Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 10, 2023, 01:51 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 As champagne corks popped in McLaren’s motorhome on Sunday evening, team principal Andrea Stella was keen to manage expectations. Speaking to members of the media after Lando Norris’ second-place finish at the British Grand Prix,

Max Verstappen is cruising towards a third world championship win but he says it’s been confusing to see the competitive order behind Red Bull changing race to race. McLaren emerged as second quickest behind Red Bull at Silverstone, with Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri fourth. McLaren made a clear step forward one race

SILVERSTONE, U.K. — Brad Pitt was a surprise guest in Formula One’s usual drivers briefing on Friday, which Lewis Hamilton joked was the best he’s ever attended. Pitt’s currently untitled F1 movie started filming at Silverstone this week ahead of the British Grand Prix, with the production having its own garage and pitwall stand as

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 8, 2023, 01:35 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SILVERSTONE, Great Britain — Lewis Hamilton has described McLaren’s improved performance during qualifying at the British Grand Prix as a “wake-up call” for his Mercedes team. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified second and third

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 9, 2023, 07:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 McLaren says any inspiration it has taken from Red Bull’s Formula One car to shape its latest upgrade package only tells part of the story about its step forward in performance at the last two

SILVERSTONE, U.K. — Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was eliminated from the opening segment of qualifying at the British Grand Prix, marking his fifth straight failure to make the shootout for pole position. Barring any penalties ahead, Perez will start Sunday’s race from 16th on the grid, while his Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen is

SILVERSTONE, U.K. — Lando Norris said he was watching the giant TV screens dotted around the Silverstone circuit to see if he could hold on to what would have been a shock pole position for the British Grand Prix. The late lap that put Norris top of the timing screens prompted huge cheers from the

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 7, 2023, 01:14 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton believes something was wrong with his car over a single lap during Friday practice for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, but is confident his team will find a solution in time for qualifying.

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJul 7, 2023, 06:03 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 SILVERSTONE, England — George Russell has said suspects Max Verstappen’s criticism of Formula One’s expanding race calendar is simply a negotiating tactic to earn more money on his next contract. Two-time champion Verstappen, who leads

Jul 7, 2023, 11:39 AM ET Formula One champions Red Bull are finding potential problems with the sport’s 2026 engine because they are ahead of schedule in building their own, according to team boss Christian Horner. The Briton and double world champion Max Verstappen have both voiced concerns about the characteristics of the new power