Formula One News — October 2025

Charles Leclerc insists Ferrari has the right people in place despite another disappointing season that has turned the Maranello team into a running joke online.

Franco Colapinto has brushed off speculation about his future - but his evasive answers in Mexico did little to calm talk that he's already secured an Alpine seat for 2026.

Alarming rumours about Audi's preparation for 2026 are emerging from Germany.

The FIA has confirmed it suffered a cybersecurity breach earlier this year after ethical hackers revealed they were able to access private data - including the passport and personal information of quadruple world champion Max Verstappen.

Rumours of fresh Formula 1 budget-cap irregularities have resurfaced in Mexico - with Aston Martin confirming a minor procedural lapse, while whispers suggest at least one other team may also be under review.

Despite a dip in form since summer, Isack Hadjar remains confident he is on course for promotion to Red Bull Racing in 2026 - even as tension mounts among the current Racing Bulls lineup.

Mexico GP - Thursday Press Conference

Red Bull's sudden return to form after Christian Horner's dismissal has not gone unnoticed by anyone - least of all by those who once worked alongside the ousted team boss.

While Austria continues to invest heavily in Formula 1's future, its neighbour Germany remains without a grand prix - and with little sign of one returning.

Flavio Briatore says Alpine has already stopped caring whether it finishes eighth or last - but for four other teams, millions are still on the line.

The Mexican GP weekend will see an unprecedented nine rookie drivers take to the track during first practice - with every Formula 1 team except Sauber fielding a newcomer.

McLaren insists it will stay the course in the title fight despite Red Bull's latest upgrade and mounting pressure from Max Verstappen.

Daniel Ricciardo has officially closed the door on professional racing - joking that one of the biggest perks of retirement is never having to train his neck again.

Franco Colapinto has issued a conciliatory statement ahead of the Mexican GP after Alpine quietly deleted an earlier social media post that criticised his defiance of team orders in Austin.

Christian Horner could stage a sensational Formula 1 comeback heading a new or purchased team worth more than 1.5 billion pounds, according to London's The Times.

French voices are calling for calm as Yuki Tsunoda's resurgence meets fresh scrutiny of Isack Hadjar - while team boss Laurent Mekies stresses the Japanese driver's importance ahead of Mexico.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport's modern presentation, saying innovation and communication are essential even as some purists complain that F1 risks becoming a pure 'show'.

Red Bull's celebrations after Max Verstappen's dominant United States GP win were briefly put on hold when the FIA summoned the team over an unusual grid-lane incident that later earned a 50,000 euros fine - half of it suspended.

Even as Max Verstappen's title surge tightens the championship battle, McLaren remains adamant that no 'number 1' driver will be declared between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Christian Lundgaard has warned Colton Herta that trading IndyCar for Formula 2 and the F1 ladder will be far tougher than it looks.

Former Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has moved to temper Fernando Alonso's increasingly downbeat assessment of the team's form - insisting the situation is not as bad as it sounds.

George Russell says Formula 1's current era has become increasingly predictable - with track position and tyre management leaving little room for racing beyond the first corner.

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says he welcomes John Elkann's public show of support - not because he needed reassurance, but because it should finally silence speculation about his future and the team's stability.

Max Verstappen has reignited the Formula 1 world championship fight, slashing Oscar Piastri's lead to just 40 points after a dominant United States GP weekend that left Red Bull brimming with confidence and McLaren visibly shaken.

The pressure inside McLaren is rising fast, as Max Verstappen's relentless comeback continues to erode the once-comfortable lead of championship leader Oscar Piastri.