McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, Alpine, Haas, Racing Bulls and Aston Martin all made changes to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with different approaches to suit their specific needs. Only Williams and Sauber decided to retain their current configurations.
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) set the reference time (1:16:545) in the first free practice session at Imola, ahead of Lando Norris (McLaren) and Carlos Sainz (Williams). So far, McLaren seems to be in good shape, as are Mercedes. Red Bull remains an unknown quantity, while Ferrari seems to have a difficult car to master.
The British team is firmly established at the top of the constructors' championship. However, its strategy of not having a number 1 driver could cost it the drivers' title, as was the case for Williams in 1986.
Mexican driver Pato O'Ward will take part in the first free practice session of the 2025 Mexico Grand Prix with McLaren. A unique opportunity for the IndyCar driver to race in front of his home crowd, strengthening his ties with Formula 1.
The McLaren protégé and the new Alpine driver took part in a test session on the Dutch track on Wednesday May 7. For the Irishman, it was his first experience in F1, and he seems to have impressed the Woking team.
This Sunday, Oscar Piastri was voted Driver of the Day at the Miami Grand Prix. A well-deserved distinction following a masterful performance that confirms his meteoric rise this season.
Oscar Piastri had to overtake Max Verstappen on the track, but was then completely dominant. Lando Norris was forced to pull up after another tussle with the Red Bull driver, but helped McLaren to another one-two finish. George Russell finished third, 33 seconds off the lead!
The British driver gave his initial thoughts on single-seater performance in 2025. Although he concedes an advantage to McLaren, the Mercedes driver believes that this lead can be made up.
After a well-deserved two-week break following the season's first hat-trick of races, Formula 1 returns for the fourth edition of the Miami Grand Prix, where McLaren will once again be the favorite.
Lando Norris will start from tenth on the grid in Jeddah. The British driver didn't mince his words after hitting the wall in Q3, while his team manager, Andrea Stella, cited difficulties in adapting to the new MCL39.
Seven teams are taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to introduce technical evolutions, adjusting their single-seaters to the demands of the fast Jeddah city circuit. Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull are among the most involved, with targeted aerodynamic and mechanical adjustments.
The Australian has made a very solid start to the season. Much more consistent and efficient than his team-mate. Even if he is behind him in the championship, his driving is cleaner and he makes fewer mistakes.