The importance of reserve drivers Formula 1 reserve drivers are crucial for teams, providing both flexibility and reassurance. They contribute to the car development process through simulator work and can gain valuable track time during practice sessions. There is a real possibility of seeing them in action, especially if a regular driver suffers an injury
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A new Formula 1 season is just around the corner, with teams preparing for the lifting of the covers from their final challengers under the current regulations at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February. While everyone will be chasing the usual improvements over the winter – more speed, increased downforce, reduced drag etcetera – there
Yuki Tsunoda has been named as the official Red Bull reserve driver for the upcoming 2025 F1 season, RacingNews365 can confirm. The Japanese driver was a contender for promotion to the senior team to replace Sergio Perez for 2025, but the team ultimately opted to give the nod to Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson. Lawson
Another year, another name change for the sister Red Bull team. Out goes the RB moniker, and in arrives the Racing Bulls label. Keeping in theme with change, a driver line-up has also occurred at the team with rookie Isack Hadjar promoted to the squad alongside Yuki Tsunoda. It continues the programme in place at
Ferrari will focus on two key aspects as Lewis Hamilton returns to action to continue his acclimatisation to the Italian squad in Barcelona. The seven-time Formula 1 champion made his track debut with the Scuderia at Fiorano last week before embarking on a longer, more significant programme in Spain this week. Starting on Tuesday, Ferrari
Ferrari will focus on two key aspects as Lewis Hamilton returns to action to continue his acclimatisation to the Italian squad in Barcelona. The seven-time Formula 1 champion made his track debut with the Scuderia at Fiorano last week before embarking on a longer, more significant programme in Spain this week. Starting on Tuesday, Ferrari
Kimi Antonelli has officially passed his driving test to obtain a road licence – five months after he was confirmed as a full-time F1 driver. Antonelli will race for Mercedes this year alongside George Russell, taking over the seat vacated by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. The Italian was announced as a 2025 Mercedes driver just
McLaren has announced a new multi-year partnership with Okta ahead of the 2025 F1 season. The Woking-based squad enters the upcoming campaign looking to defend its constructors’ championship, which it secured over Ferrari last year. As the sport endeavours on a record-equalling 24-race calendar, Okta will enhance the team’s security and operations. As a result,
Red Bull has achieved a vital milestone ahead of the new F1 season, with its RB21 passing the FIA crash tests, RacingNews365 understands. With the pre-season test in Bahrain on February 26-28, this is an important step for the team as it seeks to reassert itself in the constructors’ championship following a difficult 2024. Although
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