Christian Horner warns Audi: Don’t underestimate scale of F1 challenge
Christian Horner has warned Audi not to underestimate the difficulty of Formula 1 as the German marque enters the sport for 2026.
Articles by Thomas Maher
FIA outline safety concerns that triggered porpoising rule change
The Belgian Grand Prix saw the FIA begin the enforcement of the anti-porpoising Technical Directive 039.
Are Ferrari finally awakening to reality of championship loss?
Ferrari received a drubbing at the hands of Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps, with Mattia Binotto and Charles Leclerc all but conceding their title hopes are at an end.
Alpine have ‘lessons to be learned’ as Oscar Piastri saga heads to CRB
Otmar Szafnauer says Alpine will "learn lessons" from the Oscar Piastri contract situation, which is going up before the Contracts Recognition Board.
Mattia Binotto defends Charles Leclerc pit call after ‘unhappy’ race
Mattia Binotto has defended Ferrari's latest strategic faux pas, after pitting Charles Leclerc for a failed fastest lap attempt...
F1 2022 results: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps)
Here are the complete results from the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, where Max Verstappen has won the race...
Winners and losers from Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
After a strange qualifying session set up an exciting grid for the Belgian Grand Prix, here are our winners and losers from Saturday's action.
Charles Leclerc joins Max Verstappen as FIA clarify back of the grid start
Charles Leclerc will join F1 title rival Max Verstappen at the back of the Belgian Grand Prix starting grid...
Max Verstappen summoned before Belgian GP stewards
Max Verstappen is off to visit the stewards at Spa, after an alleged transgression during second practice...
Lando Norris ‘not fussed’ by who his 2023 team-mate will be
Lando Norris will have a new team-mate in 2023, but isn't concerned about who that might be...
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes victory is close as W13 now a ‘racing car’
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes are on the verge of victories in F1 once again, as they've slowly but surely improved the W13...
Sebastian Vettel: McLaren failed to extract Daniel Ricciardo’s potential
Sebastian Vettel reckons McLaren have to shoulder the blame for not getting the best out of Daniel Ricciardo...
Will ‘underperforming’ Daniel Ricciardo really want a return to Alpine?
Former F1 racer John Watson reckons the 'underperforming' Daniel Ricciardo won't want to return to his former team...
New TD threatens Red Bull, Ferrari dominance as F1 resumes at Spa
This weekend's race could see a shake-up of the pecking order, if Technical Directive 039 actually has any effect.
Circuit designers went through 20 different layouts for Eau Rouge
Circuit designers for Spa have revealed that they went through over 20 different designs for Eau Rouge's revised layout...
F1’s burning question: ‘Why doesn’t anyone want to drive for Alpine?’
Natalie Pinkham has questioned what it is about Alpine that is making drivers not want to race for them...
Liam Lawson confirmed for Grand Prix weekend debut at Spa
Liam Lawson will take part in the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend...
Red Bull assume Mercedes’ mantle as F1’s dominant force
Red Bull have taken over the position long held by Mercedes at the very top of Formula 1 - the question is how long can it be sustained?
Ferrari are throwing away something Red Bull and Mercedes wouldn’t
Ferrari have the fastest car on the 2022 grid, yet still don't seem to want to chase the titles...
Mercedes watching the title fight from afar, but will vindication come?
Mercedes' choice of an aggressive concept has not worked out for 2022, but could vindication come in the future?
Exclusive: The inside story of Caterham’s collapse in Formula 1
Former Caterham boss Finbarr O'Connell has explained to Planet F1 how the team collapsed after their final race in 2014...
McLaren’s resurgence takes a backwards step – but hope remains
McLaren's 2022 isn't reaching the heights they managed in 2021, but is there any reason for concern?
Mike Krack: Lance Stroll is at Aston Martin on merit, not because of his father
Lance Stroll has the approval of Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack, who believes the Canadian is very underrated.
Jack Doohan: Alpine F1 seat would be ‘very difficult to turn down’
Alpine junior Jack Doohan says he's ready to step up to F1, should he get the (unlikely) call to race for the team...
Jean Alesi: Ferrari ‘only missing little things’ and ‘need more time’
Jean Alesi wants Mattia Binotto to have more time to respond to the weaknesses he identifies within his team...
Max Verstappen happy to see Mercedes ‘steal points’ from Ferrari
Max Verstappen is welcoming the arrival of Mercedes as an interloper in the lead fight, due to his 80-point lead...
Marcus Ericsson: There’s a lack of trust between Ferrari and the drivers
Marcus Ericsson reckons Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are unable to trust their Ferrari strategists...
Stoffel Vandoorne banishes F1 demons by becoming Formula E World Champion
Stoffel Vandoorne has become Formula E World Champion, laying to rest the ghosts of his troubled time in Formula 1...
Charles Leclerc’s French Grand Prix retirement is ‘still a mystery’
There are still question marks over Charles Leclerc's French Grand Prix retirement, according to Hans-Joachim Stuck.
Franz Tost: Ralf Schumacher could have won titles just like Michael
Ralf Schumacher would have won F1 World Championships had he been a bit more lucky, according to Franz Tost.