Formula One News — August 2025

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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli walked back into the Formula 1 paddock at Zandvoort this week noticeably more relaxed - with both knowing that Max Verstappen will not be moving to Mercedes in 2026.

Cadillac's decision to launch its Formula 1 program with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas is dividing opinion in the paddock.

Lewis Hamilton says he has returned from Formula 1's summer shutdown with a new outlook after branding himself "useless" before the break.

Red Bull has moved to shut down speculation that Indycar champion Alex Palou could be drafted in to partner Max Verstappen next season.

Max Verstappen returns from the August break seemingly recharged, though no longer a central figure in the 2025 world championship fight.

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McLaren has unveiled Mastercard as its first title sponsor in more than a decade - but CEO Zak Brown insists the famous papaya livery will remain.

Audi's Formula 1 project is still at "base camp" as it prepares to fully take over Sauber next year, according to project head Mattia Binotto.

Max Verstappen has been warned not to join Ferrari after 2026 by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Germany's Auto Motor und Sport has revealed the extraordinary complexity of Formula 1's incoming 2026 regulations - raising concerns the sport is straying even further from its racing roots.

Colton Herta has declined to confirm or deny mounting speculation that he could be placed in Formula 2 next year to secure the Super License points required for a potential Cadillac Formula 1 seat from 2027.

As Formula 1 returns from its summer shutdown, McLaren is bracing for a straight fight between its own drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the 2025 world championship.

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi have both firmly denied reports linking the four-time Indycar champion to a Red Bull Formula 1 seat.

The promoters of Formula 1's axed Russian Grand Prix have launched legal action against the sport's commercial rights holder in the UK High Court.

Zandvoort's famous steep corners helped inspire Madrid's new Formula 1 circuit - with its designer admitting he wanted to go even further.

Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has endorsed Cadillac's decision to sign compatriot Valtteri Bottas as one of its two drivers for 2026.

Cadillac has defended its decision to launch its Formula 1 program with experienced and non-American duo Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, following criticism that the team overlooked younger options.

Valtteri Bottas will begin contributing to Cadillac's new Formula 1 project this year despite remaining under contract as Mercedes' reserve driver.

Cadillac has confirmed Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez as its first Formula 1 drivers, announcing the highly experienced duo to lead the American manufacturer’s entry into the championship in 2026. The move provides Cadillac with a formidable base of experience, combining more than 500 Grand Prix starts, over 100 podium finishes and a total of 16 victories between the pair.