CHARLES LECLERC

F1 drivers criticize FIA and ask to be treated like adults over fines for swearing

Formula 1 drivers are pushing back against FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem's crackdown on swearing, arguing that they should be treated as adults. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association criticized Ben Sulayem's tone and questioned the use of fines levied against drivers for using foul language. The drivers also requested clarification on where the money from those fines is allocated.

F1 braces for more Max Verstappen-Lando Norris drama and Hamilton to drive revered Ayrton Senna's car

New elements could spice up the clash between the drivers, who have received penalties in the past two races in Austin, Texas and Mexico for their boldness on the track. Interlagos has a new tarmac, rain is expected all weekend, and Verstappen received a five-place penalty on the grid after he and Red Bull decided to use a new engine.

Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight

Carlos Sainz Jr. claims victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his second win of the season. Max Verstappen receives penalties that impact his standing, reducing his lead over Lando Norris. The race sees intense clashes, strategic team decisions, and a challenging day for Sergio Perez.

The F1 season has surprisingly become a free-for-all

The 2024 Formula One season has turned into an unexpected championship battle with four teams in contention. Red Bull's dominance has waned due to car issues, allowing McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes to close the gap. Max Verstappen faces tough competition from drivers like Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the season progresses.

'Are we five-year-olds?' F1 drivers won't mind their language

Leading Formula One drivers at the Singapore Grand Prix have responded to FIA's request to reduce swearing on team radio. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris suggest not broadcasting such moments, while Lewis Hamilton criticizes the comparison with rap music. Charles Leclerc highlights the difficulty of controlling language during intense racing moments.

Formula 1 races take an unpredictable turn as McLaren boss Zak Brown revels in 'best season'

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix showcased an exciting Formula 1 season with six different winners in the last eight races. McLaren's Oscar Piastri took the win, while Lando Norris continues to challenge Max Verstappen for the title. Teams' performances vary weekly, making each race unpredictable and thrilling.

Piastri wins chaotic Baku GP, puts McLaren on top

Oscar Piastri clinched victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, propelling McLaren to the top of the constructors’ standings. The race concluded with a virtual safety car following a collision between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez. Charles Leclerc finished second, while George Russell secured third place for Mercedes. Max Verstappen ended fifth, just behind Lando Norris in fourth.

Ferrari's Leclerc wins Italian Grand Prix as Verstappen falters again

Charles Leclerc clinched victory at the Italian Grand Prix, electrifying Ferrari fans. Leclerc outpaced McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen finished sixth. Leclerc's win boosts him in the drivers' standings, and McLaren edges closer to Red Bull in the constructor's rankings. Rookie Franco Colapinto debuted strong for Williams.

Max Verstappen needs a home win to end losing streak

Max Verstappen prepared for a challenging Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, aiming to end his longest losing streak in four years. Mercedes and Ferrari have shown strong performances lately, adding to the tough competition. Verstappen, celebrating his 200th Formula One start, hopes to make the race memorable despite recent setbacks.

Oscar Piastri wins first F1 race in McLaren one-two with Norris at Hungarian GP with Hamilton 3rd

Oscar Piastri Wins First Formula One Race: 23-year-old Australian Driver Leads McLaren One-Two Finish with Lando Norris. Piastri Overtakes Norris at Hungarian Grand Prix Turn One. Pit-stop Strategy Shifts Lead to Norris, Who Follows Team Orders to Return it. Lewis Hamilton Secures 200th Career Podium, Finishing Third. Points Leader Max Verstappen Ends Fifth Behind Charles Leclerc, Continuing Winless Streak. Highlighted by AP Auto Racing.

Verstappen's Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary

Hamilton's move to Ferrari follows Mercedes wins at Silverstone and Austria. Red Bull leads despite Perez's issues, criticized by Horner. Norris topped practice but missed wins. Mercedes challenges Verstappen, Ferrari's Leclerc, Sainz at Hungarian GP. Leclerc crashed on Hungaroring, where he took pole last year. Mercedes hopeful after Hamilton's British GP win.

Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires early with engine fire

Sainz, who started on the front row alongside Verstappen, kept his place into turn one, but passed the Dutchman on lap two at turn nine for the lead and took control once his rival retired two laps later with a fiery mechanical failure. Verstappen had won the first two F1 races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and was on a nine-race winning streak.

Motor racing-Carlos Sainz goes from hospital bed to front row in Australia

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will start on the front row next to pole-sitter Max Verstappen at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in a stunning return to racing only two weeks after having surgery for appendicitis. The tough Spaniard missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to his medical issue and returned to his race seat at Albert Park this week with no training since the operation.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari

Mercedes, with comment from both Hamilton and team principal Toto Wolff, finally said Hamilton was leaving and moments later Ferrari posted a team statement that said simply "Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025, on a multi-year contract."

Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff speak out on their US GP disqualification drama

Lewis Hamilton's podium finish at the United States Grand Prix was taken away due to post-race disqualification. Scrutineering checks by the FIA revealed that Hamilton's Mercedes car breached F1 regulations due to excessive wear on the rear skids. The disqualification affected the drivers' standings, with Lando Norris moving up to second place and Carlos Sainz securing a podium spot. Sergio Perez's position improved to fourth, widening the gap between Hamilton and his Red Bull rival. Williams benefited from the disqualification, with both of their drivers earning points and boosting the team's position in the constructors' championship.

For Charles Leclerc, plenty of poles but few wins

Leclerc has a talent for outperforming in an imperfect car to set surprisingly fast times over a single lap. But he wasn’t able to keep up with the Red Bulls in either Saturday’s sprint race or the main Grand Prix on Sunday. Still, he finished second in the sprint and third in the main race to jumpstart a poor start to the 2023 season, where retired in two of the first three races.

Verstappen on pole in Australia as Mercedes bounce back

Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured the pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in a tight session that saw Lewis Hamilton coming third. Verstappen topped Q2 followed by Alonso and Sainz, proceeding to lead Q1. Hamilton, who has been the pole-sitter eight times in Melbourne, was briefly at the top of the timesheets. Red Bull's Sergio Perez had a rough session, locking up during the first lap, getting beached at Turn 3, and struggling with grip and balance during the day. Verstappen is aiming to win the race in Australia for the first time.

Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023: Timings, schedule, TV channel, and live stream

The second race of the season, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, will take place between March 17 and 19, 2023. Here is all the information you need to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix of Formula One live on television in 2023.

Mattia Binotto resigns as Ferrari’s Team Principal

The speculation finally ends as Ferrari announces Mattia Binotto will no longer assume the role of Ferrari Team Principal by the year's end. Binotto joined Ferrari in 1995 as an engine engineer and took his current role in 2019.

Formula 1 update: Lando Norris defends collision with Charles Leclerc, says not there to 'let everyone pass'

Lando Norris said that he wanted it to be in a clean race and felt that the collision was just a racing incident. He also suffered a stomach virus during the week that kept him away from Thursday’s presser.

2022 F1 Mexican Grand Prix: Know starting time, how to watch and more

For the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen won qualifying and will start from the front row. Here is information on how and when to view the race.

Max Verstappen is 2022 F1 world champion but sports add another layer of difficulty

No one, including Red Bull, was sure if Max Verstappen would be the champion after assuming Suzuka would only hand a certain percentage of points to him. However, the full points were given, and he was declared champion. It happened after a lot of confusion regarding the points.

Formula 1: Mid-season recap