Lewis Hamilton delighted with Mercedes’ ‘step closer to the front’ after out-qualifying Max Verstappen to start third on the grid for the US Grand Prix Mercedes introduced upgrades for race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas  Leclerc took pole on his 100th grand prix weekend for Ferrari ahead of Norris Max Verstappen had a late pole worthy lap deleted for exceeding […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Carlos Sainz said "Oh my God" after a close run-in with former team-mate Lando Norris during a practice session at the Austin Grand Prix. Ferrari ace Sainz was driving a hot lap as Norris was guiding his […]

F1 preview: A lap at the United States Grand Prix Max Verstappen suffered a nightmare with track limits as the reigning world champion will start the United States Grand Prix from sixth on the grid to cap a horrible day for Red Bull. The Dutchman saw his lap time deleted by the stewards, which would have secured him pole position, […]

Michael Andretti has revealed that IndyCar sensation Colton Herta is ‘top of the list’ to join the Andretti F1 team should their bid be approved by the grid. However, the 23-year-old remains without the required super license.  The California-born driver is already a seven-time IndyCar race winner and remains one of the most highly-rated talents in the series, but super […]

Lewis Hamilton has called out his fellow drivers, including team-mate George Russell, by insisting that they should be able to bear soaring temperatures after several complaints were made following the Qatar Grand Prix. Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired from the race as he felt unwell in the cockpit, while Alpine’s Esteban Ocon reported throwing up inside his helmet due to […]

Max Verstappen would rather Red Bull part ways with team principal Christian Horner rather than advisor Helmut Marko, according to former F1 driver-turned-pundit Ralf Schumacher. This discussion has been sparked by news from the Brazilian news outlet Globo, who suggested that Marko will be removed from his position within the team at the end of the season. Speaking to Sky […]

Max Verstappen sent offer to quit Red Bull and join F1 rival keen to be his team-mate Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that the team’s advisor Helmut Marko has a job “as long as he wants to continue” despite recent reports suggesting that tension between the pair is rising amid ‘political unrest’ at Red Bull. Horner and […]

Max Verstappen wins third consecutive Formula One world championship Max Verstappen has made a personal appeal to Ferrari president John Elkann because the Red Bull ace wants to buy the car that Michael Schumacher won the last of his world championships in. Schumacher is level with Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton at the top of the all-time F1 title standings, with […]

Lewis Hamilton’s hopes look set to be turned into reality with the FIA considering implementing a ‘development start date’ of sorts ahead of the 2026 technical regulation changes to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage. This was something Hamilton had previously campaigned for. He suggested to Sky Sports F1 earlier this season: “I think the FIA should probably put […]

Mike Brewer 'baffled' that F1 star hasn't been knighted Formula One star Lando Norris believes McLaren will be “favourites for victory next year” following a resurgent run of performances. The British driver has reaffirmed his confidence in the team after some recent impressive finishes, but believes the team will only be able to compete at the highest level if they continue to develop […]