Formula 1Rain and a software glitch tested F1 fans’ patience
The FIA logo builds on screen around an F1 car. But a lengthy rain delay and a software problem left fans and drivers frustrated.
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Formula 1Emerson Fittipaldi recalls how Jochen Rindt’s death made him Lotus’ leading driver
In 1970, after Jochen Rindt’s death, Emerson Fittipaldi found himself at the front of Team Lotus. He looks back on that period, Colin Chapman’s support and the pressure of the role.
Formula 1FIA explains ‘unprecedented’ glitch behind Bahrain Grand Prix start chaos
The FIA linked several cars’ loss of power to an unusual combination of factors on the formation lap. The start procedure was abandoned before the race began in its original grid order after a delay of almost an hour.
Formula 1Isack Hadjar calls his Bahrain race “a joke”
After finishing fifth, Isack Hadjar criticised a difficult race in his Red Bull, including a lack of battery in the closing laps. He said the problem was on the chassis side, not with the power unit.
Formula 1Slick-tyre gamble hurts McLaren and Ferrari in Sepang
After a delay of one hour and 33 minutes, McLaren and Ferrari chose dry-weather tyres even though intermediates appeared better suited to the opening laps. Lando Norris acknowledged that his team’s gamble did not work.
Formula 1George Russell loses podium to failure and says he can almost laugh at his bad luck
Starting seventh at Sepang, Russell surged to second before a power-unit failure cost him a podium. “You’ve almost got to laugh,” he said, as the gap to his championship rival widened.
Formula 1Toto Wolff ‘massively annoyed’ after George Russell’s retirement
Toto Wolff said he was “massively annoyed” and “not in a happy place” after George Russell retired from the Bahrain Grand Prix. A power unit failure forced the Briton to pull over while he appeared on course for a podium.
Formula 1George Russell urges FIA to help teams adopt cooling vests
After heat-related symptoms among drivers at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, George Russell says the FIA should help teams make cooling vests more widely available. He says Mercedes did not commit the resources needed to develop a sufficiently robust solution.
Formula 1Kimi Antonelli learns he will start third in Bahrain
After a difficult qualifying session, the driver thought he had set the fourth-fastest time. A grid penalty for Isack Hadjar moved him up to third, news he greeted with a broad smile.
Formula 1McLaren highlights Oscar Piastri’s meeting with Harry
McLaren described a moment shared by Oscar Piastri and Harry at Sepang as “heartwarming”. The meeting, arranged during the Bahrain Grand Prix schedule, brought the young karting enthusiast, who has beaten leukaemia twice, a garage tour and advice from the Australian driver.
Formula 1Verstappen claims his first pole of the year in Malaysia
Max Verstappen has reached the podium at every race weekend since his crash at Zandvoort. In Malaysia, he added his first pole of the year, saying Red Bull’s progress and rivals’ struggles in the heat had helped.
Formula 1Mercedes struggles to gauge impact of Sepang upgrade
George Russell was eighth fastest, but both Mercedes drivers will move up a place on the grid after Isack Hadjar’s engine penalty. The team is still trying to understand why its new upgrade did not translate into stronger qualifying performance.
Formula 1Mercedes seeks answers after Russell’s qualifying setback
George Russell was eighth fastest but will move up one place on the grid, as will his Mercedes teammate, because of Isack Hadjar’s engine penalty. The team is also trying to understand why its new car appeared to struggle on Sepang’s abrasive asphalt.
Formula 1Lewis Hamilton praises Fernando Alonso’s talent as fans hail him a legend
Lewis Hamilton’s comments about Fernando Alonso drew widespread praise on social media. The Briton said several leading drivers could not match his compatriot’s raw talent, even if Alonso cannot currently show it.
Formula 1Verstappen and teams prioritise long runs at Sepang
Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia featured a poor track surface and unusual programmes. Max Verstappen said he opted for a long run in case of rain, while Red Bull aimed to learn more about tyre wear.
Formula 1Verstappen prioritises long runs as tyre degradation challenges teams at Sepang
Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, described in the report as taking place in Malaysia, featured slower lap times and unusual running plans. Max Verstappen opted for a long run as tyre degradation emerged as a central concern.
Formula 1Hamilton warned and Ferrari fined after practice incident
Lewis Hamilton was warned after impeding Gabriel Bortoleto in practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Ferrari was fined €10,000 because the team had not warned its driver about traffic while his mirror was damaged.
Formula 1Vasseur calls Ferrari distractions a “big issue” and urges calm
The Ferrari team principal says rumours and repeated questions are disrupting the team. He believes a statement reaffirming Ferrari’s confidence in him had become necessary.
Formula 1Briatore moves on after Colapinto’s Baku crash
Flavio Briatore says he wants to look ahead after the crash involving Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Alpine lost valuable points in its championship battle with Racing Bulls.
Formula 1Ferrari targets race pace as Sepang brings a new challenge
Ferrari faces a different test at Sepang. Fred Vasseur expects tyre degradation to make the weekend difficult to predict and wants the team to focus its set-up on race pace.
Formula 1Lewis Hamilton backs Fred Vasseur while questioning Ferrari’s structure
Lewis Hamilton defended Fred Vasseur while saying Ferrari’s structure may need to be reviewed. He also called for the team’s work to be protected from negativity.
Formula 1Vasseur's reportedly signed for Just as Hamilton backs Fred Vasseur
Vasseur's reportedly signed for Just. At the same time, Lewis Hamilton defended Fred Vasseur and his role at the head of the team.
Formula 1Russell says his confidence is returning as he targets more regular wins
Russell spoke about Mercedes, saying he now feels capable of fighting for victory every weekend. Antonelli has 66 points, while Russell believes the pressure is on his rival in the championship battle.
Formula 1Steiner does not believe Horner and Vasseur will work together at Ferrari
Steiner considers it unlikely that Vasseur would remain in place to work under Horner. He sees the Ferrari discussions as an opportunity for Horner, as well as possible publicity for a book in preparation.
Formula 1Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto after calling for a ban
World champion Lando Norris has apologised to Franco Colapinto after saying the Argentine should be banned following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix accident. Colapinto, meanwhile, will serve a five-place grid drop at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Formula 1Piastri calls the error that cost him a Baku podium “a bit weird”
Oscar Piastri believes a sudden lock-up of both front wheels, while defending third place, cost him a podium opportunity at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The McLaren driver nevertheless sees encouraging signs in his Baku weekend.
Formula 1Kimi Antonelli after his Baku recovery drive: “I was driving like my grandmother”
Starting 16th after hitting the wall in qualifying, Kimi Antonelli finished fifth in Baku. The Mercedes driver adopted a cautious approach despite floor damage after the restart.
Formula 1Norris calls for race ban for Colapinto after Azerbaijan collision
Lando Norris believes Franco Colapinto should receive a one-race ban after the incident that forced both Alpines and his McLaren out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Formula 1Piastri jokes about Mercedes gap ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Third in qualifying in Baku, Oscar Piastri admits McLaren is starting with a sizeable deficit to George Russell. The Australian nevertheless wants to fight in the group behind Mercedes.
Formula 1Antonelli calls himself ‘stupid’ after Baku qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 16th after hitting the wall in the opening phase of qualifying. The championship leader described the mistake as “unnecessary” as team-mate George Russell claimed pole position.