Formula 1

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 3, 2023, 02:07 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONZA, Italy — Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has labelled Max Verstappen’s record of ten consecutive wins “irrelevant”, saying it is simply a number for a Wikipedia statistics page. After tying Sebastian Vettel’s record of

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 2, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONZA, Italy — Carlos Sainz is hoping to end Max Verstappen’s record run of consecutive Formula One victories at Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, but admits the odds will be stacked against him. Sainz beat Verstappen

MONZA, Italy — Mercedes boss Toto Wolff feels any moves Formula One makes to cut Red Bull’s dominance would be a step towards WWE-style scripted content. Max Verstappen could win a record 10th straight victory at Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s dominance this year has led to questions about whether F1 should change the

Sep 2, 2023, 04:44 AM ET Lewis Hamilton has questioned the strength of Max Verstappen’s Formula One teammates compared to the drivers he’s partnered in his career. The seven times world champion also told Sky Italy that he was “no more impressed” with the Red Bull driver’s achievements than he had been when other champions

Mercedes has handed new deals to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, keeping both on the F1 grid for another two seasons beyond 2023. While last year featured several shocking moves, this year’s driver market has been quiet, but that’s largely down to the current deals across the grid. Here’s how the grid currently looks from

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 31, 2023, 11:15 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONZA, Italy — Lewis Hamilton said “unfinished business” was his main motivation for signing a new two-year contract to remain with Mercedes in Formula One as he targets his elusive eighth world title. Hamilton, who

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