Charles Leclerc just signed a contract extension with Ferrari through 2028. The headlines called it a commitment. A show of faith. A vote of confidence in the Scuderia’s future. I think it might be the day he locked himself in....
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Zhou Guanyu Joins Cadillac F1 as Reserve Driver
Cadillac has announced Zhou Guanyu as their reserve driver for the 2026 season, and if you’re just reading that as “backup driver hired,” you’re missing the real story. This move is a masterclass in strategic team building that reveals how...
Continue reading...Ferrari’s 2026 Ultimatum: Why Leadership’s Final Gamble Could Reshape F1’s Most Storied Team
When American fans romanticize Ferrari’s history, they’re missing something critical. The Prancing Horse has rarely assembled a leadership group that enables consistent success. Their heritage isn’t one of winning; it’s one of dysfunction, political intrigue, and personality clashes. Yes, they...
Continue reading...Norris’ Championship Win Signals New Era in Formula 1
Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship by just two points over Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, securing his first title with 423 points. The margin was razor-thin, but the implications are massive. This wasn’t just another championship....
Continue reading...Ferrari’s Leadership Crisis: Why Blaming Drivers Ignores the Real Problem
When Ferrari president John Elkann publicly criticized Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix disaster, he revealed more about Ferrari’s dysfunction than any double DNF ever could. The facts are brutal. Ferrari dropped from second to...
Continue reading...The Cruelest Victory: Why Brazil 2008 Still Haunts Me
I think about Felipe Massa crossing that finish line in São Paulo more than I probably should. He won the race. He did everything right. For 39 seconds, he was a world champion. Then Lewis Hamilton passed Timo Glock in...
Continue reading...Why Ferrari Keeps Choosing Pride Over Championships
Ferrari’s 2025 season tells you everything you need to know about what’s broken in Maranello. The SF-25 sits winless. Charles Leclerc publicly admits they’re the fourth-best team. Lewis Hamilton has sent three separate reports to management demanding structural changes. This...
Continue reading...Why Mercedes Chose Harmony Over Superstar Drama
Mercedes just confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, and I think they’re signaling something bigger than a driver lineup. They’re killing the superstar era. Look at what they didn’t do. They explored signing Max Verstappen over the summer....
Continue reading...Grosjean Chose His Ending at Mugello
Romain Grosjean could have walked away after 27 seconds trapped in flames nearly killed him. Most would have. Instead, he chose to return to Mugello and finish his story on his terms. I’ve watched F1 long enough to know that...
Continue reading...Van Video Shows Real Teamwork
Bad weather created perfect content. When flight delays forced former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and current Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc into a rental van for an impromptu road trip to Monte Carlo, nobody expected it to become a masterclass in...
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