Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff ready to sacrifice 2024 wins for stronger 2025 season
Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes might "sacrifice" strong results in the final four races of the 2024 season to focus on development for 2025.
Oct 29, 11:45
Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024
Russell open to sacrificing 2024 for better performance in '25
George Russell is prepared to sacrifice performance in the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season if it means Mercedes can set itself up for a stronger 2025.
Oct 28, 09:40
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Hamilton may reject new floor in Mexico - boss
Two Formula 1 teams are scratching their heads as they prepare for the Mexican Grand Prix, following puzzling performance shifts at the US GP in Austin.
Oct 24, 09:15
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko accuses Brown, Wolff of stoking tensions at Red Bull
McLaren's Zak Brown and Mercedes' Toto Wolff are deliberately trying to stir unrest at Red Bull, according to Dr. Helmut Marko.
Oct 24, 07:45
Lando Norris pictured on September 22, 2024
Wolff backs McLaren, calling Norris penalty 'bizarre'
Toto Wolff has taken a firm stance in support of McLaren following the penalty that cost Lando Norris the chance to reduce the championship points gap in Sunday's Austin race.
Oct 21, 10:00
Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024
Domenicali facing uncertain future as F1 CEO
Question marks are being raised about Stefano Domenicali's role at the top of Formula 1 as his future with Liberty Media comes into doubt.
Oct 15, 10:00
Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024
Antonelli admits Russell 'wasn't happy' after Monza crash
Kimi Antonelli has admitted that his future Mercedes teammate, George Russell, "wasn't too happy" following the rookie's first official Formula 1 session at Monza, where Antonelli crashed Russell's car in FP1.
Oct 14, 08:40
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Marko cautious about Antonelli's F1 future with Mercedes
Dr. Helmut Marko admits that Kimi Antonelli's potential may not necessarily translate into success at Mercedes.
Oct 7, 09:50
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff dismisses McLaren's criticism of Ricciardo fastest lap
Toto Wolff has disagreed with McLaren's view that Red Bull stretched the boundaries of sporting integrity in Singapore.
Sep 26, 08:30
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes duo 'fine' after battling Singapore exhaustion
Mercedes' driver lineup is "fine" despite crossing the finish line at the sweltering Singapore GP both dehydrated and utterly drained.
Sep 23, 11:15
Red Bull's Max Verstappen reacts after finishing second in qualifying on June 22, 2024
Verstappen mulls F1 exit amid FIA swearing scandal
Instead, Verstappen chose to speak more openly with journalists outside the official press conference room – a pattern he repeated under the floodlights of Singapore late on Sunday.
Sep 23, 09:10
Red Bull's Max Verstappen reacts after finishing second in qualifying on June 22, 2024
Verstappen admits F1 future unclear amid Red Bull struggles
Max Verstappen has openly admitted that the direction of his Formula 1 career is currently "up in the air."
Sep 20, 12:30
Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Rumours swirl as Verstappen's mood dips amid Red Bull woes
Max Verstappen's attitude and driving style have shifted noticeably as Red Bull faces declining performance and internal issues.
Sep 18, 16:25
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff sees advantages in a challenging 2024 for Mercedes
Not performing exceptionally well in 2024 might actually offer "advantages" for a leading Formula 1 team like Mercedes, according to team principal Toto Wolff.
Sep 18, 15:55
Jos Verstappen at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Jos Verstappen reportedly shakes hands on 2026 F1 deal
Long before his current contract expires, Red Bull has plenty of reason to be concerned about keeping Max Verstappen.
Sep 17, 17:00
Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Upgrades ease Red Bull 'panic mode' at Baku GP
Red Bull appears to have left "panic mode" behind in Baku, as new car upgrades are starting to alleviate the handling problems that were threatening Max Verstappen's world championship challenge.
Sep 14, 14:45
Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team celebrates his race win on September 2, 2024
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Sep 13, 11:29
Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024
Vasseur admits breakdown in negotiations with Newey
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has admitted that he recently entered discussions with Adrian Newey.
Sep 10, 11:00
George Russell at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Russell unfazed by potential battle for 2026 Mercedes seat
George Russell remains unfazed about potentially losing his Mercedes seat in 2026, despite rumours swirling about a possible 'shootout' for the spot with young driver Kimi Antonelli.
Sep 9, 11:00
Sergio Perez during practice on June 7, 2024
Perez not surprised by Verstappen's dip in form at Red Bull
Sergio Perez believes Red Bull's recent dip in performance isn't a surprise, at least from his perspective.
Sep 9, 10:00
Lando Norris arrives at Monza on August 28, 2024
Doornbos says Norris not worthy of No.1 status at McLaren
Lando Norris does not merit clear number one status at McLaren, even amid his growing battle for the title against Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Sep 4, 10:25
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at Spanish Grand Prix in June 2024.
Red Bull considers McLaren-inspired wing for performance boost
Red Bull is considering adopting a new front wing design similar to those used by McLaren and Mercedes.
Sep 3, 09:51
George Russell at the Qatar GP on October 10, 2023
Mercedes set for 2026 seat 'shootout' between Russell and Antonelli
The 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be a decisive battle for a seat at Mercedes, with George Russell and new rookie Kimi Antonelli potentially vying for a single spot.
Sep 1, 08:12
Kimi Antonelli pictured in July 2024
Antonelli crash could explain 2025 announcement delay
Kimi Antonelli's significant practice crash just two laps into his official F1 practice debut on Friday could have pushed back the originally-scheduled announcement regarding his 2025 race seat.
Aug 31, 08:39
Williams chief James Vowles pictured in July 2024
Vowles regrets 'not special' comment about Schumacher
James Vowles has publicly apologised to Mick Schumacher at Monza following his earlier statement suggesting the 25-year-old German is not a "special" driver.
Aug 31, 08:28
Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko is interviewed after practice on May 24, 2024
Marko refutes allegations of Verstappen slowing down on purpose
Dr. Helmut Marko has dismissed speculation that Max Verstappen deliberately drove at a slower pace during the Zandvoort race to send a message to the Red Bull team.
Aug 29, 07:19
Alex Albon at the Italian GP on August 31, 2023
Albon calls Williams' decision on Sargeant 'brutal'
Alex Albon has described Williams' immediate decision to part ways with Logan Sargeant as "brutal."
Aug 28, 07:07
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Schumacher allies, including Vettel, push for Williams seat
Sebastian Vettel believes that Williams should strongly consider signing his friend and former Formula 1 competitor, Mick Schumacher.
Aug 27, 08:17
Red Bull's Max Verstappen reacts after finishing second in qualifying on June 22, 2024
Verstappen's father unleashes fury over Red Bull crisis
The situation at Red Bull has deteriorated further, with Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, openly criticising the ongoing crisis within the team's management.
Aug 26, 09:01
Toto Wolff at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Wolff confirms Antonelli won't race for Williams at Monza
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is not in the running to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams.
Aug 26, 08:37
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at Spanish Grand Prix in June 2024.
Mercedes' Wolff reflects on missteps with Verstappen
Max Verstappen remains non-committal regarding whether his team engaged in in-depth discussions with Mercedes about a potential partnership during the summer break.
Aug 25, 07:39
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Schumacher eyes return as Sargeant faces immediate axe
Shortly after the opportunity at Alpine was closed off for Mick Schumacher, the German driver might actually be on the verge of making an immediate comeback to Formula 1.
Aug 25, 07:34
Mick Schumacher at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Alpine's communication slammed by Schumacher allies
Two individuals close to Mick Schumacher have criticised Alpine's communication approach at Zandvoort.
Aug 25, 07:24
Toto Wolff at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Wolff hints at 'George and Kimi' lineup for Mercedes in 2025
Toto Wolff has openly confirmed that young protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be joining George Russell at Mercedes for 2025.
Aug 24, 09:07
Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko before practice on March 22, 2024
Red Bull to strengthen defenses against F1 talent raids
Red Bull has vowed to "fight" to prevent any additional attempts by Formula 1 competitors to lure away their employees.
Aug 22, 09:22
Kimi Antonelli pictured in July 2024
Antonelli to be confirmed for '25 seat, F1 debut in Monza
Reports from Dutch and Italian media experts suggest that Kimi Antonelli is indeed slated for his Formula 1 race debut in 2025.
Aug 22, 09:16
Williams chief James Vowles pictured in July 2024
Antonelli poised for early F1 debut with Williams in 2024
James Vowles, the team principal at Williams, is open to the possibility of adjusting their driver lineup before the end of the 2024 season.
Jul 31, 08:04
Kimi Antonelli pictured in July 2024
Wolff says 2025 ideal for Antonelli's F1 debut
Toto Wolff is now openly acknowledging that Kimi Antonelli is his "first option" to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton from 2025.
Jul 29, 08:50
Mercedes driver George Russell in British Grand Prix qualifying on July 6, 2024.
Russell's DSQ sparks theories about underweight car
Theories are surfacing about how Mercedes could have provided George Russell with an illegally underweight car on his way to victory in Belgium.
Jul 29, 08:49
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024
Sainz nears Alpine move as other options dry up
The troubled Alpine team has now taken the lead in the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season.
Jul 22, 07:25
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