IndyCar won’t cap grid sizes when Prema’s arrival increases its field to 29 cars next year, but president Jay Frye admits it may have to in the future.
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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
Alonso set to become F1’s oldest driver for more than 50 years
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso will be Formula 1’s oldest driver since Graham Hill in 1975 by the time his new contract ends. Why are more drivers racing for longer?
DRS still does more harm than good but hopefully its days are finally numbered
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s DRS rule change for this year shows its latest cars haven’t made racing any easier. But it may not be able to rely on it for much longer.
How to watch the Chinese GP, IndyCar at Long Beach and WEC at Imola
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to China for the first time since 2019, IndyCar races at Long Beach and WEC is at Imola. Here’s how to watch.
“Retirement not an option” says Alonso as new deal keeps him in F1 until 45
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso revealed he has signed his longest contract ever as he pledged his future to Aston Martin.
Why Alonso is eager to reunite with Honda despite win-less McLaren years
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says he’s eager to work with Honda again in 2026 despite his unsuccessful spell with them when he last drove for McLaren.
From ‘Flying Pig’ to Senna’s heroics: The short, incredible history of Toleman
F1 history
Posted onTed Toleman’s team never won a grand prix but deserves its place in Formula 1 history having introduced several future stars including Ayrton Senna.
Ted Toleman passes away aged 86
Formula 1
Posted onNorman Edward ‘Ted’ Toleman, whose Formula 1 team gave several famous names their start in the sport, has died at the age of 86 after a long illness.
Suzuka showed Mercedes “have a more stable platform” now
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes say they are better able to understand how to get the best out of their W15 after the Japanese Grand Prix.
Andretti opens UK base as it presses on with F1 entry plans
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti opens Silverstone facility • Fans watch Tsunoda test tyres • Newgarden leads Larson in Indy 500 test
FIA member clubs urge review of Ethics Committee after Ben Sulayem investigation
Formula 1
Posted onMore FIA member clubs have written to the governing body pledging support for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his recent investigation.
Ferrari’s strategy gains in 2024 are “purely down to the car” – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onAny improvement Ferrari appears to have made with its strategies this year are down to its car being more competitive, says Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Tsunoda ‘at Verstappen and Alonso’s level’ with Suzuka performance – Marko
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Mark lavished praise on Yuki Tsunoda but said the team won’t decide its 2025 drivers until later in the year.
Japan was first race where Red Bull’s winning margin was bigger than last year
2024 Japanese GP stats and facts
Posted onRed Bull beat their 2023 winning margin at Suzuka and Max Verstappen now has as many victories as all Finnish drivers. More Japanese Grand Prix facts and stats.
New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China • Ricciardo and Bottas test at Suzuka • No Malukas at Long Beach
Prema announce move into IndyCar with new two-car team in 2025
IndyCar
Posted onOne of Europe’s top motor racing teams outside Formula 1 has announced it will compete in the IndyCar series next year.
Hamilton makes his worst ever start to a season but his next team are on the up
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton has made his worst start to an F1 season but Ferrari have almost doubled their points haul compared to last year.
Drivers warned F1 and FIA a sprint race at Chinese GP is “not a good choice”
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have criticised the decision to hold the first sprint event of the season at next week’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s tyre management is better now than I’ve ever had before – Leclerc
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari’s tyre management better than ever – Leclerc • Formula E cancels support series • McLaren renews tobacco sponsor
Damaged endplate led to Hamilton’s “extremely fair play” offer to Russell
Formula 1
Posted onToto Wolff praised Lewis Hamilton for his “extremely fair play” when he offered to let his team mate overtake him during the Japanese GP.