7 d. ago Oscar Piastri storms to Saudi Arabian F1 GP win and now leads title race

McLaren man’s win catapults him 10pts clear in title raceMax Verstappen pays price for first-lap penaltyMaintaining a focus and equilibrium under pressure has always been one of the hallmarks of Formula One’s greatest proponents and Oscar ­Piastri is demonstrating it with striking assurance for one so young.His victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, beating the world champion Max Verstappen, was an object lesson in the 24-year-old’s calm and confidence and his potential to take the title in only his third season. Continue reading...

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1 week ago F1 news LIVE: Bahrain GP result and standings with driver disqualified after race

Follow all the reaction as Piastri wins from pole as McLaren claim their first-ever win in Bahrain

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2 w. ago F1 Bahrain GP LIVE: Race result and standings as Russell holds off Norris with Piastri claiming ruthless win

Follow all the reaction as Piastri wins from pole as McLaren claim their first-ever win in Bahrain

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3 w. ago Max Verstappen defies McLaren duo to win fourth Japanese F1 GP in a row

Dutchman led from pole to win fourth Japanese GPMcLaren duo Norris and Piastri finish second, thirdWhile it may have been short on thrills, the Japanese Grand Prix was at the very least a demonstration of intent from Max Verstappen. ­Formula One might prefer the spectacle and drama but it is all a bagatelle to ­Verstappen in his pursuit of a fifth consecutive world title.His victory at Suzuka, ground out with a relentless series of controlled laps while hounded to the flag by the two McLarens, was a pointed reminder that the Dutchman will not go quietly into the night. At the close he had beaten Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third by just over a second. They had been on his tail throughout, ready to pounce on any moment of weakness at a track that punishes the smallest errors. There were none. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Max Verstappen defies McLaren duo to win fourth straight Japanese F1 GP

Dutchman led from pole to win fourth Japanese GPMcLaren duo Norris and Piastri finish second, thirdMax Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull with a very strong drive from pole position at Suzuka, beating the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third.It was a fine run from the Dutchman in a car that is not the quickest in the field to secure his first victory of the season. Charles Leclerc was in fourth for Ferrari, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton in seventh. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were in fifth and sixth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Win a McLaren 720s supercar for just 17p in latest BOTB giveaway

BOTB is back with another jaw-dropping dream car competition – and this time you could win a 200mph McLaren supercar for less than the price of a stamp.

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3 w. ago Win a McLaren 720s supercar for just 19p in latest BOTB giveaway

BOTB is back with another jaw-dropping dream car competition – and this time you could win a 200mph McLaren supercar for less than the price of a stamp.

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