F1 In Five

Lando Norris, George Russell and the RB drivers were all under investigation for breaking the starting procedures at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Here's why they got their penalties. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

The Brazilian Grand Prix once again produced an incredible race in Formula 1 with some huge shock results and several controversial penalties that will have the debate over them continue for a while yet to come. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

The first competitive session of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend got underway at Interlagos in Brazil earlier today, but which drivers are looking good for this weekend's Sprint race and who has an uphill task on Saturday morning? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Ayrton Senna was a three-time world champion of Formula 1 and in many people's eyes, the greatest F1 driver ever. Here are 5 iconic moments from Senna's career that show why he remains a motorsport legend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Both Renault and Honda have been punished by the FIA for procedural breaches of Formula 1's cost cap regulations, but what have the engine manufacturers been penalised with and why is this? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen's on-track controversies have triggered a debate to happen regarding potential rule changes for the future, but will the drivers agree to a change in light of these incidents? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Max Verstappen was again involved in multiple controversial incidents with title rival Lando Norris at the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend. Verstappen got 20 seconds worth of penalties and we go into exactly why. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Formula 1’s highest race certainly delivered drama and action with the title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris coming to blows once again in Mexico City. Find out who was to blame for those incidents, as well as all the other highlights from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

Mexican Grand Prix qualifying produced some huge shocks, as some big names dropped out in Q1. We also have a fascinating battle set up between the championship contenders on Sunday, here's the 5 things we learned from Mexico City qualifying! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Mexico City Grand Prix Practice saw a 2025 Pirelli Tyre Test, a bunch of reserve drivers get a run out, and a couple of big crashes at the Esses section of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

McLaren are appealing Lando Norris' United States Grand Prix penalty during the Mexican GP weekend, with a hearing scheduled for Friday evening. Will their appeal be successful, though? We take a look and see what's likely to happen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

The Mexican Grand Prix is on this weekend and to preview this weekend's F1 race, we're taking a look at the 5 drivers you should be paying special attention around the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Liam Lawson left a big impact in his first F1 race for a year, going from the back of the grid to points, but one man, Fernando Alonso, wasn't impressed, here's why the pair are feuding. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Liam Lawson put in arguably a driver-of-the-day performance at the United States Grand Prix in the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, as the RB driver went from the pit lane to the points in his first Formula 1 race in over a year! He's already proven that he's a significant upgrade on Daniel Ricciardo. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

The F1 2024 United States Grand Prix played host to a very controversial race between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris for the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship. We also saw some incredible drives from the pit-lane to the points and a great day for Ferrari to enter the Constructors' Championship battle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

Lando Norris started behind title rival Max Verstappen for the 2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint Race, but could the McLaren man catch the defending champion around the Circuit of the Americas this afternoon? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

The USGP sees the first F1 Sprint Weekend since Austria, but what did we learn from the final Friday running in Austin, Texas? There were some big surprises around the Circuit of the Americas this afternoon! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Red Bull Racing have changed their car after speaking with the FIA due to protests from other teams about a potentially illegal device that has been uncovered on their car. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Fred Vasseur, who worked with Sir Lewis Hamilton during his junior career before Formula 1, has stated that Hamilton has been thinking of joining Ferrari since at least 2004 when he first worked with the future seven-time world champion during Euro Formula 3. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.c...

Adrian Newey's real reason for Red Bull has been revealed, as former Ferrari driver Nigel Mansell has critised the Scuderia for not trying harder to sign the legendary designer. All that and a whole lot more in our weekly roundup! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Toyota has officially confirmed that they're re-entering Formula 1 as a Technical Partner for the Haas F1 team, but what is this going to mean for the American team and the sport as a whole? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Outgoing Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has stated that there have been many reasons for his team's failings in F1 after the French outfit have confirmed they're shutting their engine programme down after the 2025 season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Dr Helmut Marko has stated that he would prefer a younger driver to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025 rather than Sergio Perez, with Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson now primed to battle it out for the second RBR seat. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Former Ferrari driver Nigel Mansell has said that he was surprised his former team didn't sign the legendary designer and that they may end up regretting that decision. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe

Jules Bianchi suffered what was ultimately a tragic crash during the Japanese Grand Prix ten years ago. Bianchi was touted as a future Ferrari Formula 1 driver, but just how good was the young Frenchman during his brief time in F1? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit f1chronicle.substack.com/subscribe