Formula One News — May 2025

A Formula 1 expert thinks he might have discovered the secret of McLaren's field-leading advantage in tyre performance in 2025.

James Vowles has hit reverse gear after suggesting Alex Albon ignored team orders in Miami.

Alpine's next team boss will be there for the long run, Renault CEO Luca de Meo insists.

Lando Norris will fail to win the 2025 world championship if he does not urgently improve his race craft, according to a former Formula 1 driver.

Max Verstappen really might call it a day in Formula 1 at the end of 2025, according to a Red Bull consultant.

Another name is suddenly being strongly linked to one of Cadillac's two new race seats in Formula 1 for 2026.

As the Formula 1 world prepares for a rare weekend off, rumours about Oliver Oakes and Christian Horner are swirling.

Simply by sitting on the sidelines, Sergio Perez's reputation is being put back together in 2025.

Ralf Schumacher has slammed seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton's behaviour during and after the recent Miami GP.

As he confirms a potential run for FIA president, Carlos Sainz senior has backed his son's decision to have joined Williams this year.

Flavio Briatore is "too old" to return to his former role of a full-time Formula 1 team boss.

Alpine is leaving the door open for Fernando Alonso's potential return to the team.

Christian Horner has played down suggestions Red Bull is overtly accusing McLaren of cheating.

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz's famous father has admitted he could be in the running to become the next president of the FIA.

Dr Helmut Marko has poured cold water on increasing speculation that he could be set to imminently retire.

Formula 1 team bosses are becoming increasingly alarmed at the imminent skyrocketing cost of powering the 2026 generation of cars.

Talks about renewing Imola's expiring contract are underway, according to Italian media.

Mick Schumacher, having attended the Miami GP last weekend, has confirmed reports that he was also present for Cadillac's F1 logo launch on Saturday.

Today the Alpine F1 team announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan as the second driver in the team, and will partner Pierre Gasly for the next five races.

Rumours are already swirling after Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes suddenly resigned.

Alpine has announced the immediate resignation of team principal Oliver Oakes, just six races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. Executive advisor Flavio Briatore will assume Oakes’ duties on an interim basis.

Red Bull consultant Franz Tost warns that the world championship will effectively be "over" if the team's Imola upgrade is not a big step forward.

The FIA's controversial president has floated the idea of completely abandoning the budget cap in Formula 1.

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull has no regrets about dropping Liam Lawson just two races into the 2025 season.

Toto Wolff has defended McLaren amid accusations the championship leading team may be using a suspicious technical trick in 2025.