Formula One News — August 2025

Dr Helmut Marko admits Max Verstappen may still decide to leave Red Bull after 2026, despite having recently reaffirmed his commitment to the team.

Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has revealed he recently held extended discussions with countryman and Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio Toyoda during a special Haas-Toyota event at Fuji Speedway.

As Formula 1 returns from its August break, the Dutch GP at Zandvoort - the home race of Max Verstappen - is standing out for a surprising reason.

A surprising new name has suddenly returned to the Formula 1 driver market rumour mill - dominant multiple Indycar champion Alex Palou.

Dr Helmut Marko says Christian Horner's replacement as Red Bull team boss, Laurent Mekies, has brought a new style to the energy drink-owned team.

Ford has confirmed its return to Formula 1 next year will be a full collaboration with Red Bull's in-house engine program for 2026 and beyond.

Cadillac looks set to reveal its first Formula 1 driver lineup, with strong rumours pointing to Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for the team's debut in 2026.

Formula 1 could see top speeds approaching an unprecedented 400kph when the all-new 2026 regulations arrive, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claims.

As F1 emerges from the August break, the battle for the 2025 world championship looks set to be a straight fight between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Frederic Vasseur admits Lewis Hamilton's difficult start at Ferrari has been harder than expected.

Malaysia has poured cold water on speculation it could re-join the ever-expanding Formula 1 calendar.

Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have been spotted holidaying together on the Mercedes boss's yacht in Sardinia - their second such sighting this summer.

FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis insists Formula 1's radical 2026 regulations are still being refined, as leading drivers voice alarm about slower cars and extreme energy management.

Lewis Hamilton's first half-season in red has been a sporting disappointment - but a commercial success for Ferrari.

Mick Schumacher's long-running Formula 1 comeback bid now appears to hinge on a potential reserve seat with Cadillac rather than a full-time 2026 drive.

Just months after appearing to walk away from motorsport altogether, Logan Sargeant has signed with Oliver Gavin Motorsport Management (OGMM) to target a future in sportscar racing.

As Ferrari's focus this season has often been on Lewis Hamilton's difficult transition, Christian Danner believes the team's consistent top performer - Charles Leclerc - could himself be in the midst of a career crisis.

With Formula 1's August shutdown in full swing, one of the few emerging headlines is that Cadillac has apparently settled on Sergio Perez as one of its 2026 race drivers - with an announcement expected shortly after the summer break.

The 2025 Italian GP at Monza is already sold out for race day - and organisers say the event is now on course to break last year's attendance record.

Lewis Hamilton's explosive remarks before the August break have triggered fresh speculation about his future - but reports suggest Ferrari has little choice but to keep the seven-time world champion.

Spa-Francorchamps could host Formula 1 beyond its guaranteed years under the sport's new rotation system, according to circuit chairman Melchior Wathelet.

The fallout from Christian Horner's Red Bull exit continues to divide the Formula 1 paddock - and fuel speculation about his next move.

Alex Albon says his focus remains firmly on Williams despite his rising stock in Formula 1 this year.

Sebastian Vettel has firmly closed the door on returning to Formula 1 as a driver - but is still open to other roles in the sport.

Pirelli boss Mario Isola has admitted that Formula 1 may not see a single full wet tyre used for the rest of the 2025 season - even if it rains.