qualifying | Ben Waterworth

Ricciardo's 'painful' qualifying error makes for tough Aus GP task as fellow Aussie sets six-year best

Ben Waterworth

Mar 235 min

Ricciardo's 'painful' qualifying error makes for tough Aus GP task as fellow Aussie sets six-year best

Just as Ferrari fans thought the Red Bull dominance was set to be broken, Max Verstappen did what Max Verstappen does best: finish first...

Super sub Bearman impresses as Verstappen dominates Saudi Arabian qualifying

Ben Waterworth

Mar 92 min

Super sub Bearman impresses as Verstappen dominates Saudi Arabian qualifying

While Max Verstappen once again dominated Formula One qualifying to take his 34th career pole position in Saudi Arabia overnight, the...

Verstappen picks up in 2024 where he left off in 2023 with Bahrain Pole

Ben Waterworth

Mar 22 min

Verstappen picks up in 2024 where he left off in 2023 with Bahrain Pole

It’s status quo in the world of Formula One as Max Verstappen and Red Bull took out the first pole position for season 2024. The Dutchman...

Verstappen closes out 2023 qualifying with another pole

Ben Waterworth

Nov 26, 20232 min

Verstappen closes out 2023 qualifying with another pole

Formula 1 qualifying has ended for 2023 in the same way it has 11 other times throughout the season with Max Verstappen taking pole...

Ferrari denied an all-red front row as grid penalties turn Las Vegas qualifying into a gamble

Ben Waterworth

Nov 18, 20232 min

Ferrari denied an all-red front row as grid penalties turn Las Vegas qualifying into a gamble

Charles Leclerc stormed to his fifth pole position in 2023 after a dominant performance in the first-ever qualifying at the new Las Vegas...

Verstappen claims pole again in Sao Paulo

Ben Waterworth

Nov 5, 20232 min

Verstappen claims pole again in Sao Paulo

Max Verstappen continues to do what Max Verstappen does: win, with both a sprint win and pole position so far in Brazil for the Sao Paulo...

Ferrari front row lockout as Ricciardo shines in Mexico

Ben Waterworth

Oct 28, 20232 min

Ferrari front row lockout as Ricciardo shines in Mexico

Ferrari have stunned Red Bull at the Mexico City Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc taking pole ahead of Carlos Sainz for a front row...

Verstappen wins Sprint race as Leclerc takes main race pole for US GP

Ben Waterworth

Oct 22, 20232 min

Verstappen wins Sprint race as Leclerc takes main race pole for US GP

Max Verstappen became the first driver in F1 history to win three sprint races in a season as he cruised to the win this morning in...

Piastri takes sprint win in Qatar as Verstappen is crowned 2023 world champion

Ben Waterworth

Oct 8, 20233 min

Piastri takes sprint win in Qatar as Verstappen is crowned 2023 world champion

It was an eventful Saturday in Qatar overnight as Oscar Piastri won his first ever F1 ‘race’ while Dutchman Max Verstappen finally...

Sainz takes pole as Red Bulls falter in Singapore

Ben Waterworth

Sep 17, 20232 min

Sainz takes pole as Red Bulls falter in Singapore

Red Bull’s undefeated win streak in 2023 is under serious threat in Singapore after both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez failed to make...

Sainz storms to Monza pole at Italian GP

Ben Waterworth

Sep 3, 20232 min

Sainz storms to Monza pole at Italian GP

It was a good day to be a Ferrari fan as Carlos Sainz Jr stormed to his first pole position of 2023 at the most important place he could...

Round 13 F1 driver power rankings: Gasly finds the gas

Ben Waterworth

Aug 30, 20232 min

Round 13 F1 driver power rankings: Gasly finds the gas

You’ve read the team power rankings, now let’s get into the driver power rankings! The disclaimer here of course is the same. With any...

Round 13 F1 team power rankings: Aston back on the rise

Ben Waterworth

Aug 29, 20233 min

Round 13 F1 team power rankings: Aston back on the rise

Power rankings time again! Always an exciting moment to be able to attempt to bring a true reflection of just where we are for the 2023...

Dutch Grand Prix talking points: Everyone's becoming a Verstappen fan

Ben Waterworth

Aug 28, 20234 min

Dutch Grand Prix talking points: Everyone's becoming a Verstappen fan

After what seemed like an eternity, F1 finally returned after nearly a month off and delivered one action packed race to whet our...

Home town delight for Verstappen in orange overload of front row

Ben Waterworth

Aug 27, 20232 min

Home town delight for Verstappen in orange overload of front row

Max Verstappen has picked up where he left off at the Dutch Grand Prix, taking a dominant pole position as Formula 1 returns from the...

Round 12 F1 driver power rankings: the ascent of Piastri continues

Ben Waterworth

Aug 2, 20232 min

Round 12 F1 driver power rankings: the ascent of Piastri continues

You’ve read the pre-summer break team power rankings, now it’s time to get into the driver rankings. Of course, first comes a disclaimer:...

Round 12 F1 team power rankings: will the real second-best team please stand up?

Ben Waterworth

Aug 1, 20232 min

Round 12 F1 team power rankings: will the real second-best team please stand up?

The summer break is here and it’s time to make sure the true reflection of team order in the F1 field is scrutinised. How? With another...

Belgian Grand Prix talking points: Can Red Bull craft a historic perfect season?

Ben Waterworth

Jul 31, 20234 min

Belgian Grand Prix talking points: Can Red Bull craft a historic perfect season?

Somehow, we have reached the halfway point of the 2023 F1 season and somehow, we have had a perfect half of a season. Of course, I mean...

Piastri shines as Verstappen continues his charge

Ben Waterworth

Jul 30, 20233 min

Piastri shines as Verstappen continues his charge

Oscar Piastri was the star of sprint race Saturday in Belgium, securing second place in both the sprint shoot-out and race to firmly...

Round 11 F1 team power rankings: McLaren are the real deal

Ben Waterworth

Jul 25, 20232 min

Round 11 F1 team power rankings: McLaren are the real deal

As we reach the halfway point of the 2023 F1 season, it’s time to bring you another edition of my F1 team power rankings. And while one...