Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Ferrari unfazed by Hamilton's early pace gap
As official pre-season testing begins this week, Lewis Hamilton is reportedly entering with a noticeable pace deficit compared to teammate Charles Leclerc.
Feb 25, 17:30
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Ex-GP winner sizes up 2025's six F1 rookies
A past grand prix victor has offered his insights on the largest group of Formula 1 rookies seen in over a decade.
Feb 25, 16:30
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff rejects claims of Mercedes losing Ineos support
Toto Wolff has firmly dismissed reports that the Mercedes F1 team is parting ways with its significant sponsor and shareholder, Ineos, owned by chemicals magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Feb 25, 15:30
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
New Ferrari 'four tenths' faster than 2024 car
Early data suggests Ferrari's all-new SF-25 could be a major step forward, with initial simulator estimates indicating it is "around four tenths" faster than its predecessor.
Feb 20, 09:45
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes shuts down reports of Ineos exit
Mercedes has denied reports suggesting it is on the verge of losing Ineos as both a major sponsor and one-third team owner.
Feb 20, 07:45
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Sainz admits Williams sees '25 as 'transition year'
Carlos Sainz acknowledges that expectations for Williams in 2025 are modest, but insists the team is not lacking motivation as it works toward long-term success.
Feb 17, 11:50
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at United States Grand Prix in October 2024.
Crucial year for Leclerc as Hamilton arrives - Allievi
Renowned Italian Formula 1 journalist Pino Allievi believes Charles Leclerc's reputation will be on the line in 2025 as he faces off against seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.
Feb 17, 10:51
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Hamilton feeling settled amid high expectations
Lewis Hamilton is settling in well at Ferrari, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of Italy's most respected sports newspapers.
Feb 12, 11:00
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
I'll guide Antonelli but still eyeing F1 return - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that part of his role in 2025 will be to mentor teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli, as the teenager steps into Lewis Hamilton's former seat at Mercedes.
Feb 12, 08:42
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes not expecting title challenge before '26 - Wolff
Toto Wolff has tempered expectations for Mercedes' prospects in the 2025 Formula 1 season, making it clear that the team's focus is firmly set on 2026.
Feb 11, 09:15
Alain Prost pictured in September 2019
Verstappen will leave me behind in F1 title race - Prost
Alain Prost believes it is only a matter of time before Max Verstappen leaves him behind as one of Formula 1's few four-time world champions.
Feb 11, 08:15
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff confirms Bottas to mentor Antonelli in 2025
Valtteri Bottas will take on a mentoring role for rookie Kimi Antonelli in 2025, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
Feb 10, 09:20
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on November 3, 2024
Ecclestone doubts Hamilton will see out Ferrari contract
Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton has "lost motivation" and doubts he will see out his Ferrari contract.
Feb 10, 08:49
Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024
Adidas admits struggle to design F1 race overalls
Adidas has acknowledged that it required expert assistance to enter the world of Formula 1 racewear.
Feb 7, 08:40
Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
No more radio ranting after F1 debut, Hadjar vows
Rookie driver Isack Hadjar says fans will hear a lot less from him over the team radio now that he's made it to Formula 1.
Feb 7, 08:10
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Former teammate questions Colapinto hype
Franco Colapinto's push to secure a future Alpine race seat is gaining momentum as he participates in on-track testing in Barcelona.
Feb 6, 08:35
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna pictured in June 2022
Ferrari staff cash in with huge bonuses
Ferrari has rewarded its workforce with a €14,400 per-employee bonus for 2024, following stronger-than-expected profits across its road car and Formula 1 divisions.
Feb 6, 08:05
Jean Todt on September 1, 2024
Hamilton won't necessarily improve Ferrari - Todt
Jean Todt is not convinced that Ferrari will necessarily improve now that Lewis Hamilton has joined the team.
Feb 5, 10:00
Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023
Rosberg says Hamilton hostility is now in the past
Nico Rosberg says his once-intense feud with Lewis Hamilton is now a thing of the past.
Feb 5, 08:41
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Hamilton's hunger could outshine Leclerc - Rosberg
A former Mercedes teammate believes Lewis Hamilton's competitive drive could be reignited by his switch to Ferrari.
Feb 4, 10:00
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Wolff says 'no' to Bottas' new nude charity calendar
Valtteri Bottas has been prevented by Mercedes from releasing a sequel to his popular "Botass" semi-nude charity calendar.
Feb 3, 13:15
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Ocon witnessed Hamilton's historic first day at Ferrari
Esteban Ocon says he felt "lucky" to be at Maranello on the same day as Lewis Hamilton's highly anticipated first official appearance as a Ferrari driver.
Jan 31, 08:40
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Hamilton testing new pedals before Barcelona crash
Lewis Hamilton was trialing a new pedal layout when he crashed at Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday during his pre-season preparations with Ferrari.
Jan 30, 09:30
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Ickx says Hamilton's Ferrari move driven by marketing
F1 legend and former Ferrari driver Jackie Ickx believes Ferrari's decision to sign Lewis Hamilton was influenced heavily by his incredible marketing power.
Jan 27, 15:35
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Ferrari did not behave badly towards son - Sainz snr
Carlos Sainz's father has rejected claims that Ferrari treated the Spanish driver unfairly when replacing him with Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Jan 24, 09:15
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Bottas' former sponsor questions his character
Valtteri Bottas' former financial backer, Finnish billionaire Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, has spoken out against the 35-year-old driver, criticising his lack of gratitude after their sponsorship arrangement ended.
Jan 24, 07:42
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Ferrari boss backs Sainz for success at Williams
Amid the intense fanfare surrounding Lewis Hamilton's debut at Ferrari this week, team boss Frederic Vasseur took a moment to reflect on Carlos Sainz, the driver Hamilton replaced.
Jan 23, 11:30
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Marko dismisses Aston Martin's $1bn bid for Verstappen
Dr Helmut Marko has pushed back against sensational rumours claiming Aston Martin is attempting to lure Max Verstappen with an astronomical offer.
Jan 23, 11:00
Lewis Hamilton on October 19, 2024
Hamilton joins Leclerc for first Ferrari test at Fiorano
Anticipation is high as Lewis Hamilton officially begins his Ferrari career, with hotel rooms in the Maranello region fully booked ahead of his debut test.
Jan 21, 09:00
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Bravi linked to role amid Hamilton-KTM rumours
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, the departing 'team representative' at Audi-owned Sauber, is being linked with a potential move to the MotoGP paddock, possibly alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Jan 20, 09:30
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Hamilton to make Ferrari track debut next week, says CEO
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will officially debut with the iconic Italian team at Maranello and Fiorano "next week."
Jan 17, 08:45
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Current cars clash with Hamilton driving style - Wolff
Lewis Hamilton is expected to bring a deeper shade of red to Ferrari in 2025.
Jan 15, 11:42
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Briatore says he'd have kept Sainz at Ferrari
Flavio Briatore has admitted he would not have chosen Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari's new driver for 2025.
Jan 13, 10:20
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Antonelli could challenge Russell but is a risk - Marko
Kimi Antonelli's arrival at Mercedes in 2025 is both a "risk" for the team and a potential "danger" for teammate George Russell, according to Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko.
Jan 13, 10:10
SM / EK Pep Guardiola composite
Could Pep Guardiola lose Man City job after 'failing to adapt' to modern day calendar?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should be given time to resolve the club's evident issues, but questions whether his failure to adapt has contributed to the current situation.
Dec 24, 00:01
Frederic Vasseur pictured on July 2024
Ferrari to launch almost entirely new 2025 F1 car - Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur has revealed that Ferrari's car for the 2025 Formula 1 season will be "completely new."
Dec 20, 08:41
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Boss confirms Hamilton's Ferrari test before February launch
Lewis Hamilton will make his Ferrari test debut in January, but it won't be in the team's 2025 car, according to team boss Frederic Vasseur.
Dec 19, 07:40
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Signing Hamilton over Sainz is a 'risk' for Ferrari, says Montezemolo
Replacing the in-form Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton for 2025 is a "risk," according to former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo.
Dec 17, 10:15
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen downplays Mercedes move despite talks with Wolff
Max Verstappen has downplayed speculation about his future with Red Bull Racing, confirming talks with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff earlier this year but reiterating his loyalty to his current team.
Dec 17, 09:15
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Schumacher predicts Hamilton will struggle at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton's upcoming shift to Ferrari in 2025 could present significant challenges, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Dec 16, 08:45
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!