Formula 1

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 31, 2023, 07:47 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONZA, Italy — Lewis Hamilton will remain in Formula One until at least 2025 after signing a new multiyear deal with Mercedes, with teammate George Russell also getting an extension to the same date. The

Aug 31, 2023, 05:38 AM ET Charles Leclerc has reiterated his desire to sign a new contract with Ferrari but said the team’s priority is currently on finding a remedy for its underperforming car. Leclerc’s Ferrari contract expires at the end of 2024 and the Italian team’s failure to provide him with a championship calibre

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 31, 2023, 05:41 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONZA, Italy — Alfa Romeo will run a special livery at the Italian Grand Prix to celebrate the launch of its new limited-edition road car, the 33 Stradale. The livery features the colours of the

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 30, 2023, 05:03 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 The build-up to the Italian Grand Prix seems as suitable a time as any to measure Ferrari’s performance in the Formula One season, and on the face of it progress over the last 12 months

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 29, 2023, 12:20 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 The Ferrari F1 team will pay tribute to the company’s victory at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours with a special livery on its cars at the Italian Grand Prix. Much like last year when

Aug 28, 2023, 05:14 AM ET Fernando Alonso admitted he thought twice about trying to pass Red Bull’s race winner and home hero Max Verstappen late in the Dutch Grand Prix because of the crowd reaction if he had succeeded. The Aston Martin driver finished second to Formula One championship leader Verstappen, who has now

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 27, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Charles Leclerc said the Dutch Grand Prix was the most difficult race of his season after he struggled for performance throughout the weekend and retired on lap 41 with damage to his

Aug 27, 2023, 04:35 PM ET Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff promised a thorough review after Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix turned into the former champions’ worst race yet of the 2023 Formula One season. George Russell started third on the grid but was 17th at the chequered flag while seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton lined

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 28, 2023, 04:59 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lewis Hamilton believes he had the race pace to challenge Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix, but missed out on his chance due to a subpar qualifying performance and mistimed strategy

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Max Verstappen is inevitable. After he overcome various obstacles at the Dutch Grand Prix to claim a record-tying ninth straight win, you’d be forgiven for thinking he might never finish anywhere but first again. It’s not just a one-off streak either. Zandvoort was an 11th win from 13 races this year and