The Latest Breaking News on Formula 1

McLaren rubbishes claims F1 upgrades worth one second

At the recent Austrian and British Grands Prix, McLaren introduced the first two stages of a pivotal three-step update that will mean “pretty much every aerodynamic part on the car changes”. 

Autosport · Jul 26, 2023

Super Formula set to mandate spec dampers in 2024

The Japanese single-seater series is understood to have taken the decision after consultations with teams this year, but a final call on which brand’s products will be used as standard components has not yet been made.

Motorsport · Jul 26, 2023

Erik Jones hopes to take "next step" after LMC's "big gains"

Jones and the Legacy Motor Club organization were already off to a difficult start when it was announced in May that LMC would move from the Chevrolet to Toyota camp at the end of the year.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023

F1 vs F2: Top speed, car sizes, race weekends and more compared

Formula 1 has always relied on junior categories to feed it with the next generation of drivers, and its teams are eager to snap up the brightest talents within them.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023

Palou “not comfortable” with IndyCar points lead after Newgarden wins

Chip Ganassi Racing star Palou saw Team Penske’s oval ace Newgarden reduce his points lead reduce from 117 to 80 after his closest rival scored a brace of victories on the 7/8-mile short track, the type of venue that the Spaniard admits is his weakest suit.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023

Hungary masked AlphaTauri F1 car weakness that could yet hurt Ricciardo

Ricciardo joined his old team on loan from Red Bull from Budapest onwards to replace the ousted Nyck de Vries.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023

McLaren a "true contender" for second best F1 team now - Russell

McLaren went three rounds in 2023 before scoring a point as it struggled to find competitive form out of its car.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023

Pirelli "where we want to be" ahead of 2024 blanket F1 tyre call

However, the consensus in the paddock is that blankets will ultimately be kept for slicks next season, with only wets and possibly intermediates running without them.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023

Hungary masked AlphaTauri F1 weakness that could yet hurt Ricciardo

Ricciardo joined his old team on loan from Red Bull from Budapest onwards to replace the ousted Nyck de Vries.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023

Why gambling on innovation is worth the risk in national motorsport

For a sport that takes place at a frenetic pace, the speed of change in motorsport can be remarkably slow at times. Traditions are well established and are often religiously stuck to with very few daring to break the mould. Yet trying something new is important to keep offering fresh…

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023