Mercedes’ George Russell may have claimed victory at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, but the win wasn’t sealed until hours later—following a dramatic protest by Red Bull and a thorough investigation by FIA stewards. Now, the FIA has officially explained why Max Verstappen wasn’t awarded the win, despite a controversial incident behind the safety car. … Read more
Remember the buzz around McLaren’s “dream team” back in 2023? Lando Norris, the popular, experienced force, paired with Oscar Piastri, the highly-touted newcomer. Fast forward to *mid-2025*, and the dynamic has fundamentally shifted. Piastri isn’t just Norris’s equal anymore – he’s consistently outperforming him.Qualifying battles? Race pace? Championship points? Across the board, the once-rookie is now setting the … Read more
The Original Spa-Francorchamps: Where Racing Met the Edge Forget the modern, sculpted track we see in Formula 1 today. The real Spa-Francorchamps, the one that lives in racing legend, was something else entirely. Picture this: a monstrous 14-kilometer loop of public roads, snaking through the misty Ardennes forests and villages. From the roaring 20s right through to the … Read more
F1 Academy driver Lia Block recently gave former Williams team principal Claire Williams an unforgettable rally experience at the DirtFish Rally School in Washington. Behind the wheel of a rally-prepped Subaru BRZ, Lia showcased her impressive car control, sliding the car expertly around corners and letting the back end slip out for maximum fun. Lia … Read more
Imagine the quiet village that shaped a racing legend. That’s Kerpen-Manheim – Michael Schumacher’s childhood home. But today, walking its streets feels like stepping into a forgotten dream. It’s unnervingly still. Buildings stand vacant, windows are boarded shut like closed eyes, and weeds are slowly swallowing the sidewalks. Just a dozen souls remain, holding on … Read more
Where legends raced… and now only weeds grow. Picture this: A sunny coastal track in Sicily, echoing with the V8 roars of Fangio, Clark, and Surtees in their prime. That was Syracuse in the 50s and 60s – the glamorous “off-Broadway” star of Formula 1. Today? It’s crumbling under vines and silence. The Glory Days (1951-1967):Syracuse was … Read more
Remember when everyone worried the big 2026 rule changes would slow down Formula 1 cars? Well, hold onto your hats! New info shows the 2026 cars will only be about 2 seconds slower per lap than today’s rocketships – way better than the scary 4-second drop first predicted. That’s a huge win! How Did They Save 2 Whole Seconds? Originally, the … Read more
When Michael Schumacher parked his Ferrari for the last time in 2006, it felt like the perfect, untouchable ending. Seven world titles. A legend walking away on top. The record books seemed closed. Then, just a few years later, the impossible happened: Schumacher was coming back. The news hit the racing world like a thunderclap. … Read more
Charles Leclerc brought out red flags in Friday practice (FP1) at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix after crashing at Turn 4 of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Driving for Scuderia Ferrari, Leclerc lost the rear of his SF-25 and slammed into the barriers, causing a big impact and visible shunt damage to the front-left of the … Read more
June 11, 2025 will be remembered as a dark day in the world of rallying. Matteo Doretto, one of Italy’s most promising young talents, tragically lost his life during a private test session for Rally Poland, a round of the European Rally Championship (ERC). He was just 21 years old. A Rising Star Cut Short … Read more