The Irish Times

Fractious atmosphere and accusations as F1 sets up in Barcelona

Alonso accuses race stewards of incompetence over five-second penalty at race in Miami

Fri May 20 2022 - 19:36

The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Barry Connolly

His Fulfil nutrition bar business was sold to Ferrero for €160m

Fri May 20 2022 - 05:00

‘We haven’t improved’: Hamilton dispirited as Mercedes off the pace again

Car a handful to drive and understand as seven-time champion finishes sixth in Miami

Mon May 09 2022 - 11:33

Max Verstappen wins inaugural Miami Grand Prix

Another forgettable outing for struggling former champion Hamilton

Sun May 08 2022 - 22:37

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Pole was Monegesque’s third in five races this Formula One season

Sun May 08 2022 - 12:53

Barry Connolly: poised to fulfill global promise of nutrition bar business

Entrepreneur has sold his company Fulfil Nutrition to Ferrero for a reported €160m

Mon May 02 2022 - 05:37

Mercedes ‘porpoising’ is becoming a real pain for George Russell

‘The bouncing, it really takes your breath away. It’s the most extreme I’ve ever felt’

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 16:00

Verstappen storms to win at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Red Bull driver cuts Leclerc’s championship lead to 27 points on miserable day for Ferrari

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 19:33

Verstappen wins Imola sprint race as Hamilton endures more misery

Dutch World champion passes table-topping Charles Leclerc on dramatic penultimate lap

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 18:12

Verstappen claims pole position for sprint race at Imola

First meeting of the season to host the sprint race format that F1 trialled last year

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 22:30

Hamilton calls for immediate improvement amid dwindling title hopes

Seven-time champion is alread 43 points adrift of Ferrari’s leader Charles Leclerc

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 09:43

Improved Hamilton to start in fifth as Leclerc claims Australian GP pole

Verstappen takes second in dramatic session that sees plenty of stoppages and collisions

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 11:35

Melbourne shaping up to be another clash between Leclerc and Verstappen

Mercedes continue to struggle at first Australian Grand Prix since before pandemic

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 09:55

Hamilton only has ‘long shot’ of winning world championship – Mercedes boss

Wolff issues bleak verdict after seeing team outclassed by Ferrari and Red Bull in Bahrain

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:29

Lewis Hamilton at his absolute best when coming back from adversity

‘From the word go Lewis now understands the beast Max Verstappen’

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:30

Formula One’s form book is all at sea

Red Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoise

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33

‘The Mercedes car looks like it complies with the regulations’

Christian Horner describes the car as ‘innovative and an interesting solution’

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00

Verstappen signs new five-year deal with Red Bull worth €241m

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to race at the British Grand Prix

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 17:20

Leeds appoint Jesse Marsch as Bielsa’s replacement

Former RB Leipzig and Salzburg coach admits he has a lot to prove in following ‘such a hero’

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 21:31

Lewis Hamilton says FIA must ensure they have ‘non-biased stewards’

Mercedes team principal Wolff and his Red Bull rival Horner refute driver’s suggestion

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:22

Michael Masi removed from role as Formula One race director

Decision comes over two months after last campaign’s contentious season finale

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 17:11

Naglesmann not changing Bayern attacking approach despite leaky defence

Bayern conceded four first half goals in 4-2 league defeat to Bochum on the weekend

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 06:07

UAE’s Ben Sulayem replaces Todt as FIA president

Former rally driver is first non-European to lead motorsport’s world governing body

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 17:29

Max Verstappen interview: ‘Don’t expect any changes’

Combative Dutch driver says winning the F1 world title hasn’t changed his outlook

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 16:06

Christian Horner: ‘We’ll fight them in the appeal court’

Red Bull boss labels Mercedes pleas ‘desperate’ as he defends Verstappen’s title

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 08:15

Future Mercedes driver George Russell hits out after Max Verstappen win

Mixed reaction across the board to controversial race director decision at Abu Dhabi

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 07:27

TV View: Sky hit on a winning formula of Grand Prix chaos and confusion

Just when you thought 2021 had peaked along came the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 20:43

The heat is on for Formula One’s duel in the desert

Hamilton and Verstappen go into Sunday’s finale in Abu Dhabi equal on points

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 18:57

Mercedes and Red Bull principals face off in dramatic press conference in Qatar

Tension between sides continues after rejection of request for review of Verstappen

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 19:26

‘It’s not over yet’ – Lewis Hamilton still believes in F1 bid after supreme sprint in Brazil

British driver finishes fifth in the sprint race after starting at the back of the grid

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 18:30

Hamilton cool on relations with rival Verstappen ahead of US Grand Prix

Mercedes’ formidable pace in Istanbul an ominous sign for their opponents in Austin

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 21:12

Russell set to partner Hamilton at Mercedes next season

Bottas confirms his switch to Alfa Romeo to replace Raikkonen who retires at the end of the season

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 20:20

Audi’s ‘Grandsphere’ concept will become the new A8

Is this the first big move away from traditional three-box luxury saloons?

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 17:14

Hamilton and Verstappen don’t seem to like each other much

All the high-tech bells and whistles in Formula 1 can’t provoke public curiosity like a lightning fast feud

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 22:00