Formula 1

F1 Academy head Susie Wolff has rejected allegations of a conflict of interest involving her and husband, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, in the “strongest possible terms”. Business F1 magazine claimed rival team bosses had raised concerns the Wolffs were sharing confidential information from their respective employers. Governing body the FIA has announced an investigation into

Representative image© AFP The Miami and Chinese Grands Prix will host sprint races in the 2024 Formula One season, organisers announced on Tuesday. There will be six sprints for the second straight year, after the format was added in 2022 to three race weekends. The Azerbaijan and Belgian races will miss out on the Saturday

China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Sao Paulo and Qatar are the six grands prix chosen to host ‘sprint’ events during the 2024 Formula 1 season. F1 announced the list of races on Tuesday, and said changes to the format of the events were under discussion. A plan to move qualifying for the sprint to Friday and

Williams have confirmed American Logan Sargeant will remain with the team for a second season. Sargeant, 22, scored one point during his debut campaign and will line up next year at Williams alongside London-born Thai Alex Albon. Williams’ announcement completes the 20-driver grid for 2024. “I am thrilled to be continuing with Williams Racing for

Lewis Hamilton admits there have been times he has doubted himself during the 2023 Formula 1 season. “Ultimately,” Hamilton says, “when you have difficult seasons like this, there are always going to be moments when you’re like: ‘Is it me, or is it the car? Do you still have it? Has it gone?’ “Because you’re

Lewis Hamilton admits there have been times he has doubted himself during the 2023 Formula 1 season. “Ultimately,” Hamilton says, “when you have difficult seasons like this, there are always going to be moments when you’re like: ‘Is it me, or is it the car? Do you still have it? Has it gone?’ “Because you’re

Sunday was a memorable day for Formula 1 star Max Verstappen, who registered a thumping win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen’s record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull. The three-time world champion came home 17.993 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc whose bold drive was not enough for the

Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull at an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.  The three-time world champion came home 17.993 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc whose bold drive was not enough for the Italian

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ended the most dominant season in Formula 1 history with victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th win in 22 races. The comfortable victory, after brushing off a brief challenge from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the opening lap, gives Verstappen an 86.4% win rate in 2023. Red Bull’s Sergio

Jeopardy is in short supply as Formula 1 heads into the final race of a season, but what there is surrounds the fight between titans Mercedes and Ferrari over second place in the constructors’ championship. Mercedes’ advantage is just four points. Some might consider this something of a consolation prize, or a reward for not

Max Verstappen made light of earlier set-up problems on Saturday by blitzing to pole position for Red Bull in an eventful qualifying session for this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The three-time world champion clocked a best lap in one minute and 23.445 seconds to outpace nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by a tenth

Lewis Hamilton has denied claims he approached Red Bull about a move there earlier this year. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told the Daily Mailexternal-link there had been “an inquiry” from Hamilton. Hamilton said he “did not” contact Red Bull and Horner had reached out to him suggesting an end-of-season meeting. “I have checked

Adrian Newey laughs. The greatest designer in Formula 1 history – the man behind Red Bull’s record-breaking championship season this year – is being questioned on the degree of his genius. He has just been asked about the secrets of his skills in aerodynamic engineering. The question that prompts the mirth? “Is it true you

Max Verstappen fought back from a five-second penalty and dropping to fifth to win a gripping Las Vegas Grand Prix. He complained on Wednesday it was “99% show” but the show was all on track in one of the best races of the season. Verstappen, his team-mate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc swapped and

World champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc encapsulated the contradictions of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, which has so far been both farcical and spectacular at different turns. Leclerc beat team-mate Carlos Sainz by a tiny margin in qualifying to take pole position, but will start alongside Verstappen’s Red Bull on the

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start from pole position in Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix after posting the fastest time in Friday qualifying. Leclerc finished ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz but with the Spaniard having a ten-place grid penalty imposed after Thursday’s practice, world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull will start second. Mercedes’ George Russell

The Las Vegas Grand Prix suffered an embarrassing start when the first practice session on the new circut was abandoned after just nine minutes of racing on Thursday due to a loose drain cover. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz had his vehicle stop after hitting the cover, resulting in a red flag and damage to the front

First practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was called off after just nine minutes of running because of a problem with a manhole cover. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz stopped out on track on the Strip and the session was stopped shortly afterwards. Ferrari said they did not initially know what had happened. The chassis of