Formula One News — January 2025

JANUARY 31, 2025

Red Bull wasn't too worried about decline says Newey

Adrian Newey says problems he spotted with Red Bull's 2024 car were not swiftly addressed by team management.

Haas to reach budget cap for first time in 2025

Haas has a brand new, luxury problem for 2025 - staying under Formula 1's budget cap.

Making all-new 2026 engine difficult says Honda

Honda is "fighting" behind the scenes to produce its all-new power unit for the revolutionary 2026 regulations.

Ocon was at Maranello for Hamilton's first day

Esteban Ocon says he was "lucky" to be at Maranello for Lewis Hamilton's historic first official day as a Ferrari driver.

FIA to have negotiations with Russia in February

Russian racing drivers and teams' struggles with Formula 1 governing body the FIA could finally be nearing an end.

JANUARY 30, 2025

Hamilton crashed while testing new pedal layout

Lewis Hamilton was testing a new pedal layout when he crashed at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday.

Push for paid F1 stewards as Herbert axed

It's rumoured at least two teams, including Red Bull, asked the FIA to consider removing controversial Formula 1 steward Johnny Herbert from its roster.

Mayor plays down rumours of 2026 Madrid GP problems

The mayor of Madrid has played down rumours the city may not be ready to welcome Formula 1 next year.

JANUARY 29, 2025

Bottas to also be McLaren, Williams reserve in 2025

Valtteri Bottas' chances of returning to the Formula 1 grid this year may be three times higher than was initially thought.

McLaren could beat Mercedes in 2026 says Wolff

Although Mercedes could get the jump on all other rivals in 2026, Toto Wolff insists that wouldn't necessarily put the works team at the very top.

Recently extended Italian GP at Monza back in doubt

Another dark cloud has moved above the fabled Italian GP at Monza.

JANUARY 28, 2025

One engine likely to dominate F1 in new era says Newey

A single engine manufacturer is likely to dominate Formula 1 when the all-new and sweeping 2026 regulations come into force.

FIA poised to officially green-light Cadillac F1

Cadillac, the prospective new eleventh Formula 1 team, is poised to clear the last hurdle before being officially green-lit to debut in 2026.

JANUARY 27, 2025

Newey will also work on 2025 Aston Martin car

Other team members are not backing Fernando Alonso's claim that success will "certainly not" come for Formula 1 team Aston Martin in 2025.

Haas admits Bearman could be Ferrari driver in 2027

It's possible Ferrari will pull Oliver Bearman back to Maranello for 2027, Haas boss Ayao Komatsu admits.

Hamilton at Ferrari for marketing reasons says Ickx

F1 legend and former Ferrari driver Jackie Ickx thinks the Italian team leapt at the chance to sign Lewis Hamilton "probably for marketing reasons".

Drugovich could also be Sauber reserve in 2025

Felipe Drugovich's chances of racing in Formula 1 this year may just have doubled.

Three F1 faces hit out at FIA president's mess

Three well-known Formula 1 figures think the FIA under the controversial leadership of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is a "mess".

JANUARY 24, 2025

Verstappen management responds to Aston Martin rumours

Max Verstappen's management has smiled at reports suggesting Aston Martin is prepared to invest an incredible $1 billion to lure the quadruple world champion from Red Bull.

Alpine denies Colapinto pressure on Doohan

Alpine has denied it is putting extra "pressure" on rookie Jack Doohan ahead of his Formula 1 debut.

Sainz's father denies Ferrari behaved badly

Carlos Sainz's father has denied Ferrari treated the Spanish driver unfairly.

McLaren rejects overall favourite tag for 2025

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he does not regard the Woking based team as the favourite to win in 2025.

Former financial backer slams Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas' former financial backer has hit out at the Finnish driver's behaviour.

JANUARY 23, 2025

Vasseur praises Sainz

Amid the Lewis Hamilton fever at Maranello and Fiorano this week, Ferrari's team boss spared a thought for the absent Carlos Sainz.

Red Bull's Marko hits back at Aston Martin rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at wild rumours suggesting Aston Martin is making a serious bid to lure Max Verstappen.