Key Highlights Ferrari and McLaren gambled on starting on slick dry tyres after an hour and 33 minutes of rain delays, misjudging track conditions at Sepang. While Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc pitted early to rectify the error, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris stayed out to ride out the difficult crossover phase. Hamilton turned the ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton voiced deep frustration over Formula 1’s intricate engine regulations following software-driven power failures at a rain-hit race in Malaysia. A bizarre glitch during the formation lap forced cars to unexpectedly bog down in wet, low-grip conditions, leading Lewis Hamilton to describe the scene as being “like the LEGO ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna firmly dismissed rumours of tension with team principal Frederic Vasseur, recalling how he once read reports that the pair could not stand each other while sharing dinner together. Vigna emphasized that Maranello intervened publicly to back Vasseur to shield team personnel and their families from misleading speculation amplified by ...
Key Highlights Lewis Hamilton secured a front-row start alongside pole-sitter Max Verstappen, claiming it was his “best lap of the year.” Hamilton’s time of 1m35.428s put his Ferrari within 0.298s of Verstappen, ending a front-row qualifying drought dating back to July. Ferrari faces tire degradation and straightline speed challenges against Red Bull at the Sepang ...
Key Highlights: Lewis Hamilton secured a front-row start in P2 alongside polesitter Max Verstappen after Ferrari resolved balance issues right before Qualifying at Sepang. Charles Leclerc qualified in fifth position but is set to inherit fourth place on the grid following an engine penalty handed to Isack Hadjar. Severe heat and tyre degradation remain the ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 campaign, topping qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit by 0.298 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finalized the top five, though Hadjar must serve a five-place grid penalty for the race. The ...
Key Highlights Charles Leclerc shared that hand-drawn artwork from young supporters is the most touching gift he receives during race weekends. The Ferrari driver saves every piece of fan-created art at home, noting how deeply he relates to young fans who dream of Formula 1. Leclerc is preparing to welcome his first child with his ...
Key Highlights: Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton revealed that the single day he would most like to relive was spent with his bulldogs, Roscoe and Coco, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking past his 106 Grand Prix wins and record-equaling championship titles, the Ferrari driver highlighted the simple joy of a five-day mountain hiking ...
Key Highlights: New details have emerged regarding the custom fashion choices Lewis Hamilton showcased during his arrival at September’s Italian Grand Prix. Collaborating with stylist Eric McNeal, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion posed beside his restored Ferrari F40 in a bespoke Khaite ensemble. Hamilton acquired the rare Ferrari F40 after it had been stored ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin, securing his seat until at least the end of 2027, when he will be 46 years old. Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton praised the Spaniard’s pure talent in the Sepang paddock, drawing immense appreciation across social media. Aston Martin currently faces car and power ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc says tyre degradation will be the “main talking point” at Sepang this weekend. Ferrari topped FP2 through Leclerc, but he believes Red Bull and Mercedes may still be more competitive. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur warned that extreme conditions and limited grip are creating major setup challenges. Charles Leclerc identifies tyre ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clocking a 1m37.528s in his Ferrari SF-26. Isack Hadjar took second place, missing out by 0.099s, while McLaren’s Lando Norris bounced back from a tough opening session to secure third. A looming 90% threat of rain triggered ...