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How will current Middle East crisis affect Formula 1?

By Ben Langley As a new season of Formula 1 gets underway this weekend in Melbourne, there is already growing doubt that future races will go ahead. The crisis across the Middle East has cast huge doubt that next month’s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held. Following the death of Iran’s SupremeContinue reading “How will current Middle East crisis affect Formula 1?”

FP2 Results – Who knows what we will get in qualifying?

By Mark Gero Oscar Piastri had trouble last season, losing his chance to win his home grand prix. But Friday afternoon at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, the home crowd was delighted for their hero as Piastri set the fastest time of the two practices, with a 1:29:729, set just a half anContinue reading “FP2 Results – Who knows what we will get in qualifying?”

F1 set for unpredictable start in 2026

By Lizzie Price Formula One is back and gearing up for action down under at Albert Park. On a sunny Friday in Melbourne the teams hit the race-track for the first Free Practice Session of the season, with all eyes watching for any insight into how the 2026 season will pan out. Ferarri’s Charles LeclercContinue reading “F1 set for unpredictable start in 2026”

Has Social Media ruined F1?

By Ella Keene How has social media reshaped driver personas?  Formula 1 is constantly changing, we’ve seen it this season with the new regulations, but it’s not just the make-up of a car that is different than it used to be. The relationship with fans has changed immensely, from social media to documentary series, there’sContinue reading “Has Social Media ruined F1?”

Racers minds during Red Flags

By Duniya Jan When a red flag brings a session or race to a halt, those watching focus merely on resumption. The usual procedure: discover what went wrong, determine the severity of the issue and discuss whether the race can continue. Red flags can be waved for a plethora of reasons; poor weather, limited visibility,Continue reading “Racers minds during Red Flags”

Official W2W Australian Grand Prix Preview

By Max Drinkwater F1 is back! F1 is set to enter a new era this weekend with the first Grand Prix of the 2026 season. The biggest set of technical changes the sport has ever seen paired with a track that entices action and we have all the ingredients for a perfect season opener.  AContinue reading “Official W2W Australian Grand Prix Preview”

Beyond the Cockpit: The Women Who Helped Build Formula 1

By Selin Soyer When people talk about women in Formula 1, the conversation usually begins with the drivers who tried to fight their way onto the grid. Maria Teresa de Filippis is remembered for daring to enter a world that did not expect her. Lella Lombardi remains the only woman to score points in aContinue reading “Beyond the Cockpit: The Women Who Helped Build Formula 1”

Technical Deep Dive: Brake Magic Modes, Steering Tricks, and How Regulatory Grey Areas Shape F1 Innovation

By Juna Tharakan In the relentless pursuit of performance margins, Formula 1 teams have long exploited the finer print of the regulations to unlock performance that is not always obvious to fans watching on TV. Two areas that encapsulate this blend of ingenuity and controversy are the evolution of brake magic modes and the developmentContinue reading “Technical Deep Dive: Brake Magic Modes, Steering Tricks, and How Regulatory Grey Areas Shape F1 Innovation”

How Interlagos 2008 Changed Motorsport

By Nicoly Pallazini Few races in Formula 1 history carry the emotional weight of the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix. Held at the legendary Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, São Paulo, it delivered a season finale so dramatic that it remains vivid in the sport’s collective memory. A championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and FelipeContinue reading “How Interlagos 2008 Changed Motorsport”