Formula One News — January 2025

The Perez family is not done with Formula 1, and axed Red Bull driver Sergio Perez might not be done with international motorsport.

Max Verstappen is the proud owner of a brand new super-yacht.

One of Franco Colapinto's managers has admitted the impressive Argentine had talks with Red Bull.

Frederic Vasseur admits Ferrari could "quickly" switch its focus to the 2026 season in the opening stanza of 2025.

Iconic football manager Jurgen Klopp admits he is keen to learn from quadruple world champion Max Verstappen.

Colton Herta says it would be a "difficult decision" to switch from Indycar to Formula 1.

Valtteri Bottas is not sounding optimistic about the near-term future of Sauber, as it transitions into the fully works Audi team for 2026 and beyond.

Lewis Hamilton seems to be bringing a darker shade of red to Ferrari in 2025.

Sauber Motorsport has announced that Alessandro Alunni Bravi will leave the F1 team at the end of January. Alunni Bravi, who joined the team in 2017, played a pivotal role in navigating its transition toward becoming Audi’s factory team.

Max Verstappen's father admits he is "doubtful" Red Bull can produce a winning car in 2025.

One of Franco Colapinto's managers has admitted the 21-year-old rookie could return to the Formula 1 grid in 2025.

Alpine knew Esteban Ocon was on the move to a rival team as long ago as July of 2024.

Iconic football manager Jurgen Klopp might be getting involved in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen admits his commitment to Red Bull dropped below "100 percent" during the course of the tumultuous 2024 season.

The pressure is mounting on Jack Doohan as Alpine snaps up rising Argentine talent Franco Colapinto.

Formula 1 sees its future with only eight surviving grands prix in Europe.

Splitting with Sergio Perez cost Red Bull several million dollars, team advisor Dr Helmut Marko has admitted.

Flavio Briatore admits he wouldn't have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was in charge at Ferrari.

Kimi Antonelli is a "risk" for Mercedes but a potential "danger" for Mercedes incumbent George Russell.

Nikita Mazepin says he hopes a "warming of relations" between Russia and Formula 1's governing body occurs soon.

Aston Martin has announced a major leadership overhaul, positioning itself for future success in Formula 1. Andy Cowell, who joined as CEO in October, will now also serve as Team Principal. This change centralizes leadership, with the Aerodynamics, Engineering, and Performance teams reporting directly to Cowell.

Franco Colapinto has been announced as a reserve driver for Alpine in 2025, following an impressive debut season with Williams. The Argentine scored five points across nine races in 2024, replacing Logan Sargeant mid-season, and has now left the Williams academy for new opportunities.

Japanese racing star Ryo Hirakawa has joined Alpine’s Formula 1 team as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 season. The two-time World Endurance Champion and Le Mans 24 Hours winner will bring a wealth of experience to Alpine as the team looks to enhance its car development programme.

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The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will remain part of Formula 1’s calendar until 2031, but under a rotational agreement. The iconic race will feature in 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031, skipping the seasons of 2028 and 2030.