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Tsunoda’s F1 future uncertain amid IndyCar talk
Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 career could be heading in a new direction, with reports suggesting the Japanese driver may switch to IndyCar if Red Bull opts not to keep him for 2026.Oct 31, 07:00
Franco Colapinto shrugs off Alpine quiet over 2026 drive
Franco Colapinto says he isn’t worried by the lack of talk surrounding his Alpine prospects, insisting that the current silence doesn’t confirm anything about his future.Oct 27, 07:40
Colapinto sidesteps contract rumours as Alpine friction lingers
Franco Colapinto has downplayed growing speculation about his future, though his careful words in Mexico did little to dispel rumours that he’s already locked in for an Alpine drive in 2026.Oct 24, 08:00
Record rookie turnout as Mexico FP1 flooded with new faces
A record nine rookie drivers will take part in Friday’s opening practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix, with every team except Sauber putting a newcomer behind the wheel.Oct 23, 07:00
Franco Colapinto softens tone as Alpine removes critical statement
Franco Colapinto has struck a more conciliatory note ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix after Alpine quietly took down a social-media post that had condemned his defiance of team orders in Austin.Oct 22, 07:40
Krack downplays Alonso’s grim outlook on Aston Martin’s form
Former Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has moved to cool Fernando Alonso’s increasingly gloomy take on the British team’s current struggles, insisting the picture isn’t quite as bleak as portrayed.Oct 21, 07:20
Franco Colapinto defends team order snub as Alpine fumes
Franco Colapinto says he has no regrets about disobeying team orders during the United States Grand Prix, insisting he “did the right thing” despite anger from Alpine management.Oct 20, 07:40
Franco Colapinto to stay at Alpine as 2026 rebuild takes shape
Franco Colapinto looks set to remain with Alpine for 2026, with Spain’s DAZN reporting that the Argentine rookie’s contract extension will be announced between the Mexican and Brazilian grands prix.Oct 18, 08:40
Court exposes multimillion-dollar price of F1 test drives
Legal filings in McLaren’s court battle with Indycar star Alex Palou have revealed how much some drivers pay for limited Formula 1 track time — with sums reaching several million dollars.Oct 16, 07:20
Carlos Sainz warns 2026 cars will feel strange despite faster acceleration
Carlos Sainz says Formula 1’s next-generation cars will be both quicker and more awkward to drive, with the new hybrid systems delivering explosive acceleration but rapid power loss on the straights.Oct 8, 07:00
Gasly brands Alpine 'too slow' after 'boring' Singapore race
Pierre Gasly says his Alpine was so uncompetitive in Singapore that the race was "boring" and "not fun to drive."Oct 7, 06:45
Contract clouds linger as Russell delivers Mercedes boost
George Russell’s pole position heroics in Singapore came against a continuing backdrop of uncertainty about his future with Mercedes.Oct 5, 07:40
Horner chatter intensifies as teams play down links
Christian Horner continues to dominate the rumour mill in Singapore, even as he takes on high-paying roles on the speaking circuit.Oct 4, 08:00
Schumacher: Indy test about passion for single-seaters
Mick Schumacher says his looming Indycar test is about returning to the discipline he loves most, as his Formula 1 future remains uncertain.Sep 30, 07:40
Wolff delaying Russell contract amid Verstappen uncertainty
George Russell’s contract extension with Mercedes is still not signed, with reports claiming Toto Wolff is deliberately stalling the process while keeping one eye on Max Verstappen’s long-term availability.Sep 30, 07:00
Mick Schumacher eyes Indycar debut as F1 comeback slips away
Mick Schumacher will sample an Indycar for the first time next month, as his fading Formula 1 return prospects push him toward a new path.Sep 29, 07:40
Horner linked with surprise MotoGP leadership role
Christian Horner’s future may hold an unexpected twist, with reports connecting him to a senior position in MotoGP.Sep 25, 08:45
Fornaroli considering F1 reserve role for 2026
Leonardo Fornaroli says he is weighing up different paths for 2026, including the option of joining Formula 1 as a reserve driver rather than stepping directly into a race seat.Sep 25, 07:15
Fornaroli admits F1 talks as Alpine weighs 2026 choice
Leonardo Fornaroli has confirmed he is already in discussions with Formula 1 teams about 2026, as Alpine’s driver line-up continues to stir speculation.Sep 20, 08:00
Baku rumours put Horner Red Bull exit at $100m
Christian Horner could be in line for a severance package approaching $100 million as part of his Red Bull departure, according to paddock chatter in Baku.Sep 20, 07:40

