Schumacher’s legendary Ferrari F2001 set for auction, Can Tsunoda’s promotion deliver at Suzuka?, and other big updates

Schumacher’s legendary Ferrari F2001 set for auction

The Ferrari F2001 chassis 211, driven by Michael Schumacher to his iconic 2001 Monaco Grand Prix victory, will be auctioned at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. This car is the only Ferrari Schumacher drove to win both the Monaco Grand Prix and the World Championship in the same year. It played a crucial role in securing both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships for Ferrari in 2001. A portion of the auction proceeds will be donated to Schumacher’s Keep Fighting Foundation.

Click here to read the full article at racecar.com

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Can Tsunoda’s promotion deliver at Suzuka?

The Japanese Grand Prix brings several key questions as McLaren enters as the favorite with two consecutive wins. Tsunoda faces high pressure at his home race to prove his worth alongside Max Verstappen, while Lawson must rebound in Japan. Red Bull’s performance at Suzuka will be critical after struggles in Australia and China, as the team has been dominant at this track in recent years. McLaren will need to manage potential tensions between them, while Ferrari hopes to address concerns over its pace after poor results in previous races.

Click here to read the full article by Pablo Elizalde (motorsportmagazine.com)

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2022 F3 champion Martins joins Williams academy

Williams Racing has announced that 2022 FIA Formula 3 Champion Victor Martins will join its Driver Academy ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Martins won the 2022 F3 Championship and went on to become the top rookie in Formula 2 in 2023, securing five podiums and a victory in 2024. He will remain with ART Grand Prix in Formula 2, alongside fellow Academy driver Luke Browning, and will participate in the TPC program in Monza this weekend. Martins expressed excitement about his new role with Williams, and aims to win the Formula 2 Drivers' Championship and make his way to Formula 1.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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Ferrari’s exciting GP stops in Melbourne and Shanghai

Scuderia Ferrari HP fought hard across two intense race weekends at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The Australian weekend saw Lewis Hamilton secure his first win of the season in the opening Sprint Race of 2025. Go behind the scenes as the Ferrari drivers sign hats, connect with fans in Melbourne, and even learn some Chinese in Shanghai.

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Sainz makes the most of his Madrid stop

Before heading to Australia, Carlos Sainz made a quick stop in Madrid for some events and a shoot, and there was no time to get bored. He went shopping and spent quite a while picking out the best outfit. After that, he had a quick interview with his dad, connected with fans, and wrapped up with the shoot, making the most of his time.