Lewis Hamilton denies pushing Lando Norris off track in Chinese GP Sprint as Charles Leclerc criticises Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions he forced Lando Norris off track at the start of the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint. Mercedes’ Hamilton started alongside pole-sitter Norris on the front row at the Shanghai International Circuit but got a better launch to pull alongside the McLaren as they approached the first corner. Hamilton, on the inside…

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Carlos Sainz: Ferrari driver drops hint over preferred 2025 seat amid Red Bull, Mercedes interest | F1 News

Carlos Sainz appeared to provide clues as to his preferred 2025 Formula 1 seat as the outgoing Ferrari driver offered an update on talks over his future. Ferrari decided to let Sainz go after signing Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes for next season, but the Spaniard’s hugely impressive start to 2024 has made him the standout…

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Japanese GP: Lando Norris says McLaren will discuss Suzuka strategy after Ferrari win out in podium fight | F1 News

Lando Norris admitted he felt as though he was “fighting a losing battle” and said McLaren would discuss their strategy choices in the Japanese GP after being overhauled by Ferrari in the fight for the podium. Norris produced one of the performances of Saturday to qualify as the quickest non-Red Bull driver and held his…

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Japanese GP: Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur denies Carlos Sainz outperforming Charles Leclerc is a problem | F1 News

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur insists he is “not worried” by Charles Leclerc being outperformed by departing team-mate Carlos Sainz during the early stages of the 2024 Formula 1 season. After convincing Lewis Hamilton during the off-season to sign a deal to join Ferrari next year, Vasseur opted to keep Leclerc and allow Sainz to leave.…

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Australian GP: Max Verstappen wary of ‘very quick’ Ferrari as Carlos Sainz eyes ‘chance’ of victory | F1 News

Max Verstappen has warned there is a major “question mark” over whether he can convert pole position at the Australian Grand Prix into victory on Sunday due to the threat posed by Ferrari. The Dutchman has begun his quest for a fourth successive drivers’ title with dominant wins in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia but needed…

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Oliver Bearman: British 18-year-old eyes Haas seat for 2025 Formula 1 season after impressive Ferrari debut | F1 News

British teenager Oliver Bearman says he is hopeful “a door could open” for him to drive for Haas in Formula 1 next season following his impressive debut as a stand-in for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old, who had claimed pole in Formula 2 on Thursday in Jeddah, was called up to…

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Oliver Bearman: British teenager replaces Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Grand Prix as Spaniard undergoes surgery | F1 News

British teenager Oliver Bearman will replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spaniard underwent successful surgery for appendicitis. Sainz missed his media duties on Wednesday through illness before participating in both of Thursday’s practice sessions in Jeddah, but Ferrari announced ahead of Friday’s final practice and qualifying that…

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Saudi Arabian GP: Max Verstappen fastest as Oliver Bearman impresses on Ferrari debut ahead of qualifying | F1 News

Max Verstappen topped final practice as British teenager Oliver Bearman made his Ferrari debut ahead of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Bearman, 18, has replaced Carlos Sainz for the remainder of the weekend in Jeddah as the Spaniard has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery. Verstappen and Lance Stroll are the…

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What will Bearman bring to Ferrari as Sainz's replacement?

Bernie Collins takes a look at British teenager Oliver Bearman and what he’ll bring to Ferrari as he’s set to replace driver Carlos Sainz who will be undergoing surgery for appendicitis at the Saudi Grand Prix.

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F1 testing: Carlos Sainz fastest for Ferrari on Day Two in Bahrain as Lewis Hamilton shows promise for Mercedes | F1 News

Carlos Sainz set the fastest time on day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing as Ferrari offered an impressive response to Red Bull’s strong start in Bahrain. After reigning world champion Max Verstappen had topped the timesheet by more than a second on the first of three days of testing in Sakhir, Sainz was 0.7s…

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