lindblad, a British driver of Swedish and Indian descent, tested Racing Bulls’ 2023 AT04 at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix venue alongside fellow Red Bull junior Ayumu Iwasa. He is expected to drive for the…
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Rookie Pitt Shines in F1 Debut for McLaren at Circuit of the Americas
Brad Pitt expressed his desire to improve on his Formula 1 debut after narrowly missing his 200mph goal while test-driving Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren car at Circuit of the Americas. As part of McLaren’s Testing of Previous Cars program, Pitt, known for his role in F1: The Movie as Sonny Hayes, had the chance to drive a fully-fledged F1 car for the first time, based on F2 models. Despite hitting 197mph on the track with guidance from Norris, Pitt fell just short of his target speed, describing the experience as…
BővebbenDefying Gravity: Perez Speaks Out on Red Bull’s Handling of 2024 F1 Challenges
Sergio Perez believes Red Bull’s actions contributed to a toxic environment within his garage in the latter part of the 2024 Formula 1 season, increasing pressure on him to perform. Following his sudden departure from F1, Perez revealed in a conversation with former driver Memo Rojas Jr that Red Bull failed to support him despite being aware of the car development challenges. The Mexican driver highlighted that despite having a signed contract, the team did not shield him from speculation about his future, leading to heightened pressure on him and…
BővebbenRowlands scores maiden British Historic Rally win after gruelling Argyll event
Will Rowlands and Emyr Hall won the Argyll Rally, round four of the British Historic Rally Championship, with a fine victory in the historic element of the event. The battle was intense as they finished with a minute and a half lead over Barry Stevenson-Wheeler and Richard Wise in a similar Ford Escort Mk2. David Crossen and co-driver Ben Teggart started strong in their Escort Mk2 and led initially, but Crossen’s rally ended prematurely due to mechanical issues. Rowlands praised their performance while also expressing disappointment for Crossen, whom they…
BővebbenThe Thrilling Anticipation: Insights from Our F1 Writers on the Austrian Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1 season is approaching its midway point, and McLaren’s early dominance is now under threat after its drivers’ crash in Canada. As the series moves to Austria, McLaren aims to regain its momentum while other teams strive to prove their recent success is sustainable. One of the key points of interest in the upcoming Styrian race is the potential for collisions, a common occurrence at the Red Bull Ring due to its unique layout. The circuit’s history is filled with memorable incidents, such as Max Verstappen’s clashes…
BővebbenA New Era in Racing: Aston Martin’s F1 Driver Academy Unveils its First Rising Star
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has launched its own driver academy and Spain’s FIA Formula 3 driver Mari Boya is the first recruit. Boya is a three-time Spanish karting champion and will receive support from Aston Martin through a comprehensive development programme as he progresses in the F1 feeder series ladder. The newly designed driver academy aims to identify and assist young talent, from karting level up, similar to other Formula 1 teams, and is based on the team’s existing driver development programme which includes F2 frontrunner Jak Crawford.…
BővebbenMercedes’ Revamped Rear Suspension Bracing for a High-Stakes Challenge at the Austrian GP
Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package at the Montreal Grand Prix to address rear tyre overheating issues experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this season. The team had initially debuted the revised geometry at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but set it aside for Monaco and Spain races to gather comparative data. Despite race temperatures nearing 50C in Canada, the lack of high-load corners at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve eased Mercedes’ management of the soft tyre compounds. The team felt confident reintegrating the new suspension into the package for Montreal,…
BővebbenPowering Ahead: Red Bull’s Formula for Success at the Austrian Grand Prix
Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner, along with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling, provide a preview of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The trio discusses recent team boss news, such as James Vowles’ long-term commitment to Williams and Luca De Meo’s departure from Alpine, and speculates on how these developments may impact their future endeavors. Furthermore, they delve into potential stand-out performers on Austria’s challenging track, evaluate the effectiveness of Pirelli’s C6 tyre experiment, and debate the likelihood of Max Verstappen receiving a ban as he nears the…
BővebbenAprilia Revs Up for Major Milestone with Special Test Ahead of Martin’s MotoGP Comeback
Aprilia is waiting for medical clearance in order to organize a special test for Jorge Martin to return to the RS-GP in MotoGP. Martin’s medical check-up is set for the first week of July, after the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be his 9th consecutive missed race due to injury in the 2025 season. His recovery is nearly complete, and a concrete return plan is expected to be determined following the upcoming check-up with Dr. Angel Charte. Martin first got injured on 5 February during pre-season testing, missed multiple races…
BővebbenRemembering a Racing Legend: The Legacy of Super Saloons Pioneer Tony Hazlewood
Tony Hazlewood, a legendary figure in agriculture, racing, and as a co-founder of the Super Saloon Drivers’ Association with Mick Hill, passed away at the age of 87 earlier this month. Despite being bed-bound and unable to communicate for over ten years due to illness, his impact was profound. His wife Angie also sadly passed away recently. Hazlewood’s racing career began with Minis in the 1960s and evolved into creating the beloved Special Saloons car with the DAF 55 Coupe shell. He set records and continued to be a key…
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