Category: motorsport

Brad Pitt, known for his upcoming summer blockbuster role as a Formula 1 driver, recently got the chance to drive a previous McLaren F1 car at the Circuit of the Americas. This private test, organized by McLaren earlier this week, marked Pitt’s first time behind the wheel of an F1 car. The Hollywood actor, who portrays fictional ex-racer Sonny Hayes in the movie, traveled to Texas after the film’s premiere in New York City. Interestingly, Pitt’s first F1 experience was with McLaren, not Mercedes, despite the latter’s heavy involvement in…

Richard Lietz, an experienced GT Porsche driver at Le Mans, thought his racing career was ending before winning the LMGT3 class at the recent event. The introduction of the new LMGT3 class in the World Endurance Championship sparked thoughts of a changing era in 2024 for the 40-year-old with four class wins already. Surprised by an offer from Manthey, Lietz secured a fifth Le Mans victory last year and a more dominant sixth win this year. His recent success was attributed to the Porsche’s tire-friendliness and driver Ryan Hardwick’s consistency.…

Organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are working tirelessly to ensure the new Madring circuit is ready for its F1 debut next September, despite local opposition. Construction is in full swing, with the ambitious La Monumental banking being a standout feature. The circuit’s unique design includes a mix of existing streets and purpose-built road course sections. Around 85 workers are currently onsite, with that number set to increase to 400 as construction progresses. The circuit has been designed to avoid track limit issues, with input from F1 drivers like…

The FIA has decided to remove Sara Mariani from her position as the Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion (D&I) director due to organizational changes. Mariani expressed her gratitude for the experience and the work accomplished during her tenure. Sara Mariani highlighted the importance of rewarding talent and promoting women in leadership roles in her farewell note. The FIA announced structural changes that will split the sustainability, diversity, and inclusion function into two separate divisions. The FIA aims to support Sara Mariani during her transition while implementing these changes. Alessandra Malhame will…

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the many waves of information from the team. We know it’ll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is fully online, it has a base at Silverstone with plenty of ex-F1 personnel helming the ship, and comes with plenty…

Red Bull faced criticism for appealing the Canadian Grand Prix result, delaying the confirmation of George Russell’s victory. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called the move “petty” and “embarrassing,” with fans and media reacting negatively to the situation. The stewards eventually cleared Russell of wrongdoing after a more than five-hour delay, but Max Verstappen had already left, not waiting to see if he would inherit the win. Red Bull’s protest focused on Russell’s driving under the safety car, but both claims were dismissed, raising concerns about the protest process. Wolff…

Rules can be clear, but their interpretation and enforcement will always involve subjectivity, leading to scrutinized officiating. Quality of officiating in Formula 1 often takes center stage, fueling debates on its fairness. The suspension of Derek Warwick from stewarding duties ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix was linked by some to delays in confirming race results, but causation remains unclear. Enrique Bernoldi participated in stewarding via video link, and despite delays and issues, the process worked adequately. The delays were chiefly due to post-race incidents such as the McLaren crash…