Formula 1

Image copyright Formula 1 Image caption F1 wants to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2030 It is no secret that Formula 1 racing is a polluting sport, or that its previous owner Bernie Ecclestone wasn’t particularly interested in sustainability. But things have changed since the elite motor-racing series was taken over by US media giant Liberty

More than one billion animals have died during the bushfires Formula 1 is to hold an auction of valuable memorabilia and experiences to raise money to help those affected by the Australian bushfires. Australia suffered its worst bushfire season this summer; at least 30 people and one billion animals have been killed, primarily in the

Red Bull took part in an F1 festival in Miami in October 2018 Formula 1 has made further changes to its plans for a Miami Grand Prix in the hope of overturning objections to the race from locals. F1 was forced to abandon the original location for the race, which was in the downtown area

Bratches would often be seen on the grid with Chase Carey Formula 1 commercial boss Sean Bratches is to leave his role at the end of the month. Bratches, one of three executives appointed when US group Liberty Media bought the sport in January 2017, will not be directly replaced. A statement from F1 said

1996 world champion Damon Hill and current driver Romain Grosjean were among the guests at the unveiling Saudi Arabia has unveiled detailed plans for a new race track that is poised to host Formula 1 from 2023. The Qiddiyah circuit is part of a new entertainment and sports complex outside the capital Riyadh, designed by

Arthur Leclerc watched his brother Charles crash out of last season’s German Grand Prix Charles Leclerc’s younger brother Arthur has been signed up to Ferrari’s young driver programme. Monegasque Arthur Leclerc, 19, is one of two new arrivals, along with 16-year-old Dino Beganovic of Sweden. Charles Leclerc was on pole position seven times and won

Carlos Sainz won four out of 12 stages and led from stage three until the finish Carlos Sainz won his third Dakar Rally title with victory in Saudi Arabia. Sainz finished six minutes 21 seconds clear of defending champion Nasser al-Attiyah, who won Thursday’s final stage in Qiddiya. The 57-year-old Spaniard, father of McLaren Formula

Jamie Chadwick won last season’s inaugural W Series at Brand Hatch The female-only W Series will feature on the Formula 1 support-race bill for the first time this year. Races at the United States and Mexican Grands Prix in 2020 will be the climax to the W Series’ second season. W Series advisory board chairman

Nissany raced in Formula 2 in 2018 and will do so again in 2020 Israeli Roy Nissany is to be Williams’ test driver in Formula 1 in 2020. The 25-year-old, who last raced in Formula 2 in 2018 and will do so again this season, will drive in three practice sessions and one test as

Charles Leclerc won two races in his first season with Ferrari Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc says he and team-mate Sebastian Vettel will not crash together on track again. Their collision in Brazil at the end of last season was the climax of a series of controversies between the two drivers as they fought for supremacy. “We

Sir Jackie Stewart is still active in Formula 1 at the age of 80 Formula 1’s ability to find quick solutions is hastening the race to find a cure for dementia, believes three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart. The 80-year-old Scot set up the Race Against Dementia charity in 2018, two years after his wife,

All F1 races are live across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website Formula 1 teams are putting together their new cars before the first race of the new season in Australia on 15 March. The teams kick off pre-season testing at Barcelona in Spain on 19 February before

Hamilton (right) has praised those working at the heart of the bushfires in Australia Lewis Hamilton says he will donate more than £380,000 to support the fire service and animal welfare charities affected by fires in Australia. The Formula 1 world champion pledged $500,000 and says he “can’t help but grieve for the defenceless animals

Australia is fighting an unprecedented bushfire season, fuelled by record temperatures and widespread drought Formula 1 says it is monitoring the Australian bushfire crisis before the start of the 2020 season in Melbourne on 13-15 March. The country has witnessed the worst fire season in its history which has claimed a record-breaking 4.9m hectares, an

Chadwick won two races on her way to the W Series title last year W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will continue in her role as a Williams development driver this season. The 21-year-old won the inaugural female-only series last year, and her bright start to the championship won her a back-room position at Williams. Williams

Verstappen became the youngest winner in F1 history when he won the Spanish Grand Prix as an 18-year-old in 2016 Max Verstappen has extended his deal with Red Bull until the end of the 2023 season. The 22-year-old Dutchman has been with the team since being promoted from Toro Rosso part-way through the 2016 season.

Fernando Alonso is bidding to become the first Formula One world champion to win the event Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso finished 11th on stage one of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The Spaniard is making his debut in the event for Toyota and trying to become the first F1 world champion

This year’s event is being held in the Middle East for the first time Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso embarks on the Dakar Rally on Sunday – but can he make the “impossible look possible”? “The challenge is undoubtedly the biggest I have faced in my sporting career,” the 38-year-old said. “But taking