Formula 1

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole position in a tight qualifying session in the United States Grand Prix with Max Verstappen down in sixth. Leclerc beat McLaren’s Lando Norris by 0.130 seconds with Lewis Hamilton just 0.009secs further back in third. Verstappen went fastest with his final run, despite a mistake at the first corner, but

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen headed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the US Grand Prix. The world champion was 0.156 seconds clear of Leclerc, with Hamilton 0.281s off in his upgraded car. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was fourth ahead of Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and the second Mercedes of George Russell.

Leading Formula 1 drivers expressed shock at a decision to raise the possible fine that can be imposed on competitors to 1m euros (£871,000). Governing body the FIA said on Thursday it was quadrupling the maximum fine stewards can impose from 250,000 euros. “I have no idea what deserves a 1m euros penalty,” said Ferrari’s

Daniel Ricciardo will make his return from injury at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. A spokesperson for his Alpha Tauri team confirmed to BBC Sport that Ricciardo would be back in the car in Austin. Neither Alpha Tauri nor owners Red Bull had previously officially said he would definitely be racing

Golfer Rory McIlroy and boxer Anthony Joshua are among the sports stars to join a group that has invested in the Alpine Formula 1 team. Liverpool and England footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold and NFL star Patrick Mahomes have also joined up with Otro Capital, which owns 24% of Alpine. Otro invested in the team in June,

Formula 1’s all-female junior category will hold all its rounds next year as support races for grands prix. The F1 Academy will feature seven rounds, starting in Saudi Arabia on 7 March and ending in Abu Dhabi on 8 December. The other races will be at the Miami, Spanish, Dutch, Singapore and Qatar Grands Prix.

Formula 1’s governing body is reassessing a penalty Lewis Hamilton received at the Qatar Grand Prix for crossing the track without permission. Hamilton was fined 50,000 euros (£34,700), with half of it suspended, and given a formal reprimand. A spokesperson said: “In view of his role-model status, the FIA is concerned about the impression his

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has apologised to motorsport’s governing body for his behaviour after qualifying at last weekend’s F1 Qatar Grand Prix. Stroll threw his steering wheel out of his car and shoved his trainer out of the way after qualifying 16th. The 24-year-old was under investigation by the FIA’s compliance officer for potentially

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will remain on the Formula 1 calendar at least until 2025 after a new contract was signed. The deal amounts to a one-year extension on the circuit’s previous deal, which ran until next season. Spa is popular with drivers and fans because of its reputation as one of the

PA Media By Sean Seddon BBC News Bernie Ecclestone, the former boss of Formula One, has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud. The 92-year-old did not declare more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore when asked by tax authorities in 2015. Ecclestone has agreed in a civil settlement to

McLaren are to trial the use of recycled carbon fibre on their cars at next week’s US Grand Prix. It will be used on cockpit panels on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s cars. If the experiment is a success, McLaren will continue using the material for the remainder of the 2023 season and plan to

The head of Formula 1’s drivers’ organisation says the Qatar Grand Prix proved that there is a heat-related limit for the human body in the sport. Several drivers needed medical attention after the race for either dehydration or heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon vomited in his helmet. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz

Pirelli will continue to supply tyres to Formula 1 until at least the end of the 2027 season after being awarded a new contract. The agreement, first reported by BBC Sport, will begin in 2025. The Italian brand has fended off competition from Japan’s Bridgestone company to extend its stint as F1’s sole tyre manufacturer

The FIA says it will look into calendar changes and other measures in Formula 1 to deal with extreme weather following the Qatar Grand Prix. Alpine driver Esteban Ocon said he had vomited in his helmet. “They should not be expected to compete under conditions that could jeopardise their health or safety,” said motorsport’s governing

Formula 1 should have more teams and fewer races, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The Emirati’s comments come in the context of the US-based Andretti organisation’s bid to enter F1, as well as an expanding global schedule of grands prix which is set to reach a record 24 next season. Commercial rights holder

Lewis Hamilton accepted the blame for a collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton, who was trying to overtake Russell and race leader Max Verstappen around the outside, said: “I’ve watched the replay and it was 100% my fault.” Hamilton, writing on social media, added: “I take

Formula 1 drivers said conditions in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix were “beyond the limit” and “too extreme”. A number of drivers needed medical attention for either dehydration or heat exhaustion after a race run in high temperatures and humidity. And Alpine driver Esteban Ocon said he had vomited in his helmet. Mercedes driver George Russell

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided at the start before Max Verstappen went on to dominate the Qatar Grand Prix. The crash caused Hamilton’s retirement and dropped Russell to the back of the field, from where he fought back in impressive fashion to finish fourth. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris took second