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Frederic Vasseur pictured on July 2024
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
Gabriel Bortoleto pictured on July 18, 2024
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
Fernando Alonso on April 4, 2025
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
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Max Verstappen applauds Kalle Rovanpera’s bold leap toward Formula 1
Max Verstappen says he admires Kalle Rovanpera’s daring decision to swap rally stages for racing circuits, calling the Finnish driver’s move toward Formula 1 “crazy” but exciting.
Oct 20, 08:00
Alex Palou pictured on September 26, 2021
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
Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024
Mick Schumacher brushes off Indycar safety concerns
Mick Schumacher says he has no fear about the risks of oval racing as he weighs up a full-time move to Indycar next season.
Oct 15, 07:40
Charles Leclerc on March 15, 2025
Drivers divided over new FIA cooling vest after Singapore trial
Formula 1’s latest safety innovation - the FIA’s new cockpit cooling vest - received a lukewarm reception from drivers following its debut in Singapore’s extreme heat.
Oct 13, 07:30
Kalle Rovanpera on July 31, 2025
Rovanpera confirms Toyota support for F1 switch
Double world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has sent shockwaves through the sport by revealing plans to leave the World Rally Championship and embark on a Formula 1-targeted programme backed by Toyota.
Oct 10, 08:20
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
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
Christian Horner on July 6, 2025
Christian Horner tipped for multiple F1 comeback paths
The Formula 1 paddock is alight in Singapore with talk of Christian Horner’s next chapter, after the former Red Bull boss walked away with a reported $80-100 million payoff.
Oct 3, 08:15
Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024
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
Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean eyes shock F1 return after emotional Haas test
Romain Grosjean says his surprise return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car has reminded him that he still has what it takes to race at the top level.
Sep 29, 07:00
Kevin Magnussen of Renault in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016
Grosjean back in F1 cockpit, Magnussen opens up on family
Romain Grosjean has returned to Formula 1 machinery for the first time since his fiery 2020 Bahrain crash.
Sep 26, 07:30
George Russell/Guenther Steiner composite
Guenther Steiner makes bold George Russell prediction after Azerbaijan GP podium
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner exclusively tells Sports Mole what he thinks George Russell can achieve in the future following his podium finish at the Azerbaijan GP.
Sep 25, 16:02
Christian Horner on July 6, 2025
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
Christian Horner on July 6, 2025
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
Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Calls grow for permanent FIA stewards
Oliver Bearman says he is changing his approach on track as he edges closer to a race ban, while Carlos Sainz has hailed the FIA’s rare use of its right of review.
Sep 19, 09:00
Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Dream of Red Bull for life still there - Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists his dream remains to stay with Red Bull until the end of his career, despite all the recent speculation linking him to Mercedes.
Sep 19, 08:45
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Now Lewis Hamilton rumoured to be eyeing MotoGP team stake
Lewis Hamilton has become the latest Formula 1 icon linked with potential MotoGP team ownership.
Sep 10, 08:00
Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Ecclestone: McLaren backing Norris for championship
McLaren has come under fire for instructing Oscar Piastri to surrender second place to teammate Lando Norris at Monza.
Sep 9, 08:00
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