Formula One News — August 2025

McLaren's intra-team fight is now a two-way battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the 2025 title - but tensions are beginning to rise.

Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko have both now conceded that Red Bull's 2025 title campaign is effectively finished - following a miserable Hungarian GP.

Christian Horner is still coming to terms with his sudden ousting from Red Bull, according to long-time friend Bernie Ecclestone - who says the former team boss might not return to Formula 1 at all.

Hungary GP - Race Notes

Hungary GP - Sunday Photos

Hungary GP - Sunday Press Conference

Hungary GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Hungary GP - Race Results

James Vowles admits Williams may face a serious challenge to retain both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon beyond 2026, as the team prepares for the sport's next major regulations reset.

Lewis Hamilton's painful transition to Ferrari has hit a new low, with the seven-time world champion declaring himself "useless" after failing to reach Q3 in Hungary.

Max Verstappen says he no longer expects to win another race in 2025, as Red Bull's form slump continues and the reigning quadruple world champion slips further out of title contention.

Fernando Alonso says it was "worth it" to race in Hungary, after back pain almost forced him to sit out the weekend.

Guenther Steiner is poised to take over the Tech3 MotoGP team, with multiple sources reporting that the former F1 boss will lead the project with financial backing from U.S.-based investment group Apex.

Pirelli has confirmed a new strategic tyre allocation approach for the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season, aimed at forcing greater variation in race strategies and boosting the on-track spectacle.

Hungary GP - Qualifying Report

Hungary GP - Saturday Photos

Hungary GP - Saturday Press Conference

Hungary GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Hungary GP - Qualifying Results

Hungary GP - Practice 3 Report

Hungary GP - Practice 3 Results

Max Verstappen says fans and media should brace for another round of speculation next year, despite the 2026 rumours finally cooling ahead of the summer break.

Toto Wolff has rubbished suggestions Mercedes held an "emergency" technical meeting between Spa and Hungary, despite Kimi Antonelli admitting the team reverted to its old rear suspension for this weekend's race.

Valtteri Bottas says he's still aiming for a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2026, as speculation linking him to Cadillac's new team continues to grow.

Ferrari chairman John Elkann made a rare appearance in the paddock at the Hungarian GP, publicly endorsing team boss Frederic Vasseur after confirming a multi-year contract extension ahead of the summer break.