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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
Jak Crawford confirmed as Aston reserve as Yuki Tsunoda left waiting
Aston Martin has announced Jak Crawford as its third and reserve driver for 2026, a decision that could have major implications for Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 prospects.Oct 29, 08:20
FIA confirms full compliance as budget cap rumours fade
The FIA has completed its 2024 cost cap review, confirming that all ten Formula 1 teams complied with the financial regulations, ending days of intense speculation about possible overspending by McLaren or Mercedes.Oct 29, 08:00
Oscar Piastri bias rumours swirl as title fight tightens
Fresh conspiracy theories suggesting McLaren is favouring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri are spreading online, with the teammates now separated by just a single point in the standings.Oct 29, 07:20
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
Yuki Tsunoda remains in the mix as Red Bull delays call
Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future is still unresolved, but the Japanese driver has been granted an important lifeline.Oct 27, 07:20
Ferrari and McLaren cleared amid fresh budget cap speculation
The Formula 1 paddock is on alert as whispers of a possible budget cap breach intensify, though new reports from Italy claim both Ferrari and McLaren have passed their audits without issue.Oct 26, 07:00
FIA budget cap verdict delayed as new speculation swirls
Fresh budget cap tension has hit Formula 1 in Mexico, with the FIA yet to certify 2024’s financial submissions amid rumours that another team, beyond Aston Martin’s minor lapse, may be under investigation.Oct 25, 08:00
Aston Martin acknowledges minor cost-cap lapse
Budget-cap tensions have resurfaced in Mexico, with Aston Martin confirming a small procedural breach, as speculation grows that at least one other Formula 1 team may also be under investigation.Oct 24, 07:00
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
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
Russell laments ‘boring’ F1 as races hinge on Turn 1
George Russell believes Formula 1 has entered a stale phase in which races are effectively decided by qualifying and the first corner, with tyre longevity and minimal strategy variation limiting real battles on track.Oct 21, 07:00
Verstappen closing in as McLaren stumble in Austin
Max Verstappen continued his late-season charge in Austin, capitalising on McLaren’s disastrous sprint race double retirement to tighten the championship picture ahead of Sunday’s grand prix.Oct 19, 08:00
Drugovich: Stroll ‘came very close’ to quitting F1
Felipe Drugovich has lifted the lid on how close he came to racing for Aston Martin, revealing that Lance Stroll “almost didn’t continue” in Formula 1 for 2024 before reversing course at the last moment.Oct 19, 07:00
Alonso and Sainz renew criticism of F1’s TV coverage
Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz have once again criticised Formula 1’s television coverage, saying the sport’s broadcast priorities can sometimes misrepresent events on track.Oct 17, 08:00
FIA unveils ‘ADUO’ plan to prevent 2026 engine gap
The FIA has introduced a new mechanism aimed at preventing any single power unit manufacturer from dominating Formula 1 under the sweeping 2026 regulations, a system called “Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities” (ADUO).Oct 17, 07:40
Christian Horner linked with Ferrari talks amid Aston Martin rumours
Christian Horner’s next move is again dominating Formula 1 headlines, with new reports suggesting the former Red Bull boss has held early discussions with Ferrari chairman John Elkann.Oct 15, 07:00
Oscar Piastri-McLaren tension deepens amid new revelations
Questions about Oscar Piastri’s long-term future at McLaren are intensifying as courtroom testimony and fresh paddock speculation reignite doubts over how the Australian’s signing was handled and how stable his position now is.Oct 13, 07:00
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
Alonso fumes at FIA and F1 after fiery Singapore weekend
Fernando Alonso has launched a stinging attack on Formula 1 and its coverage after a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix weekend marked by clashes with both Lewis Hamilton and the FIA.Oct 7, 07:30

