Phillip van Osten

Mercedes programme ahead of schedule thanks to ‘faultless’ W17

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has offered a positive review of the team’s progress in Barcelona, suggesting the Brackely…

9 months ago

The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

Jody Scheckter, Formula 1's 1979 World Champion, celebrates his 76th birthday on this day. The South African's F1 career started…

9 months ago

Horner 'social call' to Ben Sulayem sparks more comeback rumors

The FIA’s own social media lit a fuse on Wednesday when it posted a picture of Christian Horner huddled with…

9 months ago

Haas ‘moving forward’ despite VF-26 double reliability blow

Haas was hoping to build on Wednesday on the momentum it showed on the opening day of running in Barcelona.…

9 months ago

Ricciardo more than happy to ‘pass on’ iconic #3 to Verstappen

In the world of Formula 1, race numbers are often as personal as a fingerprint, but for Daniel Ricciardo and…

9 months ago

Williams offers update on preparations – denies FW48 weight issue

Williams team boss James Vowles has delivered a robust defence of the squad’s 2026 pre-season situation, insisting that missing the…

9 months ago

Leclerc ‘very excited’ – eager to bring Ferrari back on top

Charles Leclerc left the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a spring in his step on Tuesday, describing his first laps in…

9 months ago

Emmo draws first blood in Argentina

On this day in 1973, reigning world champion Emerson Fittipaldi kicked off his title defence in style by winning the…

9 months ago

McLaren MCL40 finally makes track debut in Barcelona

The wait is finally over. McLaren’s much-anticipated MCL40 roared to life this Wednesday, marking a historic first outing at the…

9 months ago

Barcelona F1 test – Day 2: Verstappen fastest as Hadjar crashes

The second day of Formula 1’s Barcelona Shakedown week was a tale of two halves for Red Bull, with Max…

9 months ago

Aston Martin confirms Vandoorne, Crawford for continued 2026 roles

Aston Martin has quietly reinforced the foundations beneath its Formula 1 race team, confirming that Stoffel Vandoorne and Jak Crawford…

9 months ago

Ferrari targeting former McLaren engineer for Hamilton role

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future is once again under the spotlight, with reports suggesting the seven-time world champion could soon be…

9 months ago