Formula One News — May 2025

MAY 23, 2025

Practice 1 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 1 Results

Drivers warn hardcore fans about F1 movie

Formula 1 drivers have warned insiders and hard-core fans of the sport that they might not enjoy the new 'F1' film starring Brad Pitt.

Leclerc backs Vasseur as Ferrari rumours swirl

Charles Leclerc has dismissed bubbling speculation that he might be getting tired of racing in red.

Alex Wurz not denying link to FIA presidential run

Alex Wurz has not outright denied that he might consider running to become FIA president.

F1 insiders worry about two-stop Monaco rule trickery

Formula 1 insiders are worried the sport's special Monaco-only rule mandating two pitstops per driver on Sunday will be exploited by some teams.

Briatore happy to be Alpine's democratic dictator

Flavio Briatore insists he has no regrets whatsoever after dropping Jack Doohan and installing the highly rated and heavily sponsored Franco Colapinto in his place.

Son would have preferred Red Bull seat says Sainz snr

Carlos Sainz senior thinks his son would have jumped at the chance to serve once again as Max Verstappen's teammate.

Marko hopes Norris re-discovers top form in Monaco

Dr Helmut Marko admits he is rooting for McLaren's Lando Norris to re-discover his top form this weekend in Monaco.

MAY 22, 2025

Thursday Press Conference

Monaco GP - Thursday Press Conference

Insiders think Verstappen will 100 percent stay at Red Bull

Two Formula 1 insiders think the risk that Red Bull might lose Max Verstappen to a rival team next year has faded.

Third candidate emerges to unseat FIA president

Another potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem's top-job as president of the Formula 1 governing body FIA may have emerged.

Vowles hints Ferrari made mistake with Hamilton

James Vowles is not sure whether Ferrari's decision to sign Lewis Hamilton was a "mistake".

Verstappen snubs screening of official F1 movie

Max Verstappen has snubbed a private screening in Monaco of the new 'F1' feature film featuring Brad Pitt.

MAY 21, 2025

Technical boss not to blame for Ferrari struggle

Ferrari is reportedly hoping a combination of 'old and new' will help rescue the Italian team's flailing 2025 campaign.

Imola win important for Verstappen future says Marko

Imola was an "important" result for Red Bull for more than just a single reason, team advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits.

Lawson could struggle to stay in F1 says Doornbos

Liam Lawson might struggle to stay in Formula 1 beyond 2025, according to another former Red Bull Racing driver.

Another sign points at Imola's F1 exit

Another sign that Imola has already hosted its final Formula 1 race for now has emerged.

MAY 20, 2025

McLaren boss defends team orders weakness

McLaren's boss has defended the decision to prioritise team harmony over absolute victory at the recent Imola GP.

Red Bull co-owner says team must keep Verstappen

Max Verstappen has managed to reinforce the backing of a highly influential and powerful figure at the very top of Red Bull.

FIA directive could have slowed McLaren at Imola

A combination of multiple factors could have helped Red Bull's Max Verstappen to end the alarming dominance of the championship leading McLaren team at Imola.

FIA, Alpine, hit back at abusive Colapinto fans

F1's governing body, and the Alpine team, have slammed the personal abuse and threats being aimed at new Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto's rivals.

MAY 19, 2025

Upgrade a huge factor in Red Bull breakthrough

A "breakthrough" at Red Bull may have arrived in the nick of time to rescue Max Verstappen's quest for a fifth consecutive world championship.

Rossi tells Antonelli to say no to home race hype

Kimi Antonelli admits his poorest personal performance of his young Formula 1 career was clearly connected to the hype and commotion of his first home race.

Briatore patient with Colapinto after horror Imola

Flavio Briatore says he will be "patient" with Franco Colapinto following a baptism of fire for the Argentine driver at Imola.