Motorsports

The 2018 season of Formula One is almost here. As we’re all aware, this season brings several changes to the sport, the most significant being the halo cockpit protection device.

Volkswagen has revealed the car it hopes will take it to the top of the racing world, quite literally.

For those who’d say modern motorsport is too officious and rigid, we say “pants”. Specifically, we say “Lucas di Grassi’s underpants”.

The new Formula 1 halos are a source of controversy among the sport’s fans. Some say they’re ugly, while others think they don’t do enough to protect the driver. Nonetheless, McLaren is embracing the odd look by teaming up the clothing company Gandys to make flip-flops.

It’s getting hard to ignore Formula E these days. Just a few years ago, the electric open-wheel series was being viewed as Formula 1’s weird step-cousin and yet, manufacturer interest is higher than ever. We’re seeing the likes of Audi and Mercedes-Benz get properly into the motorsport and now it’s Nissan’s turn. The Japanese motorsport legend is bringing its own effort to the fray this year.

Alfa Romeo Sauber has confirmed Tatiana Calderon as test driver for the 2018 F1 season.

Along with revealing two further versions of its A110 road car, Alpine has unveiled a GT4 racer.

Formula One has officially announced its over the top (OTT) platform, F1 TV. Set to launch early in the 2018 season, the service will offer fans a commercial-free viewing of each race.

In a surprise reveal, Martini will not extend its sponsorship deal with Williams F1 next year. Talk about putting a damper on the season before it’s even began.

Scuderia Toro Rosso is the final team to reveal its 2018 F1 contender, the Honda-powered STR13.

Sahara Force India is the next to reveal its 2018 F1 contender, the Mercedes-powered VJM11.

For those unaware, earlier this week Mercedes revealed the W09 for the 2018 F1 season. Building on its winning formula, this year’s Silver Arrow team will look to continue where it left off.

McLaren marks the beginning of a new era by revealing its 2018 F1 contender, the MCL33.

Scuderia Ferrari is the latest team to reveal its open-wheel racer for the 2018 F1 season, the SF71H. Ferrari showed off its 64th F1 entrant for the first time at the team’s Maranello base.

World champion Mercedes F1 is next in line to reveal its 2018 contender, the W09 EQ Power+. The championship-winning team revealed the car at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix.

Renault Sport F1 becomes the fifth team to reveal its 2018 contender, the R.S.18. This year’s chassis will be its third since returning to the sport in 2016.

Sauber F1 is the next up to bat to reveal its contender for the 2018 season, the C37. This isn’t exactly a normal reveal however, with it marks the return of Alfa Romeo to the sport after a 30-year hiatus.

Red Bull Racing has revealed its contender for the 2018 Formula One season.

Williams Racing is the next in line to reveal its 2018 F1 contender, the FW41. Unveiled in London, this year’s chassis is the team’s 41st entry into the sport.

American outfit Haas F1 is the first up to bat in revealing its 2018 contender, the VF-18.