Formula 1 News

What’s happening with Mercedes?

To say it’s been a fall from grace for Mercedes would be an understatement. The German team were nearly untouchable in the turbo-hybrid era between 2014 and 2021. Such was their dominance that, from 2014 till 2021, they won all the Constructors’ titles, with only the 2021 Drivers’ title eluding them. Lewis Hamilton wiped the...
Aditya Chaudhuri

Netflix bidding for Formula One’s US TV rights

Global subscription streaming and production company Netflix is among the four bidders trying to gain the rights for Formula One’s US broadcast. ESPN, which has broadcasting the series in the US since 2018, has also been trying to renew its contract, while NBC and Amazon have also been trying to bid for the broadcast rights....
Aditya Chaudhuri

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Race predictions

Another colossal Ferrari mess-up in Monaco means that Red Bull have started to build a lead in the championship fight, and as we head to the Azerbaijan race, everyone’s eyes are locked on Ferrari to see what the Scuderia’s response will be.Will Ferrari bounce back, or will Red Bull start to run away with the...
Aditya Chaudhuri

Sergio Pérez signs two-year extension with Red Bull

Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez has signed a two-year contract extension with Red Bull, which will see the Mexican continue with the Austrian team and partner Max Verstappen till the end of the 2024 season. The announcement comes fresh off Pérez’s win at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he became the first-ever Mexican to win the...
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Formula One teams up with PATRÓN Tequila

Bacardi-owned tequila brand PATRÓN Tequila has signed a partnership deal with Formula One. The agreement will see PATRÓN Tequila become the Official Tequila of the F1 Paddock Club, the official exclusive VIP hospitality club for the Formula One races.  The agreement with PATRÓN Tequila is the first-ever tequila partnership for the F1 Paddock Club. As...
Aditya Chaudhuri

Sergio Pérez takes maiden Monaco Grand Prix win after Ferrari mess

Sergio Pérez took home his first-ever win in Monaco following a chaotic rainy race in the Principality that had everything: from a delayed start to red flags and massive crashes. It was a double podium for Red Bull as championship leader Max Verstappen finished third behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Home hero and pole sitter Charles...
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Ferrari announce special collaboration with Disney Pixar

Scuderia Ferrari and Disney Pixar have teamed up ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix to celebrate the launch of Disney’s new movie, Lightyear. The partnership is built around teamwork and speed — something that both Ferrari and Disney share. Ferrari’s drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have also voiced cameos in the Italian and Spanish versions of the animated film. Charles Leclerc spoke about his experiences while working on the film, stating: “It was my first dubbing cameo. It was a completely different experience from what I have done in the past. The things I have in common with Buzz – well, I think the speed, we are both quite fast, we like to push the limits.
Aditya Chaudhuri

Monaco Grand Prix: Race Predictions

The Spanish race saw the championship lead in both the drivers' and constructors' standings change hands and it remains to be seen whether it was a turning point in the title fight this season. Ferrari will be looking to come back strongly in the Principality while Red Bull will look to consolidate their lead at the top. Can Leclerc break his Monaco curse or will Verstappen score his fourth win on the trot? It promises to be another exciting race week ahead with various storylines in play.
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Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 as Leclerc suffers retirement

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen secured back-to-back wins as he took home his 24th career victory at the venue where he had scored his maiden win six seasons ago. Verstappen led Sergio Pérez for a Red Bull one-two, with Mercedes’ George Russell taking the final podium spot. Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc suffered a shock retirement, which...
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Singapore Airlines extends F1 partnership

Singapore Airlines have announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix. The new three year deal sees Singapore Airlines continue as the title sponsor of the race till 2024. Singapore Airlines had initially partnered with the Singapore Grand Prix in 2014 on a four year deal and it was extended for a further two years in 2018 and 2020. Lee Lik Hsin, SIA Executive Vice President Commercial, commented, "This year’s highly anticipated Formula One Singapore Grand Prix will be an important milestone for Singapore, marking the return of a major international sporting event to the city after a two-year disruption due to the pandemic. The race will be warmly welcomed by Singapore residents and visitors alike, and will enhance our reputation as a global city. 'SIA’s extension of its title sponsorship signals our continued support for both tourism and sports, complements the expansion of our global network, and will bolster Singapore’s recovery as a key international air hub.”
Aditya Chaudhuri