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Russell’s transponder was ‘frazzled and charred’ after Bahrain Grand Prix DRS drama | Formula 1

Mercedes revealed George Russell's technical trouble in the Bahrain Grand Prix struck much earlier than may have appeared from the broadcast.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/16/russells-transponder-was-frazzled-and-charred-after-bahrain-grand-prix-drs-drama/

“Don’t give me too much now”: Hamilton’s search for speed at Ferrari continues | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton asked for a break in the stream of information from the pit wall as he tried to wring more pace out of his Ferrari during the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/16/dont-give-me-too-much-now-hamiltons-search-for-speed-at-ferrari-continues/

Two companies awarded deal to build Spain’s new Madring F1 circuit | Formula 1

The new Formula 1 circuit which will host next year's Spanish Grand Prix will be built in a collaboration between two companies at a cost of €111 million (£95m).

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/16/two-companies-awarded-deal-to-build-spains-new-madring-f1-circuit/

Will the championship lead change hands? Six talking points for the Saudi Arabian GP | Formula 1

The pressure is building on championship leader Lando Norris. Will he still be in front after Sunday's race? Here are this weekend's talking points.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/16/will-the-championship-lead-change-hands-six-talking-points-for-the-saudi-arabian-gp/

Round-up: Saudi F1 team bid rumoured, Hamilton on ‘horrible’ teamwear and more | RaceFans Round-up

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/16/round-up-16th-april-2025/

Domenicali hints Imola could disappear from F1 calendar | Formula 1

Next month's grand prix at the Imola circuit in Italy looks likely to be the last following recent comments by Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/15/domenicali-hints-imola-could-disappear-from-f1-calendar/

“What the hell have you done?” Leclerc shocked by his DRS opening at turn 12 | Formula 1

Charles Leclerc's DRS opened in a high-speed corner during the Bahrain Grand Prix, prompting an alarmed reaction from the Ferrari driver.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/15/what-the-hell-have-you-done-leclerc-shocked-by-his-drs-opening-at-turn-12/

McLaren makes best start to a season since before its drivers were born | 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix stats and facts

McLaren has won three of the first four grand prix while Red Bull ended its longest spell without a double points score since 2018. More stats and facts from Bahrain.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/15/mclaren-makes-best-start-to-a-season-since-before-its-drivers-were-born/

Norris feels “nowhere near the capability I have” in McLaren’s 2025 car | Formula 1

Lando Norris admitted he hasn't felt comfortable in McLaren's new car since the season began after labouring to third place in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/15/norris-feels-nowhere-near-the-capability-i-have-in-mclarens-2025-car/

Round-up: Man Utd wants Mercedes engineer, Hamilton on Bahrain gains and more | RaceFans Round-up

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/15/round-up-15th-april-2025/

How to watch the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, WEC at Imola and more | TV Times

It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Jeddah and WEC is at Imola this weekend. Here's how to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and more.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/how-to-watch-the-2025-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-wec-at-imola-and-more/

“I don’t think it was right”: Antonelli disagreed with Mercedes over third pit stop | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli expressed doubt over Mercedes' strategy as he failed to score for the first time since his Formula 1 debut.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/i-dont-think-it-was-right-antonelli-disagreed-with-mercedes-over-third-pit-stop/

“Oh my God that was difficult”: Full radio from Verstappen’s luckless Bahrain GP | 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix radio transcript

Max Verstappen endured a luckless race in Bahrain but kept his frustrations contained on the radio. Red Bull helped him pull off a valuable last-lap pass.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/oh-my-god-that-was-difficult-full-radio-from-verstappens-luckless-bahrain-gp/

2025 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri became the first driver to win two grands prix this year, but was he the top performer in Bahrain? Here's our verdict on the full field.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/2025-bahrain-grand-prix-weekend-f1-driver-ratings/

Unclear if Mercedes or FOM fault was behind Russell’s DRS problem – Wolff | Formula 1

Mercedes do not know whether a fault on their car or Formula One Management's systems caused George Russell's DRS problems.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/unclear-if-mercedes-or-fom-fault-was-behind-russells-drs-problem-wolff/

Round-up: Bearman admits he was “lucky”, Verstappen’s exit clause and more | RaceFans Round-up

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/14/round-up-14th-april-2025/

Why Hamilton’s middle stint gave him cause for optimism: Race data analysed | 2025 Bahrain GP interactive data

After struggling in qualifying, Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by his middle stint in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Take a closer look at the data.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/13/why-hamiltons-middle-stint-gave-him-cause-for-optimism-race-data-analysed/

Red Bull’s Bahrain Grand Prix performance “not acceptable” – Marko | Formula 1

Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko called their performance unacceptable while Christian Horner said: "Nothing went our way from the start."

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/13/red-bulls-bahrain-grand-prix-performance-not-acceptable-marko/

Hulkenberg disqualified from Bahrain Grand Prix for plank wear breach | Formula 1

Nico Hulkenberg has been disqualified from the Bahrain Grand Prix after his car failed a post-race technical check.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/13/hulkenberg-disqualified-from-bahrain-grand-prix-for-plank-wear-breach/

Lawson reaches five penalty points after causing two collisions in Bahrain GP | Formula 1

Liam Lawson collected penalty points for collisions with Lance Stroll and Nico Hulkenberg during the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/13/lawson-reaches-five-penalty-points-after-causing-two-collisions-in-bahrain-gp/