Formula 1

‘Absolutely legal’ – Red Bull’s stance amid Mercedes intrigue

There’s been intrigue at the Bahrain Formula 1 test over exactly what Red Bull thinks of Mercedes’ radical sidepod design. Christian Horner insists his view is it’s ‘absolutely legal’ and ‘ticks all the boxes’

Formula 1

Jeddah set to keep Saudi GP for longer than planned

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit that hosted last year’s inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix could continue to host the race until 2025, an extension of two years beyond the original plan

Formula 1

Fire rules Williams out of afternoon F1 test session

The fire suffered by the Williams FW44 during the morning session of the Bahrain F1 test will keep it sidelined all through the afternoon

Formula 1

McLaren in race against time to fix ‘crispy’ brake problems

McLaren faces a “race against time” to get the upgraded parts it needs to be able to complete race simulations in the final Formula 1 test after suffering brake cooling problems

Formula 1

Fresh problems halt Bottas’s F1 pre-season turnaround

Alfa Romeo’s disrupted start to day two of Formula 1’s Bahrain test was caused by technical problems including what Valtteri Bottas called a “new issue”

MotoGP

‘Everyone expected more’ – Suzuki reckons with its Qatar letdown

After the Suzuki proved arguably the standout bike of MotoGP’s 2022 pre-season, neither of its riders cracked the top five in Qatar

Formula 1

Ocon tops morning Bahrain F1 test session, fire for Williams

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon led Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the morning of the penultimate day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1

Gary Anderson: Small F1 rule tweak would solve porpoising

All Formula 1 teams are still struggling with porpoising in Bahrain testing. An easy adjustment to the technical regulations could just get rid of it

Formula 1

Life after F1 was ‘really fun’ for Magnussen – but he’s back

Kevin Magnussen didn’t realise he missed Formula 1 as much as he did. This is why he was so quick to say ‘yes’ when Haas came calling again

Formula 1

‘Ruined after season one’ – Is Verstappen’s Netflix ire fair?

The public release of season four of Formula 1’s Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive has coincided with a stinging reminder that the world champion does not approve of the show. But does he have a point with its latest season? Our writers give their verdict

Formula 1

Ricciardo still too unwell to drive in Bahrain F1 test

McLaren Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is still too unwell to drive in the Bahrain pre-season but “several” precautionary COVID-19 tests have come back negative

Formula 1

Podcast: Revamped Mercedes F1 car stirs controversy

We ask if the new Mercedes Formula 1 upgrade package is legal – and perhaps more importantly if it’s considered within the intent of the regulations, in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast