Formula One News — February 2025

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sauber-Audi to set up UK base

Sauber - transitioning to full works status with Audi for 2026 - is setting up a base in the UK.

Ferrari not necessarily better with Hamilton says Todt

Jean Todt is unsure Ferrari will be "better" now that it has seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton at the wheel.

Andretti admits son Michael was Cadillac F1 obstacle

Mario Andretti admits that his son Michael may have been an "obstacle" to getting the Cadillac Formula 1 project up and racing.

Rosberg says Hamilton feud is now over

Nico Rosberg says his past "feud" with Lewis Hamilton is now basically all in the past.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Hamilton or Leclerc could get upper hand says Rosberg

A former Mercedes teammate thinks Lewis Hamilton's "inner fire" may be lit by his move to Ferrari.

Hadjar keeps eye on Red Bull Racing promotion

Despite admitting to feeling "scared" and lacking experience, Isack Hadjar still has high ambitions for his first season in Formula 1 in 2025.

Ferrari cut off contact with Jean Todt

Jean Todt has revealed that he no longer has any contact with his former Formula 1 employer - Ferrari.

Red Bull promotes from within to replace top names

Red Bull has followed through on its promise to plug the gaps in its team by promoting from within.

Doohan wants to cement place on F1 grid

Jack Doohan says he is determined to "cement" his place on the Formula 1 grid.

Low salaries driving engineers from F1 says Newey

Formula 1 may be the pinnacle of motorsport, but it risks no longer attracting all of the brightest engineering sparks.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ocon will not clash with rookie Bearman

Haas is not worried Esteban Ocon's notorious clashes with teammates will hit new levels of intensity in 2025.

Honda lost some time with 2026 engine development

Christian Horner has revealed that Honda "lost some time" in developing its all-new power unit for 2026.

Marko admits Verstappen helps keep him in F1

Dr Helmut Marko admits supporting Max Verstappen is one of only two reasons why he is still working in Formula 1 at the ripe age of almost 82.

Massa owns two top restaurants in Brazil

Felipe Massa is the proud owner of two successful, upper-tier restaurants in his native Sao Paulo.

FIA right to oust F1 steward Herbert says Horner

Christian Horner says the FIA made the "right decision" to oust Johnny Herbert as a Formula 1 steward.

Team bosses back FIA over swearing penalties

Two Formula 1 team bosses have played down the outrage over intensified penalties for driver misconduct like swearing.

Mercedes blocks Bottas' naked calendar for 2025

Valtteri Bottas has been banned by Mercedes from releasing a follow-up to his 'Botass' semi-naked calendar.