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Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he believes is a game changing F1 all-time great, as his favourite team-mate.For his third full season in an F1 …Keep readingRead More

Honda has powered Verstappen to all three of his world championships so far, with the Dutchman the overwhelming favourite to add a fourth straight title this year.The Japanese marque has also clinched two constructors’ championships with Red Bull, the culmination of an initially troubled F1 return with McLaren in 2015.Verstappen’s relationship with Honda is set to end in 2026, when it will become …Keep readingRead More

Given Alonso’s impressive longevity and penchant for surprise twists, one can never be too sure about the cunning Spaniard’s next move. But F1’s longest-serving protagonist has now openly nailed his colours to Aston Martin’s mast with a new long-term contract.His fresh terms include at least a two-year commitment to drive its F1 cars and a deal to move into an as of yet undefined off-track role …Keep readingRead More

On Thursday Alonso and Aston Martin announced the Spaniard would stay with the team until at least 2026, when Honda joins the Silverstone team as its works power unit partner.Alonso and Honda endured strained ties when they worked together during a fraught three-year McLaren-Honda partnership, which was terminated early due to poor results and an increasingly difficult working relationship off the …Keep readingRead More

Alonso and Aston Martin announced on Thursday that the 42-year-old Spaniard would remain with the Silverstone team for at least the 2025 and 2026 seasons.Speaking to the media after the announcement, Alonso revealed he signed a multi-year deal that will keep him associated with the brand beyond his driving days once he decides to retire from F1.”It’s a lifetime project in a way for me, this is the …Keep readingRead More

Sponsored by   Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to attend the Miami Grand Prix in person with MoneyGram.1. Will Verstappen finally claim pole position?Max Verstappen may have won and set the fastest …Keep readingRead More

On Thursday afternoon Aston Martin ended speculation about the two-time F1 world champion’s future with the team by announcing a multi-year contract extension for the Spaniard, tying him to the Silverstone outfit until the end of 2026.Alonso’s contract was up for renewal this year, which prompted extensive speculation about the 42-year-old’s future as Red Bull and Mercedes also have seats up for …Keep readingRead More

Ricciardo crashed out of the Suzuka race on the first lap following contact with Williams driver Alex Albon in Turn 3, which pitted both drivers into the outside tyre barriers.With Ricciardo having already sat out Friday’s first free practice session so his RB team could run rookie Ayumu Iwasa, the early exit further dented the Australian’s efforts to get his 2024 season back on track.Ricciardo …Keep readingRead More

Alonso is currently weighing up whether or not he wants to remain in F1 beyond the end of this year, when his current contract runs out.He says his priority is to stick with Aston Martin, but he has also been linked with potential drives at Red Bull and Mercedes if certain scenarios open up.PLUS: Suzuka sensation redeemed Alonso, but his F1 future is complicatedWhile the Spaniard has said he is …Keep readingRead More

Russell and Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, reversing their qualifying positions, after a poor qualifying session and troublesome first stint on the hard tyres prevented them from fighting further ahead.On the restart after a lap one red flag, Mercedes decided to put both of its drivers on new hard tyres to attempt a bold one-stop strategy on the demanding Suzuka circuit.But its …Keep readingRead More