Formula One News — February 2025
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
F1 deserves a French GP in Paris says Briatore
Formula 1 should return to France - with a race in the capital city.
Mercedes denies deal with Ineos close to splitting
Mercedes' Formula 1 team has denied it could be about to lose its one-third owner and major sponsor Ineos.
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
F1 to dilute FIA's intense new swearing ban
The FIA's intensifying clampdown on driver swearing could be about to be diluted.
Verstappen, Marko, play down $1bn Aston Martin rumours
Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko have played down speculation the quadruple world champion will leave Red Bull after this season.
Felipe Massa hits out at Alonso's two faces
Fernando Alonso is a Formula 1 driver and person with "two faces," according to his former teammate Felipe Massa.
Ocon much happier after Alpine-to-Haas move
Esteban Ocon admits switching from Alpine to Haas has been a breath of fresh air.
Colapinto pressure intensifying for Jack Doohan
Jack Doohan on Tuesday insisted he is not feeling any extra pressure despite being barraged by questions about Franco Colapinto.
McLaren not worried about new wing flex tests
McLaren insists it is not worried about the new wing flexibility tests in Formula 1.
F1 should have more races, not less says Tost
Former F1 team boss Franz Tost has lashed out at the growing consensus in the sport that the calendar has become far too inflated with its 24 grands prix.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Red Bull's likely F1 reserve secures super license
The next in line for a seat at Red Bull's second Formula 1 team, Racing Bulls, is clearly Arvid Lindblad.
F1 launch event not for hardcore fans says Wolff
"Hardcore fans" may not be looking forward to Tuesday's unprecedented collective launch for the 2025 season at a sold-out O2 arena in London.
Mick Schumacher admits 'shyness' hurt F1 career
Mick Schumacher believes his shyness partly explains his reputation in Formula 1 as a crash-prone driver.
Mercedes engine a key reason for Sainz move
Carlos Sainz openly admits that a key reason for choosing Williams as his new Formula 1 home is the Mercedes engine.
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Leclerc reputation on the line in 2025 says Allievi
One of Italy's most celebrated Formula 1 journalists thinks Charles Leclerc's reputation is on the line in 2025.
Barcelona not considering Spa-style F1 rotation
A top official insists Barcelona is "not considering" joining Spa-Francorchamps in agreeing to take part in Formula 1's new race rotation scheme.
Williams not flat despite low expectations says Sainz
Carlos Sainz admits his expectations for good results in 2025 are very low.
FIA president wants Chinese manufacturer on F1 grid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem admits he already has a preferred contender to move into the final team garage in the Formula 1 pitlane.
Schumacher admits clinging to F1 dream too tightly
Mick Schumacher admits he may have "clung too tightly" to the idea that he may return to the Formula 1 grid.
Doohan certainly facing in-season 2025 axe?
One former driver is anticipating an early end to Jack Doohan's brand new Formula 1 career in 2025.
Teams to take stock very early in 2025 says Vasseur
Some teams may upgrade their cars only once this year, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur admits.
Mika Salo unlikely to continue as F1 steward
Mika Salo doubts he will be serving as an occasional Formula 1 steward this year.
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Journalists notice modified McLaren for 2025 season
McLaren has revealed to the world some significant modifications to its title-winning Formula 1 car for the all-new season.
F1 finally admits reason for scrapping bonus point
Formula 1 axed the bonus point for fastest lap for the 2025 season because it was "controversial".
Red Bull, Audi, Aston all rejected Vettel
Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that he issued a clear "no" to Sebastian Vettel's desire to return to Formula 1 in 2025 with Red Bull.
Aston Martin expectations low for 2025 season
Aston Martin's expectations are "low" for the 2025 season.