10 years since F1’s last fatal crash: How Bianchi tragedy changed motorsport
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Jules Bianchi suffered injuries which ultimately proved fatal 10 years ago today at Suzuka, in a crash which forced many changes to Formula 1.
Jules Bianchi suffered injuries which ultimately proved fatal 10 years ago today at Suzuka, in a crash which forced many changes to Formula 1.
In the round-up: Colapinto “best available option” • Sharp steps up to F3 with Rodin • Herbert explains Verstappen swearing penalty
Had either McLaren driver scored their team’s best result at every race this year, they would be leading the championship. Has Lando Norris missed too many opportunities?
In the round-up: US GP ticket sales up • Lapierre announces retirement • Mansell’s engineer on title triumph
Williams said a sharp increase in losses during its 2023 campaign was “in line with expectations” as it moved up three places to seventh in the championship.
Red Bull reported an increase of revenues at its world championship-winning Formula 1 team during its dominant 2023 campaign.
In the round-up: Piastri ‘would have preferred racing’ in 2022 • Russell completes Pirelli’s wet weather tyre test • Chambers moving to Red Bull Academy
Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko said Daniel Ricciardo only showed he was quick enough twice in 25 races at their second team.
Formula 1 will not go ahead with plans to hold a one-off, non-championship race for rookies at the end of this year.
While FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the governing body deserves more credit, a former team principal has criticised his leadership.
In the round-up: “Too much rain” ruins wet weather tyre test • Alpine workers slate decision to end engine programme • McLaren junior set for F3
Fernando Alonso revealed he became a racing driver because his father wanted him to – and says F1 racers must act like role models.
Daniel Ricciardo nearly lost his seat at Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team much earlier in the season, Christian Horner has revealed.
In the round-up: McLaren reports £30m profit • Slater takes Italian F4 crown • Assetto Corsa Evo release date announced
Adrian Newey sees a major opportunity for F1 engine builders in 2026 – just as Alpine and Renault abandon their power unit programme.
Renault has confirmed it will not build power units for the new regulations Formula is introducing in 2026.
The FIA suggested they were hoping to phase DRS out with F1’s ground effect cars – but this year there are more zones than ever before.
In the round-up: Hamilton would be an eight-time champion if Whiting was still alive – Steiner • Camara succeeds Antonelli as FREC champion • Wurz to Trident
Guenther Steiner’s first book was packed with swearing but devoid of insight. Is his second, “Unfiltered”, any better?
What do you think Formula 1 should do about the fastest lap bonus point? Have you say in this weekend’s poll.