Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Briatore - F1 should scrap 2026 rules entirely
Flavio Briatore, Alpine's team advisor, has voiced strong opposition to Formula 1's planned technical regulation changes for 2026, arguing that the sport should preserve its current competitive balance.
May 3, 11:05
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at United States Grand Prix in October 2024.
Leclerc hints at why Hamilton can't match him
Charles Leclerc has offered a glimpse into the possible reasons for Lewis Hamilton's difficulties adapting to Ferrari's 2025 car, pointing to the unique setup demands that suit his own driving style.
May 3, 10:35
Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren mocks Red Bull's 'tyre water' suspicions in Miami
Tensions between championship rivals McLaren and Red Bull have flared again in Miami, with McLaren playfully mocking Red Bull's suspicions about their tyre management techniques.
May 3, 10:05
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Perez on Cadillac's radar but no deal signed yet
Despite strong speculation linking Sergio Perez to a 2026 Formula 1 return with Cadillac, no contract has been signed, according to Sky Italia reporter Roberto Chinchera.
May 3, 09:35
Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Bearman slams 'unfair' F1 cooling vest rules
Haas rookie Oliver Bearman has labelled Formula 1's new cooling vest regulations as "a bit unfair," citing disparities in their use due to weight constraints.
May 3, 09:05
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen heads to Miami after missing media day
Max Verstappen is reportedly on his way to the Miami Grand Prix after missing the traditional media day on Thursday, with Red Bull citing personal reasons related to his girlfriend Kelly Piquet's pregnancy.
May 2, 12:45
Fernando Alonso on April 4, 2025
Fixing 2025 Aston Martin not Newey's job - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has dismissed suggestions that Adrian Newey should divert his efforts to salvaging Aston Martin's underperforming 2025 Formula 1 car, emphasising that the renowned designer's focus is rightly on the 2026 project.
May 2, 12:15
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Bild - Perez secures 2026 F1 return with Cadillac
According to Europe's largest newspaper, Sergio Perez has secured a deal to return to Formula 1 with Cadillac in 2026.
May 2, 11:44
Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Alan Jones slams Norris as 'weak person' for F1 title fight
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has intensified the scrutiny on Lando Norris by branding the McLaren driver a "weak person" amid his battle with teammate Oscar Piastri for the 2025 title.
May 1, 16:00
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
Cadillac downplays '26 F1 car development edge
Cadillac, the incoming eleventh Formula 1 team, has refuted suggestions that its early start on 2026 car development will provide a significant competitive edge.
May 1, 15:30
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Piquet - Verstappen to decide F1 future in mid-2026
Nelson Piquet Jr, a figure closely connected to Max Verstappen, believes the quadruple world champion will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season before making a definitive decision about his future.
May 1, 15:00
Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Vettel reveals return to cockpit highly unlikely
Sebastian Vettel has suggested that a return to racing in Formula 1 or elsewhere is highly improbable, as he embraces a fulfilling life outside the sport.
May 1, 14:30
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto backer retracts Imola prediction after gaffe
A major sponsor of Franco Colapinto has rapidly backtracked after inadvertently suggesting that the young Argentine driver would replace Jack Doohan at Alpine for the Imola Grand Prix.
May 1, 13:45
Donald Trump dancing to YMCA on October 17, 2020
Donald Trump may re-visit Miami GP in 2025 - report
Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, may return to the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, following his high-profile appearance at the event in 2024.
May 1, 13:05
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
La Gazzetta reveals Hamilton's intense prep for Miami
Lewis Hamilton has been putting in extensive effort to adapt to Ferrari's 2025 car in recent days, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport, as he seeks to overcome his alarmingly lacklustre start with the Maranello team.
May 1, 12:15
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA admits new guidelines, keeping details under wraps
The FIA has acknowledged the existence of "new guidelines" governing driver penalties in Formula 1, but their details remain undisclosed, even to key stakeholders, according to Germany's Auto Bild.
Apr 30, 12:20
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at United States Grand Prix in October 2024.
Leclerc faces delay as Ferrari's 'turning point' looms late
Charles Leclerc is bracing for a critical phase in the 2025 Formula 1 season, as Ferrari's anticipated "turning point" may arrive too late to salvage his championship aspirations.
Apr 30, 10:54
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen may take F1 sabbatical in 2026 - Glock
Beyond speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes, Aston Martin, or staying with Red Bull, a new possibility is gaining traction: the quadruple world champion could opt for a sabbatical or even retire from Formula 1.
Apr 30, 10:07
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Perez's Miami visit fuels Cadillac F1 speculation
Sergio Perez is in Miami for this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix, perhaps a routine visit given his ownership of a home in the dynamic US city, known for its fusion of Latin American and American cultures.
Apr 30, 09:44
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Sponsor leaks Colapinto's Alpine debut for Imola
The Miami Grand Prix this weekend may mark Jack Doohan's final race for Alpine, as speculation intensifies that Franco Colapinto is poised to take his seat, potentially as early as Imola.
Apr 30, 09:00
Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Russell's new F1 contract coming 'pretty soon' - boss
George Russell is on the verge of securing a new contract with Mercedes, with team principal Toto Wolff indicating that an agreement should be finalised "pretty soon."
Apr 29, 09:00
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
F1's sparks to dim as steel replaces titanium
The dazzling cascade of sparks that has become a hallmark of modern Formula 1 cars may soon be less spectacular, as the FIA considers replacing titanium skid blocks with steel to address safety concerns.
Apr 29, 08:50
Franz Tost pictured on April 9, 2022
Franz Tost backs Piastri to clinch 2025 F1 title
Franz Tost, a seasoned former Formula 1 team manager and boss, has predicted that McLaren's Oscar Piastri will maintain his newly acquired championship lead to claim the 2025 drivers' title.
Apr 29, 08:40
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA president signals retreat on F1 behaviour penalties
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the embattled president of Formula 1's governing body, appears poised to scale back the stringent penalties introduced in the FIA's international sporting code, following widespread criticism from drivers across multiple motorsport disciplines.
Apr 29, 08:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024
Bottas 'too busy' for non-F1 motor racing in '25
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his contract with Mercedes permits him to compete in motor races outside Formula 1, but his current commitments as the team's reserve driver and a busy off-track lifestyle leave him "too busy" to pursue such opportunities in 2025.
Apr 29, 08:19
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
F1 rejects '26 engine tweaks again but keeps door open
Efforts to amend the groundbreaking 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations have been rebuffed at the recent F1 Commission meeting, though the possibility of minor adjustments remains open for further discussion.
Apr 28, 11:45
Gene Haas pictured on January 27, 2022
F1 braces for impact of US tariff turmoil
Formula 1 is casting a wary eye on the unfolding political and economic turbulence in the United States, as new tariff policies and regulatory changes raise concerns across the paddock.
Apr 28, 11:15
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton's struggles linked to contract clause - report
A revealing contractual detail in Lewis Hamilton's transition from Mercedes to Ferrari could shed light on the seven-time world champion's ongoing difficulties, as some insiders speculate that his faltering performance might prompt a mid-season retirement.
Apr 28, 10:45
Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024
Carlos Slim backs Perez for potential F1 comeback
Billionaire Carlos Slim, renowned in Formula 1 as Sergio Perez's primary financial backer, has expressed confidence that the sidelined Red Bull driver could make a return to the grid.
Apr 28, 10:15
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Another warning sign emerges for Imola's F1 future
The future of Imola's Formula 1 race appears increasingly uncertain, as developments in Spain point to a potential shift in the sport's global calendar.
Apr 28, 09:45
Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren set for lucrative Puma sponsor switch - reports
McLaren, currently the pacesetter in Formula 1, is reportedly on the verge of securing a significant new sponsorship agreement with German sportswear giant Puma, according to multiple German media outlets.
Apr 28, 09:15
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton may quit Ferrari amid poor form - insiders
A surprising possibility has emerged in the race to secure Max Verstappen for 2026, with speculation mounting that Lewis Hamilton could retire from Ferrari after just one season, potentially opening a seat for the reigning world champion.
Apr 24, 13:00
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Aston Martin, Mercedes 'unlikely' for Verstappen
Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on speculation that Max Verstappen will join Aston Martin for the 2026 Formula 1 season, describing such a move as "unlikely."
Apr 24, 12:30
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto's bid to oust Doohan hinges on money
Franco Colapinto's Argentine sponsors may need to dig deep to secure the Alpine race seat currently occupied by rookie Jack Doohan, as financial hurdles stand in the way of a potential driver swap.
Apr 24, 12:00
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
Russian exposes pay-to-join F1 academy offers
Russian teenager Kirill Kutskov has shed light on the financial barriers embedded in certain Formula 1 team driver development programmes, revealing that some require substantial payments for entry.
Apr 24, 11:30
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Helmut Marko's F1 retirement tipped for late 2025
Dr Helmut Marko's long and influential tenure as Red Bull's advisor may be nearing its end, with 2025 potentially marking his final season in Formula 1, according to a well-placed insider.
Apr 24, 11:00
Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 25, 2024
Newey-Stroll tensions arise over Aston's 2025 woes
Signs of strain are emerging in the nascent partnership between Adrian Newey and Aston Martin, as the team grapples with its dismal 2025 Formula 1 campaign.
Apr 23, 12:15
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Choosing Sainz or Hamilton a tough call - McLaren CEO
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that choosing between Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton for a vacant seat at the Woking-based team would have been a challenging decision.
Apr 23, 11:45
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull's Verstappen penalty was avoidable - Ecclestone
Red Bull has firmly decided against contesting Max Verstappen's contentious 5-second penalty from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, opting not to pursue a 'right of review' despite initial and ongoing objections.
Apr 23, 11:15
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Piastri embraces new 'Ice-Boy' reputation in F1
The Formula 1 world is ablaze with talk of Oscar Piastri, newly dubbed the "ice-boy," emerging as a serious contender for the 2025 world championship.
Apr 23, 10:30
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