New Aston Martin simulator ‘like something from Star Wars’ – Krack
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: New simulator ‘like Star Wars’ – Krack • Pirelli likes ‘flexibility’ of new C6 • Play NZ anthem when McLaren wins – Lawson
Did the change of start time affect your ability to watch the Brazilian GP?
Debates and Polls
F1 did something it has never done before last weekend and moved a race start time earlier. But did that affect your ability to watch?
The times McLaren came closest to breaking 25-year constructors’ title drought
Formula 1
McLaren could be set to win their first constructors’ title for 25 years this season. Here is how close they’ve come over that time.
Prospects for South Americans pursuing F1 “getting better” – Colapinto
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: F1 hopes for South Americans “getting better” • Verschoor back to MP for fifth F2 season • Verstappen races in charity event
Horner controversy “for sure had a negative impact” on Red Bull staff
Formula 1
The controversy which surrounded Red Bull team principal Christian Horner earlier this year “had an impact” on their staff, according to a long-serving ex-F1 engineer.
Caption Competition 252: Frustration Martin
Caption Competition
What was this Aston Martin mechanic thinking during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Teams “welcome freedom” offered by revised 2026 regulations
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Teams “welcome freedom” of 2026 regulations • Alpine targets Colapinto – reports • Pulling quickest in Formula E test
Interlagos must improve “very bad” new track surface for 2025, say F1 drivers
Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers urged the operators of the Interlagos circuit to improve the new surface they laid ahead of this year’s event.
“That’s how we silence them”: Verstappen’s stunning Brazil win from start to finish
Formula 1
From pre-race confusion to post-race joy, from 17th on the grid to a stunning win, here’s how Max Verstappen’s Brazilian Grand Prix unfolded on his radio.
No team can cope with five major crashes in two weekends – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Williams low on parts after five crashes in two weekends • Correa loses F2 seat • F1 Academy champion gets GB3 prize
Verstappen now has as many wins as F1’s first six world champions combined
2024 Brazilian GP stats and facts
Max Verstappen set a new record with his victory from 17th on the grid last weekend. Here are all the stats and facts from the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Drivers tell Ben Sulayem to watch his “tone” and reveal who benefits from fines
Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers have sharply criticised FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over his calls for them to watch their language.
Why F1’s 2026 cars should be better suited to racing in the rain
Formula 1
Formula 1 suffered another race weekend disrupted by rain last weekend, but two rules changes coming in 2026 promise to address the problem.
Mercedes ‘still weak’ in slow corners after latest upgrade
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Mercedes ‘still weak’ in slow corners • Rovanpera samples F1 car • Hughes leads FE test
Why Verstappen blamed Gasly for “dangerous” formation lap near-miss
Formula 1
Max Verstappen accused Pierre Gasly of causing a “dangerous” situation on the formation lap while three drivers lined up in the wrong starting positions.
Bottas and Zhou heading for F1 exit as Sauber hire Bortoleto for 2025
Formula 1
Sauber has confirmed both its current drivers will leave the team at the end of the year and Gabriel Bortoleto will join them.
Domenicali said F1 must fix its red flag tyre change loophole. Why hasn’t it?
Formula 1
The rule allowing teams to change tyres on their cars under a red flag is unpopular with fans and drivers alike – but there’s no easy fix.
Lawson “nearly crashed 10 times” in Brazilian Grand Prix
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Lawson “nearly crashed 10 times” at Interlagos • Shwartzman to make IndyCar debut • Bilinski gets final Rodin seat
Sainz made same start error as Norris at Monza last year – but avoided a penalty
Formula 1
Lando Norris’ error at the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix was unfortunate but not unprecedented – and the last driver to do it went unpunished.
“I’m trying not to die”: Bearman urged team to warn FIA over Brazilian GP conditions
Formula 1
Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman was shocked by the dire conditions he experienced during Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.