FIRST LOOK: McLaren’s new MCL39 car hits the track for the first time ahead of 2025 season

McLaren’s 2025 Formula 1 challenger has hit the track for the first time as part of a promotional filming at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. Last year’s runner up Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri shared driving duties in the MCL39, which ran in a one-off geometric camo papaya and black livery. GALLERY: McLaren’s … Leer más

Alpine enter ‘historic collaboration’ with Eni to test new biofuels and explore wider energy solutions

Alpine have announced a reunion with Eni ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, as the Italian company become the team’s Official Energy and Fuel Partner under a multi-year deal. Eni sponsored one of the Enstone-based operation’s previous guises back in 2000, when they teamed up with Benetton, who morphed into a factory Renault effort … Leer más

Tina Hausmann continues with Aston Martin for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Aston Martin have announced that they will be retaining Tina Hausmann for her second F1 ACADEMY season, with the Swiss driver continuing as part of PREMA Racing’s 2025 line-up. Finishing 10th in the Drivers’ Standings last season, Hausmann brought home her best result of fourth in the final race of the 2024 campaign in Abu … Leer más

New Mercedes reserve Bottas provides update on chances of returning to an F1 race seat

Valtteri Bottas has taken a moment to assess his future prospects in Formula 1 after accepting a reserve role with Mercedes for the 2025 season. Bottas, who raced for the Silver Arrows between 2017 and 2021, is back at Toto Wolff’s operation following his departure from former team Kick Sauber. ANALYSIS: Why Bottas’ return to … Leer más

Antonelli reveals sneaky first F1 paddock experience after ‘hiding inside stack of tyres’

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli has shared the amusing story behind his first ever visit to the Formula 1 paddock, with tyres, a trolley and an umbrella all playing their part. Antonelli is preparing to make his F1 debut with the Silver Arrows after a season in the F2 feeder championship, which supported 14 Grand Prix … Leer más

‘It’s almost always unexpected’ – Newey shares fascinating insight into where his F1 design ideas come from

Adrian Newey has opened up about the thought process behind his Formula 1 designs and the moments that tend to spark ideas, admitting they often “pop up” from nowhere when he is making coffee, taking a shower or going for a walk. Newey is widely regarded as one of the greatest engineers in the history … Leer más

McLaren renew contract of ‘invaluable’ technical chief Prodromou in build-up to 2025 season

McLaren have announced a multi-year extension of Peter Prodromou’s contract as their Technical Director, Aerodynamics, following the team’s return to title-winning ways in 2024. Prodromou took on his role in early 2023 and, in a press release issued by McLaren on Tuesday morning, is described as a “key architect” in their journey to last year’s … Leer más

Williams announce new title partnership ahead of 2025 season

Williams have secured what the British Formula 1 team describes as the “biggest partnership deal” in their 48-year history, with software firm Atlassian becoming their title partner. Williams have agreed a multi-year commitment with the team collaboration provider and productivity software company in what they say is “another vote of confidence in the team’s comeback … Leer más