Formula One News — May 2025
MAY 23, 2025
Practice 1 Report - Leclerc fastest in chaotic Monaco practice
Monaco GP - Practice 1 Report
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.