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"Nowhere near good enough" - McLaren puzzled by Dutch GP sprint struggles

Reigning world champion Lando Norris says McLaren's low-speed weaknesses meant it was "nowhere near good enough" to challenge for victory in Zandvoort's sprint race. McLaren arrived at the beach-side circuit with its latest upgrade package focusing on the rear of the car, including a new rear wing assembly, to build on the progress made by its race-winning Hungary upgrades. The first ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·3d ago

“Something needed to change” – What Marcin Budkowski must fix at Cadillac F1

With Cadillac F1 Team pulling the trigger on a surprising mid-season team boss change, incoming chief Marcin Budkowski is tasked with rectifying the new team's flaws and speeding up its rate of progress. Under founding team principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac did an admirable job assembling a start-up F1 team under difficult circumstances, only officially receiving approval to join the grid less ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·3d ago

It is time to change the narrative around Kimi Antonelli, says Sky F1 pundit

People must stop treating Kimi Antonelli as a teenage novelty and recognise him as an established top-tier racer, according to former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside Will Buxton and David Coulthard ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Schiff evaluated Antonelli's standout performances during the first half of his second ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 9

Mika Hakkinen urges McLaren not to "rock the boat" with Max Verstappen move

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has warned McLaren against pursuing Max Verstappen, advising his former team to protect its internal team spirit and avoid "rocking the boat" amid midseason driver market speculation. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, the Finnish legend addressed the ongoing F1 'silly season' and persistent ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Aug 8

Valtteri Bottas confirms major Cadillac F1 decision 'coming soon'

Cadillac has spent the opening half of the year getting up to speed in F1.

motorsport.com·Aug 7

Mika Hakkinen reveals doubts over F1 return after life-threatening crash in 1995

Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed he seriously questioned his future in motor racing following his life-threatening crash at the 1995 Australian Grand Prix. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, Hakkinen detailed the psychological and physical hurdles he faced following the accident in Adelaide that left him with a ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Aug 3

Sergio Perez lifts lid on Aston Martin axe as AMR27 work begins – roundup

Aston Martin and Sergio Perez feature prominently as we bring you up to speed with Monday's key F1 news headlines.

Planet F1·Aug 2

Carlos Sainz F1 career ‘stalling’ as ‘exclusive’ Aston Martin AMR26 data emerges – roundup

Carlos Sainz and Aston Martin feature prominently as we bring you up to speed with the latest F1 news headlines.

RacingNews365·Aug 2

Super GT car flies into the air during terrifying crash

The Fuji GT 300km at Fuji Speedway was shaken up in the opening stages of the race by a harrowing moment on the straight. Nakajima Racing driver Igor Fraga was tapped by a competitor on the start-finish straight, causing his Honda to go airborne and crash heavily.Fortunately, the car was only airborne for a brief moment, and Fraga is otherwise fine, though he was taken to the hospital as a precaution. The crash did produce some spectacular footage, which you can see above!

motorsport.com·Aug 2

Lando Norris praised for "true world champion's" drive at F1 Hungarian GP

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has lauded reigning champion Lando Norris following his commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the McLaren driver's race as a "true world champion performance". During a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard reflected on the state of the 2026 championship as it heads into its mandatory ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 1

Aston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driver

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard offered a strong defence of Aston Martin's long-term project during a ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jul 30

James Vowles reveals how Michael Schumacher "changed the game" in F1

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has claimed that Michael Schumacher "changed the game" for car development, explaining that the seven-time champion was a major influence on his own leadership style. Speaking alongside 1996 champion Damon Hill, who currently serves as an ambassador for the Grove outfit, during a live recording of the Up To Speed podcast, Vowles discussed the key ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Feb 13

Mercedes Dominates Bahrain Preseason Test with Antonelli and Russell Leading the Charge

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell showcase Mercedes' speed as the team wraps up a successful test in Bahrain.