Tough choice: How Red Bull’s F1 driver dilemma turned sour As it stands, Red Bull has yet to decide how to order its Formula 1 drivers – and it will likely take a few more weeks before a press release is issued naming who will partner Max Verstappen at the senior team in 2026 and what the Racing Bulls duo will be. It’s a common habit in the F1 paddock for a team principal to declare it is ‘a good problem to have’ when there is more than one ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:58:22 +0000
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Cadillac F1 team names Simon Pagenaud, Pietro Fittipaldi as sim drivers Former Penske IndyCar star Simon Pagenaud is among three drivers signed by Cadillac to work on its Formula 1 simulator programme. Pagenaud is sharing the Cadillac F1 sim role with former Haas reserve and two-time grand prix starter Pietro Fittipaldi as well as Charlie Eastwood, who represents General Motors as a Corvette factory GT driver for sister brand Chevrolet. Pagenaud suffered a ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:59:03 +0000
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F1 Singapore GP: Five things to watch out for After back-to-back wins for Max Verstappen in Baku and Monza, the gap at the sharp end of Formula 1’s title fight is closing as the series heads to Singapore. On the streets of the Marina Bay, McLaren will have another opportunity to seal the world constructors’ title, Red Bull will have the chance to prove that its recovery is real, and Verstappen will have the rare prospect of winning ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:02 +0000
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The young drivers fighting for F1’s last remaining seats A myth was dispelled over 2024, one that changed the dynamic of 2025's silly season. Oliver Bearman's spectacular debut run as a short-notice call-up for the unwell Carlos Sainz at that year's Saudi Arabia race rather disposed of the idea that the current generation of cars were difficult for rookie drivers to handle. This was a standpoint that had largely governed the driver transfer market ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:36:55 +0000
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What is the schedule, weather forecast and TV info for the F1 Singapore GP? McLaren will be itching to set the record straight at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix after a poor performance in Azerbaijan for Formula 1’s otherwise dominant outfit. The championship-leading team scored just six points in Baku as Lando Norris finished seventh, while drivers’ title favourite Oscar Piastri crashed out on lap one. It was only the second time McLaren has finished off ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:30:03 +0000
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What McLaren needs to become 2025 F1 world champion at the Singapore GP McLaren had a first chance to be crowned Formula 1 world constructors’ champion at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but endured its worst weekend of the 2025 season – by far – in Baku, scoring a meagre six points. As a consequence, the title is yet to be decided, but the upcoming Singapore GP will likely prove decisive. Read Also:
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Formula 1 all-time driver wins list Sir Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most Grand Prix wins in Formula 1 history with 105 total, dethroning fellow seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher at the top of the list during the 2020 season. There have been 115 different race winners in the history of the sport, and current world championship leader Oscar Piastri is the newest addition to the list. Below is a full list of ...Keep reading Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:25:32 +0000
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When Nico Rosberg won the inaugural GP2 Series title As the new GP2 Series (now known as Formula 2) headed to Bahrain for its title decider, back in late September 2005, it was all to play for between youngsters Nico Rosberg and Heikki Kovalainen. Reigning World Series by Nissan champion Kovalainen had led the championship over the first 19 contests, until his non-score at Spa-Francorchamps, where the Arden driver spun out of the feature race on ...Keep reading Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:28:21 +0000
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Every F1 great who suffered an embarrassing crash There are those who say that one or other of the McLaren drivers should have the 2025 Formula 1 world championship in the bag by now. Within that group it has been claimed that Oscar Piastri's peculiar off-weekend in Azerbaijan – shunting in qualifying, getting the start wrong, then crashing on the opening lap – is evidence of the Australian 'bottling it'. But, there is many a slip ...Keep reading Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:06:12 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton's Roscoe: A look back at the F1 paddock bulldog's best moments Lewis Hamilton's bulldog, Roscoe, has died aged 12 after complications from pneumonia. It seems as though this beautiful dog was so beloved that the whole world has sent support to its owner, including Roscoe's 1.4 million Instagram followers. Adopted by Hamilton in 2013, Roscoe enjoyed a full life, travelling the world and meeting those who loved him. Seen frequently beside the seven-time ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:47:24 +0000
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F1 paddock sends messages of support to Lewis Hamilton after Roscoe's passing Lewis Hamilton has been showered with messages of support from the Formula 1 paddock after he confirmed the passing of his dog, Roscoe. The British driver announced Roscoe's passing earlier today in a heartfelt tribute to his beloved bulldog. "After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and say goodbye to Roscoe," he ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:44:50 +0000
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Test your knowledge of Mexico GP and plan your trip to Mexico City Get your Mexico Grand Prix tickets now on GooTickets and secure your place at one of F1’s most vibrant events. Five tips for attending the Mexico Grand Prix The Mexico GP is one of Formula 1’s most colorful and atmospheric events – high altitude, a passionate crowd, and the iconic Foro Sol stadium section create a weekend unlike any other. But Mexico City can be overwhelming if ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:04 +0000
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Cadillac F1 announces high-profile signing of former Miami GP president ahead of 2026 F1 debut The Cadillac Formula 1 team, which is set for its debut in the championship in 2026, has announced the signing of former Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp as global head of commercial strategy. Epp served as president of the Miami Grand Prix from its inaugural race in 2022. The race at the Hard Rock Stadium has gone from strength to strength since joining the F1 calendar, attracting sell-out ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:04:29 +0000
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Max Verstappen carries the "Top Gear" torch at the Nürburgring after GT3 success Max Verstappen's recent GT3 win at the Nürburgring has brought a comparison to an earlier surge in the circuit's popularity after the BBC's Top Gear and the late Sabine Schmitz opened up the floodgates at the track. Nürburgring specialist and YouTuber Misha Charoudin believes that the coverage of a four-time Formula 1 champion being there will see another wave of public interest. "To ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:37:02 +0000
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Mercedes explains "moving targets" behind 2026 F1 development headaches In four months, Formula 1 teams will bring their first iteration of the all-new 2026 cars to an end-of-January shakedown test in Barcelona. But to streamline the development process, predicting those pre-season performance levels has to be done right now. The vast scale of the regulation changes, with new rules on both the chassis and power unit side, means they are braced for arguably the most ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:35:01 +0000
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Sim-racer-to-driver path should no longer carry a stigma after Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring win Max Verstappen's GT3 debut at the Nürburgring has once again asked the question of whether elite sim racers can move successfully into real-world motorsport. We know the four-time champion is a strong advocate for such a transition, but the recent race at the Green Hell has confirmed that sim racing could indeed be a fully fledged way of gaining a seat in racing. The Dutchman partnered with ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:31:24 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton confirms passing of beloved dog Roscoe with heartfelt tribute Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his beloved dog, Roscoe, sadly passed away on Sunday 28 September, in an emotional post on social media. The British driver revealed on Friday that Roscoe had caught pneumonia and was struggling to breathe. "He was admitted into hospital and sedated to calm him while they did checks on him and during the process his heart ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:56:30 +0000
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Max Verstappen fans in stitches over GT3 celebration fail as video goes viral After Max Verstappen claimed the GT3 victory at the Nordschleife in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie alongside his team-mate, British driver Chris Lulham, his podium celebrations took a hilarious turn. As the four-time Formula 1 champion readied himself for the champagne showers on the podium, he struggled to open the bottle, leaving fans in hysterics. "And you'd think he knows his way round ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:03:12 +0000
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2019 Toro Rosso STR14 rolling chassis goes under the hammer at £400,000 A race-used Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 chassis from the 2019 Formula 1 season is being offered for auction by F1 Authentics. This rolling chassis is described as “an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a genuine Formula 1 race car." The STR14 was driven by both Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon during the 2019 season of the turbo hybrid era and contributed to some of the greatest results from the ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:55:53 +0000
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Sauber unmoved by Nico Hulkenberg's poor F1 qualifying run vs Gabriel Bortoleto Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley has dismissed any concerns over Nico Hulkenberg being regularly beaten by rookie Formula 1 team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto in qualifying. Bortoleto has a 13-7 record over Hulkenberg this year, 11-6 without sprints, in what has been an impressive campaign for the reigning F2 champion who has five Q3 appearances. The numbers can of course be used to slate Hulkenberg ...Keep reading Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:04 +0000
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Guenther Steiner: 'Some at Ferrari regret replacing Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton' Former Haas team chief Guenther Steiner believes that some of the Ferrari team regret replacing Carlos Sainz with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. The Spaniard found himself on the hunt for a new team after being replaced by the Briton after a four-year stint with Ferrari. After ultimately securing a multi-year contract with Williams, Sainz clinched his first podium finish for the team at ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:29:51 +0000
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Carlos Sainz details mindset change racing Lewis Hamilton: From idol to competitor Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has opened up about racing against one of his idols, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton and two-time champion Fernando Alonso are the two longest-standing drivers on the current grid, with the British driver making his F1 debut in 2007 and Alonso in 2001. Sainz explained that, while he grew up watching Hamilton when he was 12 years old, he now ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:18:01 +0000
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Guenther Steiner dampens Williams podium excitement: “Think it’s an outlier” Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has dampened the excitement of Carlos Sainz's first podium finish with Williams at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, claiming that he does not think it is a sign of things to come. The Spanish driver secured the third spot on the podium at the Baku City Circuit after starting from second on the grid, marking not only his first podium since ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:24:09 +0000
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Max Verstappen's GT3 victory left five-time Nurburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard "emotional" Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard had an emotional reaction to Max Verstappen's GT3 victory. The four-time Formula 1 champion won on his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie alongside his team-mate, British driver Chris Lulham. Bernhard reacted to the Dutchman's commanding victory during the broadcast of the 6 Hours of Fuji, admitting ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:30:03 +0000
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Why Brundle Motorsport retired GT40 at Spa Six Hours after "valiant" stint from Martin Brundle Alex Brundle has explained why he decided to retire his Ford GT40 at Spa Six Hours after a “valiant stint” from his father, former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle. The former Benetton driver returned to racing to compete in the historic car endurance race alongside his son and Gary Pearson, but unfortunately the GT40 lost oil pressure, forcing the trio to retire from ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:43:51 +0000
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Fernando Alonso on working with Adrian Newey: "You need to use all your brain capacity" Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has opened up about working with Adrian Newey, claiming that "you need to use all your brain capacity" to be able to understand him in some moments. Newey joined Aston Martin as a shareholder and managing technical partner on 1 March 2025 after the move was announced in September 2024. The 66-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:32:53 +0000
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Fernando Alonso: No F1 win since 2013 "doesn't sound right" Fernando Alonso has spent much of the second act of his Formula 1 career pondering his luck and, amid the swings between the better years and more common leaner spells, he has concluded that over a decade without an F1 win "doesn't sound right". The two-time champion's last F1 victory remains his 2013 Spanish Grand Prix triumph, his 32nd in the championship, as opportunities to win a 33rd ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:52:21 +0000
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem urges caution on F1 sprint expansion FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has delivered his verdict on the possibility of increasing the number of Formula 1 sprint races in the future. The 2026 F1 sprint race calendar was announced on 16 September 2025, which will see the 100km races held at the Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch and Singapore Grands Prix. With the confirmation of next year's schedule, F1 CEO Stefano ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:44:01 +0000
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Are Max Verstappen and Red Bull really back in the F1 title fight? Max Verstappen predicted in Hungary that he wouldn’t win another Formula 1 race this season, but in the three grands prix after his proclamation, he has won two and whispers of a title fight have returned. Following convincing victories in Monza and Baku, one of the most asked questions now is – can Verstappen actually challenge McLaren for the 2025 drivers’ title? The PACETEQ graph at ...Keep reading Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:51:13 +0000
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Zak Brown confirms McLaren Racing stake sale completed with $4.1billion valuation Zak Brown has confirmed that the recently reported stake sale is "all done", meaning McLaren Racing has reached a value of $4.1billion, according to Bloomberg. It was reported at the beginning of September 2025 that the Bahraini sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and automotive investment group CYVN Holdings, which already own McLaren Group, were looking to acquire a further 30% stake in McLaren ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:11:08 +0000
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Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Hungarian GP race suit sells for €95,650 at auction A race suit worn by the legendary Michael Schumacher at the 2000 Hungarian Grand Prix has sold for €95,650 in an online auction staged by Bonhams Cars in partnership with The Schumacher Lounge. The lot closed on 19 September as part of The Schumacher Lounge Online Auction, which ran from 29 August through 19 September. The Ferrari overalls, finished in the team's signature red with ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:27:25 +0000
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McLaren's Zak Brown addresses Christian Horner 2026 F1 return rumours Zak Brown has addressed the rumours that former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner could return to Formula 1 in 2026. The McLaren Racing CEO previously claimed that Horner’s exit from the championship was positive but, after being quizzed on his comments, he has acknowledged Horner’s “stellar career”. Horner was replaced as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal on 9 July 2025 and ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:23:27 +0000
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Liam Lawson bounced back after demotion, but Red Bull isn’t his F1 dream anymore The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix marked Liam Lawson’s best results in his nascent Formula 1 career. A fine Q3 lap on a damp Baku track propelled the Racing Bulls racer to third on the grid; he dropped behind both Mercedes in the race but pounced on Yuki Tsunoda for fifth as soon as the Red Bull driver came out of the pits. Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane praised Lawson’s “20 ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:11:22 +0000
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Max Verstappen wins on NLS GT3 debut Max Verstappen took an emphatic victory on his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife in the Nurburgring Endurance Series. Driving a Ferrari 296 entered by Emil Frey Racing alongside team-mate Chris Lulham, Verstappen jumped from third to first at the start and proceeded to create a gap of approximately one minute at the front of the field over the first two hours of the race, with metronomic ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:27:32 +0000
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Sergio Perez completes first Cadillac F1 simulator laps ahead of 2026 debut Sergio Perez has put in his first laps in the Cadillac Formula 1 simulator ahead of the American outfit’s debut in the championship in 2026. After visiting the team's Charlotte base, the Mexican driver arrived at the Silverstone headquarters, which was unveiled in 2024. The squad, led by team principal Graeme Lowdon and CEO Dan Towriss, shared a behind-the-scenes look at Perez's visit to the ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:05:02 +0000
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Miami GP appoints youngest president yet following Tyler Epp's successful tenure The Miami Grand Prix has appointed Katharina Nowak as its new president, making her the youngest president yet of the event. The confirmation came from Tom Garfinkel, managing partner of the grand prix. Nowak replaces Tyler Epp, who has overseen the substantial growth of the Miami Grand Prix since it joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2022. That year saw a sell-out attendance of 242,955 ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:02 +0000
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Pirelli left with “little data” after rain-soaked testing at Mugello Pirelli has admitted it was left with "little data" after rain disrupted its two-day tyre test at Mugello several times. Both the Ferrari and Haas teams attended to test the 2026 tyre compounds, with the programme focusing on the hardest compounds. Unfortunately, persistent rainfall forced the majority of running onto intermediates and even extreme wets. “Unfortunately, the weather didn’t ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:03:26 +0000
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Yuki Tsunoda to drive Honda's first F1-winning car at the Mexican GP as part of 60-year celebration Red Bull Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda is set to get behind the wheel of Honda's first Formula 1-winning car, the Honda RA272, during the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix weekend to mark the 60th anniversary of the Japanese marque's first victory in the championship. “It is an honour to drive the RA272 at the special place where Honda achieved its first F1 victory," the Red Bull F1 driver explained ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:49:48 +0000
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Pope Leo XIV gifted Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari F1 steering wheel in Vatican event Pope Leo XIV has received a Formula 1 steering wheel used by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during a private event at the Vatican. He also received a scale model of an SF90 XX Stradale, presented by Ferrari chairman John Elkann. A video published by Rome Reports shows Elkann, joined by his wife Donna Lavinia Borromeo, passing the steering wheel to the Pope, explaining that it is the real ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:12:24 +0000
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James Vowles cools hype after landmark Carlos Sainz podium: "Trust the process" James Vowles believes Carlos Sainz's Azerbaijan Grand Prix podium finish is an important sign that the team is progressing, but not proof that the Grove outfit can immediately contend at the front of the grid next season. Speaking in the team's post-race debrief, The Vowles Verdict, the Williams team principal urged for patience as he once again outlined the sheer scale of the task it is to ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:27:52 +0000
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Lando Norris keen to follow Max Verstappen into endurance racing after F1 Lando Norris has confirmed he would “love to” emulate Max Verstappen in contesting other racing series once he is done with Formula 1. A fortnight ago Verstappen raced a Porsche GT4 at the Nordschleife in the Nurburgring Endurance Series to obtain a licence which allows him to race GT3s at the ‘Green Hell’. On Saturday the four-time F1 champion will make his GT3 race debut at the ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:13:21 +0000
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Zak Brown rejects team orders despite Max Verstappen threat to McLaren McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that the Woking outfit will not change its approach to managing Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the drivers' championship despite the threat of four-time champion Max Verstappen. The Dutchman heads to the Singapore Grand Prix after back-to-back wins in Italy and Azerbaijan. This, compounded by a seventh-place finish for Norris and a retirement ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:52:13 +0000
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Watch LIVE: Max Verstappen's NLS GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife Max Verstappen is making his GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife today in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The four-time Formula 1 world champion is sharing a Ferrari 296 with Chris Lulham under the Emil Frey Racing banner for the four-hour race, which they will start from third on the grid. Verstappen recently obtained the special licence allowing him to compete in GT3 at the ...Keep reading Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:11:19 +0000
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Carlos Sainz cherishes Charles Leclerc road trip: 'One of those adventures that you will remember' Carlos Sainz has spoken about the impromptu road trip he and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc were forced to take after the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After celebrating his first podium finish with Williams, the Spanish driver was hoping to return home as normal that same evening. But storms in Nice meant that he and Leclerc, along with the Monegasque driver's friends, Joris Trouche and ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:30:03 +0000
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Guenther Steiner shoots down Christian Horner to Alpine move after Red Bull settlement Guenther Steiner has discussed Christian Horner's potential return to Formula 1 after the former Red Bull team chief reached a settlement agreement with the Austrian squad. Red Bull announced that Horner had officially left the company on 22 September after agreeing on a settlement, which is expected to be between $70million and $100million. Part of the agreement is thought to allow the ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:53:19 +0000
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Alex Albon reveals regular talks with Yuki Tsunoda to help with 2026 Red Bull seat uncertainty Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has discussed Yuki Tsunoda's current position at Red Bull, revealing that he is in regular contact with the Japanese driver. Albon made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso (now known as Racing Bulls) in 2019 alongside Daniil Kvyat. After the Hungarian Grand Prix of the same year, Red Bull confirmed that Albon would replace Pierre Gasly mid-season at the Milton ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:15:12 +0000
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McLaren urged to place Lando Norris in support role to Oscar Piastri Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that McLaren will move Lando Norris into a support driver role to focus on supporting Oscar Piastri for the drivers' championship. Piastri currently leads the drivers' standings with a 25-point gap to Norris in second. After a difficult weekend in Azerbaijan for the Woking outfit, race winner Max Verstappen is closing in on the two ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:19:56 +0000
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Sho Tsuboi to make second F1 test outing with Haas at Silverstone Reigning Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi is set for his second Formula 1 test outing at the wheel of a Haas VF-23 next month at Silverstone. Toyota-contracted Tsuboi had his first taste of grand prix machinery when he took part in a specially-organised TPC test at Fuji Speedway in Japan in early August. The 30-year-old Japanese driver earned praise from the team as he set a best lap that ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:20:56 +0000
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Romain Grosjean reacts to F1 test return: “They made me cry!” Five years on from his Formula 1 career-ending Bahrain Grand Prix accident, Romain Grosjean made an emotional return to F1 in a Mugello test. A Haas driver from 2016 to 2020 before he moved on to IndyCar, Grosjean got the chance to drive the team’s VF-23 car from the 2023 campaign alongside F1 TV pundit and former IndyCar racer James Hinchcliffe, who got his first taste of F1 for an upcoming ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0000
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Alpine endures worst F1 form yet – but 2026 podiums are the goal The 2025 Formula 1 season has emerged as one where any team can be a points contender, but Alpine has been a clear backmarker of late. Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly qualified 18th and 19th respectively at the Italian Grand Prix, then 16th and 19th in Azerbaijan, where both of them went off on their last flying lap; they gambled on potential race incidents to climb up the order on Sundays ...Keep reading Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:17:11 +0000
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