Phillip van Osten

Russell blasts sandbagging claims: ‘We’ve taken a step back’

George Russell has hit back at swirling claims that Mercedes has been sandbagging in Bahrain pre-season testing, insisting the team…

2 months ago

Red Bull rejects 'benchmark’ tag as Bahrain mind games heat up

Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché has officially entered the ring to trade blows with Toto Wolff in a war…

2 months ago

When Philip Morris unpacked its first smoking F1 livery

For almost five decades, Philip Morris was Formula 1's most prominent and longest-serving sponsor. For the American tobacco company, it…

2 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz drops by the F1 paddock in Bahrain

Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz dropped by the Bahrain F1 paddock on Thursday to catch up with his fellow…

2 months ago

Alonso reportedly furious with early Aston Martin performance

Fernando Alonso is reportedly far from impressed with Aston Martin’s 2026 challenger, and the two-time world champion’s frustration was apparently…

2 months ago

Verstappen savages new-generation F1 cars as ‘FE on steroids’

Max Verstappen has never been one to sugar-coat his feelings, but in the sweltering Bahrain desert on Thursday evening, the…

2 months ago

A pointless drive to sixth for Patrick Gaillard

French driver Patrick Gaillard celebrates his 74th birthday on this day, so it's only appropriate we remember his single F1…

2 months ago

Hamilton facing ‘detrimental’ situation after split with Ferrari's Adami

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari era was always going to be box-office. Few, however, expected the first major plot twist of 2026…

2 months ago

Bottas says performance runs are near for Cadillac

Valtteri Bottas’ return to the Formula 1 paddock already carries the hum of anticipation, but inside Cadillac’s garage the sound…

2 months ago

Hamilton: New-era F1 cars ‘quite fun’ but ‘slower than GP2’

Lewis Hamilton delivered his first elaborate assessment of Formula 1’s next-generation cars, praising their playful handling while simultaneously firing warning…

2 months ago

Wolff warns: Mercedes ‘screwed’ if FIA changes engine rules

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has issued a stark warning that the Silver Arrows could be “screwed” if the FIA…

2 months ago

Bahrain F1 test - Day 1: Norris fastest, Verstappen tops mileage

Under bright skies and watchful eyes, reigning world champion Lando Norris wasted no time reminding the paddock why he carries…

2 months ago