Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed his full retirement from motor racing while revealing he will now focus on being an ambassador for American automobile giant Ford, Afrosport reports. The 36-year-old Australian has not been involved in motorsport since he lost his seat at AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) after last year's Singapore Grand Prix and was replaced by Liam Lawson. He has now joined...
The 2024 Formula 1 (F1) season threw up a lot of thrill and suspense that left fans on the edge of their seats. Indeed, the season had seven different race winners from four different constructors, a sign of the closeness and competitiveness that exists across board. Afrosport reviews 10 notable moments that made 2024 a remarkable one in the F1 paddock. Hamilton joins Ferrari for 2025...
Racing Bulls (RB) team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted the exit of Daniel Ricciardo from the team and Formula 1 was not handled in a "good enough manner", Afrosport reports. The Singapore Grand Prix was the Australian's last race with Liam Lawson taking over. Speculation over his departure was not an open secret but there was no official confirmation from either RB or the sister Red...
Formula 1 governing body, the FIA, have announced that drivers will not get a bonus point for the fastest lap of a race from the 2025 season onwards, Afrosport reports. The rule has been in existence since 2019 where the driver with the fastest lap on race day Grand gets an additional point if he finishes in the top 10. The rule however caused controversy at...
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Racing Bulls (RB) returnee Liam Lawson will be hit with a grid penalty ahead of this month's United States Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old New Zealander replaced Daniel Ricciardo after the Australian was dropped for the final six races of the season. Lawson was impressive in the former RB iteration AlphaTauri last season when he stood...
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