F1's replacement drivers: the cameos that made - and ended - careers
It's always tough to step into a grand prix car at short notice, here are just a few of the occasions that replacement Formula 1 drivers have had limited time to make their mark
The Grand Prix Drivers Association have this afternoon released a statement (below), urging the owners and stakeholders of Formula 1 to consider restructuring its own governance.
Regular readers of Motor Sport will be familiar with the issues raised by the GPDA.
We’ve included links to some recent articles published on this subject.
From the Motor Sport Archive:
“Talk about a revolution” by Motor Sport (April 2014)
“The root of F1’s cash crisis” by Mark Hughes (March 2015)
“It’s absurd to spend so much money” Mark Hughes interviews Jean Todt (August 2014)
It's always tough to step into a grand prix car at short notice, here are just a few of the occasions that replacement Formula 1 drivers have had limited time to make their mark
With one practice session and a 0.3sec target, Mark Hughes asks if his Dutch GP outing could be Lawson's redemption or merely a convenient stopgap for Red Bull
Lawson is back in Red Bull colours at Zandvoort, but with Verstappen's seat locked down until 2030 and Hadjar's own looking secure, one good weekend won't change much for his future
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
The 2026 Formula 1 field ranked after the first half of the season. One driver stands above the rest