formula 1 | Ben Waterworth

'A lot of variables that we're normally not used to': Drivers relish return to Vegas as F1 glitters in Sin City for a second year

Ben Waterworth

Nov 202 min read

'A lot of variables that we're normally not used to': Drivers relish return to Vegas as F1 glitters in Sin City for a second year

It was maybe the most hyped Formula One race of all time last season, but just how are the drivers feeling about returning to Sin City?

Round 21 F1 driver power rankings: Verstappen proves why he is the best driver on the grid

Ben Waterworth

Nov 53 min read

Round 21 F1 driver power rankings: Verstappen proves why he is the best driver on the grid

There is no doubting the skill of Max Verstappen, but his drive in Brazil all but proved he is the best on the grid.

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Talking Points: Verstappen masterclass all but seals fourth championship

Ben Waterworth

Nov 45 min read

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Talking Points: Verstappen masterclass all but seals fourth championship

An absolutely enthralling Sao Paulo Grand Prix may have just confirmed us our latest four-time F1 world champion.

Round 20 F1 driver power rankings: The tussle at the top continues to deliver

Ben Waterworth

Oct 313 min read

Round 20 F1 driver power rankings: The tussle at the top continues to deliver

Another win for Ferrari, this time in the other car. It all was happening in Mexico.

Round 20 F1 team power rankings: Red v Papaya in the battle of 2024

Ben Waterworth

Oct 293 min read

Round 20 F1 team power rankings: Red v Papaya in the battle of 2024

Ferrari move closer to the top of the Constructors’ Championship, but can they maintain the top of the power rankings?

Mexico City Grand Prix Talking Points: Alonso milestone worth applauding, but all eyes on Verstappen-Norris drama in Mexico

Ben Waterworth

Oct 285 min read

Mexico City Grand Prix Talking Points: Alonso milestone worth applauding, but all eyes on Verstappen-Norris drama in Mexico

An epic Mexico City Grand Prix gave us all some spicy action right up and down the grid.

'You'll be gone in three weeks': F1’s most loyal team member approaching historic 600 race milestone

Ben Waterworth

Oct 245 min read

'You'll be gone in three weeks': F1’s most loyal team member approaching historic 600 race milestone

Andy Stevenson will celebrate his 600th Grand Prix in Las Vegas, but to him it'll be just another day at the office.

Round 19 F1 driver power rankings: Leclerc rises once more as rankings continue to change

Ben Waterworth

Oct 233 min read

Round 19 F1 driver power rankings: Leclerc rises once more as rankings continue to change

Ferrari and Charles Leclerc once again throw a spanner in the works when it comes to both the Championship and these power rankings.

Round 19 F1 team power rankings: The red mist that won’t go away

Ben Waterworth

Oct 223 min read

Round 19 F1 team power rankings: The red mist that won’t go away

Just when you think it’s all about the papaya, a certain red team comes out and dominates the race.

United States Grand Prix Talking Points: Ferrari still alive as Championship fight heats up, Ricciardo's ghost haunts Circuit of the Americas

Ben Waterworth

Oct 215 min read

United States Grand Prix Talking Points: Ferrari still alive as Championship fight heats up, Ricciardo's ghost haunts Circuit of the Americas

After a four-week break without Formula One, the cars were back in anger under the hot sun of a Texan sky for the popular US Grand Prix.

Rarer than landing on the moon: Kiwi rookie F1 driver relishes stepping into Ricciardo's ride

Ben Waterworth

Oct 213 min read

Rarer than landing on the moon: Kiwi rookie F1 driver relishes stepping into Ricciardo's ride

More men have walked on the moon than there have been Formula 1 drivers from New Zealand.

Cat’s out of the bag for F1 driver’s viral sensation

Ben Waterworth

Oct 203 min read

Cat’s out of the bag for F1 driver’s viral sensation

A cat might be the last thing you think about when it comes to Formula 1, but for Zhou Guanyu it’s right up near the very top.

'It’s definitely on the list for sure': Supercars could be on the agenda for Bottas who's promised to race Down Under

Ben Waterworth

Oct 202 min read

'It’s definitely on the list for sure': Supercars could be on the agenda for Bottas who's promised to race Down Under

Honorary Australian driver Valtteri Bottas has flagged his interest in racing down under in the Supercars Championship.

'It's sad': No extra pressure for lone Aussie in Austin as drivers pay tribute to Ricciardo

Ben Waterworth

Oct 182 min read

'It's sad': No extra pressure for lone Aussie in Austin as drivers pay tribute to Ricciardo

Oscar Piastri says there is no added pressure on his shoulders from down under after Daniel Ricciardo’s exit.

Round 18 F1 driver power rankings: Topsy-turvy rankings change once again

Ben Waterworth

Sep 253 min read

Round 18 F1 driver power rankings: Topsy-turvy rankings change once again

Another round where the drivers change it up at the top in both the race and the power rankings. Just how on earth are we keeping up?

Round 18 F1 team power rankings: Papaya ruling a little more at the top

Ben Waterworth

Sep 242 min read

Round 18 F1 team power rankings: Papaya ruling a little more at the top

Some close back and forth between Ferrari and McLaren slipped away in Singapore.

Singapore Grand Prix Talking Points: Are Red Bull firing the wrong driver, and is Mad Max's reign coming to an end?

Ben Waterworth

Sep 236 min read

Singapore Grand Prix Talking Points: Are Red Bull firing the wrong driver, and is Mad Max's reign coming to an end?

Is it justified to see the back of Danny Ric instead of another driver in the Red Bull garage?

Round 17 F1 driver power rankings: Change at the top as excitement ramps up

Ben Waterworth

Sep 183 min read

Round 17 F1 driver power rankings: Change at the top as excitement ramps up

Things are set to change in the driver power rankings after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. But how much?

Round 17 F1 team power rankings: Battle at the top continues to heat up

Ben Waterworth

Sep 172 min read

Round 17 F1 team power rankings: Battle at the top continues to heat up

Another race with intrigue and mystery means that the power rankings are once again filled with exactly the same levels of excitement.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Talking Points: F1 Talking Points: Piastri win worthy of an Oscar as Championship battle continues to intrigue

Ben Waterworth

Sep 164 min read

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Talking Points: F1 Talking Points: Piastri win worthy of an Oscar as Championship battle continues to intrigue

An enthralling Azerbaijan Grand Prix is in the books as Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass to claim his second-ever F1 win.