Formula One News — July 2025

Oscar Piastri has blown apart the early running at Spa-Francorchamps, delivering a supreme one-lap display in Sprint Qualifying to underscore his growing stature as championship leader in 2025.

Formula 1 is trialling a new way to help fans more easily identify drivers - by placing each driver's three-letter abbreviation directly on the car's onboard camera housing.

George Russell says he's not reading into Toto Wolff's public comments hinting that both Mercedes drivers are likely to stay in 2026 - despite weeks of speculation linking Max Verstappen to a shock move from Red Bull.

Nikita Mazepin says both he and Russia still belong in Formula 1, as he continues to fight for any kind of motorsport future in Europe more than two years after being ousted from the grid.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Liberty Media's takeover of MotoGP won't pit the two championships against each other, but instead allow both to benefit from shared technology and expertise.

Oscar Piastri is tightening his hold on the 2025 world championship after dismantling teammate Lando Norris in Friday's running at Spa.

With Jos Verstappen back in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock and speculation still swirling, Red Bull is stepping into a new chapter following Christian Horner's shock sacking.

Stefano Domenicali has urged Ferrari to avoid rash decisions as pressure continues to swirl around team boss Frederic Vasseur.

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Reports from multiple sources suggest that Valtteri Bottas is now the leading candidate for a 2026 race seat with Cadillac - as the new American works team works on its debut lineup.

Oscar Piastri says he has put his Silverstone penalty behind him following talks with the FIA - though the McLaren driver admits he was left "frustrated" in the immediate aftermath of the race.

With Max Verstappen increasingly likely to remain at Red Bull in 2026, attention is now turning to who will partner him - and whether Yuki Tsunoda has a realistic shot at keeping his seat.

The FIA is preparing a regulatory crackdown on 'A' and 'B' team alliances in Formula 1, as concerns grow about competitive fairness and inter-team cooperation - a move that could directly impact Red Bull's close relationship with sister team Racing Bulls.

Max Verstappen says Christian Horner's shock dismissal will not affect his future - insisting Red Bull must now focus on performance and "looking ahead" under new team boss Laurent Mekies.

Lewis Hamilton says he is determined not to repeat the failures of Ferrari's past prominent drivers - as the team rolls out a major upgrade package this weekend at Spa.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both addressed their contract status on Thursday at Spa, with both drivers expressing confidence they'll remain at Mercedes in 2026 - even amid earlier speculation linking the seat to Max Verstappen.

F1 drivers say the incoming 2026 regulations will demand a major mental adjustment - with some openly questioning the cost to spectacle and driving purity.

Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin's focus has shifted heavily to 2026 - even as the team rolls out what could be its final major upgrade of the current season.

Franco Colapinto has welcomed Argentina's growing push for a return to Formula 1 - but admits the sport's elite level is more demanding than he expected.