T he introduction of the Braking Point story mode into EA Sports' F1 series has been interesting to watch because reactions to it have been so divided. Longtime fans of the series

Brad Pitt opens up about the emotional toll of F1 fame, claiming drivers like Lewis Hamilton face more criticism and isolation than actors.

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By then, new engine and chassis regulations may completely alter the frontrunners and backmarkers. It is why, in the drivers’ championship, McLaren must make this year count, whether it be Norris or Piastri basking in the winning glow of their papaya race suits. Unless, of course, this weekend presents a new narrative for the six months ahead.

Front wings to be exact, as the sport’s governing body implements a new Technical Directive that introduces “a further tightening of the load tests applied to the wings of F1 cars in a bid to address concerns around flexibility and the performance benefits teams might gain through the use of wings that flex under load.”

Formula 1’s hangover from a not-so-successful experiment to spice up another slow Monaco Grand Prix was still being felt at the next race in Spain this weekend.

Lewis Hamilton questioned how charismatic the rookie in his F1 movie should be—until Damson Idris turned it back on him.

Tsunoda respectively finished ninth and 13th in FP1 and FP2 at Barcelona, while team-mate Verstappen was in the top three on both occasions

F1 Academy is part of a wider culture shift in auto racing. In 2018, F1 abolished the role of “grid girls” — models paid to stand in front of drivers’ cars — and while auto racing remains male-dominated,