Roger Benoit
Sainz's uncertain future: Mercedes move now in doubt for 2025
The speculated transfer of Carlos Sainz to Mercedes for the 2025 season remains unconfirmed.
Apr 17, 08:05
No F1 return with Mercedes for Vettel - source
Sebastian Vettel will not be launching a return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.
Apr 7, 05:51
Ski trip boosts Verstappen's spirits ahead of next F1 challenge
Dr Helmut Marko has expressed "no worries" over the likelihood of the brake issue recurring, which was behind Max Verstappen's unusual withdrawal from the Melbourne race.
Apr 3, 08:51
Verstappen lifted spirits by skiing in Japan - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko insists he has "no worries" about a recurrence of the brake problem that led to Max Verstappen's ultra-rare retirement in Melbourne.
Apr 3, 08:12
Bottas unleashes rare criticism amid doubts over his Sauber future
Valtteri Bottas has openly critiqued Sauber, amid escalating speculation about his absence from the team's strategy for its future partnership with Audi.
Mar 25, 08:06
2024 a 'wake-up call' for Audi-owned Sauber
The Saudi Arabian GP was a "wake-up call" for the Swiss team formerly known as Alfa Romeo.
Mar 15, 07:12
Marko says Ricciardo must improve at RB team
Once apparently destined to re-join Red Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo could actually now be under pressure even to stay with the junior 'RB' team.
Mar 12, 07:28
Horner's top job at Red Bull 'untenable' now - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher suspects Mercedes and the Verstappen camp are "already in negotiations" for a sensational switch from Red Bull to Mercedes.
Mar 4, 07:26
Horner affair now 'private' after new anonymous leak - Red Bull
Red Bull GmbH, the parent company of the dominant Formula 1 team, insists the scandal that put the sword of Damocles over team principal Christian Horner's entire career is now "private".
Mar 1, 07:06
Amid Horner crisis, Red Bull may lose technical boss
Another layer to Red Bull's pre-season turmoil has emerged in the shape of the potential defection to Ferrari of its technical director Pierre Wache.
Feb 12, 06:20
Insiders doubt Albon should secure top F1 seat
Two F1 insiders are not so sure Alex Albon is really a worthy candidate for one of the top seats on the grid.
Feb 7, 07:07
Next step in Andretti F1 saga could be legal battle
The next stage in Andretti-Cadillac's quest to join Formula 1 could be legal action, according to two of the sport's top journalists.
Feb 2, 06:23
Hamilton 'turns F1 world upside down' with Ferrari switch
The Formula 1 media is in a spin as the pre-season 'silly season' goes into overdrive, with Lewis Hamilton sensationally switching to Ferrari for 2025.
Feb 2, 06:18
Reports: Will Sainz stay or make Audi F1 switch?
Sauber, the Formula 1 outfit known as Alfa Romeo last year that in 2024 will be called 'Stake F1 Team', intends to clear out its driver lineup at the end of the season.
Jan 29, 06:02
Andretti should have bought F1 team 'years ago'
Michael Andretti should have bought a Formula 1 team "years ago", according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Jan 22, 07:30
Two F1 teams with brand new names for 2024
Two Formula 1 teams are heading into the 2024 season with completely different official names.
Jan 22, 07:25
Sargeant news shows Williams' lack of 'courage'
As the bulk of Formula 1 journalists were preparing for a long-awaited weekend off at the end of an intense 2023 season, Williams completed the grid for the 2024 world championship.
Dec 4, 06:35
'Harmonious' Sauber team is 'vegetating' - pundits
Alfa Romeo, which will revert to its Sauber moniker for 2024 as the naming sponsor departs Formula 1, is merely treading water in Formula 1 ahead of the 2026 transition to works Audi status.
Nov 30, 06:38
Verstappen tested a Ferrari racer at Mugello - report
Max Verstappen got at the wheel of a Ferrari racing car, the Swiss newspaper Blick reports.
Nov 13, 06:59
2024 Sauber car to be 'completely new'
Sauber, currently known as Alfa Romeo ahead of its Audi future, will launch an all-new car for 2024.
Nov 4, 06:38
Journalists warn Audi to 'tell the truth' about F1 rumours
Three of the most respected journalists in Formula 1 have thrown extra light on the bubbling rumours emerging from the Sauber-Audi camp.
Oct 28, 05:23
Audi's F1 project still has green light - Bravi
'Team representative' Alessandro Alunni Bravi has moved to end speculation that Audi may call off its works Formula 1 project in collaboration with Sauber.
Oct 23, 07:25
Sauber-Audi plans still on track - Benoit
Audi's plans to take over Sauber and enter Formula 1 in 2026 still have the green light, according to veteran Swiss journalist Roger Benoit.
Oct 22, 07:50
FIA boss sure F1 owner Liberty will admit Andretti
Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he will be pushing hard for Formula 1 to find a place on the grid for the new Andretti-Cadillac team.
Oct 9, 07:05
Hamilton not 'ready' for Ferrari switch
Lewis Hamilton says he has never felt "ready" to accept an offer to race for Formula 1's most famous team - Ferrari.
Oct 3, 08:07
Alpha Tauri could be called Adidas from 2024 - report
Another big fashion company could be set to join Hugo Boss at the rebranded Alpha Tauri team next year.
Sep 17, 07:26
Sauber wanted to sign Hulkenberg for 2024
Sauber made a move to replace one of its current drivers with on-form Haas racer Nico Hulkenberg for 2024.
Sep 16, 08:20
Massa legal action only about 'money' - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at Felipe Massa for daring to mount a legal challenge to the outcome of the 2008 world championship.
Sep 13, 08:14
'No hope' of Michael Schumacher recovery - Benoit
One of F1's longest-serving and most respected journalists has a sad update about his friend Michael Schumacher.
Sep 4, 07:52
Bridgestone 'planning a F1 comeback' - Benoit
More reports have emerged indicating Pirelli may have competition in its bid to secure the next contract to remain Formula 1's sole tyre supplier.
Jun 7, 07:31
Saudi Arabian group eyes F1 takeover - report
A group from Saudi Arabia is reportedly poised to buy Formula 1's commercial rights from Liberty Media.
Sep 13, 08:40
Haas 'not far' from ending Schumacher rumours
Ralf Schumacher isn't sure if he would advise his nephew Mick to stay at Haas for 2022 or risk a move to another Ferrari-linked team.
Jul 5, 07:22
Hamilton contract drama 'all for show' - Ecclestone
The drama surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is "all just for show".
Jan 18, 06:00
Scheduled China GP race date 'highly unlikely'
Organisers of the Chinese GP admit it is "highly unlikely" the Shanghai event can take place as scheduled on 11 April.
Jan 11, 06:09
Team owner Stroll could oust own son - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher is not so sure that Racing Point will oust Sergio Perez at the end of 2020.
Jul 16, 08:18
'Fireworks' expected at Formula 1 meeting
An F1 team boss is reportedly expecting "fireworks" at a forthcoming meeting.
Jan 15, 18:40
Report: Pascal Wehrlein 'delighted' to join Sauber
Pascal Wehrlein reportedly admits that he is heading to Sauber for 2017.
Jan 16, 08:49
