SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Zhou Guanyu, China's only Formula One driver, said on Thursday, Sept. 14, that he has extended his contract with Alfa Romeo to the end of the 2024 season. Alfa Romeo's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu takes part in a press conference ahead of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix night...
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen conceded on Thursday, Sept. 14, that his win streak was under threat at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix where his car is "not as competitive". Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes part in a press...
MONZA (AFP) -- Carlos Sainz brought cheer to Ferrari's passionate army of home fans on Saturday, Sept. 2, after claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix. Second placed Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (left), first placed Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr and third...
MONZA (AFP) -- Carlos Sainz gave himself a welcome birthday present on Friday, Sept. 1, by finishing fastest for Ferrari in the second practice session at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr enters his car in the pits before the sprint race ahead of the...
THE NETHERLANDS (AFP) -- Daniel Ricciardo says he hopes to "recover as quickly as I can" after breaking his hand on Friday, Aug. 25, practice ruling the Australian out of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. AlphaTauri's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo answers journalists during a press conference...
THE NETHERLANDS (AFP) -- Max Verstappen says he wants to give his orange army of fans packing the stands at his home Dutch Grand Prix this weekend reason to party. Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen walks the paddock of the Zandvoort Circuit ahead of the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix, in...
PARIS (AFP) -- Spanish rider Alex Rins, who injured his right leg at the Italian Grand Prix in early June, will miss the British race on August 6. *Spanish rider Alex Rins. (AFP)* The LCR Honda team announced on Tuesday, July 25, that he is to be replaced on the grid by his compatriot Iker Lecuona....
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- An emotional Lewis Hamilton said "it felt like the first time" after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, July 22. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton wipes his face with a towel after the...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- Defending champion and runaway series leader Max Verstappen will be armed with a number of upgrades on his Red Bull car as he seeks to repeat his 2022 victory at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. *Max Verstappen. (AFP)* In the penultimate race before Formula One's August break,...
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Brad Pitt was full of praise and respect for Formula One and, in particular, the drivers on Sunday after spending the weekend in their company for filming at the British Grand Prix. *US actor Brad Pitt, starring as a driver in an F1-inspired movie, is seen prior to the Formula...
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton praised fellow-Briton Lando Norris and a record Silverstone crowd on Sunday, July 9, after he finished third for Mercedes in a stirring and tense British Grand Prix. *Third placed Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates during the podium ceremony...
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Max Verstappen continued his relentless charge to a third Formula One world title on Sunday, July 9, when he claimed his first British Grand Prix victory to deliver a record-equaling 11th consecutive win for his Red Bull team. *Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen...
