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"Britain’s least successful grand prix driver."
With that headline, running in 40-odd-point text on the right-hand side of a double-page spread, readers of the August 1992 edition of Car magazine were introduced to Perry McCarthy. On the opposite side, in a singularly ‘route one’ piece of art direction, McCarthy was photographed in his regular clothes – apart from a crash helmet – at ...Keep reading

"Britain’s least successful grand prix driver.” 
With that headline, running in 40-odd-point text on the right-hand side of a double-page spread, readers of the August 1992 edition of Car magazine were introduced to Perry McCarthy. On the opposite side, in a singularly ‘route one’ piece of art direction, McCarthy was photographed in his regular clothes – apart from a crash helmet – ...Keep reading

As Formula 1's calendar has ballooned over the past couple of decades, it's a bit easier to get away with an off-weekend - nonetheless, championship credentials are still awarded to those who make the least mistakes.
With just nine points between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at this stage in the season, the final 10 rounds effectively work as a shootout. Thus, each error carries a bit more ...Keep reading

As Formula 1's calendar has ballooned over the past couple of decades, it's a bit easier to get away with an off-weekend - nonetheless, championship credentials are still awarded to those who make the least mistakes.
With just nine points between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at this stage in the season, the final 10 rounds effectively work as a shootout. Thus, each error carries a bit more ...Keep reading

Reigning four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen might just be the most highly-rated current driver – and Emerson Fittipaldi clearly won’t disagree.
Double world champion Fittipaldi was asked by Autosport in an exclusive interview about the Red Bull driver’s current performance, and the Brazilian readily singled him out as the best driver on the grid in his opinion.
“If I ...Keep reading

Reigning four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen might just be the most highly-rated current driver – and Emerson Fittipaldi clearly won’t disagree.
Double world champion Fittipaldi was asked by Motorsport.com Autosport about the Red Bull driver’s current performance in an exclusive interview, and the Brazilian readily singled him out as the best driver on the grid in his ...Keep reading

Williams team principal James Vowles says Formula 1 teams still have work to do to ease driver complaints over the increased workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.
Next year F1 is changing both chassis and power units in what is seen as one of the biggest regulation changes in history, placing a much bigger emphasis on electric energy, close ...Keep reading

Williams team principal James Vowles says F1 teams still have work to do over the drivers' increased mental workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.
Next year F1 is changing both chassis and power units in what is seen as one of the biggest regulation changes in history, placing a much bigger emphasis on electric energy, close to a 50-50 split ...Keep reading

Halfway through his seventh season in Formula 1, George Russell has become a stalwart of Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's heir, but the 27-year-old has also firmly established himself off the track. Russell has become one of the most outspoken drivers on the grid, never shunning tough questions on the bigger picture, whether the focus is on safety or the direction the championship's governing body the ...Keep reading

Halfway through his seventh season in Formula 1, George Russell has become a stalwart of Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's heir, but the 27-year-old has also firmly established himself off the track. Russell has become one of the most outspoken drivers on the grid, never shunning tough questions on the bigger picture, whether the focus is on safety or the direction the championship's governing body the ...Keep reading