Slipstream Saturday: F1 Cost Caps And Invalid Protests
The latest during a wild week of F1 news: a FIA penalty that wasn’t, James Hinchcliffe booth analysis and a special helmet for Sebastian Vettel in Mexico City.
Michael has watched NASCAR for 20 years and regularly covered the sport from 2013-2021, and also formerly covered the SRX series from 2021-2023. He now covers the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and road course events in the NASCAR Cup Series.
F1 Midweek: Colton Herta Misfires
Colton Herta continues to face the dilemma of making the move to F1 or sticking with IndyCar. How might each scenario pan out?
Max Verstappen Overcomes Pit Stop, Lewis Hamilton, To Win At COTA
Max Verstappen overcame a terrible final pit stop to pass Lewis Hamilton late to win the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.
Max Verstappen Wins Japanese Grand Prix, World Championship In Bizarre Fashion
Max Verstappen clinched his second Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in a wet and hectic race in Suzuka, Japan.
Sergio Perez Survives, Wins Delayed & Shortened Singapore Grand Prix
It’s the fourth career win for the Mexican driver and came on a night that his teammate Max Verstappen could have clinched the championship.
Charles Leclerc Secures Singapore Pole; Max Verstappen Aborts Qualifying Runs
Charles Leclerc took the pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after a strategic error robbed Max Verstappen of two fast laps.
Common Sense Prevails in Alex Palou-CGR IndyCar Drama
Finally, after almost two months of back-and-forth with lawsuits filed by both sides, common sense has finally won in the case of 2021 IndyCar Champion Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing.
Alex Palou Wins at Laguna Seca, Will Power Wins 2nd IndyCar Championship
Alex Palou won his fourth career IndyCar race and Will Power won his second IndyCar title.
Max Verstappen Spoils the Party, Wins in Italy
Max Verstappen earned his 31st career F1 victory and fifth consecutive this season.