Thomas Maher

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F1 Journalist at Planetf1

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Articles

Major Imola GP shock predicted with rising star tipped for F1 first

3 days ago | planetf1.com | Elizabeth Blackstock |Michelle Foster |Sam Cooper |Thomas Maher

Formula 1 returns to Europe this weekend with Imola playing host to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and here’s what we reckon could happen. From a home winner to the first points for Alonso, here are the PlanetF1.com writers’ bold predictions for this weekend’s race. Kimi Antonelli takes a home Grand Prix winBy Elizabeth BlackstockKimi Antonelli proved that he has pace by snatching a resounding sprint pole position in Miami, and I don’t think we’ve seen the last of him.
Red Bull's real plans with Christian Horner emerge after more sack rumours

4 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Red Bull and Christian Horner are set to celebrate their 400th Grand Prix start, with Horner having been in charge of the F1 team since day one. Plans have been put in place by Red Bull GmbH to celebrate Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner’s 400th F1 race start this weekend at Imola.
Explained: The reason why Toto Wolff will miss the Imola GP

4 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Mercedes will be without team boss Toto Wolff at this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as the Austrian has remained in the United States. Having made the trek to Florida for the Miami Grand Prix, Wolff will miss his second race of the year as he remains Stateside for this weekend. Toto Wolff to sit out Emilia Romagna GPWolff is attending the graduation ceremony of his eldest son, Benedict, one of his children from his previous marriage.
Lewis Hamilton given Ferrari 'volcano' warning in 'not the right image' assessment

4 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Lewis Hamilton has been warned he needs to bring passion and spark to Ferrari if he is to turn things around after a difficult start to life with Maranello. The seven-time F1 World Champion has struggled to keep pace with Charles Leclerc over the first quarter of the F1 2025 season, and a record-breaking eighth world title appears but a pipe dream at present.
Clear Oscar Piastri advantage over Lando Norris discovered in clear driver warning

4 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Alain Prost believes the respective personalities of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri result in a natural advantage for one of them. The two McLaren drivers are streaking away at the top of the championship table, with Piastri having opened up a 16-point lead over Norris who, in turn, is 15 points clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Racing Bull's plan to break the midfield after huge step made

4 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Laurent Mekies says the size of the step forward made by Racing Bulls in the last 15 months will need to be repeated to start nibbling at the frontrunners. With Red Bull’s sister team rebranding and going through sweeping managerial changes prior to 2024, team boss Laurent Mekies has flourished in the role of taking the Faenza-based squad from the back of the grid into the midfield.
Christian Horner outlines 'over-regulated' racing fears after F1 2025 changes

5 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Christian Horner fears the racing guidelines which have evolved for this season risk making Formula 1 “over-regulated” when it comes to on-track battles. Changes to the racing guidelines for this year have introduced a fundamental change in how the F1 drivers are expected to battle.
Prost hits out at social media with Lewis Hamilton ‘finished’ theory rejected

5 days ago | msn.com | Thomas Maher

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Alain Prost hits out at social media as Lewis Hamilton 'finished' theory rejected

5 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

Alain Prost says there’s no doubt in his mind that Lewis Hamilton still has what it takes, despite the current scrutiny of his performances. The seven-time F1 World Champion is facing a huge challenge to adjust to Ferrari and become a title contender again, but Alain Prost believes the British driver can still do it, despite the narrative of him being past it prevailing on social media.
Lando Norris warned McLaren 'won't care' who wins as Piastri 'inches ahead'

5 days ago | planetf1.com | Thomas Maher

1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill believes that Lando Norris has to make some changes in how he approaches battle or face further defeats. Norris is now 16 points behind McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after the first quarter of the F1 2025 season, having been 23 points ahead after the first race – a 39-point swing across five race weekends as the Australian has won four of those five races.