Fernando Alonso, the double world champion, is set to sign a new two-year deal with Aston Martin and also become an ambassador for the team. Despite interest from other teams like Red Bull, Alonso chose to stay. His decision allows him to compete for Aston Martin under new regulations in 2026, powered by Honda engines. Alonso's continued participation beyond his 44th birthday will set a new age record for contemporary Formula One drivers.
News Alonso signs new deal with Aston Martin to end speculation over F1 future WATCH: From Alonso in Belgium to Kubica in Canada 20 times F1 cars went airborne Its much more calm on the pit wall Vasseur explains Ferrari strategy change with everyone moving in same direction Wolff keen and happy to see Antonelli in an F1 car as he prepares to test Mercedes machinery Former F1 team boss Ted Toleman passes away aged 86 Fernando Alonso has offered another update on his future F1 plans as the two-time world champion mulls over whether he wants to continue in the sport and, if so, with which team. Now 42, the Spaniard commented pre-season that he initially needs to decide if he will commit to the future and extend his stay in F1 beyond the 2024 season, with his first priority being to talk to Aston Martin. READ MORE: Normally we should be P9 Alonso praises Aston Martin for maximising small factors to finish P6 in Japan After last weekends Japanese Grand Prix, Alonso was asked about those earlier comments and whether his run to the top six at Suzuka albeit a long way behind the Red Bulls, the Ferraris and the McLaren of Lando Norris helps him make a decision. Alonso qualified fifth and finished sixth at Suzuka as Aston Martin introduced upgrades It goes either way, he told Sky Sports F1 . I have a lot of fun, which is great, to keep on racing.
News TECH WEEKLY: The enforced change for Bearman that made his drive in Jeddah all the more impressive Albon admits Williams will have to be sensible at upcoming races amid chassis shortage Vasseur feels Ferraris success in Australia shows Red Bull can make mistakes under pressure F1 NATION: Ferrari in the fight, McLaren in the mix and Ricciardo's struggles it's our Japanese GP preview McLaren announce several organisational changes as new signing Sanchez leaves team Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has explained that it is his, and the squads, mission to make Fernando Alonsos decision over his F1 future as difficult as possible by giving him the best possible car as the 2024 campaign develops. Alonso, now aged 42, stated pre-season that he initially needs to decide whether he wants to commit to the future and take on another stint in F1, while his first priority would be to sit down with Aston Martin after the tremendous start to their partnership in 2023. READ MORE: We need to improve Alonso rues very difficult weekend for Aston Martin in Australia However, he also acknowledged that Im probably attractive to other teams, given the Spaniard is one of only three world champions on the grid, with the likes of Red Bull and Mercedes yet to confirm their full line-ups for 2025. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 at the Australian Grand Prix, Krack provided an update on where Aston Martin were regarding talks with Alonso, saying: The situation is unchanged, actually, from two weeks ago [in Saudi Arabia]. Alonso joined Aston Martin in 2023, scoring eight podiums across his first season with the team Fernando made it clear, I think, to everybody that he needs to decide what he wants to do in the future.
Fernando Alonso Díaz (Spanish pronunciation: [feɾˈnando aˈlonso ˈði.aθ] ; born 29 July 1981) is a Spanish racing driver currently competing for Aston Martin in Formula One. He won the series' World Drivers' Championship in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has also driven for McLaren, Ferrari, and Minardi. With Toyota, Alonso won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 2018 and 2019, and the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018–19. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing in 2019. As of 2024, Alonso is the only driver to win both the F1 World Drivers' Championship and the World Endurance Championship, even if the World Sportscar Championship is included in WEC.Born in Oviedo, Asturias to a working-class family, Alonso began kart racing at the age of three and achieved success in local, national, and world championships. He progressed to car racing at the age of 17, winning the Euro Open by Nissan in 1999 and was fourth in the International Formula 3000 Championship of 2000. He debuted in Formula One with Minardi in 2001 before joining Renault as a test driver for 2002. Promoted to a race seat in 2003, Alonso won two drivers' championships in 2005 and 2006, becoming the youngest pole-sitter, youngest race winner, youngest world champion, and youngest two-time champion in the sport's history at the time. After finishing just one point behind eventual champion Kimi Räikkönen with McLaren in 2007, he returned to Renault for 2008 and 2009 and won two races in the former year for fifth overall. Alonso drove for Ferrari from 2010 to 2014, finishing runner-up to Sebastian Vettel in 2010, 2012, and 2013 with the title battles in 2010 and 2012 going down to the last race of the season. A second stint with McLaren (this time with Honda engines) from 2015 to 2018 resulted in no further success. After a two-year sabbatical, Alonso returned to Formula One in 2021 with Alpine. At the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, Alonso scored his first podium in seven years. At the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, he broke the record for most starts in Formula One. Alonso moved to Aston Martin for the 2023 season, where he saw great success at the beginning of the season, with six podium finishes in the first eight races. At the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alonso scored his 100th podium by finishing third, becoming one of six drivers in the series' history to achieve that feat.Alonso has won 32 Grands Prix, earned 22 pole positions, and scored 2269 points from 378 starts. He is currently the only Spanish Formula One driver to have won the World Championship. Until Carlos Sainz's maiden win at the 2022 British Grand Prix, Alonso was the only Spaniard to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Alonso won the 2001 Race of Champions Nations Cup with the rally driver Jesús Puras and the motorcyclist Rubén Xaus for Team Spain and thrice entered the Indianapolis 500 in 2017, 2019 and 2020. He has been awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports, the Premios Nacionales del Deporte Sportsman of the Year Award and the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit and has twice been inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame. Alonso runs an esports and junior racing team and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
News Alonso signs new deal with Aston Martin to end speculation over F1 future WATCH: From Alonso in Belgium to Kubica in Canada 20 times F1 cars went airborne Alonso says Mercedes doesnt feel that attractive as he continues to weigh up 2025 options Wolff keen and happy to see Antonelli in an F1 car as he prepares to test Mercedes machinery Former F1 team boss Ted Toleman passes away aged 86 Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur hailed a very strong performance from the outfit at the Japanese Grand Prix as he noted continued progress in terms of their tyre management and race strategy. After a low-key qualifying display, Ferrari once again emerged as Red Bulls closest rivals in race-trim at Suzuka, with fourth-placed starter Carlos Sainz backing up his victory in Australia by following home Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez for P3. READ MORE: Sainz thrilled with third place in Japan after making multiple overtakes during tough race Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, rose from eighth to fourth on an alternate, one-stop strategy, giving Ferrari another solid return and meaning they trail Red Bull by just 21 points in the constructors standings after four races. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 post-race, Vasseur said: It was a very good Sunday for the team. I think we had a good recovery, the quali was a bit difficult, but we had a very strong Sunday.
Fernando Alonso (born 1981) is a Spanish racing driver.Fernando Alonso may also refer to:
Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula One champion, has hinted at a potential return to the sport after retiring in 2022. He revealed discussions with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and other team principals about a comeback. Vettel expressed surprise over Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari. Mercedes is seeking a new driver for 2025 onwards. Vettel's potential return to a top team could be influenced by recent developments in the driver market.
Aston Martin is a British car manufacturer that has participated in Formula One in various forms and is currently represented by a team named as Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. The company first participated in Formula One during the 1959 season, where they debuted the DBR4 chassis using their own engine, but it failed to score any points. They continued to perform poorly through the 1960 season, once again failing to score any points. As a result, Aston Martin decided to leave Formula One after 1960.A commercial rebranding of the Racing Point F1 Team resulted in the team's return as Aston Martin in 2021, utilising customer Mercedes power units. In 2026, the team will begin using Honda power units as part of a works partnership with the Japanese manufacturer. The team, owned by Lawrence Stroll, has Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as their race drivers beginning with the 2023 season. The team is headquartered in Silverstone and has previously raced under various different names, starting with Jordan Grand Prix in 1991.
Sergio Perez anticipates clarification on his Red Bull and Formula 1 future within the next month, as his contract is expiring next year. Despite facing uncertainty in the past, Perez's strong performance in 2024 has him relaxed about the situation. He signed a two-year contract with Red Bull in 2022, with performance clauses. Although qualifying has been a challenge for Perez, Red Bull retained him for 2024 after finishing second in the championship alongside Max Verstappen last season.
Triple world champion Max Verstappen stated the possibility of leaving Formula One after his Red Bull contract ends in 2028, amidst a feud between his father Jos and team principal Christian Horner. Verstappen remains content at Red Bull for now but is undecided about his future beyond 2028. Recent tensions arose from allegations against Horner, leading to uncertainty about the team's unity. Despite this, Verstappen remains focused on his contract with Red Bull and upcoming races.
Fernando Alonso reflects on a challenging weekend at the Australian Grand Prix for the Aston Martin team, where they struggled for pace but managed to score a double-points finish. Despite pressure from George Russell, Alonso maintained P6 until Russell's crash. Both drivers were summoned to the stewards, and Alonso received a drive-through penalty and dropped to P8 in the final classification. Alonso acknowledged the weekend's overall difficulties before the penalty was issued, expressing satisfaction with scoring points despite the lack of pace.
The Fernando Alonso Sports Complex (Spanish: Complejo Deportivo Fernando Alonso, also known as Spanish: Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso) is a sports project dedicated to the promotion of motorsport and a memorial to Fernando Alonso, a two-times Formula One World Drivers' Champion from Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. The facility is located in Llanera, Asturias.
News Former F1 team boss Ted Toleman passes away aged 86 PALMER: This season was meant to be an audition for a Red Bull return, but is Ricciardo now under pressure at RB? BEYOND THE GRID LEGENDS: Juan Pablo Montoyas race for the 2003 championship POWER RANKINGS: Which drivers stood out and impressed our judges at the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? HINCHS HEROES: Who does Indycar star James Hinchcliffe reckon was super at Suzuka? Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will get behind the wheel of an F1 car during an upcoming test at the Red Bull Ring, with the team boss keen and happy to see the youngster given his first opportunity with Formula 1 machinery. Currently competing in his debut F2 season, Antonellis name has been mentioned on a regular basis of late. The 17-year-old impressed many with his ascent through the junior motorsport ranks before going on to bypass Formula 3 en route to joining PREMA Racing for the 2024 Formula 2 campaign. READ MORE: Wolff shares his expectations for Mercedes latest junior F1 prospect after immense rise While he still only has three F2 rounds behind him with his best result so far being P4 in the Feature Race in Australia Antonelli has also been linked to the vacant seat at the Mercedes F1 team in 2025 following Lewis Hamiltons decision to switch to Ferrari. Antonelli will get behind the wheel of a 2021 Mercedes F1 car at an upcoming test Wolff recently suggested that he may have talked too much about the young Italian amid continued speculation over who will join George Russell at the Silver Arrows next year.
Ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull drivers reflect on past issues, including Verstappen's comments on reliability concerns. Fernando Alonso received a 20-second penalty for driving in a potentially dangerous manner during a recent incident with George Russell in Australia. The incident, which involved Russell hunting down Alonso with fresher tires, sparked discussions among drivers in the FIA press conference. Russell described the situation as strange and unexpected. The focus now shifts to the upcoming race in Japan as teams gear up for the weekend's action at Suzuka.
News We need to improve Alonso rues very difficult weekend for Aston Martin in Australia THE STRATEGIST: Norris reckons he could have beaten Leclerc in Melbourne with a better strategy but is he right? Not where I expected to be admits Ricciardo as he rues difficult opening three races with RB Formula 1 announces multi-year partnership with Playseat to produce officially licensed racing simulators HINCHS HEROES: Who stood out for Indycar star James Hinchcliffe at the Australian Grand Prix? Alex Albon was left disappointed following a frustrating race at the Australian Grand Prix, with the Thai driver narrowly missing out on points in P11 amid a challenging weekend for Williams. As the teams sole runner in the race following the decision to put Albon in team mate Logan Sargeants car after his own chassis was damaged beyond repair in a crash during Fridays FP1 the squad were hopeful that the 28-year-old would offer their best chance to potentially score points. EXPLAINED: Why Williams had to bench Sargeant in Australia and the big impact it has on the rest of their 2024 At times it looked like this might be possible during the Grand Prix, with Albon at one point running in the top 10 after starting from P12 on the grid. However, making early pit stops due to struggles with his tyres caused him to lose out later on to cars including the Haas duo of Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen. Asked for his feelings after the race, Albon responded: A bit disappointed.
Carlos Sainz is keen to "speed up" his contract negotiations as he looks to secure a seat on the 2025 F1 grid. Sainz, who took another podium on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, will leave Ferrari at the end of this year as he's replaced by Lewis Hamilton. The 29-year-old has been linked with Mercedes, Aston Martin, Red Bull and Sauber, who will become Audi from 2026. A move to Mercedes would signal a straight swap with Hamilton, joining Aston Martin would likely mean replacing Fernando Alonso and switching to Red Bull would be in place of Sergio Perez, unless Max Verstappen surprisingly leaves. Audi's takeover of Sauber means there could be a new line-up, with the current pairing of Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu far from certain.
Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must conform. The Formula One World Championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits, and in a few cases on closed city streets. The World Drivers' Championship is presented by the FIA to the most successful Formula One driver over the course of the season through a points system based on individual Grand Prix results. The World Championship is won when it is no longer mathematically possible for another competitor to overtake their points total regardless of the outcome of the remaining races, although it is not officially awarded until the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony held in various cities following the conclusion of the season.Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton hold the record for the most World Drivers' Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles. Schumacher also holds the record for the most consecutive drivers' titles with five between the 2000 and the 2004 seasons. Nigel Mansell holds the record of competing in the highest number of seasons before winning the World Championship, entering Formula One in 1980 and achieving the title in 1992, a span of 13 seasons. Nico Rosberg has the highest number of Grand Prix starts before winning his first title, a period of 206 Grands Prix between the 2006 Bahrain and the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest winner of the World Drivers' Championship; he was 23 years and 134 days old when he won the 2010 championship. Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers' Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title.As of the 2023 season, out of the 775 drivers who have started a Formula One Grand Prix, the 73 titles awarded have been won by a total of 34 different drivers. The first Formula One World Drivers' Champion was Giuseppe Farina in the 1950 championship and the current title holder is Max Verstappen in the 2023 season. The title has been won by drivers from the United Kingdom 20 times between 10 drivers, more than any other nation, followed by Brazil, Finland and Germany with three drivers each. The title has been won by drivers from Scuderia Ferrari 15 times between 9 drivers, more than any other team, followed by McLaren with 12 titles between 7 drivers. The Drivers' Championship has been won in the final race of the season 30 times in the 72 seasons it has been awarded. Schumacher holds the record of earning the championship with most Grands Prix left to run in a season with six when he won the 2002 title at that year's French Grand Prix. Due to the points system, on two occasions (John Surtees in the 1964 season and Ayrton Senna in the 1988 season) a world champion scored fewer points overall than a driver who finished second in the championship.
News TECH WEEKLY: How Ferrari, Aston Martin and Kick Sauber initiated the 2024 development race in Australia Its very encouraging Hulkenberg and Magnussen hail teamwork as Haas score double points finish in Australia F1 NATION: What next for Sainz, Verstappen's DNF and Williams' driver call Its our Australian Grand Prix review 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets on sale now 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Australia Who left Melbourne on a high? Toto Wolff was left struggling to see the positives after both Mercedes drivers retired from the Australian Grand Prix, with the team boss admitting that the outfits continued problems have left him wanting to punch himself on the nose. The squad endured a challenging weekend at the Albert Park Circuit which culminated in a disastrous outcome on race day, where Lewis Hamilton recorded a DNF following a mechanical issue on Lap 17. READ MORE: Its tough on the spirit Hamilton brands 2024 the worst start to an F1 season he's ever had George Russell later crashed out of the running on the penultimate lap as he tried to chase Fernando Alonso for P6, with Alonso subsequently being handed a 20-second penalty for potentially dangerous driving in the moments before the accident. With this coming as part of another difficult start to the season for the team, Wolff conceded that the situation was tough to take, super tough. I would be lying if I would say at any moment I feel positive about the situation and optimistic," he continued.
Podcast PALMER: This season was meant to be an audition for a Red Bull return, but is Ricciardo now under pressure at RB? POWER RANKINGS: Which drivers stood out and impressed our judges at the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? HINCHS HEROES: Who does Indycar star James Hinchcliffe reckon was super at Suzuka? Bottas pleased with Kick Saubers pace progress as Zhou rues disappointing start of the year after Japan DNF THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tricky quiz questions on the Japanese Grand Prix Seven-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya joins Tom Clarkson for the first episode of Beyond The Grids LEGENDS episodes. Going into the final two races of 2003, Montoya was only three points behind World Championship leader Michael Schumacher in a three-way fight for the title, with Kimi Raikkonen just behind them. BEYOND THE GRID: Ayao Komatsu on his journey from Tokyo to Haas Team Principal But by the season finale, the Colombian was out of contention so where did it all go wrong? Montoya reflects on the highs of his wins at Monaco and Hockenheim that year, the lows of his championship-ending collision with Rubens Barrichello, and whether there was anything he could have done differently to become World Champion. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences Montoya also discusses whether he treated Schumacher differently to other drivers on track and he addresses their famous incident at Imola in 2004.
Lewis Hamilton's retirement at the Australian Grand Prix marks his worst start to a Formula One season, with the seven-time world champion on only eight points after three races, an even poorer start than his 2009 season. Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains positive, acknowledging the challenges but expressing gratitude and determination to bounce back. Mercedes, as a team, also faced difficulties with Hamilton's teammate George Russell suffering a DNF. Hamilton admitted the demoralizing effect of such poor results on the Mercedes team.
Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver competing in Formula One, driving for Mercedes, and has also driven for McLaren. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles (tied with Michael Schumacher), and holds the records for most number of wins (103), pole positions (104), and podium finishes (197), among other records.Born and raised in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, he began karting in 1993 at the age of eight and achieved success in local, national and international championships. Hamilton joined the inaugural McLaren-Mercedes Young Driver Programme in 1998, and progressed to win the 2003 British Formula Renault Championship, 2005 Formula 3 Euro Series and the 2006 GP2 Series. This led to a Formula One drive with McLaren-Mercedes from 2007 to 2012, making him the first black driver to race in the series. In his debut season, Hamilton set numerous records as he finished runner-up to Kimi Räikkönen by one point. In 2008, he won his maiden title in dramatic fashion—making a crucial overtake on the last lap of the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, the last race of the season—to become the then-youngest ever Formula One World Champion. Following six successful seasons with McLaren, Hamilton signed with Mercedes in 2013.Changes to the regulations for 2014 mandating the use of turbo-hybrid engines saw the start of a highly successful period for Hamilton, during which he won six further drivers' titles. Consecutive titles came in 2014 and 2015 during the intense Hamilton–Rosberg rivalry. Following teammate Rosberg's title win and retirement in 2016, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel became Hamilton's closest rival in two championship battles, in which he twice overturned mid-season point deficits to claim consecutive titles again in 2017 and 2018. His third and fourth consecutive titles followed in 2019 and 2020 to equal Schumacher's record of seven drivers' titles. Surpassing 100 race wins and pole positions, and controversially missing-out on the title in 2021, Formula One's current ground effect era has not been successful for Hamilton and Mercedes. Hamilton is set to join Ferrari for the 2025 season, marking the end of the most successful driver and team partnership.Hamilton is recognised as a complete driver across a wide range of areas, he is acclaimed for his flawless and consistent driving, wet-weather performances and identifying the limits of the car through his distinctive braking technique, along with other factors such as sheer speed, tyre management and adaptability. He has been credited with furthering Formula One's global following by appealing to a broader audience outside the sport, in part due to his high-profile lifestyle, environmental and social activism, and exploits in music and fashion. He has also become a prominent advocate in support of activism to combat racism and push for increased diversity in motorsport. Hamilton was listed in the 2020 issue of Time as one of the 100 most influential people globally (Time 100), and was knighted (Knight Bachelor) in the 2021 New Year Honours.
The 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship was a motor racing championship for Formula One cars, which was the 74th running of the Formula One World Championship. It was recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of international motorsport, as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship was contested over twenty-two Grands Prix, which were held around the world. It began in March and ended in November.Drivers and teams competed for the titles of World Drivers' Champion and World Constructors' Champion respectively. The season was dominated by defending champion Max Verstappen, who cruised to his third consecutive Drivers' Championship title at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning a record 19 out of 22 Grands Prix held and finishing on the podium 21 times (also a record number for most podiums in a season) by the end of the championship. His team, Red Bull Racing achieved their sixth Constructors' Championship title, the second consecutively, at the preceding Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing won 21 out of 22 Grands Prix, breaking the team record for highest percentage of Grand Prix wins in a season at 95.45%, beating McLaren's 1988 season. Verstappen also broke the record for the highest Grand Prix win percentage for drivers, with a win rate percentage of 86.36%, beating the previous record set by Alberto Ascari in 1952.
Opinion F1 Unlocked Former F1 Driver BEYOND THE GRID LEGENDS: Juan Pablo Montoyas race for the 2003 championship POWER RANKINGS: Which drivers stood out and impressed our judges at the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? HINCHS HEROES: Who does Indycar star James Hinchcliffe reckon was super at Suzuka? Bottas pleased with Kick Saubers pace progress as Zhou rues disappointing start of the year after Japan DNF THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tricky quiz questions on the Japanese Grand Prix Four races into the year and it hasnt been the start of the season Daniel Ricciardo hoped for, or indeed the season the Red Bull bosses had expected from the Aussie. It wasnt a light decision for them to replace Nyck de Vries halfway through 2023, but their intention was to find a viable option to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull if the Mexican driver were to have a dip in form. Signing Ricciardo was designed to keep Perez on his toes. Ricciardo and Albon give their views on first-lap clash at Suzuka as stewards opt against further action Contact with Ocon on Lap 1 at Suzuka was game over for Alpine, says Gasly What the teams said Race day in Japan FACTS AND STATS: Tsunoda makes his point at home as Verstappen matches Schumachers Suzuka hat-trick Hulkenberg explains issue that may have cost him points in Japan.
The 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship is a motor racing championship for Formula One cars and is the 75th running of the Formula One World Championship. It is recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of international motorsport, as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship is contested over a record twenty-four Grands Prix held around the world. It began in March and will end in December.Drivers and teams compete for the titles of World Drivers' Champion and World Constructors' Champion, respectively. Max Verstappen is the reigning Drivers' Champion, while his team, Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT, are the reigning Constructors' Champions.
Xabi Alonso, the front-runner for Liverpool's manager position, has decided to stay with Bayer Leverkusen. Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon is now a leading candidate for the job, alongside Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi. Bayern Munich's interest in Alonso may have been a tactic to unsettle Leverkusen. Liverpool's recruitment drive now focuses on Amorim and De Zerbi. Alonso's success at Bayer Leverkusen has made him a sought-after manager. Leverkusen's current lead in the Bundesliga and Europa League has contributed to Alonso's decision to stay.
News PALMER: This season was meant to be an audition for a Red Bull return, but is Ricciardo now under pressure at RB? BEYOND THE GRID LEGENDS: Juan Pablo Montoyas race for the 2003 championship POWER RANKINGS: Which drivers stood out and impressed our judges at the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? HINCHS HEROES: Who does Indycar star James Hinchcliffe reckon was super at Suzuka? Bottas pleased with Kick Saubers pace progress as Zhou rues disappointing start of the year after Japan DNF Ted Toleman, founder and team boss of the eponymous F1 outfit, has passed away at the age of 86. After success in junior categories, Toleman and his operation stepped up to F1 in the early 1980s, before handing Ayrton Senna who would go on to become a legend of the sport his F1 debut. UNDERDOG TALES: When Senna took the F1 paddock by storm with Toleman and made Monacos streets his own Senna and Toleman announced themselves to the world with a stunning run to second at the rain-hit Monaco Grand Prix in the Brazilians rookie 1984 season, giving the British team their best-ever F1 result in the process. Toleman scored two further podiums with Senna in Great Britain and Portugal that year, while they also claimed a sole pole position when Teo Fabi beat the weather conditions at the 1985 German Grand Prix. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies.
The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 62nd season of Formula One motor racing, recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) – the governing body of motorsport – as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship was contested over eighteen races commencing in Australia on 16 March and ending in Brazil on 2 November. The 2008 season saw the debut of the Singapore Grand Prix, which was held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, in Marina Bay, Singapore and was the first Formula One race held at night. The European Grand Prix moved to a new venue at the Valencia Street Circuit, in Valencia, Spain.Lewis Hamilton won the Drivers' title by a point – by overtaking Toyota's Timo Glock on the final corner of the final lap of the final Grand Prix of the season to claim the required 5th-place finish to win the championship – from Brazilian Felipe Massa, who had finished the race in first place; his team and family already celebrating the championship when the final overtake occurred. Massa's teammate, the 2007 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, was ranked third, with two wins. Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro won the Constructors' title. In winning the Drivers' title, Hamilton became the youngest driver ever to win the title (a record since surpassed by Sebastian Vettel winning the 2010 Drivers' title) and the first black driver to do so. He was also the first British champion since Damon Hill in 1996.Eleven teams competed in the championship, although Super Aguri withdrew on 6 May from the 2008 Formula One season due to financial troubles, completing four races. New technical rules for 2008 included the banning of traction control after it was re-introduced in 2001, at the Spanish Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso won the first race held in Singapore; however, only after teammate Piquet deliberately crashed to cause a Safety Car period which helped Alonso's strategy. When Piquet admitted this to the press in 2009 Renault team-principal Briatore resigned. Some journalists dubbed this "Crashgate".This was the last season for the Honda team before they pulled out of F1 later in December due to the financial difficulties. Honda returned as an engine supplier between 2015 and 2021. Ross Brawn then bought the team, and renamed it to Brawn GP in February 2009 using the Mercedes-Benz engines. This was also the last Formula One season to race with grooved tyres, used since 1998, before slick tyres returned to Formula One in 2009.It was the first time in the history of Formula One that all teams used the same two drivers throughout the season. As of 2023, this season marks the last World Drivers' Championship for McLaren, although Hamilton later won six more drivers' championships with Mercedes. The 2008 season also marks Scuderia Ferrari's last World Constructors' Championship win as of the 2023 championship.
Mercedes suffered their first double retirement in over five years at the Australian Grand Prix as frustration grows at a team that dominated F1 for several years. Lewis Hamilton is having his worst start to a season in F1 with just eight points to his name after three races in his final year at Mercedes before he joins Ferrari in 2025. George Russell has outqualified and outperformed Hamilton in every meaningful session so far this year but is just seventh in the drivers' championship following his accident at the end of Sunday's race in Melbourne. Russell was battling for sixth place against Fernando Alonso until he crashed while Hamilton was fighting for the lower points-paying positions when his engine failed and he came to a halt on Lap 16. In qualifying, Hamilton was knocked out in Q2, which was his worst qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix since 2010.
News PADDOCK INSIDER: Verstappen answers questions over future as Bearman adds to driver market intrigue WEEKEND WARM-UP: Sainz returns and two home drivers line up on the grid but can anyone catch Red Bull in Australia? Mercedes W15 not the evil sister of previous cars as Hamilton and Russell voice confidence in its potential NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix Its not a situation we are enjoying Ocon reflects on morale at Alpine amid early season struggles Ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix taking place at the legendary Suzuka Circuit on April 5-7 the F1 Tokyo Festival is set to get the race weekend started with a bang, with a host of drivers and team principals appearing at the event on April 2 and 3. Taking place at the Roppongi Hills Arena in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and in collaboration with Honda, the free event will see Red Bull and RB drivers Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo and home hero Yuki Tsunoda all making appearances. TICKETS: Explore ticket options for the Japanese Grand Prix here Theyll be joined by Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, as well as team principals Fred Vasseur (Ferrari), Christian Horner (Red Bull), Ayao Komatsu (Haas) and Laurent Mekies (RB), as well as F1 ambassador Jean Alesi. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali seen here at last years event will be in attendance As with everything F1, the cars are also the stars, and theres a host of them set to be exhibited at the F1 Tokyo Festival, including: The free tickets for the F1 Tokyo Festival are available through the MobilityStation website in Japan. And to explore ticket options for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, click here .
Feature How the Australian Grand Prix is boosting reuse and recycling as F1 embraces the circular economy We need to improve Alonso rues very difficult weekend for Aston Martin in Australia Albon concedes Williams paid our price for pit stops after just missing out on points in Australia THE STRATEGIST: Norris reckons he could have beaten Leclerc in Melbourne with a better strategy but is he right? Not where I expected to be admits Ricciardo as he rues difficult opening three races with RB Carlos Sainz delivered a sensational performance to go from a hospital bed to victory at the Australian Grand Prix in the space of two weeks. But which other drivers impressed during the Melbourne weekend? Scroll down to check out the latest Power Rankings leaderboard. Our five-judge panel assess each driver after every Grand Prix and score them out of 10 according to their performance across the weekend taking machinery out of the equation Our experts scores are then averaged out to produce a race score with those scores then tallied up across the season on our overall Power Rankings Leaderboard (at the bottom of the page) READ MORE: Sainz storms to victory amid drama in Australia as Verstappen retires and Russell crashes out Having been forced to sit out the previous round in Saudi Arabia due to appendicitis and subsequent surgery, Sainz marked his return to action with a gutsy display around the streets of Albert Park, impressively pushing Max Verstappens Red Bull for pole position, overhauling it at the start of the race and never looking back. That earned 10/10 from all of our judges. READ MORE: Life is crazy sometimes Sainz overjoyed after rollercoaster ride from hospital bed to Australian GP victory While Charles Leclerc backed up Sainz for a Ferrari one-two finish last weekend, it was Lando Norris who slotted into second position in our Australia rankings, having charged to a first podium finish of 2024 for both himself and McLaren getting the Woking operations season moving in the right direction.
News F1 Unlocked TECH WEEKLY: The enforced change for Bearman that made his drive in Jeddah all the more impressive Aston Martin hope to make Alonsos F1 future decision as difficult as possible while two-time champ weighs up options Albon admits Williams will have to be sensible at upcoming races amid chassis shortage Vasseur feels Ferraris success in Australia shows Red Bull can make mistakes under pressure F1 NATION: Ferrari in the fight, McLaren in the mix and Ricciardo's struggles it's our Japanese GP preview The grand opening of F1 Arcade's first USA venue, located in Boston Seaport, is closing fast with doors set to open on April 22nd. Whether you are a pro or a rookie you can turn from fan to driver and take a seat in F1's incredible simulated race experience. But if you can't wait until then, you have the chance to win tickets to the F1 Arcade VIP Launch Party, taking place on April 18th with two sets of four tickets to be won. Enter our Prize Draw using the form below..
Felipe Massa, the ex-Ferrari driver, has filed a lawsuit seeking recognition as the 2008 Formula One world champion and a payout of 64 million. The legal action revolves around the 'Crashgate' scandal at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix where Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashed to benefit his Renault teammate, Fernando Alonso. Massa contends that the incident, which led to his loss of the championship to Lewis Hamilton by a single point, had a significant impact. The lawsuit targets Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone, and the FIA for failure to investigate properly.
The Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has participated in Formula One, as an engine manufacturer and team owner, for various periods since 1964. Honda's involvement in Formula One began as a full team and engine entry in the 1964 season, and in 1965 they achieved their first victory at the Mexican Grand Prix. After further success with John Surtees, Honda withdrew at the end of the 1968 season due to difficulties selling road cars in the United States and Honda driver Jo Schlesser's fatal accident.Honda returned in 1983 as an engine manufacturer, which started a very successful period for the company. After winning races in 1984 and 1985, Honda won the Constructors' Championship every year between 1986 and 1991 with Williams and McLaren, and the Drivers' Championship every year from 1987 to 1991 with Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. Honda withdrew at the end of 1992 after having achieved their targets and suffering the burst of the Japanese asset price bubble.Honda returned again in 2000, providing engines for British American Racing (BAR). BAR-Honda finished second in the Constructors' Championship in 2004, and by the end of 2005 Honda had bought out the BAR team, which was rebranded as Honda for 2006. After winning in 2006 with Jenson Button at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Honda announced in December 2008 that they would be exiting Formula One with immediate effect due to the global financial crisis, following limited success across 2007 and 2008.In 2015, Honda returned to the sport as a works power unit supplier to McLaren. The first iterations of the Honda power units proved to be uncompetitive, and McLaren and Honda split after three years. Toro Rosso agreed to use Honda engines for the 2018 season as a works outfit, and after Honda showed fast development with the engines, Red Bull Racing agreed to also take on Honda engines for the 2019 season. Honda achieved their first victory of the hybrid era at the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix, and numerous wins followed thereafter with both teams. The programme culminated in the 2021 season, when Honda-powered driver Max Verstappen won the World Championship. The company officially withdrew from the series after 2021 to focus its resources on carbon neutral technologies, although an arrangement was made for them to continue supplying the Red Bull teams until the end of 2025, with the Honda-built engines winning further titles in 2022. They will make a full-scale return in 2026 with Aston Martin as their works partner, enticed by the introduction of more sustainable regulations.As an engine manufacturer, Honda has won six World Constructors' Championships, six World Drivers' Championships and over 80 Grands Prix, ranking fifth in Formula One history. In addition to their success as an engine manufacturer, their three Grand Prix wins as a team owner make them the only Japanese or Asian team to win in Formula One.
Formula One drivers including Sergio Perez from Mexico, Max Verstappen from the Netherlands, Kevin Magnussen from Denmark, Daniel Ricciardo from Australia, Oscar Piastri from Australia, Logan Sargeant from the US, Esteban Ocon from France, and Carlos Sainz from Spain gather for interviews and press conferences prior to the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Triple world champion Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, with a fastest lap of 1min 28.197sec, just 0.066sec ahead of Perez. This marks Verstappen's fourth pole in as many races this season, despite expressing his dissatisfaction with his performance. McLaren's Lando Norris finished third, while Perez almost took the top spot with a strong final effort. Other notable drivers include Carlos Sainz in fourth, Fernando Alonso in fifth, and Lewis Hamilton in seventh.
Bayern Munich have opened talks with Xabi Alonso, current Bayer Leverkusen manager, as a potential replacement for Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. Alonso, who has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table, is also being sought after by Liverpool. The 42-year-old, with positive signals towards joining Bayern, may cost the club between 13m to 21m due to a fixed clause in his Leverkusen contract. Leverkusen's resurgence under Alonso's guidance includes an unbeaten run of 34 games and potential to win the Bundesliga title for the first time.
News STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix? Perez vs Verstappen and a seven-car fight for the podium What To Watch For in the Japanese Grand Prix Hamilton excited for Japanese Grand Prix as Mercedes fined over Russell-Piastri Q1 incident RACE PREDICTOR: Who do you think will finish on the podium for the Japanese Grand Prix? Mixed feelings at Ferrari after Suzuka qualifying as Sainz hails massive improvement while Leclerc mystified by struggles Lando Norris hailed some good steps forward at McLaren after he emerged as the nearest challenger to Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. Fresh from a morale-boosting podium finish in Australia that kickstarted McLarens season, Norris built on his and the teams strong performance around the iconic Suzuka circuit last season to get the better of Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin and secure a spot on the second row of the grid. READ MORE: Verstappen beats Perez to pole by 0.066s in Suzuka as Norris seals P3 Asked how enjoyable it was to be in the mix at the front of the field again, Norris said: Its always exciting. You dont get many chances, but we had a good car today.
Hamilton explains an issue at the Japanese Grand Prix that led him to let his teammate Russell pass, Tsunoda earns a point at home, Verstappen matches Schumacher's Suzuka hat-trick, Ricciardo and Albon comment on a first-lap clash, and Sainz is thrilled with third place. The race features an all-Red Bull front row with Perez and Verstappen, intense competition from Norris and Sainz, and a focus on drivers like Alonso, Piastri, Hamilton, and Leclerc. The event marks the first time the Japanese Grand Prix takes place in April, with Suzuka hosting the fourth round of the 2024 F1 season.
With women flocking to Formula One, expectations are growing that the sport address its challenges with integrity and inclusion T wo victories and three pole positions into season 2024 and the experts have all but handed the title to defending champion Max Verstappen . Meanwhile, the lawyers have descended on Formula One like never before. But to the swathes of motorsport fans squeezed into the leafy Albert Park track in Melbourne, these intercontinental ructions meant little. Instead, on this mild Saturday, tens of thousands of them streamed, bobbed and weaved towards the main stage adjacent to the lake. Who wants to see Daniel win? the MC asked, eliciting a mostly underwhelming response for Australian idol Daniel Ricciardo .
Fernando Alonso was given a 20-second time penalty for potentially causing George Russell's crash at the Australian Grand Prix, where Russell's car hit a barrier and ended up teetering on its side. The stewards ruled that Alonso's driving was extraordinary as they battled for sixth place, with Russell claiming Alonso's unexpected deceleration forced him to brake suddenly. The incident occurred at Turn 7, with Russell hitting the wall at around 100mph. Ultimately, Alonso was partly exonerated of deliberate dangerous driving but was penalized for his actions.
Feature F1 Unlocked Special Contributor Tsunoda 'making very big steps' as RB engineers left impressed by his progress in 2024 What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix? How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Japanese Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro McLaren unveil bespoke Edomoji-inspired livery for Japanese Grand Prix BEYOND THE GRID: Ayao Komatsu on his journey from Tokyo to Haas Team Principal Suzuka Circuit is a rare beast a track universally adored by racing drivers of all disciplines. Built in 1962 and designed as a test track for the Honda car company, Suzuka is a relative newcomer to the F1 calendar having joined in 1987, but it quickly established itself as a favourite among the drivers as this high-speed track presents one of the ultimate challenges for those lucky enough to grace its asphalt. Throw in some legendary F1 moments featuring some of the sports greatest rivalries, a truly unique set of fans, and incredible food and culture, and Suzuka should be at the top of every F1 fans bucket list. What time is the Formula 1 2024 Japanese Grand Prix and how can I watch it? How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Japanese Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro LIGHTS TO FLAG: Aguri Suzuki on that Suzuka podium, seat-sharing with Brundle, and running his own F1 team IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix A power move, an Indiba machine and Band of Brothers Sainz's extraordinary 16 days that culminated in his Melbourne victory.
News MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: Who nailed their strategy in Japan as a hot track saw the top 10 opt for differing tyre calls? What the teams said Race day in Japan EXPLAINED: Why Williams will be worried about Albon's Suzuka shunt and what it could mean for the rest of the season Norris concedes Ferraris on another level as Piastri rues not his best weekend in Japan Perez hails good momentum after P2 in Japan amid turnaround from worst weekend at Suzuka last year Charles Leclerc enjoyed a strong drive to P4 in the Japanese Grand Prix, but the Monegasque admitted that he was paying the price for his qualifying struggles in the race, having missed out on a podium position to Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz. Leclerc started the event from P8 on the grid after a difficult qualifying on Saturday , in which he had to use two sets of soft tyres in Q1 to avoid elimination. This resulted in him relying on just one flying lap in Q3. READ MORE: Verstappen leads home Perez for Red Bull one-two at Japanese GP after early drama Race day was more successful for the 26-year-old, who made a one-stop strategy work to his advantage. While he looked to be on course to claim P3, he was overtaken by Sainz in the latter stages of the event and had to settle for fourth place, though this did not prevent him from being voted Driver of the Day by fans.
News THE STRATEGIST: Norris reckons he could have beaten Leclerc in Melbourne with a better strategy but is he right? Formula 1 announces multi-year partnership with Playseat to produce officially licensed racing simulators HINCHS HEROES: Who stood out for Indycar star James Hinchcliffe at the Australian Grand Prix? Red Bull-backed rising star Ayumu Iwasa to make F1 weekend debut with RB during practice at Japanese GP TECH WEEKLY: How Ferrari, Aston Martin and Kick Sauber initiated the 2024 development race in Australia Daniel Ricciardo didnt manage to score points on home soil in Melbourne, on a day where his team mate finished seventh and got the teams account up and running in the constructors. Having now been out-qualified by Yuki Tsunoda in the first three races, the Australian was in a reflective mood after coming home in 12th place. Ricciardos woes in Australia stretched back to qualifying when he lost his lap time in Q1 for a clear track limits infringement, which dropped him to P18 on the grid. Although there were three retirements in the race and two Virtual Safety Car periods, Ricciardo ran out of time to climb into the points. READ MORE: Life is crazy sometimes Sainz overjoyed after rollercoaster ride from hospital bed to Australian GP victory I feel like the frustration [from qualifying], I put aside for [the Grand Prix], I let that go last night and I didnt end up breaking anything I felt like some objects were going to get smashed following qualifying but maybe theres a bit of calm with age, he joked after the race.
The Red Bull Racing RB19 is a Formula One car designed and constructed by Red Bull Racing which competed in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car was unveiled in New York City on 3 February 2023. The RB19 was driven by defending world champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. The car also marked the return of Honda as a named engine supplier to Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri, with both teams' engines badged as Honda RBPT. The car is the most dominant car in the history of the Formula One World Championship, winning 21 out of the 22 races (95.45%) it competed in, thereby outperforming the McLaren MP4/4's previous record of winning 15 out of 16 races (93.8%) that had stood since the 1988 F1 season.
Feature Special Contributor POWER RANKINGS: Which driver earned a perfect score for their Australian Grand Prix weekend? We need to improve Alonso rues very difficult weekend for Aston Martin in Australia Albon concedes Williams paid our price for pit stops after just missing out on points in Australia THE STRATEGIST: Norris reckons he could have beaten Leclerc in Melbourne with a better strategy but is he right? Not where I expected to be admits Ricciardo as he rues difficult opening three races with RB On Thursday of this years Australian Grand Prix, race promoter the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) reported that some 65,030 people had swarmed through the Albert Park turnstiles to welcome F1 and its drivers to the lakeside circuit - up 4,198 on last years opening day. The day after that figure would swell to a sell-out Friday and by Sunday it was confirmed that the 2024 race had shattered all previous records, with a mammoth 452,055 fans visiting the park over the weekend. While those staggering figures speak to the booming popularity of Formula 1, they also give rise to a significant problem waste. Almost half a million people in an enclosed area for a race weekend means four days heavy consumption of energy, resources, goods, food and drink. All of which leave the promoter, and by extension F1, with a sustainability challenge.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is under investigation for allegedly attempting to interfere in the race result of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix by overturning a penalty given to Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. A whistleblower reported that Ben Sulayem called the FIA's vice-president for the Middle East and North Africa region to have Alonso's penalty revoked. The FIA's ethics committee is expected to issue a report on the matter in four to six weeks. Aston Martin successfully appealed the penalty at the race, leading to Alonso being reinstated on the podium.
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Xabi Alonso's agent as they step up their efforts to bring the Bayer Leverkusen manager to Anfield. With Jurgen Klopp set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after eight-and-a-half years at the helm, attention has turned to who could replace him. Alonso is believed to be at the top of Liverpool's wishlist, and they have now reached out to his agent, Inaki Ibanez, according to Bild . Leverkusen chiefs have been directly informed of Liverpool's approach for Alonso, who is under contract at the German club until 2026. It was reported last month that the Bundesliga outfit were optimistic that Alonso would reject any offer from Liverpool , and it is understood that they have not been unsettled by the latest developments and are still confident he will remain at the club beyond this season.
Red Bull Racing, currently competing as Oracle Red Bull Racing and also known simply as Red Bull or RBR, is a Formula One racing team, racing under an Austrian licence and based in the United Kingdom. It is one of two Formula One teams owned by conglomerate Red Bull GmbH, the other being RB Formula One Team. The Red Bull Racing team has been managed by Christian Horner since its formation in 2005.Red Bull had Cosworth engines in 2005 and Ferrari engines in 2006. The team used engines supplied by Renault between 2007 and 2018 (from 2016 to 2018, the Renault engine was re-badged TAG Heuer following the breakdown in the relationship between Red Bull and Renault in 2015). During this partnership, they won four successive Drivers' and Constructors' Championship titles from 2010 to 2013, becoming the first Austrian team to win the title. The team began using Honda engines in 2019. The works Honda partnership culminated in 2021 following Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's World Drivers' Championship victory, with Verstappen also winning the championship in 2022 and 2023. Honda left the sport officially after 2021 but is set to continue to supply complete engines from Japan to the team partly under Red Bull Powertrains branding until the end of 2025.
News What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix? How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Japanese Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro McLaren unveil bespoke Edomoji-inspired livery for Japanese Grand Prix BEYOND THE GRID: Ayao Komatsu on his journey from Tokyo to Haas Team Principal What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix? RBs engineers believe Yuki Tsunoda has made significant progress in 2024 as team boss Laurent Mekies praised the racer for how he has been stepping up. With his home race in Japan next up, Tsunoda scored his first points of the year with an assured drive to eighth at the flag in Australia a result that became P7 following Fernando Alonsos post-race penalty. The 23-year-old has displayed visible progress with his early performances in 2024 and will hope to continue that momentum, particularly on the track at Suzuka. READ MORE: Traffic lights, tacos and moustaches Getting to know the real Yuki Tsunoda But theres also the added motivation provided by the driver market as a potential seat could be up for grabs at Red Bull, while Liam Lawson provides an added threat to driver spots within the Red Bull stable after performing so well in 2023 as a stand-in for Daniel Ricciardo. However, it is Tsunoda gathering plaudits in the here and now for his on-track exploits, with Mekies full of praise for what he was able to achieve in Melbourne.
The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 66th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 63rd FIA Formula One World Championship, a motor racing series for Formula One cars, recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) – the governing body of motorsport – as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship was contested over twenty rounds, which started in Australia on 18 March and ended in Brazil on 25 November. The 2012 season saw the return of the United States Grand Prix, which was held at the Circuit of the Americas, a purpose-built circuit in Austin, Texas. After being cancelled in 2011 due to civil protests, the Bahrain Grand Prix also returned to the calendar.The early season was tumultuous, with seven different drivers winning the first seven races of the championship; a record for the series. It was not until the European Grand Prix in June that a driver, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, won his second race of the year, and with it, emerged as a championship contender. Alonso maintained his hold on the championship lead for the next seven races, taking his third win in Germany and finishing on the podium in the United Kingdom, Italy and Singapore. However, costly first-lap retirements in Belgium and Japan allowed his rivals to catch up, and defending World Champion Sebastian Vettel – like Alonso, a two-time title winner – took the lead in the sixteenth race of the season. Vettel, too, encountered difficulties throughout the season; contact with a backmarker left him to finish outside the points in Malaysia, while alternator failures at the European and Italian Grands Prix cost him valuable points and exclusion from qualifying in Abu Dhabi led him to start from the pit lane. Vettel entered the final race of the season with a thirteen-point lead over Alonso. Alonso needed a podium finish to stand any chance of becoming World Drivers' Champion, but in a race of attrition that finished under the safety car, Vettel finished in sixth place, scoring enough points to win his third consecutive championship, becoming just the third driver in the sport's sixty-three-year history to do so. In the World Constructors' Championship, Red Bull Racing secured their third consecutive title when Sebastian Vettel finished second at the United States Grand Prix.In addition to seeing seven different drivers win the first seven races, the 2012 season broke several records. The calendar for the season included twenty races, breaking the previous record of nineteen, which was first set in 2005. Six current or former World Drivers' Champions – Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Räikkönen, and Michael Schumacher – started the season, breaking the record of five established in 1970.This was the last season for 7-time world champion, Michael Schumacher as he announced his retirement from Formula One for the second time, after the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix.
During the Australian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso received a 20-second time penalty for his part in an incident with George Russell, leading to him dropping from sixth to eighth place without making contact with Russell. This penalty was imposed for potentially dangerous driving, with Alonso also receiving three penalty points on his licence.
News 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Japan Who tasted success in Suzuka? Normally we should be P9 Alonso praises Aston Martin for maximising small factors to finish P6 in Japan Perez expects decision on Red Bull future to be made 'within next month' Leclerc paid the price for poor qualifying in Japanese GP as he vows to work on struggles MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: Who nailed their strategy in Japan as a hot track saw the top 10 opt for differing tyre calls? Toto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes are in a process of live testing as they continue to try to find their feet with the W15, having changed the concept of the car for 2024 following two challenging seasons with the previous design. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had both sounded a positive note earlier in the weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Hamilton particularly optimistic about the progress the team had made after what he called their best session of the year so far in Fridays Free Practice 1. READ MORE: I couldnt turn Hamilton explains Japanese GP issue that caused him to let team mate Russell past Race day proved to be a little more challenging on the surface. Hamilton ended the race in P9, having struggled with huge understeer, while Russell finished three seconds ahead in P7. Reflecting on their performance later on, team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the early struggles that the squad faced in the Grand Prix, but suggested that the learnings are all a part of the process of fine-tuning the car.
Oliver Bearman is set to be handed a permanent spot in Formula One next season after his stunning Ferrari debut at the weekend , according to reports. The 18-year-old was drafted in as a last-minute replacement by the Italian garage for Carlos Sainz - who underwent surgery for appendicitis - and impressed during his first outing in Saudi Arabia. Bearman was set to race in the weekend's FP2 competition before being hauled in for his first senior drive by Ferrari for the second event of the new F1 season. There was no sense of nerves from the Ferrari-schooled youngster as he finished above Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton and McLaren's Lando Norris in Jeddah and is now being targeted for a permanent spot at another team. Bearman claimed six championship points for finishing seventh but will now return to junior racing as Sainz prepares to return for the upcoming Australian GP in Melbourne .
News 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Australia Who left Melbourne on a high? Perez admits Ferraris very strong pace in Australia took him by surprise as he eyes Red Bull fightback at Suzuka Vettel set to test Porsche 963 Hypercar as he explains curiosity for endurance events Its tough on the spirit Hamilton brands 2024 the worst start to an F1 season he's ever had He deserves it Leclerc praises team mate Sainz as he admits needing to do a better job Formula 1 has today announced a multi-year renewal of its partnership with Topps, the global leader in trading cards and collectables, that will see the Fanatics-owned company continue as the official licensee of Formula 1 trading card and sticker collections. Building on the successful partnership that began in 2020, Topps will continue to produce trading card and sticker ranges featuring drivers from the current season of F1, F2 and F3. 2024 will also see new hobby collections added to their range and the continuation of the popular Formula 1 Turbo Attax collection which offer fans of all ages an opportunity to collect and engage with F1 on and off the track. DESTINATION GUIDE: What fans can eat, see and do when they visit Styria for the Austrian Grand Prix Topps will attend multiple Grands Prix across the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, beginning at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024 . At track, fans will have the chance to collect exclusive cards, get their hands on the latest collections and immerse themselves in experiential activations that bring the partnership to life.
The Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Japan is set to take place this weekend, offering fans and drivers an exciting race with a track steeped in Formula One history. The race has been moved up the calendar by about six months, leading to potentially different track conditions. With Championship leader Max Verstappen facing a shock retirement last week, the standings have shifted with Charles Leclerc in second and Sergio Perez in third. The race weekend includes practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race on Sunday, April 7, aired on ESPN networks in the US.
Video This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences What the teams said Race day in Australia Russell and Alonso offer opposing views on incident that led to crash in Australian Grand Prix It hurts everybody Red Bull say lots of lessons to take from first mechanical retirement since Melbourne 2022 EXPLAINED: He made no contact with Russell so why did Alonso cop a 20-second penalty for his part in the crash? Norris believes pace was strong enough for P2 in Australia with McLaren 'getting closer' to Ferrari and Red Bull There was drama at the very start and very end of Sundays Australian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen retiring early on amid brake woes and George Russell crashing out late on as he tried to take sixth position away from Fernando Alonso. Russell was closing rapidly on Alonso after a later final stop and, having made several DRS-assisted attempts, he lost control of his Mercedes during the last run through the high-speed Turn 6/7 complex and slammed into the barriers. READ MORE: Sainz storms to victory amid drama in Australia as Verstappen retires and Russell crashes out It was a dramatic sight as television cameras cut to the scene of the incident, with Russells car coming to a halt on the racing line and eventually tipping on its side as the front left of the heavily-damaged W15 gave way. Russells race came to a dramatic end with a heavy crash on the final lap After swiftly reporting over the radio that he was okay, Russell offered up his version of events as he arrived in the media pen for his post-race interviews.
News THE STRATEGIST: How Tsunoda beat the odds to snatch a point at his home race Hulkenberg explains issue that may have cost him points in Japan F1 NATION: Home hero Tsunoda, how Ferrari beat McLaren and Verstappen bounces back it's our Japanese GP review 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Japan Who tasted success in Suzuka? Normally we should be P9 Alonso praises Aston Martin for maximising small factors to finish P6 in Japan After two heavy crashes already for Williams in Japan, hearts were in mouths in the team garage on Sunday when Logan Sargeant flew off track and into the gravel trap late in the race but the American reckons his car escaped without any "major" damage and won't contribute to the team's chassis shortage. After controversy last time out in Australia when team boss James Vowles opted to take Sargeant's car and hand it to Alex Albon who had crashed his own in free practice there was more trouble for Williams at Suzuka whenSargeant crashed in first practice. EXPLAINED: Why Williams will be worried about Albon's Suzuka shunt and what it could mean for the rest of the season Albon then had a major crash in the race, leaving the team who were already without a spare chassis on the back foot again. Sargeant then had another off in the latter stages of the race, but is confident his car will escape with nothing worse than some "gravel rash". The Americans race certainly started brighter than his team mates , as he kept out of trouble at both restarts to run towards the back of the midfield.
Max Verstappen has touched down in Melbourne ahead of an important week at the Australian Grand Prix for Red Bull Racing. The Formula One world champion and his team have been mired in controversy this season following accusations levelled against boss Christian Horner of 'inappropriate behaviour' by a female colleague. An internal investigation cleared the beleaguered husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell , and the unnamed woman was suspended from the team for giving 'dishonest' evidence. Hundreds of messages allegedly from Horner - some sexual - were spilled to the media and F1 powerhouses, but Red Bull affirmed he would not be sacked despite calls from Verstappen's father, Jos, for Horner to walk else risk tearing the team apart. Thai businessman Chalerm Yoovidhya owns 51 per cent of Red Bull and has reportedly sent a family member - dubbed the 'Thai spy' - to keep tabs on Horner and the wider company .
Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈʃaβi aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈʃaβj aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he is also considered one of the most promising young managers in the world.Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, the main team of his home province Gipuzkoa. After a brief loan period at Eibar, he was appointed as team captain of Real Sociedad by then-manager John Toshack. He succeeded in the role, taking the club to second place in the 2002–03 season. He moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for £10.5 million and won the UEFA Champions League in his first season, under manager Rafael Benítez, scoring the equalising goal in the Final against Milan. The following season, he won the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield.He moved to Real Madrid for the start of the 2009–10 season in a deal worth around £30 million. After winning honours including a league title in 2012 and the Champions League in 2014 during five seasons in Madrid, he was signed by German club Bayern Munich on a two-year contract. This was extended by a further year, and he eventually retired from playing in summer 2017, aged 35, having won the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons with Bayern.He made his international debut for Spain in April 2003 in a 4–0 victory against Ecuador. While playing for Spain, Alonso won Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2010 World Cup, and he also represented his country at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup. On 23 June 2012, Alonso won his 100th cap for Spain in the quarter-final of Euro 2012 against France; he celebrated the occasion by scoring both of Spain's goals to send them into the semi-finals. Following Spain's failure to progress out of the group stages at the 2014 World Cup, Alonso retired from international football on 27 August 2014. His 114 caps make him the eighth-most capped player in the nation's history.A year after retiring from professional football, he initially coached Real Madrid's U14 team before being appointed as manager of Real Sociedad's reserve team in June 2019, where he helped the team promote to the Segunda División in his second season before leaving the club in May 2022, being named head coach of Bayer Leverkusen five months later.
Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey has explained that the team's 2024 car is a product of "a more extreme version" of the same design philosophy they have pursued since 2022. The Milton Keynes squad, who are seeking a third successive constructors' title, surprised the paddock by making significant changes during the winter to a car that had delivered the most dominant season in Formula 1 history. The RB20 - with vertical sidepod inlets and taller engine cover - reminded onlookers of the 'zero-sidepod' design that Mercedes had failed to make work during the first two seasons of the current generation of F1 design regulations. The early signs are that the changes have worked, with Red Bull sealing three one-twos in the first four races of the new season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "Really the sort of architecture of the car, has stayed very similar, third generation since 2022," Newey told Sky Sports F1 following reigning world champion Max Verstappen's victory in Japan.
Max Verstappen won his third race of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, extending his lead in the driver standings over teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Mercedes' struggles continued with George Russell finishing seventh and Lewis Hamilton in ninth, leaving them in fourth place in the constructor standings behind McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged that catching up to the front-runners will be a challenge, with the F1 season set to resume at the Chinese Grand Prix on April 21.
Formula One, commonly known as Formula 1 or F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural running in 1950. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules to which all participants' cars must conform. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix. Grands Prix take place in multiple countries and continents around the world on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.A point-system is used at Grands Prix to determine two annual World Championships: one for the drivers, and one for the constructors (the teams). Each driver must hold a valid Super Licence, the highest class of racing licence issued by the FIA, and the races must be held on grade one tracks, the highest grade-rating issued by the FIA for tracks.Formula One cars are the fastest regulated road-course racing cars in the world, owing to very high cornering speeds achieved through generating large amounts of aerodynamic downforce. Much of this downforce is generated by front and rear wings, which have the side effect of causing severe turbulence behind each car. The turbulence reduces the downforce generated by the cars following directly behind, making it hard to overtake. Major changes made to the cars for the 2022 season have resulted in greater use of ground effect aerodynamics and modified wings to reduce the turbulence behind the cars, with the goal of making overtaking easier. The cars are dependent on electronics, aerodynamics, suspension, and tyres. Traction control, launch control, and automatic shifting, plus other electronic driving aids, were first banned in 1994. They were briefly reintroduced in 2001, and have more recently been banned since 2004 and 2008, respectively.With the average annual cost of running a team – designing, building, and maintaining cars, pay, transport – being approximately £220,000,000 (or $265,000,000), its financial and political battles are widely reported. The Formula One Group is currently owned by Liberty Media, who acquired it in January 2017 from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners for £6.4 billion ($8 billion).
Marcos Alonso Mendoza (born 28 December 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.Alonso started his career with professional career Real Madrid but went on to make his name with Bolton Wanderers in England and later with Fiorentina in Italy. His success at the latter club led Chelsea to sign him for an estimated £24 million in 2016, going on to win multiple honours with the club including a Premier League and UEFA Champions League title.Alonso made his full debut for Spain in March 2018.
The Formula One Group is a group of companies responsible for the promotion of the FIA Formula One World Championship, and the exercising of the sport's commercial rights.The Group was previously owned by Delta Topco, a Jersey-based company owned primarily by investment companies CVC Capital Partners, Waddell & Reed, and LBI Group, with the remaining ownership split between Bernie Ecclestone, other investment companies, and company directors. It was bought by Liberty Media in 2017.Ecclestone, a former Formula One team boss, spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. As of January 2021, the group is run by Stefano Domenicali as president and chief executive officer. Chase Carey, who previously ran the group from 2017 to 2020, is non-executive chairman.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie (also known by its code-names as AM-RB 001 and Nebula) is a limited production hybrid sports car collaboratively built by British automobile manufacturers Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies and several others.The sports car is a product of collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing to develop a track-oriented car entirely usable and enjoyable as a road car, conceived by Adrian Newey, Dr Andy Palmer, Christian Horner and Simon Spoule. Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer and the world's most successful F1 designer aided in the design of the car.
Red Bull Powertrains, abbreviated as RBPT, is a Formula One power unit manufacturing company owned by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH and based in the United Kingdom. The company was formed in 2021 to take over the operation of Formula One power units developed by Honda from 2022 onwards following the Japanese manufacturer's withdrawal from the sport after 2021. Honda continued to support the Red Bull-owned teams in 2022 and will do so until the end of 2025. Honda assembles the power units and provides trackside and race operation support. The power units remain Honda's intellectual property, and due to a development freeze, Red Bull Powertrains will not develop them.Red Bull Powertrains will take full responsibility for engine supply and operations from 2026, when the company will be renamed to Red Bull Ford Powertrains, following a partnership with Ford Motor Company. Red Bull Powertrains operates in a 5,000-square-foot facility near to the Red Bull Racing chassis department in Milton Keynes.
Mikel Alonso Olano (Basque: [ˈmikel aˈlons̺o oˈlano], Spanish: [ˈmikel aˈlonso oˈlano]; born 17 May 1980) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a midfielder.He spent most of his career at Real Sociedad, making 110 appearances and scoring four goals over seven seasons. He totalled 132 games and three goals in La Liga for that club and CD Tenerife, while also recording 48 matches and four goals in Segunda División for the latter and Numancia.Additionally, Alonso had two brief spells in England, finishing his career at Real Unión.
Technical F1 Unlocked Technical Contributors Contact with Ocon on Lap 1 at Suzuka was game over for Alpine, says Gasly ICYMI: Birthday cakes, boybands and incredible fans it's the best social media from Japan THE STRATEGIST: How Tsunoda beat the odds to snatch a point at his home race Sargeant hoping his Williams has no major damage after late gravel trap trip at Suzuka Hulkenberg explains issue that may have cost him points in Japan Red Bulls modification to the cooling inlet/outlet arrangement in Suzuka brought the focus very much on a key aspect of the cars concept. In today's Tech Weekly, F1 technical expert Mark Hughes takes a close look at this detail, with illustrations from Giorgio Piola... The teams incredibly intricate arrangement of cooling channels is an intrinsic part of how Red Bull has been able to miniaturise its radiator area.
Video This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences Alonso signs new deal with Aston Martin to end speculation over F1 future Its much more calm on the pit wall Vasseur explains Ferrari strategy change with everyone moving in same direction Alonso says Mercedes doesnt feel that attractive as he continues to weigh up 2025 options Wolff keen and happy to see Antonelli in an F1 car as he prepares to test Mercedes machinery Former F1 team boss Ted Toleman passes away aged 86 With Formula 1 cars rocketing around race tracks in close proximity together, collisions are a frequent occurrence and some can be incredibly dramatic to witness. Here we have dug into the F1 archive and travelled back to 20 moments from history when cars went airborne. HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from the Japanese Grand Prix as Verstappen wins following early red flag From Fernando Alonsos high-flying collision at the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix, to Martin Brundles dramatic crash in Australia in 1996, all are remarkable to watch. Thankfully safety in F1 has been elevated to such a level that the drivers were all unharmed, which is always the most important aspect of any incident.
Miguel Ángel 'Periko' Alonso Oyarbide (born 1 February 1953) is a Spanish former football midfielder and manager.In his professional career he played mainly for Real Sociedad (five years) and Barcelona (three), amassing La Liga totals of 273 matches and 42 goals during ten seasons.A Spanish international for two years, Alonso represented the country at the 1982 World Cup.
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC () is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers. Its predecessor was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. Steered from 1947 by David Brown, it became associated with expensive grand touring cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional character James Bond following his use of a DB5 model in the 1964 film Goldfinger. Their grand tourers and sports cars are regarded as a British cultural icon.Aston Martin has held a Royal Warrant as purveyor of motorcars to Charles III since 1982, and has over 160 car dealerships in 53 countries, making it a global automobile brand. The company is traded on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. In 2003 it received the Queen's Award for Enterprise for outstanding contribution to international trade. The company has survived seven bankruptcies throughout its history.The headquarters and main production of its sports cars and grand tourers are in a 55-acre (22 ha) facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, on the former site of RAF Gaydon, adjacent to the Jaguar Land Rover Gaydon Centre. The old 3.6-acre (1.5 ha) facility in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire is the present home of the Aston Martin Works classic car department, which focuses on heritage sales, service, spares and restoration operations. The 90-acre (36 ha) factory in St Athan, Wales features three converted 'super-hangars' from MOD St Athan, and serves as the production site of Aston Martin's first-ever SUV, the DBX.Aston Martin has been involved in motorsport at various points in its history, mainly in sports car racing, and also in Formula One. The Aston Martin brand is increasingly being used, mostly through licensing, on other products including a submarine, real estate development, and aircraft.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez in second, after rainy conditions disrupted Friday's second practice. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were third and fourth respectively. Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris rounded out the top six, while Carlos Sainz finished seventh. Verstappen, who retired in the previous race due to a brake issue, bounced back in dry conditions for the final session. Several drivers faced challenges, including Kevin Magnussen and Daniel Ricciardo. Williams driver Logan Sargeant returned to action after a crash in Friday's practice.
Geri Halliwell arrived in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as she continued to support her under-fire husband Christian Horner . A week after flying to Bahrain for the season-opener, the former Spice Girl arrived in the paddock on Saturday to be at Horner's side. A video showed her greeting a number of Red Bull employees, taking a look at the cameras filming the moment, before walking into the team's motorhome. The couple have presented a united front since the Red Bull team principal has been involved in a sexting scandal that has shaken Formula One. The 50-year-old was exonerated of charges of coercive behaviour towards a female colleague last week, before a leaked email produced evidence purporting to show Horner sending suggestive WhatsApp messages to his colleague.
A Formula One car or F1 car is a single-seat, open-cockpit, open-wheel formula racing car with substantial front and rear wings, and an engine positioned behind the driver, intended to be used in competition at Formula One racing events. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship and specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves, though the design and manufacture can be outsourced. Due to the amount of braking force and the total cornering envelope of a Formula One car (by the friction component of the tyre, the mass of the machine, and the downforce generated), Formula One drivers experience frequent lateral g-loadings in excess of five g and peak cornering forces of up to seven lateral g.
Carlos Sainz returned to the paddock on Saturday after being ruled out of today's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis. The Spaniard, who finished third in last weekend's season-opener in Bahrain, was forced out of action to undergo emergency surgery. He has been replaced by Formula Two star Oliver Bearman, who will become the youngest British Formula One driver in history at the age of 18. Sainz arrived at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit approximately two hours before lights out and was pictured walking gingerly as he entered the paddock. Earlier on Saturday, the Spanird confirmed on social media he had successfully undergone surgery to remove his appendicitis.
Formula One (F1) is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and vehicles must conform. The F1 World Championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits, and in a few cases on closed city streets. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual Championships, one for drivers and one for constructors.Safety standards have improved since the first World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1950, where there was no medical back-up nor safety measures in case of an accident. Helmets were not made mandatory until 1952, though these were simple cork-lined helmets with no visors. It was not until the 1960s that robust full-visor helmets were made mandatory, along with fireproof overalls, and the FIA assumed responsibility for safety at the circuits. Steps were taken to improve the safety of the Formula One car in the 1970s; the cockpit opening was enlarged allowing the driver to escape more quickly in the event of an accident and outside mirrors became mandatory. The 1980s saw further improvement in the structure of the Formula One car, with the monocoque being made out of carbon fibre instead of aluminium, increasing protection upon impact. Following the death of Ayrton Senna in 1994, a number of measures were introduced in an attempt to slow the cars down, including bodywork aerodynamic limitations, a pit lane speed limit and temporary circuit modifications such as extra chicanes. Grooved tyres were introduced in 1998 instead of racing slick tyres to reduce cornering speed. Safety measures continued to be introduced into the 21st century, with a number of circuits having their configuration changed to improve driver safety.This list includes drivers who have died during a FIA World Championship event (including practice, qualifying and the race), and those who have died while driving modern or vintage Formula One cars outside the World Championship. Track marshals and other race attendees who have died as a result of these accidents are not included in the list. Fifty-two drivers have died from incidents that occurred at a FIA World Championship event or while driving a Formula One car at another event, with Cameron Earl being the first in 1952. Thirty-two of the drivers died from incidents during Grand Prix race weekends which formed part of the World Championship, seven died during test sessions, and twelve driving Formula One cars during non-championship Formula One weekends or vintage/historic events. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has seen the most fatalities; seven drivers have died there during the time that the Indianapolis 500 formed part of the world championship, though the Indianapolis 500 was held to AAA regulations rather than Formula One regulations. Fifteen drivers died in the 1950s; fourteen in the 1960s; twelve in the 1970s; four in the 1980s and two in the 1990s. Following the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at Imola on consecutive days in 1994, no driver died during world championship events for more than 20 years until Jules Bianchi's death in 2015, from injuries sustained during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. Three drivers died in the intervening years while driving former Formula One cars (two from the 1960s, one from the 1990s) in vintage racing and other events not associated with World Championship Grands Prix. Two Formula One Champions have died while racing or practising in Formula One, Jochen Rindt in 1970, and Senna in 1994. Rindt was not a champion at the time of his death, but won the 1970 championship posthumously, the only driver to have done so.
The Aston Martin Vantage is a series of hand-built sports cars from the British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's lineup. As such, it is intended as a more focused model to reach out to potential buyers of cars such as the Porsche 911 as well as the exotic sports and GT cars with which Aston Martins traditionally compete.Production of the V8 Vantage ended in 2017 while production of the V12 Vantage continued until 2018. The 2005 Vantage and its variants became the most successful model in Aston Martin's history. Aston Martin unveiled the next-generation Vantage in November 2017, and started its production run the following year.
The Aston Martin DB11 is a car produced by British marque Aston Martin from 2016 to 2023. A grand tourer, it debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016 as a replacement to the DB9. It is the first model launched in Aston Martin's 'second century' plan and the company's tie-up with Daimler AG.Its replacement, the DB12, was announced in May 2023.
The Aston Martin DB12 is a grand touring car produced by the British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The car was unveiled in May 2023 as a replacement for the DB11.
Logan Sargeant crashed at the high-speed Dunlop corner during practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, potentially facing a second consecutive missed race after sitting out the Australian Grand Prix due to chassis damage from his teammate. Williams team principal James Vowles stated the chassis avoided major damage, but suspension and gearbox are cracked, making it challenging to get the car ready for second practice. Sargeant, determined despite the spare parts situation, expressed the need to balance caution in Formula One while pushing limits.
Peter Morgan Alonso (born December 7, 1994), nicknamed "Polar Bear", is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut during the 2019 season.Alonso played college baseball for the Florida Gators before the Mets selected him in the 2016 MLB draft. Alonso made his MLB debut on Opening Day in 2019 and won the National League's Rookie of the Year Award that year, setting a major league record for rookies with 53 home runs. He is a three-time MLB All-Star and he led the league in home runs in 2019 and in runs batted in in 2022. He has also won the MLB Home Run Derby twice, in 2019 and 2021.
Pete Alonso advocated for the Mets to sign J.D. Martinez, who finalized a one-year, $12 million deal, with Martinez agreeing to start the season in the minor leagues to build up at-bats. Alonso's push for Martinez's signing highlights his importance in providing protection for Alonso in the lineup. Martinez had declined a $15 million offer from the Giants earlier due to concerns about his performance in a pitcher-friendly ballpark.
Mariano Alonso Alonso (Madrid, 11 October 1899 – 3 July 1974) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, governor of Spanish Guinea and Spanish Sahara, and Captain General of the Balearic Islands during the Francoist regime.
This article gives an outline of Formula One engines, also called Formula One power units since the hybrid era starting in 2014. Since its inception in 1947, Formula One has used a variety of engine regulations. Formulae limiting engine capacity had been used in Grand Prix racing on a regular basis since after World War I. The engine formulae are divided according to era.
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