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Upgrade the Leader, Ground the Laggard: The Paradox of FIA’s ADUO Test
After the FIA published the results of its second ADUO test, Red Bull was again classified as having the benchmark engine, while championship-leading Mercedes was given additional development opportunities. Why does the actual laggard not get a chance to improve, while the front-runner does? The answer lies in what ADUO actually measures – and, more importantly, what it leaves out.
Disaster at Donington: Heartbreak for All Groom Motorsport at favourite track
Disaster strikes at Finn Grooms’ favourite track as they are met with more challenges during his rookie season.
Red Sky at Morning: Ferrari Lead Low-Downforce Monza Onslaught as Paddock Drama Unfolds
In Free Practice 1 at Monza, Charles Leclerc led a thrilling Ferrari 1-2 on home soil as teams debuted ultra-low downforce setups for the Temple of Speed. Behind the headline timesheets, technical evaluations and rookie outings unfolded alongside off-track shockwaves as an FIA appeal stripped Pierre Gasly of his Monaco podium.
24 Hours of Chaos: Behind the Scenes with PheonIQ We Racing at the British 24Hr
I was deeply honoured to be invited by PheonIQ We Racing to cover the iconic British 24Hr Race at Teesside Autodrome on behalf of Rising Talent Academy. Join me for an inside look at a whirlwind 24 hours of non-stop action, mechanical setbacks, late-night pit wall banter, and true endurance grit at one of the biggest, most chaotic karting events in the world!
Photo Credit to PheonIQ We Racing / MCW Photography
Fury Road: Local Protests Intensifying over Madrid F1 Circuit
The Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit is less than a month away, yet local protests are intensifying. Residents are complaining about noise, road closures and traffic congestion, public spending, and the demolition of green spaces. But Madrid is hardly the first city to face a conflict between motorsport and its neighbours. How are residents fighting back, what can other circuits tell us, and what is the likely outcome?
Deutschland Strikes Back: German F1 GP “Definite” to Return
Negotiations between Formula 1 and Germany’s Hockenheimring over the circuit’s potential return to the championship calendar are in full swing, with a comeback increasingly looking like a matter of when, rather than if. However, not everything is straightforward. How popular is motorsport in Germany today, and what could be the major obstacles if the deal actually goes through?
One last time: Zandvoort closes its curtains with final F1 race
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: a farewell to the infamous track that saw broken trophies, iconic rivalries and up to 2 million fans each year. Will Norris maintain his lead heading into the race or can Dutch driver Max Verstappen regain his former glory on home soil?
Two Sides of the Same Coin: How Did the Two Qualis Go in Zandvoort?
On August 21-22, Zandvoort hosted sprint and race qualifying ahead of the Dutch GP on Sunday, August 23. The two sessions produced two different pole-sitters, so how different were they really? What did they have in common, what changed, and why did Mercedes’ approach work on Friday but not on Saturday?
Pole to Flag: Sprint Victory for Russell in Zandvoort
After barely escaping the threat of rain in the Netherlands, George Russell pulls off his third sprint victory of the season ahead of Leclerc and Norris. Here’s how it went down.
Carlos Sainz re-signs with Williams
Carlos Sainz has committed to Williams, extending his contract and confirming the team’s 2027 driver lineup alongside Alex Albon.
All to play for: Owens’ endurance race at Daytona
A summary of the 3 hour endurance race that Owen Turpin and 2 of his fellow teammates competed in on the 16th of August at Daytona MK.
F4 Germany making a return in 2027
German F4 is set to return in 2027 after a four-year break. The new FIA-backed championship will feature seven rounds across Germany and Europe, with a strong connection to DTM and a €500,000 prize pool.
Is a 12th F1 team on the table?
Speculation is growing rapidly on whether Formula 1 could soon see the arrival of a 12th team. Is this just rumours or could it really happen?
Calm Before the Storm: What Happened in F1 During the Summer Break
Everything got mixed up in F1, as it usually does during the summer break. A little vacation never killed anybody, but the driver market was boiling with rumours while teams kept reshuffling their technical specialists. What exactly changed at the factories, in the paddock, and in the drivers’ lives?
“Manama-Lumpur”: Behind the Scenes of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
This year, global politics have forced many racing events in the Middle East to be rescheduled or cancelled. The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix’s unexpected detour to Sepang is set to become one of the most unconventional calendar changes in recent Formula 1 history. How will the “Manama-Lumpur” race be organized, who will cover the costs, and what does this reveal about the business side of Formula 1?
Game of Formulas: FIA and Spanish Federation Clash over a New Junior Championship
The Royal Spanish Automobile Federation (RFEDA) has recently announced plans to establish a new junior racing series aimed at preparing young drivers for Formula championships. However, the FIA does not appear particularly enthusiastic about the initiative, which to a large extent resembles a parallel F5 series outside its regulatory framework. Why has the project become a point of contention, and what challenges remain to be addressed to ensure greater opportunities in Formula racing?
Under One Roof: Liberty Media’s Plan to Bring F1 and MotoGP Together
As the commercial rights holder of both Formula 1 and MotoGP, Liberty Media has announced plans to stage demonstration motorcycle rides during the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin this October. The idea is not entirely new, but differs from previous collaborations between the two paddocks. What exactly does the initiative involve, and what is the history behind F1 and MotoGP crossovers?
The New Formula 1 Safety Car
Mercedes-AMG debuted its new GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Safety Car at the Hungaroring. It is officially the first Formula 1 Safety Car to feature an all-wheel-drive system.
Redemption Day at Thruxton: Finn Groom Fights His Way Back After a Struggle at Pembrey
After a difficult weekend at Pembrey, Finn finds his feet again at Thruxton Circuit.
IR-28: The striking chassis people are calling "Batman's new toy”
An technical insight to IndyCars’ latest reveal of the IR-28
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