Charles Leclerc on March 15, 2025
Christian Danner: Leclerc out of options for team switch
While much of the spotlight at Ferrari in 2025 has been on Lewis Hamilton’s rocky adaptation to life in red, Christian Danner thinks Charles Leclerc may be quietly battling his own career crisis.
Aug 13, 06:35
 Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025.
Italian GP sell-out points to record-breaking Monza crowd
Race day for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix is already sold out, with Monza now tipped to surpass last year’s record-breaking weekend attendance.
Aug 13, 06:35
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits one-lap pace still short of target
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli says qualifying remains his biggest weakness as he continues to adapt to Formula 1 in his debut campaign.
Aug 12, 09:50
 Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren renews push for stricter limits on sister-team model
McLaren is keeping the spotlight on Formula 1’s so-called A/B-team arrangements, with Red Bull’s ownership of both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls remaining the prime example.
Aug 12, 09:20
 Christijan Albers in October 2009
Albers says F1’s modern driver friendships hard to relate to
Christijan Albers admits he finds it difficult to understand the level of camaraderie that exists among today’s Formula 1 drivers.
Aug 12, 09:00
 Gabriel Bortoleto pictured on July 18, 2024
UK F1 media bias claims flare after Bortoleto’s Hungary heroics
Allegations of clear bias in British Formula 1 coverage have resurfaced, with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto’s strong performances drawing little attention from the UK’s primary broadcaster.
Aug 12, 08:30
 Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
No easy way out for Ferrari in Hamilton contract saga
Lewis Hamilton’s pointed remarks ahead of Formula 1’s August shutdown have reignited talk about his future, but reports indicate Ferrari has little room to manoeuvre.
Aug 12, 07:00
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Spa could fill vacant F1 slots in rotation years - boss
Spa-Francorchamps could feature on the Formula 1 calendar in more years than its new rotational schedule guarantees, says circuit chairman Melchior Wathelet.
Aug 12, 06:30
 Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren's Brown criticised over Horner remarks
Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull continues to polarise opinion in the paddock, while rumours persist about his potential return in a new role.
Aug 12, 06:00
 Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Vettel happy at home but keeping F1 options open
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed he will not race again in Formula 1, though he is prepared to consider other positions within the paddock.
Aug 12, 05:30
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Singapore GP not at risk despite Ong Beng Seng court case
The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix will go ahead as planned despite race promoter Ong Beng Seng’s upcoming sentencing in a corruption case.
Aug 8, 08:20
 Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Alesi questions Hamilton's 'demoralising' mindset
Jean Alesi has joined the growing number of F1 figures questioning Lewis Hamilton’s attitude, following a string of self-critical remarks by the Ferrari driver in Hungary.
Aug 8, 08:00
 Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto’s Alpine journey hits another new low
Franco Colapinto’s troubled stint at Alpine has suffered another setback, as the young Argentine crashed during a crucial tyre test at the Hungaroring on Wednesday.
Aug 8, 07:40
 Guenther Steiner on July 27, 2025
No MotoGP team sale to Steiner yet, boss insists
Tech3 team boss Herve Poncharal has dismissed reports that he has sold his MotoGP outfit to former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner.
Aug 8, 07:20
 Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren boss defends Cadillac as new asset to F1
Zak Brown has thrown his support behind Cadillac’s upcoming Formula 1 entry, insisting the American brand will bring more positives than problems to the paddock.
Aug 8, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz calls for new concept amid Williams slump
Carlos Sainz says Williams must overhaul its technical direction to deliver a more versatile 2026 car, following another tough outing at the Hungaroring.
Aug 8, 06:40
 Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Ex-physio hints Perez not done with F1 yet
Sergio Perez may really be eyeing a Formula 1 comeback in 2026, according to his longtime former physio Xavi Martos.
Aug 8, 06:20
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff confirms post-Max plan with Russell, Antonelli
Toto Wolff has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will form Mercedes’ 2026 driver pairing, as speculation linking Max Verstappen to the team finally ends.
Aug 8, 06:00
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
English fans misjudge Max Verstappen’s character, says father
Jos Verstappen says son Max has stayed grounded despite his recent dominance in Formula 1, and insists public criticism — especially from the UK — is often misplaced.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Charles Leclerc on March 15, 2025
Jacques Villeneuve: Leclerc must put winning above loyalty
Jacques Villeneuve says Ferrari’s decision to extend Fred Vasseur’s leadership into 2026 may reflect internal comfort rather than competitive momentum.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Ralf Schumacher ex-wife says F1 name still pays
Cora Schumacher says she has no intention of giving up her famous surname — because it still makes her money.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Lewis Hamilton on March 15, 2025
Ferrari accused of snubbing Hamilton after 'dossiers' Hamilton mood sparks Ferrari 'snub' rumours
A growing list of voices across Europe is questioning Ferrari’s treatment of Lewis Hamilton, as speculation swirls around the seven-time champion’s difficult first season in red.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Flavio Briatore eyes Sergio Perez as Franco Colapinto faces Alpine pressure
Sergio Perez has emerged as a serious contender for an Alpine seat, as doubts continue to mount over the future of Franco Colapinto.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri rivalry 'too polite' for fireworks
Jacques Villeneuve says McLaren’s dominant 2025 season may still deliver a fierce internal title fight, but he’s not expecting anything close to a Senna-Prost repeat.
Aug 6, 06:50
 Fernando Alonso of McLaren Honda in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016
Fernando Alonso says pain was 'worth it' for Hungary Q3
Fernando Alonso says he’s glad he didn’t sit out the Hungarian GP, after pushing through a painful back injury to qualify fifth on Saturday.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen says no more wins possible this season
Max Verstappen now doubts he will win another race in 2025, as Red Bull’s form dip continues and the reigning four-time world champion slips further out of contention.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Guenther Steiner on July 27, 2025
Guenther Steiner to take control of MotoGP team with Apex support
Guenther Steiner is set to return to top-level motorsport, with multiple reports confirming his expected takeover of the Tech3 MotoGP team.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Mario Isola on August 1, 2025
F1, Pirelli, shaking up 'show' with tyre selections
Pirelli has confirmed aggressive new tyre allocations for the rest of the 2025 season, designed to force greater variation in race strategies and enhance the spectacle.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Lewis Hamilton doubts deepen as Vasseur steadies Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton's troubled start to life at Ferrari hit a fresh low in Hungary, with the seven-time world champion calling himself “useless” after a painful Q2 exit.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Fernando Alonso pictured on July 25, 2025
Alonso back in action after skipping FP1 with injury
Fernando Alonso returned to his Aston Martin on Friday afternoon in Hungary, having sat out the opening practice session due to a back injury sustained at Spa. The 44-year-old Spaniard, currently the oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid, underwent an MRI scan earlier in the week which revealed a muscular lesion on the left side of his back. As treatment continued on Friday morning, Aston Martin confirmed he would not take part in FP1. "A decision will then be made on Fernando's participation in FP2 and the remainder of the weekend in due course," the team said. Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich stepped in for the session, but Alonso was back behind the wheel for FP2, albeit with limited mileage and ergonomic modifications. "We changed the seat and we have some airbags that we can inflate and deflate. They're working well," Alonso told Spanish media. "Obviously, if you're a normal person you'd be out for two weeks. But I think it's manageable. I'm not in pain in the car, which is the most important thing." Aston Martin's Mike Krack said the priority was recovery, not track time. "Every lap less is good," said the trackside boss. "And since we only did a comparison between the floor and the nose in the first practice session anyway, missing it didn't make much of a difference." Looking ahead, Krack added: "We're confident it'll be fine. With our calendar, there's not much time to recover. Sometimes there's not even time to sleep because you have to go somewhere."]]>
Aug 2, 08:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen predicts more speculation despite 2026 clarity
Max Verstappen says speculation about his future will return next season, even as rumours of a 2026 exit from Red Bull have cooled heading into the summer break. "If you ask me these questions again next year, we'll have the same speculation again," Verstappen told reporters in Hungary, following weeks of uncertainty about his long-term plans. Although widely linked to a Mercedes switch, Verstappen has now confirmed he will stay with Red Bull for 2026. Reports suggest he remains free to leave in 2027, regardless of contractual clauses. Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko said the option to exit was unlikely to be used this season. "I don't know what considerations he had, personally and with his management," Marko told Sport1. "But from his statements, it was clear that he wanted to stay. "Even if the exit clause had been triggered, nobody knows what the situation would look like in 2026. Mercedes claims to be the class leader, but there's no evidence. With the chassis, too, we don't know who will win big. There's a lot of uncertainty. "From his perspective, it makes much more sense to stay, take a look, and, if we're not competitive next year, for him to reconsider his decision." Sky Deutschland pundit Ralf Schumacher agreed Verstappen had chosen wisely. "The 2026 season will definitely be exciting with the new cars and who will succeed in designing a good car. That will, of course, open the door to speculation again – including for Max Verstappen. "But maybe Red Bull will also succeed in building a good car, and then the speculation will subside. But I believe Toto Wolff won't give up. If a team can have the best driver in the world – and that's Verstappen at the moment – then they have to try." Verstappen’s focus has now returned to Red Bull’s fading 2025 title hopes as McLaren continues to dominate. "They're flying," he said in Budapest. "My car drives like it's on ice." Former F1 tester Ho-Pin Tung agreed the gap is alarming. "I think Max might not have had a particularly good fast lap, but nevertheless, this gap is enormous," he told Viaplay. McLaren boss Andrea Stella credited the team's bold approach. "The pace and scope of development over the past two years is greater than I experienced at Ferrari during its heyday," he said. "We set very high goals for 2025 and developed the car very aggressively. This gave us a lead that we were able to increase over the course of the season." Marko admitted the championship is slipping away. "The sprint win in Spa shows that the potential is there. But the situation has become significantly more difficult, and it takes a lot of optimism to still believe in winning the title."]]>
Aug 2, 08:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff denies 'emergency meeting' before rear axle change
George Russell laughs off a slip by teammate Kimi Antonelli in Hungary, after the 18-year-old revealed Mercedes had reverted to its older rear suspension — a move the team had not planned to make public.
Aug 2, 08:00
 Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025
Vasseur outlines plan as Elkann backs new deal
Ferrari president John Elkann has given his public backing to Frederic Vasseur, following confirmation that the Frenchman will remain team boss on a new multi-year contract. Making a rare paddock appearance in Hungary, Elkann dismissed speculation that Vasseur might be replaced and instead highlighted the team's recent progress. "Fred has helped Ferrari make progress in recent years," he told Sky Italia. "We finished second in the team standings last year and were close to winning the world championship title. This year, we are also second. "It's important to empower someone when they're making progress. The value of working with Fred lies precisely in the desire to keep going and constantly improve. That's the right attitude." Elkann added: "When you have a momentum of improvement, it's very important not only to provide stability but also the confidence to be able to do more." Vasseur, speaking publicly for the first time since the announcement, said: "In F1, there's no magic - it's all in the details. At the start of the season, we had to make some concessions and lost our development pace. But now we're back on the right track." He continued: "Building a team takes time and patience. It takes two or three years to have the right people, and then one or two to get results. There are no shortcuts. "We're building the foundations well and will soon announce new additions." Meanwhile, former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto, now leading Audi's F1 project, contrasted Ferrari's culture with his new environment. "Everything is a little more spontaneous at Ferrari," he told Sport Bild. "In Switzerland, a detailed concept is developed for every idea, which is strictly adhered to. I like that." As for Elkann, he concluded: "At Ferrari, it's not the individual who is decisive, but the sum of many who, in their own way, are all extraordinary. Only when we are able to work well together, be coordinated and cohesive, can we achieve great things."]]>
Aug 2, 08:00
 Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Marko says Vettel not suited to his F1 role
Dr Helmut Marko shuts down speculation linking Sebastian Vettel to a Red Bull return, while also brushing aside renewed questions about Max Verstappen's long-term future.
Aug 2, 08:00
 McLaren F1 team principal Andrea Stella on May 18, 2025
Teams and Pirelli back fresh look at F1 weekend format
Formula 1 leaders say they are open to rethinking the sport’s weekend format again, as speculation grows that Liberty Media may push for further changes beyond 2026.
Aug 2, 08:00
 Alex Albon on September 1, 2024
Albon warns 2026 cars will reward brains over raw speed
Alex Albon says Formula 1's next-generation regulations will demand more mental agility than driving flair, after testing a 2026-spec simulator car with Williams. "Technologically speaking, the driver involvement is extremely high," said the 29-year-old. "The driver has a lot to do. As far as we're concerned, I wasn't shocked by the car and its performance. I was more focused on understanding how the power unit works and how to get the most out of it." The 2026 rules will introduce smaller hybrid engines, active aerodynamics, and more complex energy management systems - raising concerns about a loss of driving purity and an increase in so-called 'clipping'. "You have to learn a different driving style," Albon admitted. "I don't think it will come down purely to the drivers' talent in the corners. A driver who is intelligent enough will be able to understand the system, and even abuse it, decode how it works to become more efficient." He acknowledged some of the early criticisms: "There is a bit of clipping or that kind of thing. But next year the package will be a bit more complete in terms of how to get the most out of it. It won't become like Formula E, with big lift-and-coast phases and so on." As for adaptation, he said: "It's part of the regulations and it's a technology like any other in the end. I think the drivers who will do best are those who will really know how to adapt. We will have to have a very open mind about how to drive these cars." Despite hopes that the 2026 rules might reshuffle the grid, Albon remained realistic: "I don't think much will change. I don't think the speed of the cars or the way they are driven will change that much." Asked about the racing spectacle, he concluded: "Honestly, I can't say. I don't think so. I just want good battles, I guess that's what we all want."]]>
Aug 2, 08:00
 Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
Tsunoda fights to keep Red Bull seat as Hadjar pressure grows
Aug.1 (GMM)  As Red Bull firm up plans around Max Verstappen for 2026, attention is shifting to who will partner the four-time world champion in the next regulation cycle. Yuki Tsunoda, promoted to the senior team this year after Liam Lawson’s short-lived stint alongside Verstappen, admits the results haven’t been strong. But the Japanese driver insists his progress is evident inside the garage. "Without the points, it's not ideal, but what definitely helps is that the engineers and garage on my side know that the progress is clear and the pace is clear," he said in Budapest. He rejected direct comparisons to Verstappen. "He squeezes out performance every round," Tsunoda said. "I don't want to compare myself directly to him, because he's been driving this car for nine years and I've only just gotten into it." Tsunoda also suggested he hasn't had equipment parity for most of the season. "Let's wait until I get the same car. Until then, we can't be directly compared," he said. Still, he welcomed the upgraded floor introduced on his side at Spa. "I had positive impressions in qualifying and afterwards about the improved floor. The race didn't go to plan, but the pace gave me confidence." If Red Bull opt for change in 2026, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar is viewed as the leading alternative. The 20-year-old has impressed in his first full season and remains a favourite of Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. "My season in Formula 2 with Hitech was terrible – at the time I thought I'd never make it to F1," Hadjar said. "But Helmut supported me and gave me a second chance." Known for being self-critical, Hadjar says he’s learning to manage his mindset. "A lot of people around me have told me to be a little more positive, because mechanics and engineers also need the optimism of the driver."]]>
Aug 1, 08:10
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko confirms Verstappen stay as Russell nears Mercedes payday
Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Helmut Marko confirmed on Monday, closing the door on a high-profile move to Mercedes and affirming widespread reports that the Dutchman's contract exit clause is no longer in play.
Jul 29, 08:20
 Lewis Hamilton on March 15, 2025
Hamilton’s Ferrari move not yet paying off - Pirelli
Pirelli CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera has cast doubt on whether Lewis Hamilton has fully embraced his high-profile move to Ferrari, as the British driver continues to lag behind teammate Charles Leclerc.
Jul 29, 08:00
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Madrid F1 circuit faces court appeal over construction permit
Plans for a Formula 1 street race in Madrid have encountered legal resistance, with a local court formally admitting an appeal over the controversial new circuit's approval.
Jul 29, 07:45
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