Formula 1

MONACO – Lando Norris’s Monaco Grand Prix race car is adorned with a livery celebrating McLaren’s history and the Brit is still convinced he can write the next great chapter of its Formula One story by winning the team’s next world championship. Last year Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren until the end of

Charles Leclerc’s bad luck at his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix, has become the stuff of Formula One legend. Leclerc has seen three golden opportunities to win the famous event slip through his fingers. The Ferrari superstar was born and raised in Monte Carlo, one of the nine districts that makes up the Principality

May 25, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Lewis Hamilton hailed Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as “incredibly brave” for his response to racist abuse in Spain and said the incidents brought back painful memories from his own career in Formula One. Brazil forward Vinicius called LaLiga and Spain racist when he took to social media after

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 25, 2023, 11:31 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONACO — Lewis Hamilton said he expects to have a new Mercedes contract signed in the coming weeks while denying rumours he has been approached by Ferrari. The seven-time world champion’s Mercedes deal is due

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 25, 2023, 09:50 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MONACO — Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has denied reports his team is preparing to make Lewis Hamilton a contract offer for next year. Hamilton is out of contract with Mercedes at the end of

May 24, 2023, 05:00 AM ET Honda say they would not object to Fernando Alonso racing on for Aston Martin when they supply the Formula One team’s engines in 2026, despite the Spaniard’s stinging criticism during their time together at McLaren. The issue may be a moot point, with the double world champion turning 42

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 23, 2023, 10:30 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Honda will supply Aston Martin with Formula One engines from 2026 after the Japanese company confirmed its plans to remain in the sport beyond 2025. Honda currently supplies world champions Red Bull with engines, but

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 23, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 McLaren has released images of the special livery it will use at the next two races to celebrate its 60-year history and the team’s unique achievement of winning motorsport’s triple crown. The special paintwork takes

May 22, 2023, 08:14 AM ET Alpine’s Pierre Gasly moved away from the risk of a Formula One race ban on Monday after dropping two of the 10 penalty points accrued for a series of minor offences over the past year. Twelve points in a 12-month period triggers an automatic suspension. The first two of

May 19, 2023, 09:40 AM ET Formula One said on Friday it will donate €1 million to support communities affected by flooding in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. The Imola circuit would have hosted the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend but the race was cancelled due to the devastation. At least 13 people