David Sanchez, who left McLaren last month after joining them at the beginning of the year, has joined Alpine as its executive technical director.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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RB unveil special rainbow livery for Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onRB has presented what it calls a “unique, colour-shifting” livery design which it will use at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.
US Congress members demand answers from F1 over refusal to admit Andretti
Formula 1
Posted onTwelve members of the US Congress have written to Formula One Management questioning its refusal to accept Andretti Global’s application to enter.
Vettel to demonstrate Senna’s last McLaren during Imola race weekend
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel will perform a demonstration run in a car previously raced by Ayrton Senna at Imola to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.
Ferrari’s red-and-blue Miami Grand Prix livery revealed
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari have unveiled the special livery they will run this weekend in the Miami Grand Prix, incorporating shades of blue alongside the usual red.
Newey just became the most significant mover in the 2026 F1 driver market
Formula 1
Posted onIt’s no longer “business as usual” at Red Bull as Adrian Newey is leaving – and the team he joins could be F1’s next champions.
Official: Red Bull confirm Newey will leave next year
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull has confirmed its chief technical officer Adrian Newey is leaving after 19 years with them.
FIA tackles jump starts and teams not running in practice with new F1 rules
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has updated F1’s rules to prevent drivers jumping the start and encourage teams to cover more laps in rain-affected practice sessions.
Netflix reveals first trailer for new “Senna” miniseries
Formula 1
Posted onNetflix has revealed the first trailer for its new series based on the life of Ayrton Senna.
Aston Martin petitions FIA to review Alonso’s penalty for Sainz collision
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin have petitioned the FIA to review the stewards’ decision to penalise Fernando Alonso for his collision with Carlos Sainz Jnr in Shanghai.
Perez is 21-0 down to Verstappen – but he may have finally turned a corner
Formula 1
Posted onOver the last calendar year, Sergio Perez has scored no wins to Max Verstappen’s 21, but 2024 has started more promisingly.
Red Bull’s rival make upgrade push: Five Miami Grand Prix talking points
Formula 1
Posted onMajor upgrades for McLaren and Mercedes, a new look for Ferrari and a crunch meeting for Andretti – here are the talking points for the Miami GP.
How to watch the 2024 Miami Grand Prix
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Miami International Autodrome this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Miami Grand Prix and more.
“You need to be more on it”: 12 unheard radio exchanges from the Chinese GP
Formula 1
Posted onWhy was Pierre Gasly unhappy with his team? Who did Aston Martin blame for Lance Stroll’s crash? Un-broadcast radio reveals these and more.
F1 CEO Domenicali wants more than six sprint races per year
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sees no reason not to add more sprint rounds to the calendar in future seasons.
Hulkenberg named Audi’s first F1 driver for 2026
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has been confirmed as Audi’s first Formula 1 driver for its debut in 2026. He will leave Haas at the end of the year and join Sauber.
Ricciardo needs to show “head-turning form” for 2025 chance – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo needs to produce some eye-catching performances to stand a chance of being chosen for a return to Red Bull, says team principal Christian Horner.
F1 Commission defers decision on points change and approves new rear cameras
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s F1 Commission will decide whether to approve a proposal to extend the sport’s points system down to 12th place in July.
Red Bull’s star designer Newey to leave team – reports
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey, widely regarded as one of Formula 1’s greatest designers, is to leave the team according to multiple reports.
F1 launches free, ad-supported streaming channel in USA
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 have launched a free advertising-supported streaming channel which will be available for viewers in the United States.