Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
McLaren defends Norris as pressure builds after Spa
McLaren is backing Lando Norris amid growing pressure inside the team, as Oscar Piastri’s commanding Belgian GP win deepened the title fight and exposed fresh cracks in Norris’s campaign.
Jul 29, 07:30
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Lewis Hamilton recovers at Spa and speaks out on Gaza
Lewis Hamilton recovered from a nightmare start to his Belgian GP weekend to finish seventh on Sunday, but his strongest statements may have come off-track.
Jul 28, 06:55
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Zandvoort post may have revealed 2026 sprint calendar
Zandvoort may have accidentally revealed the venues for Formula 1's six sprint races in 2026, via a social media post that was swiftly deleted.
Jul 28, 06:55
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Ralf Schumacher says Piastri ‘simply better’ than Norris
Oscar Piastri has stretched his world championship lead to 16 points after passing McLaren teammate Lando Norris and claiming victory in a rain-delayed Belgian GP.
Jul 28, 06:55
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris pictured on December 8, 2024
Drivers divided as FIA faces heat for Spa rain decision
Formula 1’s increasingly cautious attitude toward racing in the wet came under fire on Sunday, after a delayed and processional start to the Belgian Grand Prix triggered widespread criticism from within the paddock and media.
Jul 28, 06:55
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli cries as form collapses and Verstappen exit talk fades
Mercedes has hit rock bottom at Spa, with Toto Wolff admitting the team miscalculated badly, and Max Verstappen now looking increasingly locked in at Red Bull.
Jul 27, 05:40
Fernando Alonso pictured on July 25, 2025
Alonso mocked over moustache as Aston upgrade flops at Spa
Aston Martin's 2025 season reached a new low at Spa, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both eliminated in Q1 despite a long-awaited upgrade package.
Jul 27, 05:40
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz questions Williams standards as frustration mounts
Carlos Sainz says Williams is falling short of Formula 1’s standards, with the Spaniard voicing clear frustration over repeated errors and the team’s stalled development trajectory in 2025.
Jul 27, 05:40
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda floor upgrade hints at Red Bull progress beyond Verstappen
Yuki Tsunoda's breakthrough performance at Spa is being seen as another sign of Red Bull's revival under new leadership, this time further down the grid.
Jul 27, 05:40
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
'Signs Hamilton is losing confidence’ - De la Rosa
Lewis Hamilton's troubled first year in red hit a fresh low at Spa, with the seven-time world champion knocked out in Q1 for both the sprint and main qualifying sessions—and openly admitting he needs to “look in the mirror."
Jul 27, 05:40
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen: Team 'needed' someone like Mekies after Horner exit
Max Verstappen says new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has already lifted the mood in the garage, praising his technical background and management style in the wake of Christian Horner's controversial dismissal.
Jul 27, 05:40
Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024
F1 and MotoGP won’t compete under Liberty - Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali insists Formula 1 and MotoGP will remain distinct entities despite now falling under the same Liberty Media umbrella.
Jul 26, 05:45
Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
F1 trials driver ID stickers at Spa to improve fan visibility
Formula 1 is experimenting with a new visual aid at Spa-Francorchamps aimed at making it easier for fans to distinguish between drivers during races.
Jul 26, 05:45
Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024
One-man shows are over, Ferrari must evolve - Domenicali
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has cautioned Ferrari against making impulsive leadership changes, as speculation continues to swirl around team boss Frederic Vasseur’s future.
Jul 26, 05:45
Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2024
Mazepin urges F1 return for both himself and Russia
Nikita Mazepin believes both he and Russia still have a rightful place in Formula 1, more than two years after his departure from the sport.
Jul 26, 05:45
Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Russell still not expecting deal before summer break
George Russell has shrugged off recent comments from Toto Wolff suggesting Mercedes will retain its current driver pairing into 2026, saying he's not treating the words as a firm signal about his contract status.
Jul 26, 05:45
Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024
Jos returns as Red Bull enters new era without Horner
With Jos Verstappen back at Spa and Laurent Mekies stepping into his new role, Red Bull is entering a delicate new chapter following Christian Horner’s abrupt dismissal.
Jul 26, 05:45
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
One McLaren driver will push the other out, F1 CEO predicts
Oscar Piastri is tightening his grip on the 2025 world championship after dismantling McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Friday's running at Spa.
Jul 26, 05:45
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto admits tough F1 transition amid Argentina GP buzz
Franco Colapinto has welcomed Argentina’s growing push to return to Formula 1 but admits the top tier of motorsport remains a demanding environment, both for the country and for himself as a rookie.
Jul 25, 13:00
Fernando Alonso pictured on September 21, 2024
Aston debuts Spa upgrade but Alonso sees eyes on 2026
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s focus has largely moved on to 2026, even as the team brings what could be its final major upgrade of the current season to Spa-Francorchamps.
Jul 25, 12:30
Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Norris fears 2026 F1 rules risk making racing feel fake
Several top Formula 1 drivers say the incoming 2026 regulations will require a major mental shift, with some expressing concern about how the changes will affect the sport’s authenticity and appeal.
Jul 25, 12:00
Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Mercedes duo confident on 2026 futures as Verstappen link fades
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both addressed their contract situations on Thursday at Spa, expressing confidence they will remain with Mercedes into 2026, despite earlier speculation linking the team to Max Verstappen.
Jul 25, 11:30
Lewis Hamilton on March 15, 2025
Hamilton pushes structural overhaul as Ferrari reveals Spa update
Lewis Hamilton says he is determined not to follow in the footsteps of previous Ferrari stars who fell short of championship success, as the team rolls out its most significant update package of the season at Spa-Francorchamps.
Jul 25, 11:00
Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Verstappen backs Red Bull reset after Horner dismissal
Max Verstappen says the shock dismissal of Christian Horner will not affect his future at Red Bull, declaring that the team must now focus on performance under new boss Laurent Mekies.
Jul 25, 10:30
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda under pressure as Red Bull eyes 2026 options
As Max Verstappen looks increasingly likely to remain at Red Bull for 2026, attention is shifting to who will partner him and whether Yuki Tsunoda can hold onto his seat.
Jul 25, 10:00
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Red Bull-Racing Bulls ties under threat from FIA for 2026
The FIA is finalising new regulations aimed at limiting close alliances between Formula 1 teams, with 2026 set to bring a formal clampdown on 'A' and 'B' team partnerships, a move that could directly impact Red Bull’s close relationship with sister team Racing Bulls.
Jul 25, 09:30
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Piastri moves on from Silverstone penalty after FIA talks
Oscar Piastri says he has put his Silverstone penalty behind him following post-race discussions with the FIA, though the McLaren driver admitted he was "frustrated" at the time over the decision that cost him a likely victory.
Jul 25, 09:00
Hywel Thomas on July 8, 2023
Fans to hear 'new soundscape' in '26, says Mercedes
Mercedes engine chief Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to prepare for an entirely new acoustic experience when the 2026 power unit regulations come into effect.
Jul 24, 08:50
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz hints at Red Bull reunion after Williams move
Carlos Sainz has positioned himself as a potential 2026 option for Red Bull, suggesting a reunion with Max Verstappen would create a “very strong pairing” at the front of the grid.
Jul 24, 08:20
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Toto Wolff puts end to Verstappen-to-Mercedes rumours
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has played down fresh speculation linking Max Verstappen to a future seat at Brackley, following viral photos of the pair holidaying in Sardinia.
Jul 24, 07:50
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen back in title hunt as Red Bull rallies under Mekies
Max Verstappen may be back in World Championship contention, just weeks after Red Bull insiders appeared to write off his 2025 campaign.
Jul 24, 07:30
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F1 considers raising protest and investigation fees
Formula 1 is weighing the introduction of new fees for investigations and a potential hike in the cost of lodging protests, appeals, and reviews, following a recent row between Red Bull and McLaren.
Jul 23, 22:00
James Allison on June 1, 2025
Mercedes lacks tyre control as McLaren pulls ahead, says Allison
James Allison has identified tyre management as the core weakness behind Mercedes’ inconsistent 2025 season, while pointing to McLaren’s superiority in the same area.
Jul 23, 21:45
Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025
Vasseur to receive Ferrari contract extension for 2026
Amid ongoing speculation about his long-term position, Frederic Vasseur is reportedly poised to receive at least a one-year contract extension to remain Ferrari’s team principal in 2026.
Jul 23, 21:30
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Red Bull revival boosts Verstappen retention hopes - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull’s leadership overhaul has dramatically improved the odds of Max Verstappen remaining with the team beyond 2025.
Jul 23, 21:15
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Aston sim driver offers hopeful view of 2026 regulations
Lance Stroll recently added his voice to the growing chorus of Formula 1 drivers expressing concern over the upcoming 2026 regulations, but there may be more optimism inside his own team.
Jul 23, 21:00
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Zandvoort denies flood damage ahead of Dutch GP
Dutch Grand Prix officials have pushed back against reports that the Zandvoort circuit sustained damage following heavy flooding earlier this week.
Jul 23, 20:45
Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Vettel downplays talk of FIA presidency ambitions
Sebastian Vettel has responded cautiously to speculation linking him to the FIA presidency, saying it would be “unprofessional” to consider the role without fully understanding its scope.
Jul 23, 20:30
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Zandvoort circuit damaged by floods ahead of Dutch GP
Severe storms have struck the Dutch coastal town of Zandvoort, causing flooding and structural damage to the region, including to the town's Formula 1 circuit, just five weeks before the scheduled Dutch Grand Prix.
Jul 22, 09:40
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation
Max Verstappen’s future remains a key talking point heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, as Red Bull grapples with internal tensions and uncertainty following the mid-season ousting of team principal Christian Horner.
Jul 22, 09:00
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