Phillip van Osten

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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 months ago

Bruckheimer confirms F1 The Movie sequel now in development

Start your engines – Hollywood’s high-octane Formula 1 spectacle is officially getting another lap, according to Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer.…

4 months ago

Alonso: Formula 1 will never go back to its ‘peak DNA’

At 44, Fernando Alonso is no stranger to the shifting sands of Formula 1, but as the sport gears up…

4 months ago

Brown: Engine compression ratio row just ‘typical politics of F1’

Zak Brown has poured cold water on Formula 1’s latest technical firestorm, dismissing the swelling controversy over compression ratios and…

4 months ago

A flashy launch in Venice and four wannabee F1 winners

Twenty-five years ago, back in the days when Formula 1 teams tried to outdo each other with glitzy and flashy…

4 months ago

Antonelli unharmed after wrecking rare Mercedes AMG GT

Mercedes young gun Kimi Antonelli had an unexpectedly dramatic warm-up to this week’s pre-season test in Bahrain — and it…

4 months ago