Alpine will use Mercedes power units and gearboxes when the new era of Formula 1 engine regulations commence in 2026, Afrosport reports. The agreement which is multi-year, will run through the duration of the engine regulations between 2026 and 2030. Parent company, Renault announced in September that it will end its F1 engine programme at the end of the 2025 season and will now take up...
Former McLaren driver Martin Brundle believes Lando Norris did not have the "killer instinct" needed to fight for this year’s world championship, Afrosport reports. The timing of the Virtual Safety Car and red flag at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix cost Norris dearly with two further mistakes later on pushing him down to sixth. Max Verstappen's victory in Brazil means he could retain his crown for...
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says his team have no regrets about their timing to pit Lando Norris at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The British driver started from pole position with the hope of capitalising on title rival Max Verstappen's 17th place start in order to cut the latter's lead in the drivers' championship standings. Things however did not go according to...
Formula 1 drivers through the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA) has called on the FIA to treat them like adults in the wake of the controversy over swearing, Afrosport reports. A collective statement posted on the GPDA Instagram page showed unity with Max Verstappen after he was given community service by the FIA for swearing at the Singapore Grand Prix Thursday press conference. Charles Leclerc was...
Gabriel Bortoleto has secured the remaining seat at Sauber to complete the team's Formula 1 line-up for 2025, Afrosport reports. Bortoleto, who is the reigning Formula 3 champion and current Formula 2 leader, will replace the outgoing Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu. The 20-year-old Brazilian will now partner with outgoing Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg ahead of Audi's takeover of the Swiss team in 2026. “This is...
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