Formula One News — July 2025

Belgium GP - Thursday Press Conference

Carlos Sainz has put himself back on Red Bull's radar, insisting he and Max Verstappen would make a "very strong pairing" as the energy drink team considers options for 2026.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has poured cold water on immediate speculation linking Max Verstappen to the Brackley-based team.

Frederic Vasseur looks set to stay on as Ferrari team principal into 2026 - even as rumours swirl about alternative candidates like ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

Max Verstappen may be back in World Championship contention - mere weeks after Red Bull insiders declared his title hopes over.

Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a "completely new soundscape" when the next-generation power units debut in 2026.

James Allison has pinpointed tyre management as the key weakness behind Mercedes' erratic 2025 form - and the area where dominant McLaren has a clear edge.

Amid swirling speculation about his long-term future, Frederic Vasseur is reportedly set to be offered at least a one-year contract extension to stay on as Ferrari team principal in 2026.

Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull's shock leadership shake-up has significantly improved the chances of Max Verstappen staying with the team beyond 2025.

Lance Stroll has joined the list of Formula 1 drivers expressing disappointment with the 2026 regulations - but his own team's simulator drivers suggest the reality may be improving.

Sebastian Vettel says it would be "unprofessional" to commit to the idea of becoming FIA president, despite Ross Brawn previously tipping the retired four-time world champion as a future candidate.

Moves are underway in Formula 1 to potentially introduce new fees for investigations and raise the cost of protests, appeals and reviews.

Dutch Grand Prix organisers have dismissed reports that the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit was damaged by severe flooding this week.

Barcelona has taken a key step towards securing its place on the Formula 1 calendar beyond 2026, as Madrid prepares to take over the title of Spanish Grand Prix from next year.

Max Verstappen's future remains under intense scrutiny ahead of this weekend's Belgian GP, as performance concerns and political turmoil swirl around the team following Christian Horner's shock mid-season sacking.

Days ago, rumours swirled that Franco Colapinto's F1 future with Alpine was in doubt, but corporate Argentina is rallying around him and a major motorsport renaissance could be underway.

Severe weather in the Netherlands has caused flooding and damage in Zandvoort, including to the town's Formula 1 circuit just five weeks before the scheduled Dutch GP.

Dr Helmut Marko sounded unfazed or evasive when asked about raging rumours about Max Verstappen's future.

McLaren's technical director smashed the team's winning constructors' trophy in the moments after the recent British GP.

A rumoured loan deal with Alpine would be a step back in Kimi Antonelli's "dream".

Sauber has quietly transformed its pitstop performance in 2025, rising from last year's struggles to become one of the fastest crews in Formula 1.

Oliver Bearman has sided with Max Verstappen in criticism of Formula 1's increasingly strict and inconsistent crackdown on driver conduct - both on and off the track.

Alpine's technical director says Renault's underpowered engine continues to drag the team down in its final season as a works operation in Formula 1.

Ferrari's 2026 car will not be built specifically for Lewis Hamilton.

Honda would not stop Yuki Tsunoda from racing for a non-Honda affiliated Formula 1 team next year.