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Sep 23, 2024, 07:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions RB principal Laurent Mekies has fuelled speculation that Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo‘s Formula 1 farewell by saying it was the reason the team gave the Australian a chance to set fastest lap. “Given this may have been Daniel’s last race, we wanted to

Associated Press Sep 23, 2024, 11:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions IndyCar on Monday finalized a charter system for 25 entrants that, while it pales in comparison to the contentious deal reached between NASCAR and its teams over their revenue sharing model, does give 10 open wheel organizations some guarantees. The initial agreement runs through

Sep 23, 2024, 07:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A rear wing controversy that had Formula 1 rivals up in arms at the Singapore Grand Prix was a “red herring” and good news for McLaren even if they do not use that version again, the team’s boss Andrea Stella has said. The championship leaders drew

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 22, 2024, 01:41 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Christian Horner refuted claims of collusion. Eric Alonso/Getty Images SINGAPORE — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner denied there was any co-ordination between his team and Red Bull-owned RB in ensuring Daniel Ricciardo

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 22, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions McLaren’s race winner Lando Norris celebrates with team boss Zak Brown. Clive Rose – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images SINGAPORE — McLaren CEO Zak Brown plans to “ask questions” amid suggestions Red

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 21, 2024, 01:13 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions After running across the circuit following his accident during Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, Carlos Sainz was fined €25,000 by the stewards, €12,500 of which will be suspended. Sainz lost control of his

Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Daniel Ricciardo missed the opportunity to make a statement in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix as questions swirl over his Formula 1 future. Ricciardo and RB looked strong in Friday practice but the Australian was unable to progress through Q1 — he will start Sunday’s race from 16th on

Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Fernando Alonso has urged Aston Martin not to get distracted by 2026 and the arrival of Adrian Newey, calling on the team to “shake things up a little bit” to improve its current car. Formula 1 design legend Newey will join Aston Martin in March next year, primarily to focus

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 20, 2024, 07:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions The stewards of the Singapore Grand Prix have ordered Max Verstappen to “accomplish some work of public interest” after he used a profanity during an FIA press conference on Thursday. The three-time

Associated Press Sep 20, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Alex Bowman, who just two weeks ago was desperately trying to debunk rumors his seat was in danger, will start the first elimination race of NASCAR’s playoffs from the pole. Bowman turned a lap at 126.720 mph Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee

Open Extended Reactions The FIA have asked McLaren to modify the design of their controversial rear wing amid ongoing intrigue from rivals. Footage from last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix appeared to show part of McLaren’s rear wing flexing upwards on the straight. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The FIA has been investigating closely after rivals raised

Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Max Verstappen has hit back at suggestions for F1 drivers to mind their language on the team radio. Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Max Verstappen said Formula 1 should not air team radio if the sport is concerned about bad language after the head of the governing

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 19, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton is sixth in the F1 drivers’ championship. Clive Mason/Getty Images Lewis Hamilton raised concerns over FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem comparing Formula 1 drivers swearing on team radio to “rappers,” saying there was a

Open Extended Reactions Sergio Pérez was involved in a crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan GP. SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty Images SINGAPORE — Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz cleared the air after their crash at last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in an “awkward” 20-minute conversation while sat next to each other at the circuit’s medical

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 19, 2024, 05:57 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku last weekend. Clive Mason/Getty Images SINGAPORE — McLaren will run a one-off livery at the Singapore Grand Prix inspired by its iconic Marlboro-sponsored

Marshall Pruett, Racing columnistSep 18, 2024, 04:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Álex Palou claimed his third IndyCar championship in four years on Sunday in Nashville, establishing himself among the series’ all-time greats. Penske Entertainment: James Black He arrived from Spain by way of Japan and rocked American open-wheel racing. In five fast years, Álex Palou

Oscar Piastri‘s haul of points from winning last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw McLaren snatch the lead from Red Bull in the constuctors’ championship, and the Formula 1 season now makes its way to the humid climes of the Singapore Grand Prix. McLaren have only won on Singapore’s streets once, when the country hosted its

Open Extended Reactions Max Verstappen ‘s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will step up into a more senior role at Red Bull as part of a restructure to replace outgoing sporting director Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley will join Sauber as team principal in early 2025, a year before it becomes Audi. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Red Bull

Open Extended Reactions Formula 1 sophomore sensation Oscar Piastri looks like the real deal: the McLaren driver’s standout Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory had all the hallmarks of a future world champion. Piastri’s first F1 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix felt muddied slightly by the clumsy and prolonged back-and-forth between McLaren and teammate Lando Norris

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 18, 2024, 02:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Mercedes’ livery has been described as incredible by Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes Mercedes will run a one-off livery at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The car will be predominantly green in recognition of the

Sep 15, 2024, 01:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto said he hoped he had demonstrated he deserved to be in Formula 1 after scoring his first points for Williams at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday. Brought in to replace dropped American Logan Sargeant, the 21-year-old finished eighth in only his

Sep 15, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Oscar Piastri hailed his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory as his best yet after soaking up relentless pressure from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to put McLaren top of the Formula 1 standings. Passing pole-sitter Leclerc on the 20th lap in Baku, the 23-year-old Australian defended lap after lap

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 03:06 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to continue to up its game to aid his title defence this year, but said main rival Lando Norris still needs a “perfect” final seven races

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 05:41 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Preseason testing for the 2025 Formula 1 season will take place in Bahrain across three days in late February next year. For the first time since 2020, Bahrain will not host the

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 06:06 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Lando Norris said an “unfair” yellow flag during qualifying ruined his entire Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend and cost him crucial points in his title battle with Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver recovered

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 03:36 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes rivals McLaren could still face “confusion” and “headaches” over team orders before the end of the season. McLaren unseated Red Bull at the top of

Associated Press Sep 15, 2024, 05:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LEBANON, Tenn. — Álex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power‘s seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding finale Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Colton Herta, who earlier this year moved to Nashville, won the Music City

Sep 15, 2024, 12:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Red Bull have gone from hunted to hunters in the Formula One constructors’ championship and will “throw everything” into regaining the lead from McLaren, team boss Christian Horner said on Sunday. Red Bull have led the championship since 2022 and enjoyed the most dominant season on

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 15, 2024, 03:53 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions BAKU, Azerbaijan — Lewis Hamilton is set to start Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after a new engine was fitted to his Mercedes overnight. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Hamilton

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 14, 2024, 02:11 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions George Russell escaped a grid penalty at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the stewards investigated a potential yellow flag infringement involving the Mercedes driver during qualifying. Russell qualified fifth for Sunday’s race