Formula 1

2022-08-30 21:21:42 Formula 1 – The Race
Ocon says Spa was Alpine’s best since he joined. Is he right?
Alpine's 16-point haul at the Belgian GP wasn't its biggest since Esteban Ocon joined, but it was significant in its battle with McLaren for fourth in the constructors' standings - so is it a surprise he thinks it's the team's best during his time there? [...]

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2022-08-30 19:19:41 Formula 1 News
Gasly hails 'pretty incredible' 100th Grand Prix after pit lane to points run in Belgium
Despite the tough start, the French driver recovered to finish in P9, much to his delight at his 100th Grand Prix... Open / Comment

2022-08-30 18:59:34 Formula 1 News
Max Verstappen pays tribute to father Jos with special Dutch Grand Prix helmet design
Keep an eye out for Max Verstappen's special Dutch Grand Prix helmet as he aims to win in style at Zandvoort… Open / Comment

2022-08-30 18:27:21 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Norris: McLaren "missing" something amid "shocking" DRS deficit
McLaren endured one of its most difficult weekends of the 2022 season at Spa, with Norris finishing 12th and his teammate Daniel Ricciardo a few seconds behind him in 15th.
Both men were part of a train of cars that became stuck behind the Williams of Alex Albon, which was extremely fast on the straight.
Norris stressed that the effectiveness of the car's DRS relative to others was a key ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-30 17:59:21 Formula 1 News
Belgian GP performance ‘nothing to be proud of’ says Norris after point-less outing for McLaren at Spa
It was a point-less afternoon for McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo took the chequered flag in P12 and P15 respectively, and after the race Norris said the team simply didn't have the pace to compete at the famous Spa circuit. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 17:27:06 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Drugovich aiming for F1 reserve role in 2023 as race seats "very limited"
The MP Motorsport driver currently leads the standings by 43 points from Theo Pourchaire, who is a member of Sauber's junior academy.
Having run three seasons in F2, Drugovich is now looking at his next steps for 2023, and believes that with "very limited" opportunities for a race seat in F1, a reserve seat may be his best bet at moving up to the series.
While many F1 teams have junior ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-30 17:19:13 Formula 1 News
Pre-register for Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets – and help provide a million free meals through local charities
Here's your chance to beat the rush and express your interest in attending the hottest new race in the sport – while also helping out local charities at the same time. Open / Comment

2022-08-30 17:19:12 Formula 1 News
F1 TRACKS: Check out Muse's amazing Formula 1 playlist
British rock band Muse took over F1 tracks last week putting together a bespoke playlist for the Belgian Grand Prix – and they also sat down with us for an exclusive Q&A... Open / Comment

2022-08-30 16:39:05 Formula 1 News
TECH TUESDAY: How Red Bull engineered the RB18 to dominate at Spa
Red Bull’s advantage over Ferrari at Spa was unprecedented for this season, so how did they do it? F1 technical expert Mark Hughes explains all… Open / Comment

2022-08-30 16:06:48 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
When can Verstappen clinch the 2022 F1 world title?
After seeing Verstappen romp home to victory from P14 on the grid Mercedes team boss Wolff suggested that "we are in a situation where the championship will be concluded in Europe, probably".
While technically not possible, Wolff's hyperbolic comment was perhaps a factor of just how soul-destroying Verstappen's pace was for the competition.
After being kept honest by Charles Leclerc and ...Keep reading Open / Comment