Formula 1

After spending the winter preparing their new cars and launching them to the world, all 10 teams were reunited on Wednesday with pre-season testing getting under way at the Bahrain International Circuit.

As light rain fell last Wednesday in Northamptonshire, the sound of a V6 turbo hybrid Mercedes power unit could be heard reverberating around the turns of Silverstone as McLaren’s 2024 challenger, the MCL38, roared in anger on track for the very first time on their filming day.

While mastering skills like braking, cornering and driving in wet conditions are all vital for any F1 driver, these abilities must combine with good race craft to achieve a successful result. Race craft involves elements like starting the race well, managing pit stops and having strong wheel-to-wheel prowess.

With pre-season testing due to get underway this week, the new F1 campaign is just around the corner. But there’s another treat on the horizon with the latest series of Formula 1: Drive To Survive set to be released on February 23.

In looking at trends of the 2024 cars, the theme is inevitably that of moving further towards the Red Bull design of the previous two years.

Brazilian racer Aurelia Nobels will be taking to the track for the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, with the 17-year-old rounding out ART Grand Prix’s line-up for the upcoming campaign.

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that leading sport and athleisure brand, PUMA, will become an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY ahead of the series’ second season, which begins in Saudi Arabia on 7th March.

Red Bull were a truly dominant force in 2023, with the team claiming victory at 21 out of 22 races. 19 of these victories belonged to Max Verstappen, who clinched his third drivers’ title in record-breaking fashion. Can the squad repeat this level of success? Here’s the lowdown on the reigning world champions ahead of the 2024 F1 season…

Logan Sargeant believes he is now in a “much better frame of mind” – as well as feeling physically fitter – ahead of his second season in F1 after taking time to train and reflect over the winter break.

Yuki Tsunoda has declared himself “excited” by the changes within RB ahead of the 2024 season – while also revealing his lofty hopes that those changes will lead to the team battling with sister squad Red Bull Racing in the coming seasons.

Former F1 driver David Coulthard has offered some insight into Red Bull’s first track activity with their new car at Silverstone earlier this week, stating that there were “no surprises” during the initial running.

Our beginner’s guide provides all you need to know about the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, explaining what it is, how it works and why it’s so important, as well as answering some frequently asked questions.

Reema Juffali, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever female racing driver, has been confirmed as the Wild Card entry for the first round of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season in Jeddah.

The past two seasons have undoubtedly been tough for Mercedes, with the squad struggling to recapture their dominant form of old. But after some signs of progress, can they come back stronger in 2024? Here’s everything you need to know about the Silver Arrows and what their main goal is likely to be in the year ahead…

Pierre Gasly is hoping for bigger and better results in 2024 as he prepares for his second season with Alpine, once again lining up alongside fellow Frenchman Esteban Ocon.

Kimi Raikkonen is potentially remembered as much for his off-track persona as his on-track achievements during his Formula 1 career, but it was perhaps a combination of the two that resulted in his impressive comeback story.

Lance Stroll has explained how he has adapted his approach to his training programme ahead of the 2024 F1 season after being forced to miss pre-season testing last year following a cycling accident.

Carlos Sainz cut a relaxed figure when he faced a series of questions centring around Lewis Hamilton taking his seat at Ferrari for 2025 and his next move during Ferrari’s launch last week. That is because the Spaniard, a two-time race winner in F1, will know he has plenty of options elsewhere on the grid and is one of the most sought-after racers right now given his experience and current form.

Ferrari might have been the only team to score a Grand Prix victory bar champions Red Bull in 2023, but that doesn’t mean the season was a success for the Scuderia. With the steady hand of Fred Vasseur guiding the ship as he begins his second year as Team Principal, will Ferrari produce a car capable of mounting a championship challenge this season?

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne finally reveals the truth about Senna's flirtation with Indycar amid tension with McLaren boss Ron Dennis...