Phillip Horton

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F1 Journalist and Writer at Autoweek

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Cadillac F1 Lands First Major Partner in Tommy Hilfiger

3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

The new-for-2026 Cadillac Formula 1 team has signed its first major partnership agreement after aligning with fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger. Cadillac will enter Formula 1 next year as the first new team since Haas, in 2016, and is continuing to prepare for its debut out of its facility at Silverstone. Tommy Hilfiger has had a lengthy association with Formula 1 through partnerships with Team Lotus, Ferrari, and Mercedes, and has collaborated with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen Admits His Move in F1 Spanish Grand Prix Incident 'Was Not Right'

3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Late in the race, Verstappen appeared to back off exiting Turn 4 but subsequently hit the side of Russell's car into Turn 5. Verstappen was deemed culpable and handed a 10-second penalty, demoting him from fifth to 10th. He was also handed three penalty points, putting him one penalty point away from a one-race suspension. Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has admitted his incident with George Russell in Spain "was not right" but stopped short of directly offering an apology.
Oscar Piastri Marches on, Max Verstappen Melts at F1 Spanish Grand Prix

3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Oscar Piastri triumphed at Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix for his fifth victory of the season while World Champion Max Verstappen melted in the Barcelona heat as his title ambitions suffered a major blow. Piastri Perfect, McLaren Goes 1-2After two scrappy Sundays, Oscar Piastri rounded out Formula 1’s tripleheader in commanding style at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday.
Why Aston Martin's Lance Stroll Missed the F1 Spanish Grand Prix

3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Lance Stroll did not participate in Sunday’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix after aggravating a wrist that he fractured in 2023. Stroll broke both wrists during a cycling accident in preseason two years ago and underwent surgery, recovering in time to ensure he did not miss a Grand Prix. But after qualifying in 14th place on Saturday, he withdrew from the remainder of the weekend’s action.
Flavio Briatore Wants Alpine to Compete for F1 Title by 2027

4 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Flavio Briatore returned to the team under its current Alpine moniker last year as its executive advisor. He accepted the role of team principal following Oliver Oakes’ exit earlier this month. Briatore cited the resurgence of McLaren—and his own team’s fluctuating fortunes across the decades—as cause for optimism. Flavio Briatore says Alpine “needs a dream” as he outlined his ambition to have the team fighting for the championship in 2027.
Lando Norris fastest in opening Spanish GP practice

4 weeks ago | motorsportweek.com | Phillip Horton

McLaren’s Lando Norris opened Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix weekend atop the timesheets after leading the way during first practice. Norris, fresh from victory in Monaco five days ago, posted a time of 1:13.718s in hot and sunny conditions at the high-speed Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Norris’ time put him a sizeable 0.367s clear of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, who has won the last three editions of the Spanish Grand Prix.
F1’s Flexi Wings Clampdown Set to Begin in Barcelona

4 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

This week, the FIA will apply tighter restrictions when it tests the flexibility of front wings. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the new regulation have likely "zero impact on the running order, but it’s a change, and it’ll affect all teams. Maybe neutrally, but there will be an impact from it."The decision was announced during the offseason, but the introduction of the tighter tests was delayed until this weekend. Yes, flexible wings. Hugely exciting, isn’t it?
Fernando Alonso: Alex Palou ‘a Legend Always’ After Indy 500 Win

4 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Fernando Alonso and Alex Palou briefly crossed paths at the 2020 Indy 500. Palou also crossed paths in karting with F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.. Palou has long since dismissed any chances of a future in Formula 1. Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has hailed Alex Palou as “a legend always” after his Spanish compatriot’s victory at last weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
Fernando Alonso: I Don’t Care About 2025 If I Win in 2026

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Fernando Alonso’s luckless 2025 continued at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as he retired from seventh place mid-distance due to a power unit issue. It means that one-third into the 2025 season, Alonso is still without a point in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings. It's the first time since his rookie season in 2001 that he has gone this far into a year scoreless. The 43-year-old Alonso, however, has his eyes fully focused on next year’s regulation changes.
Can Anything Save the F1 Monaco Grand Prix After Two-Stop Rule Fails Miserably?

1 month ago | autoweek.com | Phillip Horton

Formula 1 drivers have called for a rethink after a mandatory two pit stop rule designed to hopefully bring more excitement to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix resulted in gamesmanship and a poor spectacle in another Monaco race that featured little race craft. Several drivers were vocal in the aftermath of Sunday’s race that Monaco’s event requires further alteration, in the wake of a handful of drivers running several seconds off the pace to create gaps for their respective teammates.