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
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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