‘Big task’ to beat Leclerc admits Verstappen
It may only be three races in but Max Verstappen's title ambitions seem to hang on a knife edge after continued Red Bull relaiblity issues.
Articles by Sam Cooper
Leclerc defends Safety Car after Verstappen criticism
Max Verstappen compared the Aston Martin Safety Car to a turtle but Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was not so willing to criticise.
Horner confirms Red Bull power unit to be tested this year
Red Bull Powertrains will be one of the new suppliers in 2026 after Honda's departure and Christian Horner has said the team is "on target."
Szafnauer jokes Vettel crash was revenge for him leaving
Spending a year together at Aston Martin, Otmar Szafnauer has joked that Sebastian Vettel is not over him leaving.
Alonso hopes ‘luck turns around’ after opening races
Despite some excellent performances, Fernando Alonso has only two points so far this season but is hoping that will change soon.
Perez’s late yield to Sainz was tactical, says Palmer
Teams are no longer being ordered to give a place back, which means Sergio Perez and Red Bull could have used it to their advantage.
Abu Dhabi showdown nominated for BAFTA award
It is a good omen for F1 with the last race to win also having been in Abu Dhabi when Sebastian Vettel sealed his first Drivers' Championship in 2010.
Saudi Arabia decision ‘a united effort’, says K-Mag
Drivers met for four hours with F1 bosses but Kevin Magnussen said the process to come to the decision to race had been "a united effort".
Vettel confirmed to return for the Australian Grand Prix
Having missed the first two races, Sebastian Vettel will finally begin his 2022 campaign at the Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen v Leclerc heralded as great ‘advert’ for F1
Fans were given a hint of what is to come with a thrilling battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in Saudi Arabia.
DC: “I would have stopped Alpine battle sooner”
Fans were treated to a battle between the Alpine team-mates in Jeddah, but David Coulthard suggested that was not the way to achieve the best race.
‘Weird’ to see Mercedes struggle, says Bottas
Some may have thought Valtteri Bottas would be taking a step down when he left Mercedes, but so far he has shown them what they are missing.
Ferrari have been ‘beyond all expectations’ says Binotto
A total of 78 points from 88 available is not a bad way to start a season and even Mattia Binotto admitted he was surprised.
Wolff: ‘No arm-twisting to convince drivers in Saudi Arabia’
Drivers met for four hours and were reported to be unwilling to race until Toto Wolff and other team principals spoke to them.
Szafnauer happy to let Alonso and Ocon race each other
While some team principals may grimace at their drivers racing each other, Otmar Szafnauer said he is happy to let Alonso and Ocon continue.
Magnussen says Haas car is ‘a joy to drive’
Kevin Magnussen continued his incredbile comeback in Saudi Arabia and while he looks like he never left, he admitted his neck needed work.
Norris ‘couldn’t see’ Ocon during last-lap battle
Lando Norris finished in the points for the first time this season but was left wondering what could have been after the late battle.
Mercedes need ‘leaps and bounds’ not ‘baby steps’
Life at Mercedes may not be what George Russell was expecting and he says the team needs to take 'leaps and bounds' to fix the issues.
Wolff: ‘Extremely painful’ not to be part of F1’s ‘fun games’
Having grown used to leading from the front, Toto Wolff said he is missing being a part of the 'fun games' F1 has to offer.
Las Vegas Grand Prix all set for 2023 debut
Formula 1 could soon have three US-based races with plans for a Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023 reportedly set to be announced.
Mick will ‘talk to every top team’ when contract ends
Mick Schumacher is in the final year of his Haas contract and said it is "important to talk to every top team".
Red Bull confirm fuel system vacuum issue caused DNF
Red Bull say a fuel system vacuum issue was the cause of their double DNF during a weekend to forget in Bahrain.
Verstappen not ‘smart enough’ after safety car restart
Max Verstappen is known for being aggresive after a safety car but his restart tactics at the Bahrain Grand Prix have been questioned.
Another area of concern emerges for Mercedes
Toto Wolff did note that the wheels were heavier and more difficult to remove but his team were two seconds behind Ferrari and Red Bull.
McLaren battling ‘really strange anomaly’ with brakes
McLaren were left scratching their head as to why a brake problem only appeared during the test in Bahrain and not in simulations.
Brundle: F1 a ‘better place’ with Ferrari in the mix
Formula 1 pundit Martin Brundle has said the sport is in a better place when Ferrari are challenging for wins and podiums.
Russell warns Mercedes issues could last all season
George Russell hinted it may not be until the summer break before Mercedes fix the issues keeping them from challenging for race wins.
Aston Martin sacrificing 0.75 seconds to fix porpoising
Aston Martin's chief technology officer made the startling admission after both drivers finished outside of the points in Bahrain.
Wolff: Russell’s approach more ‘intellectual’ than Max
Max Verstappen's driving style has often been described as aggressive and now Toto Wolff reckons George Russell's is more intellectual.
F1 bosses ‘monitoring’ Saudi Arabian GP after missile attack
After a missile targeted Jeddah, F1 bosses are reportedly "monitoring" the situation ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the weekend.