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It was an interesting day in Bahrain during testing as Antonelli tops the timesheets. However, this was not the biggest talking point of the day as the Ferrari rear wing caught everyone’s attention. Max pushing the limits from the start As the lights went green, Oliver Bearman emerged from the pits followed by Max Verstappen…
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Reigning World Champion Lando Norris continued his 2025 momentum by topping the timesheets on the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Carrying the number one on his MCL40, Norris clocked a 1:34.669 in the final hour. The Brit narrowly edged out his primary title rival, Max Verstappen, by 0.129 seconds. Shared Duties McLaren opted…
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Lando Norris topped the opening day of F1 Pre-season testing, leading home Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in an educational opening day of testing for the teams. Morning session It was Max Verstappen who took to the track first for the morning session in Bahrain. The Dutchman’s RB22, sporting the aero rakes, was followed out…
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We’re back with our end of year rankings of all 10 Formula 1 teams for the 2025 F1 Season. We have once again called on the entire EverythingF1 Team to rank the constructors from 10th to 1st, given points based on the positions they put each team (10 for 1st, 1 for 10th). We combined…
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Lando Norris wins the 2025 drivers’ title in tense season finale, finishing third behind his two championship rivals. Max Verstappen took a straightforward victory with Oscar Piastri in 2nd. Lights Out & Away We Go The tension was palpable on the packed grid for this title decider. With the three title contenders standing around the…
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Max Verstappen delivered under the Yas Marina floodlights to claim a decisive pole position for the final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, beating title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a high-pressure qualifying session. With both championships on the line and track temperatures falling rapidly after sunset, the grid fight unfolded as…
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The final practice session of the 2025 Formula 1 season at Abu Dhabi delivered more action than expected, as George Russell topped the timesheets by the narrowest of margins while several incidents left teams with work to do before Qualifying. With air and track temperatures rising into the afternoon, the green light signaled the start…
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As the sun set in the desert, normal service resumed as there were no rookies on track. In a crucial session for race data, Norris tops FP2 on the Yas Marina circuit. Early games between Verstappen and Norris As tension builds for the race, there was also tension on track, as a miscommunication on team…
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Lando Norris tops FP1 in Abu Dhabi. The first session of the championship showdown may have gone in favour of Norris, but Max Verstappen wasn’t far behind. Rookies on track It was an unusual grid for the first session at the Yas Marina circuit, as many rookie drivers took to the track. Championship contender Oscar…
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Oscar Piastri produced a stellar performance after holding his top position in the F1 Sprint at the 2025 Qatar GP. He now stands 2nd place in the Drivers Championship. Where is everyone? You might’ve noticed the starting grid was smaller than usual. That’s because 4 drivers started from the grid. These include both Alpines, Lance…
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Max Vertsappen claims his seventh win of the season in a dramatic 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Gaining crucial championship points, Verstappen is now in the hunt for his fifth Driver’s Championship. With a McLaren making critical mistakes, Oscar Piastri was left in second. While Carlos Sainz claimed his second podium for Williams finishing the Qatar…
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Desert races always bring their own unique set of environmental challenges. At the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, everyone struggled to beat the heat. About The Qatar Grand Prix In 2021, the inaugural Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix was held at the Lusail International Circuit (also known as the Losail International Circuit). Whilst the circuit was…
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Oscar Piastri was back on top in FP1 at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Clocking a 1:20.924, Piastri was ahead in the only practice session of the weekend. A clean session on the track left Piastri topping the time sheets ahead of Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso. With the penultimate round of the season upon…
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It’s the penultimate round of the 2025 Formula 1 Season, and the stakes have never been higher. Lando Norris is racing to claim the championship with one race weekend to spare. While Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, who are tied on points, are fighting to keep their championship dreams alive. Championship battle A dramatic end…
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McLaren went into the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend with momentum, but instead of consolidating their advantage, they left with a shocking double disqualification that dramatically reshaped the title fight. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were stripped of their finishes, second and fourth on track respectively, after post-race scrutineering revealed their skid blocks had…
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the recipient of the 2025 Don Award, celebrating his accomplishments as an athlete. He made history as the first ever motorsport athlete to receive the award. Some Don Award history Named after cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, the award is given annually to an Australian athlete that has inspired the nation. The…
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Breaking News from the desert! Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to plank wear. A representative for both drivers were summoned to the stewards at 23:45 local time. This was due to an alleged breach of Article 3.5.9 e)of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations…
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George Russell went quickest in the final Free Practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was unable to complete his final lap, finishing the session in second ahead of Alex Albon. This Weekend So Far… Charles Leclerc was the early front runner in Free Practice 1 in Las Vegas. With many drivers struggling…
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With just three rounds remaining, Formula 1 heads to the streets of Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the championship battle nears its climax. Lando Norris will be seeking to extend his lead at the front and leave Vegas with the possibility of securing his first championship next time out in Qatar.…
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McLaren and F1 Academy have both made some massive changes to their respective programs ahead of the 2026 F1 Academy Season.