In the round-up: Max Verstappen says McLaren failed to capitalise on the opportunities they had in 2024. In brief McLaren missed opportunities in 2024 – Verstappen McLaren won the constructors’ championship this year but Lando Norris finished 63 points behind Verstappen at the top of the drivers’ standings. Verstappen was surprised McLaren allowed Norris’s team
In the round-up: Mercedes technical director James Allison says the 2024 season is not one he wants to repeat. In brief Allison rues “lost opportunity” for Mercedes Mercedes won four races this year – three more than the last two seasons combined – but that extra success didn’t make the championship more enjoyable for Allison.
In the round-up: Lando Norris says Max Verstappen sets such a high standard that finishing second to him can feel like an achievement. In brief Norris attended the FIA Gala on Friday where McLaren were officially crowned constructors’ champions. He praised Max Verstappen, who beat him to the drivers’ title by 63 points. “First of
In the round-up: Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame announced the country is bidding to host its first Formula 1 race. Show which drivers and teams you are supporting Which F1 drivers and teams are you supporting this season? Here’s how you can show your support for your favourite on the grid on RaceFans: Log in with
In the round-up: The European Union will investigate whether Liberty Media’s attempt to add the Moto GP world motorcycling championship to its portfolio of companies including Formula One Management is a violation of market competition rules, according to a report. In brief Liberty faces EU investigation – report Bloomberg claims the EU will examine whether
In the round-up: Williams team principal James Vowles says Alexander Albon found himself under more pressure after Franco Colapinto joined the team. In brief Colapinto pushed Albon to improve – Vowles Vowles said the decision to promote Colapinto to the team in place of Logan Sargeant had three positive effects, including pushing Albon to raise
In the round-up: Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen must be careful to avoid triggering an automatic race ban. In brief Stewarding consistency worries Marko Verstappen moved onto eight penalty points at the final round in Abu Dhabi. “He’s picked up two points again,” Marko observed following the world champion’s first-corner clash
In the round-up: Alpine consultant Flavio Briatore reveals he promised Renault boss Luca de Meo success for his F1 team within three years. In brief Three years to make Alpine winners – Briatore Briatore, who returned to the Renault-owned team earlier this year, praised the team’s recovery to finish the constructors’ championship in sixth place.
In the round-up: Amid rumours he will replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull next year, Liam Lawson says he does not even know if he will be on the Formula 1 grid. In brief Lawson in the dark over F1 future Lawson ran 10th early in yesterday’s race before being passed by potential future team
In the round-up: Jack Doohan admits he was disappointed with the result from his first ever F1 qualifying session. In brief Doohan “disappointed” with 17th After being knocked out slowest in Q1 and lining up 17th on the grid for his grand prix debut, Jack Doohan admitted he was not happy with his first qualifying
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