“Free Congo!”: Hamilton welcomes F1’s return to Africa, with reservations over Rwanda – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton indicated he has mixed feelings over Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda as the venue for its first grand prix in Africa since 1993. The seven-times world champion has repeatedly called for the series to return to the continent and lobbied F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on the matter. However he acknowledged the criticism F1 has faced for choosing to…
Newey says Honda are “disappointed” with their progress in first year back – RaceFans | Motorsport
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey says their power unit supplier Honda are disappointed with their lack of progress since returning to Formula 1. The manufacturer encountered serious vibration and reliability problems with its power unit at the beginning of the season. The FIA revised F1’s rules in May to allow Honda to spend more money on development. Honda has…
On This Day: Verstappen beats Hamilton in Austin despite “blurred images” in vision – RaceFans | Motorsport
Five years ago today Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to win the United States Grand Prix. He later revealed he suffered from vision problems during the race. He said the “blurred images” were the result of his high-speed crash at Silverstone earlier the same year following a collision with his championship rival. Verstappen resists Hamilton’s charge to win with “courageous”…
Leclerc puts upgraded Ferrari on top ahead of Verstappen in first practice – RaceFans | Motorsport
Charles Leclerc led the opening practice session at the Circuit of the Americas with Max Verstappen close behind. The Red Bull driver was just six hundredths of a second off Leclerc’s best time of 1’36.052. Lando Norris set the third-quickest time ahead of George Russell, meaning four different cars filled the top four places. Ferrari has introduced a significant upgrade…
Palou gets home race as IndyCar adds new Spanish round to 2027 calendar – RaceFans | Motorsport
Five-times IndyCar champion Alex Palou will race in his home country next year as the series has added a round in Spain. IndyCar will race outside North America for the first time in over a decade when it visits the Circuit de Catalunya in July. “I’m so excited to be part of IndyCar’s first race in Barcelona,” said Palou, who…
Formula E partners with Comsol
Formula E has named Comsol as its official multiphysics partner, bringing simulation, digital twins and AI-assisted modelling to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship The partnership sees the all-electric motorsport championship and Comsol to use multiphysics simulation and CAE to investigate the complex technology challenges that come with electric race cars. Electrical, thermal, structural, electromagnetic, fluid, and battery systems…
Norris “got plenty of telling-offs” from McLaren over Singapore collision with Piastri – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lando Norris says McLaren made it clear there must be no repeat of the collision between its drivers which occured during the sprint race in Singapore. However Norris, who triggered the collision with his last-lap move on Oscar Piastri, said the pair are still allowed to race each other. “I can go for gap on Oscar,” said the world champion….
Antonelli’s second-year title bid reminds Hamilton of his first seasons in F1 – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton says Andrea Kimi Antonelli – his successor at Mercedes – will make a worthy world champion. Antonelli can clinch the title at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. He is virtually guaranteed to win the championship, holding a 102-point lead with 150 points available. Hamilton, whose departure from Mercedes at the end of 2024 opened the door for…
On This Day: Hamilton wins in Austin but VSC boosts Rosberg’s title chances – RaceFans | Motorsport
On this day in 2016 Lewis Hamilton trimmed Nico Rosberg’s points lead by winning at the Circuit of the Americas. However a Virtual Safety Car played a crucial role in the championship fight as it helped Rosberg recover second place from Daniel Ricciardo. Ironically, the VSC was caused by Ricciardo’s Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen. Read RaceFans’ original report…
Accelerating Electric Race Car Development Through Multiphysics Simulation
As the Official Multiphysics Partner, COMSOL will work with Formula E to explore new ways to apply simulation across the Championship. (Image: COMSOL) Car racing is as much a simulation challenge as a speed challenge. Long before a race car reaches the track, engineers optimize vehicle design, predict performance, analyze crash scenarios, and evaluate how complex systems such as batteries,…
Spotlight: Hamilton to race until he’s 45? ‘I’m forced to stay longer to race in Africa’ – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton has already extended his Formula 1 career longer than he originally indicated he would: the 41-year-old famously said earlier in his career he wouldn’t still be racing in his forties. How much longer is he prepared to go? Will he carry on as far as Fernando Alonso, whose new contract will keep him in the cockpit beyond his…
Dan Ticktum switches to Fortescue Zero for Formula E Season 13
Image: Sam Bagnall/LAT Images Dan Ticktum has been announced as the second driver for Fortescue Zero’s maiden Formula E season, lining up alongside Taylor Barnard. The Briton last raced for Cupra Kiro in Formula E where he had been since Season 8. With the team, he achieved two podiums and a further podium and a highest championship finish of 11th in…
Slater to make F1 practice debut for Audi in Mexico – RaceFans | Motorsport
Audi’s junior driver Freddie Slater will make his first appearance in a Formula 1 practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix next week. Slater, who finished runner-up in the Formula 3 championship this year, will also drive for the team in the following round in Brazil one week later. Audi has already completed two of its four obligations to run…
Dan Ticktum secures Formula E Gen4 berth with newly-acquired Fortescue Zero team
Dan Ticktum will remain on the Formula E grid at the start of the series’ Gen4 era after signing a deal with Fortescue Zero, which has taken over the erstwhile DS Penske team. The two-time E-Prix winner will drive for Jaguar’s new satellite team in 2026-27, teaming up with incumbent Taylor Barnard. Ticktum had spent the last five seasons racing for Cupra…
Dan Ticktum joins the new Fortescue Zero Racing team
Photo: DPPI Having remained with the same team since his Formula E debut, Dan Ticktum is making a change for the start of the GEN4 era. The 27-year-old Briton is joining Fortescue Zero Racing, where he will team up with Taylor Barnard for the 2026/27 season. It’s the end of a long chapter and the beginning of a new one…
Heron Preston Wants Racewear That Shows Where It Came From
The designer’s long-term partnership with Formula E, previewed at ComplexCon, turns the sport’s own recycled materials into apparel built to be read Courtesy of Heron Preston “We’re both reusing energy. They do it on the track. I do it with materials, taking what would be wasted and turning it into design,” Heron Preston says of his partnership with Formula E,…
Ferrari, Cadillac, Haas and Aston Martin reveal special liveries for United States Grand Prix – RaceFans | Motorsport
Four Formula 1 teams, including both American outfits, will run special liveries at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Haas’s 2026 United States Grand Prix livery Haas will run a Godzilla-themed livery for the second time this year. It previously promoted the monster film franchise at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka with another different livery. Cadillac’s 2026 United States…
On This Day: Alonso takes title, Massa wins at home, Schumacher bids Ferrari farewell – RaceFans | Motorsport
On this day in 2006 a stirring drive by Michael Schumacher, his last for Ferrari, wasn’t enough to stop Fernando Alonso winning his second title in Brazil. While Schumacher recovered from an early puncture to finish fourth, his team mate Felipe Massa scored a popular home win. Alonso sealed his second title with second place in his last appearance for…
Max Verstappen invited to test Formula E’s powerful Gen4 car by CEO Jeff Dodds
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has openly expressed a strong desire to see Max Verstappen take the wheel of the championship’s new Gen4 car, the most powerful electric race machine ever produced. Despite no formal discussions taking place with the four-time Formula 1 world champion, Dodds believes Verstappen’s involvement could provide invaluable insight into the car’s capabilities and performance. Transform…
What we learnt from Porsche’s special Gen4 test at Monza
Credit: @panningprojectstudio via Instagram Porsche recently completed a shakedown of its 975 RSE Gen4 concept at Autodromo Nazionale Monza over the weekend, with Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller taking to the track for two days of testing. Cupra Kiro’s Pepe Martí joined the duo over the course of the test session, testing the Gen4 machinery for the first time since…